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

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

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Arts Matter NI

2 weeks ago

So the Hodge report on the Arts Council of England has arrived and it makes for interesting reading and reflection. It finds that the arts are underfunded and makes a whole raft of recommendations like increasing the terms of multi-annual cycles whilst upholding the enduring need for the arms length principle. Whilst locally we sit firmly at the bottom of the funding pyramid, we are far from alone in our thinking about the future it seems. Read the actual report here : www.gov.uk/government/publications/arts-council-england-an-independent-review-by-baroness-margare...And some insights here: www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/dec/16/arts-funding-england-protected-politics-hodge-report?CMP=... ... See MoreSee Less

Arts funding in England must be protected from politics, Hodge report urges

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Arts Council England must remain free from interference to ensure artistic freedom, says report by Labour peer

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Arts Matter NI

2 months ago

The Basic Income for Artists scheme has been made permanent in the Republic of Ireland. Meanwhile up here … we wait for a strategy that hopefully mentions the word “arts” … ... See MoreSee Less

Three Years After Trial Launch, Ireland Is Making Basic Income for Artists Program Permanent

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Several years after launching a trial, Ireland is set to make its basic income for artists program permanent starting in 2026.

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Arts Matter NI

3 months ago

Sharing this again as it’s vital information about the state of the arts sector in NI. Contact artsmatterni@gmail.comRead the Arts Matter NI Consultation Response on the DfC Draft Budget 2025–26 here...www.artsmatterni.co.uk/news/consultation-response-on-the-dfc-draft-budget-2025-26/@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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Arts Matter NI

5 months ago

Read the Arts Matter NI Consultation Response on the DfC Draft Budget 2025–26 here...www.artsmatterni.co.uk/news/consultation-response-on-the-dfc-draft-budget-2025-26/@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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Arts Matter NI

5 months ago

An Invitation to discuss the Department for Communities’ 2025/26 Budget Allocations.⏰25th July & Friday 1st August⏰ starting at 10am (concluding around 11.30/12 noon)⏰ on ZOOMArts Matter NI last got together to discuss the draft PfG which had no explicit mention of direct investment or initiatives to support the Culture, Arts, and Heritage sector.The Department for Communities has organised a consultation on 2025/26 Budget Allocations and there are a number of areas and issues requiring discussion.Arts Matter NI would like to invite representatives of organisations, arts facilitators, and artists to a meeting to discuss a response to this consultation.Given the time of year, the closing date is August 7th, we are suggesting hosting two meetings, conducted via ZOOM, taking place on Friday 25th July and Friday 1st August, starting at 10am and concluding around 11.30/12 noon. Join the discussion 👇👇To express interest in attending the ZOOM meeting – please contact - gordon@capartscentre.com👆Arts Council of Northern Ireland #NationalLottery Belfast City Council @followers ... See MoreSee Less

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