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Open Call for Submissions: Culture Night Belfast

3 July 2025

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Open Call: Expressions of Interest for Craft Showcase within the RUA 144th Annual Exhibition

3 July 2025

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Arts Committee Members Application

24 June 2025

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Developing and Promoting Your Experience for August Craft Month with Tourism NI

12 June 2025

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The 62 Group Associate Membership Applications

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Deadline: June 16, 2025

  The 62 Group are inviting emerging/early career textile artists to apply for a two-year Associate Membership that includes financial support, mentoring to develop your practice and exhibitions with a … Continue reading The 62 Group Associate Membership Applications

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Training bursaries for those experiencing financial hardship

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Deadline: June 27, 2025

Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills. Many people are dissuaded from training in heritage crafts because of the … Continue reading Training bursaries for those experiencing financial hardship

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HMRC Tax Webinars

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  Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The … Continue reading HMRC Tax Webinars

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Back in Business Rate Support

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Deadline: March 31, 2026

The Back in Business scheme offers 50% rate relief for up to two years when unoccupied premises become occupied. The concession applies to any business ratepayer who moves into premises, … Continue reading Back in Business Rate Support

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Opportunities for Makers

Call for Applications: ‘THE GIFT’ (Christmas Selling Exhibition)

Deadline: September 5, 2025 Read More

QEST Awards

Deadline: August 13, 2025 Read More

Open Call for Submissions: Culture Night Belfast

Deadline: August 1, 2025 Read More

Open Call: Expressions of Interest for Craft Showcase within the RUA 144th Annual Exhibition

Deadline: August 8, 2025 Read More
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