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Northern Ireland is Making Cultural Plans

Northern Ireland is Making Cultural Plans

Across Northern Ireland from citizens through to local councils and Arts Council Northern Ireland we are engaged in developing a range of arts strategies and cultural policies. Get an overview of the cultural strategy landscape and some insights and provocations Read more

Published: 1st February, 2019

Updated: 4th February, 2019

Author: Kevin Murphy

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Towards a better future for the arts in Northern Ireland

Towards a better future for the arts in Northern Ireland

At a time of strategy review and development, across Northern Ireland, we have the opportunity to stand back and ask the broader questions. Kevin Murphy, Chief Officer of Voluntary Arts Ireland explores ways to reimagine a better future for the arts. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2019

Updated: 4th February, 2019

Author: Kevin Murphy

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Creative Health

Creative Health

Report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing Read more

Published: 21st July, 2017

Updated: 2nd October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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