24 April 2023
Belfast will be awash with colour, culture and creativity as the 17th annual Mela bursts across the city from the 19 – 27 August 2023. Join us for a week long wonderland of world music, dance, food and art finishing with our spectacular festival weekend at Botanic Gardens
ArtsEkta is delighted to announce that it has been awarded €180,000 in funding from Rethink Ireland through the Entrepreneurship Impact Fund, a landmark investment that will play a vital role in realising the organisation’s long-term vision for a more inclusive, culturally confident, and socially connected Ireland. This support represents a major turning point in ArtsEkta’s […]
02 Dec 2025
A major new heritage programme, Dockside Stories, celebrating Belfast’s diverse dockside history was officially launched today at St Joseph’s Church, Sailortown. Thanks to £214,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project — created by ArtsEkta — will explore the rich cultural heritage of Belfast’s docklands, uncovering the stories of migration, trade and […]
25 Nov 2025
Project & Events Officer Part-time (30 hrs/week) · Fixed term (5 years) · £27,711 – £31,189 (NJC Scale SCP 19–25) Location: Belfast city centre ArtsEkta is seeking a dynamic and creative Project & Events Officer to co ordinate projects and public events that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and social connection. Working closely with artists, community partners, […]
16 Oct 2025