Community Arts Partnership

19/06/2026

The Anne O'Donoghue award recognises the vital role played by Arts Managers and Administrators in sustaining and developing creative and participatory practice.

The Award offers a single bursary of up to £5,000 and may support activities such as:
training courses and professional development opportunities;
mentoring, coaching and supervision;
research and study visits;
cultural exchange opportunities;
specialist consultancy or leadership development;
new equipment and software essential to the proposed programme of learning.
Projects supported through the Award should demonstrate clear benefit both to the applicant and to the wider Community Arts and participatory arts sector.

The deadline is next Friday, June 26th. Link for further detail is in the comments section.

17/06/2026

RECRUITING IMMERSIVE TECH FACILITATORS!
We are seeking Immersive Technology and Augmented Reality (AR) facilitators to support our exciting cross boarder projects.

TO APPLY
Please send your CV to [email protected]

DEADLINE
Tuesday, 23rd of June

Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland Community Arts Partnership

16/06/2026

The Weekly on the 16th of June 2026: The arts in your area - https://mailchi.mp/capartscentre.com/the-weekly-on-16-june-2026-the-arts-in-your-area

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Enniskillen Library, Action Mental Health, Community Arts Partnership, Mental Health Awareness week, Photography, Visual Art

16/06/2026

For guidance notes and application visit: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-individuals/project-funding-for-individuals Major Individual Artist (MIA)…

12/06/2026

The Monthly: Dance edition - May 2026 -
https://mailchi.mp/capartscentre.com/the-monthly-may-2026-dance

This edition we look at the world of Immersive Art, discussing this with Light Theatre Company's Alistair Livingstone and Australian dancer Talitha Maslin. They are working on a project called "Lucia Dances", a multi disciplinary project based on the life of dancer, Lucia Joyce, the daughter of James Joyce...

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Good Causes Belfast City Council Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

09/06/2026

The Weekly on the 9th of June 2026: The arts in your area -
https://mailchi.mp/capartscentre.com/the-weekly-on-9-june-2026-the-arts-in-your-area

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Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Good Causes Belfast City Council Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

09/06/2026

The Anne O'Donoghue Award is Now Open for Applications! One Award of up to £5,000.

FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/aod-2026

Community Arts Partnership is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Anne O’Donoghue Award 2026/27, a unique professional development opportunity established to honour the life and legacy of the late Anne O’Donoghue and to support the continuing growth of Northern Ireland’s Community Arts sector.

Application Deadline: Friday 26 June 2026


Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Good Causes Belfast City Council Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

05/06/2026

Migrant Centre NI and Libraries NI present a free session for families

We Are Belfast - Storytelling

Facilitator: Orla McKeating (author)

📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026
⏰ 11.00 am-12.00 noon
📍 Ormeau Libraries NI, 247 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The first 10 registrants will receive a free book.

Pre‑registration required (limited places):
https://forms.gle/RUFhKvdZyizh4NCM6

Leaflet attached 👆with QR code.

Contact Migrant Centre NI:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone/WhatsApp: 07720 698224

04/06/2026

20 years of the Belfast Mela!

is turning 20 and you're invited to the city's biggest birthday party! 🎂

Prepare to be inspired, delighted, and transported as Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity returns between the 22 - 30 August 2026 for its 20th anniversary year.

🥳 MELA CARNIVAL – a vibrant city-centre parade from Writers Square to City Hall featuring giant floats, live performance and community showcases, with the celebrations continuing across Cathedral Quarter

🥳 MELA DAY – our flagship festival finale in Botanic Gardens, packed with world-class music, dance, food, family activities and cultural experiences

🥳 An extended programme of MELA+ events, talks, exhibitions, workshops and unique cultural experiences across the city.

✨ And as a special gift for our 20th birthday, we're bringing EARTH CHILD – a spectacular free outdoor performance at Titanic Slipways co-produced with Fidget Feet Aerial Dance blending original music, aerial dance and dramatic special effects on an epic scale

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at belfastmela.org.uk

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of culture, community and connection.

04/06/2026

Thank you to the many volunteers who support creativity in their local groups, schools and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, National Lottery Good Causes, Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland