BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOUR DOORSTEP
We're a social enterprise passionate about promoting cultural diversity.
SHARED CULTURAL CELEBRATION
We produce spectacular arts events bringing communities and cultures together.
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES
We awaken consciousness and curiosity towards other cultures through engagement with communities.
A SPACE TO GROW AND DEVELOP
We provide a creative platform for diverse people from different communities.
ArtsEkta
CREATING AND COLLABORATING
We develop ideas, projects, partnerships and professional capabilities at the arts, education and cultural interface
ArtsEkta
CULTURAL BONDING THROUGH THE ARTS
ArtsEkta is an award winning social enterprise that transforms communities through shared creative experiences and is home to the Belfast Mela – the largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland.
Our Projects
Cultural Coach
Cultural Coach is a major outreach initiative providing intercultural arts workshops across Northern Ireland in education and community settings.
Art Route Collective
Art Route Collective works with refugee and asylum seekers with the aim of improving emotional health and social wellbeing
Belfast Mela
Belfast Mela, is one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals bringing together music, dance, arts and food from across the world to celebrate our city’s proud cultural diversity.
Latest News
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Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity as Mela returns
12th June 2024
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Belfast to welcome Little Amal with four days of celebrations
19th February 2024
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Be our new Creative Engagement Manager
19th February 2024
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
15th January 2024
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Spooktastic fun ahead for Halloween 2023
13th October 2023
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Nisha wins Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award
13th October 2023
Upcoming Events
Belfast Mela
When: 17 - 25 August 2024
Where: Belfast
Belfast’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity bursts across the city with a wonderland of world, music, dance, food and art.
Packed with global goodies for all the family to enjoy our One World Boxes are a fun and interesting way to engage your wee ones with the wonderful world around us.
