ARTIST DEVELOPMENT SESSION: A Funding Practical Workshop
Date: 26 January 2026
Price: from £0.00
Date: Mon 26 January
Time: 2-5pm
How to get your arts funding application over the line.
A free, practical funding workshop and networking opportunity.
This session has been designed specifically for artists and creatives, Community groups and Art Organisations navigating the Northern Ireland funding landscape.
What will be covered:
• A breakdown of the specific funding bodies and priorities relevant to artists here.
• Bring your questions and drafts! There will be an opportunity for questions and support to refine your proposal's impact.
• Learn the essentials of making your project cost-effective and meeting the required criteria.
The last hour is dedicated to connecting with other local artists. Bash out Ideas for future projects with Community Artists, get some inspiration and gauge the need in your community, discuss barriers and facilities available.
Please note that this is a hybrid event via Teams also, book your online space here. You can attend the sessions at the ISLAND Arts Centre in Lisburn or join us online.
Led by Seonaid Murray of Creative Lives.
Time: 2-5pm
How to get your arts funding application over the line.
A free, practical funding workshop and networking opportunity.
This session has been designed specifically for artists and creatives, Community groups and Art Organisations navigating the Northern Ireland funding landscape.
What will be covered:
• A breakdown of the specific funding bodies and priorities relevant to artists here.
• Bring your questions and drafts! There will be an opportunity for questions and support to refine your proposal's impact.
• Learn the essentials of making your project cost-effective and meeting the required criteria.
The last hour is dedicated to connecting with other local artists. Bash out Ideas for future projects with Community Artists, get some inspiration and gauge the need in your community, discuss barriers and facilities available.
Please note that this is a hybrid event via Teams also, book your online space here. You can attend the sessions at the ISLAND Arts Centre in Lisburn or join us online.
Led by Seonaid Murray of Creative Lives.
Accessibility requirements
For any special access requirements please contact the box office on 028 9244 7744, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, or leave a message outside of these times and someone will call you back.
Alternatively you can email lvi.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk with details of your access requirements and our box office staff will be able to assist you.
Booking dates and times:
- Monday, 26 January 2026 at 2:00 PM
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