Arts and creativity
Arts Council NI: The Department funds Arts Council NI to develop the arts in Northern Ireland
Arts Council Strategy aims to place the arts at the heart of social, economic and creative life in Northern Ireland.
Creative industries
The sector ranges from television to crafts, advertising to architecture and music to fashion design. The common thread is that the activities they pursue have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent.
Architecture and the built environment
The Department’s policy on Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland incorporates an ambitious action plan endorsed by Government departments. The aim is to ensure best value for money from public expenditure whilst targeting capital investment towards enhancing the visual landscape and improving the quality of life now and for future generations.
- Architecture and the Built Environment Policy
- Ministerial Advisory Group on Architecture and the Built Environment
Community Festivals Fund
The Community Festivals Fund was established in 2006. It supports communities to deliver culture based events which celebrate and positively promote their community. The Fund is administered and match-funded by local Councils.
Websites of interest
- Arts Council
- Northern Ireland Screen
- Culture NI
- Grand Opera House
- Lyric Theatre
- The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC)
- Crescent Arts Centre
- British Council
- Ulster Orchestra
- Arts & Business
- The Playhouse
- NI Opera
- The Void
- Digital Circle
- Craft NI
- Invest NI
- Creative and Cultural Skills
- ScreenSkills
- Ofcom
- Thrive