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Arts Matter NI – Letter to Minister Carál Ní Chuilín – Department for Communities regarding Chancellor’s £1.57 billion funding for the arts

Posted on 7th July 2020

Minister Carál Ní Chuilín Department for Communities Causeway Exchange Belfast via email private.office@communities-ni.gov.uk 7th of July 2020 RE: Retention of Emergency Funds Dear Minister Ní Chuilín On behalf of the steering group of Arts Matter NI may we congratulate you on taking up your new post and indeed renewing your role in the stewardship of… Continue Reading

Public consultation is now open for Draft 5-year Strategic Framework for Developing the Arts 2019-2024

Posted on 15th January 2019

Have Your Say! Public consultation is now open! Draft 5-year Strategic Framework for Developing the Arts 2019-2024 The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has developed its draft Strategic Framework for the Arts 2019-2024 in consultation with the arts sector and key stakeholders, as well as our partners in local and central government, and the wider… Continue Reading

Arts funding levels in Northern Ireland compared to our nearest neighbours

Posted on 8th June 2018

ArtsMatterNI convenor Conor Shields, offers an update on the disparity between funding levels in Northern Ireland compared to our nearest neighbours. In light of new cross party political support to pursue equality of funding, this is the challenge facing government and indeed us all. We are not #WorthLess . Stop the Cuts. Find the Money.… Continue Reading

Belfast City Council support for campaign demands welcomed by #ArtsMatterNI

Posted on 5th June 2018

Belfast Telegraph article www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/belfast-council-weighs-in-against-cuts-to-northern-ireland-arts-funding-36977891.html #ArtsMatterNI Press Release Press Release ArtsMatterNI 05-06-2018 (docx) Continue Reading

Northern Ireland arts groups demand equality in funding as budgets slashed (news article)

Posted on 31st May 2018

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/northern-ireland-arts-groups-demand-equality-in-funding-as-budgets-slashed-36943880.html Continue Reading

Conor Shields, Convenor of ArtsMatterNI, writes about conflict of interest and the chair of the Arts Council in the Belfast Telegraph

Posted on 8th May 2018

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/the-chair-of-the-arts-council-believes-the-creative-sector-should-wean-itself-off-public-subsidy-while-seeking-it-for-himself-he-must-go-36883210.html Continue Reading

Conor Shields on the announced Arts Council NI Annual Funding Programme 18/19

Posted on 10th April 2018

Conor Shields, convenor of the #ArtsMatterNI campaign, on the recently announced Annual Funding Programme 18/19 from the Arts Council NI. And click below to view the full list of organisations offered Annual Funding in 2018/19 ACNI Annual Funding Decisions 2018-19 (pdf) Continue Reading

The Big Arts Debate at Stormont on 19th February 2018

Posted on 22nd February 2018

After the debate, Conor Shields, CEO of Community Arts Partnership, had a few more words to add. Conor Shields, CAP’s CEO and Convenor of #ArtsMatterNI, spoke after #TheArtsDebate pic.twitter.com/NASXoMVrco — Arts Matter NI (@ArtsMatterNI) February 20, 2018 Continue Reading

ArtsMatterNI in the News

Posted on 20th February 2018

www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2018/02/19/news/arts-sector-in-north-needs-investment–1259014/ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/campaign-to-save-arts-funding-from-death-by-a-thousand-cuts-gathers-momentum-at-stormont-36621424.html www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-arts-sector-needs-investment-1-8384360 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09rz34n – David Boyd – Beat Carnival – 1 hour 13 min in to the programme Continue Reading

Statement – 5th February

Posted on 5th February 2018

Members of The Arts Matter NI campaign are deeply concerned to read unconfirmed reports in the Belfast Telegraph (2nd February) of “no confidence votes and walk-outs in opposition to the Chair John Edmund”, by the majority of the Board of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Given the Arts Sector’s profound anxiety about… Continue Reading

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Fermanagh & Omagh Arts and Culture

