Culture projects

Creative Communities

The project is part of Belfast’s PEACE IV Action Plan, financed through the European Union and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) (links open in new window)

If you would like information about these projects, sign up for the PEACE IV newsletter. You can also email creativecommunities@belfastcity.gov.uk or call us on 028 9027 0569.

Strengthening the sector

Strengthening the sector programmes aim to help Belfast’s cultural organisations enhance their business performance and boost their income.

There are two programmes:

• Resilience programme
• Creating Futures

Resilience programme

Created by Arts Council NI and supported by us, this is a mentor-led programme which offers bespoke and tailored guidance to senior staff of Belfast’s large cultural organisations.

There are currently 14 organisations taking part in this programme.

Creating Futures

This is an accredited bespoke leadership programme for small to medium sized arts organisations in Belfast focusing on change management, innovation, sustainability, and rethinking business strategy. We created this programme with Arts & Business NI, and it is delivered by Ulster University Business School.

Programme toolkits

We have various programme-related toolkits available. For more information or to ask for a toolkit email culture@belfastcity.gov.uk or call us on 028 9027 0227.

Making Places Together videos

Making Places Together was a series of virtual conversations with local and international activists and artists. These online events shared learning about creative placemaking to build connections and inspire positive change for Belfast.

You can watch video recordings of these online events.

Changing Neighbourhoods, Changing Cities

This video plays for one hour and six minutes.

The City as a Gallery

This video plays for one hour and four minutes.

Repurposing City Spaces

This video plays for one hour and five minutes.

A playful city

This video plays for one hour and five minutes.