Creative Australia, 15 January 2026, Australia

Creative Australia’s latest investment in arts projects will support more than 200 creative projects taking place in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the nation.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 15 January 2026, Northern Ireland

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has announced £171,000 funding to support 25 arts and community organisations across Northern Ireland in delivering a series of community-based arts projects benefitting the health and wellbeing of older people.

Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, 14 January 2026, Ukraine

The Ukrainian Cultural Foundation team received thanks from Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. On behalf of the Head of Government, the award was presented by Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy – Minister of Culture of Ukraine.

National Centre for Culture, Poland, 14 January 2026, Poland

Bielsko-Biała is the first city to receive the title of Polish Capital of Culture. The grand inauguration of year-round artistic and educational events will take place on 17 January, and the programme includes: performative activities in the urban space, dance processions with live music, a spectacular concert in front of the Town Hall with the participation of Polish stage stars and a gala in Ca…

Department for Culture, Media & Sport, United Kingdom, 14 January 2026, United Kingdom

The government has taken its latest step in renewing the country by launching the first ever UK Town of Culture competition.

Arts Council of Ireland - An Chomhairle Ealaíon, 14 January 2026, Ireland

The Arts Council has announced its most recent funding decisions as part of its 2026 development programme, awarding grants nationally totalling €72.3 million to 148 arts organisations, arts centres and creative initiatives, and 31 local authorities