3 months ago

Have your kids caught the acting bug? Do they dream of performing on stage or becoming the next Adrian Dunbar or Bronagh Gallagher? Why not give them a head start with the Ardhowen’s very own Saturday Youth Theatre?Join Exit does Theatre this Spring as they focus on essential elements of stage performance featuring historic & contemporary plays, poem recitation as well as drama games.Students will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics, such as speech-drama and improvisation / acting techniques, in a non-competitive environment.These drama workshops will be the engine room of the imagination. It is here that we aim to collectively explore new ways of making theatre with our youth drama group in a safe and friendly environment. From time to time, we will aim practice a particular style of theatre. Often the theme is led by the interests of the particular- group. The emphasis is always on freedom of expression and the atmosphere will warm and supportive with much shared laughter. There will be three separate sessions each week facilitated by Exit does Theatre.These will be fun-filled and high energy sessions where the unique talent, resourcefulness and wit of our young members shines through. The spontaneity and humour will never cease to surprise and delight helping to build confidence with that essential having fun factor!Workshops can be booked now for three age groups:4-6yrs / 7-9yrs & 10-12yrsBook your place now: ardhowen.com/whats-on/Enniskillen family, friends and neighbours Enniskillen Banter 🤣 Enniskillen and surrounding areas Enniskillen Live Fermanagh Parents Fermanagh Fermanagh & Omagh PCSP Fermanagh Find Enniskillen Fermanagh’s Art Theatre and Dance NI Fermanagh Lakeland Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts Ardhowen Theatre Fermanagh & Omagh Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Libraries in Fermanagh and OmaghFermanagh/Omagh/Refugee Support Fermanagh Live Arts Matter NI Arts Over Borders Manorhamilton Sliabh Beagh Arts Whats On FermanaghArdhowen youth theatre workshops 🎭Have your kids 👣caught the acting bug? Do they dream of performing on stage or becoming the next Adrian Dunbar 🕺or Bronagh Gallagher💃? Why not give them a head start with the Ardhowen’s very own Saturday Youth Theatre👯‍♀️👯‍♀️?Join Exit does Theatre this Spring 👈as they focus on essential elements of stage performance featuring historic & contemporary plays, poem recitation as well as drama games. 👌🤸‍♀️🤹‍♀️🎬🎭🌠There will be three separate sessions each week for age 4-6yrs, 7-9yrs & 10-12yrs facilitated by Exit does Theatre. These will be fun-filled and high energy sessions where the unique talent, resourcefulness and wit of our young members shines through. The spontaneity and humour 😅will never cease to surprise🤗 and delight helping to build confidence👦👳🧕👨‍🦱 👱‍♀️with that essential having fun 🤝factor! Our programme starts Saturday 19th March!Book your places 👁‍🗨now for this fantastic 👁youth theatre 📌programme at the following link:cutt.ly/aAjkXZB#fermanaghyouththeatre #performingarts #exitdoestheatre #whatsonfermanagh #beonstage #learntheatrecraft #skillupouryouth #staylocal #deramaonyourdoorstep Fermanagh Parents Whats On Fermanagh Fermanagh & Omagh PCSP Enniskillen family, friends and neighbours Fermanagh and Omagh District Council ... See MoreSee Less

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Therese Kieran

8 months ago

Body Politics is almost here! I'm so proud to have been invited to curate the project's exhibition and have so much admiration for MACHA Productions in finally bringing the show's double bill of Sweeties & No Motive to the stage at The Brian Friel Theatre - tickets available queensfilmtheatre.comWhats-OnBody-Politics. It should have been staged in March 2020 but Covid got in the way. The plays, the film, and the exhibition, that reflects the voices of women who took part in a series of project workshops, are all part of Body Politics. Given that this is happening now and not pre-Covid & before the horrendous Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, it feels even more critical to amplify women's voices. #StandWithAfghanSisters Women Aloud NI Community Group Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland Arts Matter NI Belfast City Council ... See MoreSee Less

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Playhouse Derry

1 years ago

"Every step to protect and support is both welcome and acutely necessary"We're delighted to be awarded a grant from Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Stability & Renewal programme. Theatre and Dance NI Visual Artists Ireland Arts Matter NI Community Arts Partnership #ACNISupported #ArtsCollaborationNetworkwww.derryplayhouse.co.uk/news/article/the-playhouse-awarded-grant-from-arts-council-stability-amp... ... See MoreSee Less

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Cahoots NI is feeling excited.

2 years ago

WE ARE LIVE!The doors to the University of Wonder & Imagination are officially open, and our Professors are ready to welcome you. Check out our digital 'touring' dates and join us live from the comfort of your living room!..www.cahootsni.com/shows/theuniversityofwonder/Belfast International Arts Festival Donegal County Library Baboró International Arts Festival for Children Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Belltable The Lime Tree Theatre Linenhall Arts CentreAnd more to come!Cast Members Philippa O'Hara, Hugh W.Brown, Caolan McBride and Sean Kearns. Photos by Melissa Gordon.Arts Council of Northern Ireland Belfast City Council Garfield Weston Foundation Visit Belfast Theatre and Dance NI Excalibur Press Belfast Live LoveBelfast Arts Matter NI ... See MoreSee Less

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Alastair Kerr

2 years ago

WeMakeEventsNI is staging a show of numbers in Belfast City Centre on Friday 25th September, this is not just about the crew and equipment suppliers it’s everyone involved in putting on events, FOH staff, Bar staff, Box Office, Catering, Stage / Set construction, Security, Plant Hire, Printers .... the list is endless. The general public and politicians really have no idea of how many people it takes to put on a event. As of today we have only 180 people signed up - seriously folks, if we can’t get 300+ then we stand little or no chance of keeping our industry alive.This is a call to action from #WeMakeEventsNI. We want you, our industry professionals, to attend!This event will be Covid-compliant, with social distancing measures and all attendees wearing face masks. To ensure the safety of the event, pre-registration is mandatory. Full event details and registration on the Eventbrite link!wemakeeventsniinterimcta.eventbrite.co.uk #WeMakeEvents Northern Ireland - Interim Call To ActionEVENTBRITE.CO.UK #WeMakeEvents Northern Ireland - Interim Call To ActionThis is a CALL TO ACTION from #WeMakeEventsNI. We want YOU, ... See MoreSee Less

#WeMakeEvents Northern Ireland - Interim Call To Action

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This is a CALL TO ACTION from #WeMakeEventsNI. We want YOU, our INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, to attend.

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