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15 November 2010

NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast on Wednesday 24th November 2010 at 9am. The Alley Arts and Conference Centre, Railway Street, Strabane on Wednesday 1st December 2010 at 10am.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the development of a five year Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy.  This strategy is being prepared in recognition of the priorities set out in our five year strategy, Creative Connections (2007-2012).  Theme three within Creative Connections: Growing Audiences and Increasing Participation highlights our commitment to fostering the expression of cultural pluralism; building dialogue and promoting understanding, through exchanges within and between communities and their cultures. 

The Arts Council recognises that Northern Ireland is a diverse cultural society.  Arts activities can play an important role for those who wish to express their rich cultural background but it can also be a powerful tool in tackling inequality and social exclusion.  Arts as an intervention can therefore simultaneously challenge prejudice and promote understanding of difference.  It is within this context that the Arts Council is developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy, as we are committed to providing all within society with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in the arts. 

The meeting should help define a sense of the sector as a whole and across artform areas and provide added value to your engagement with the Arts Council. 

Please RSVP your attendance to Brendan Carson at bcarson@artscouncil-ni.org or by calling 028 9038 5205.  For the event on the 1^st December a light lunch will be provided and if you have any specific dietary requirements please let Brendan know.