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Collecting for the Future: Acquisitions Programme

About the fund

This fund is supported by the Esmé Mitchell Trust and enables accredited museums to apply for up to £1,000 towards the purchase of cultural and artistic objects in partnership with museum users and communities.

Before you apply:

  • Check that you are an eligible museum
  • Discuss your proposed application with Eva Lynch by e-mailing eva.lynch@nimc.co.uk
  • Deadline for applications: Ongoing – programme will complete in 2023.

Please click below for further information and supporting documents.

Firemen, after the Blitz, Belfast by William Conor OBE RHA RUA ROI

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Collecting For The Future Guidance Notes

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Collecting For The Future Application Form

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Playful Museums Programme

About the fund

This fund is supported by the Art Fund and enables museums to develop and deliver events, resources, training and organisational changes as part of the Playful Museums Festival to engage under 5s, their parents and/or carers.

Applications will be accepted until Friday 20th October 2023, to allow for funds to be allocated in Winter and the festival to be delivered in February 2024.

Before you apply:

  • Check that you are an eligible museum
  • Discuss your proposed application with Catherine Doran by e-mailing catherine.doran@nimc.co.uk
  • Deadline for applications: 20th October 2023

Please click below for further information and supporting documents.

NIWM Playful Museums Festival 2022. Photography by Peter O'Hara

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Playful Museums Festival Guidance Notes

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Playful Museums Festival Application Form

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