We need to correct the structural imbalance of funding for the arts and creative industries across Northern Ireland and increase the money going towards the sector, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Alliance representative was speaking after a debate in the Assembly saw all parties agree a 10-year strategy for the arts […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said the pandemic could kill off the arts in Northern Ireland unless a multi-million-pound rescue package is released. The £33 million for theatres, arts, music venues and museums was given to the Executive during the summer. However, the money has still to be released. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong […]
It is vital money promised from the UK Government gets to the arts sector as quickly as possible, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. Local arts will receive £33 million as part of a support package for arts venues aimed at theatres, music, museums and galleries. Arts leaders had previously warned the sector […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has expressed concern at the latest round of cuts to arts funding, as 43 organisations had their funding cut due to budget pressures on the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The cumulative loss to the sector over the past six years now stands at £23 million. “Alliance supports increased […]