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Arts Council Northern Ireland Releases Annual Funding Survey Results

Arts Council Northern Ireland recently published its findings from a survey of 102 arts and culture organisations in receipt of funding through its Annual Funding Programme.

Published: 05 March 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
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Spending in the arts can help drive forward a broader range of ambitions around health, the economy and society. Photo credit: Shutterstock

Key findings include interesting results on equality and diversity within the workforce, and an acknowledgement that increased spending in the arts can help drive forward a broader range of ambitions around health, the economy and society.

Read the about the results in more detail on the Arts Council Northern Ireland website.

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