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The voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland is noted for its commitment to the artistic and cultural life of the region. With organisations committed to tackling issues through art, to social enterprises designed to provide venues and outlets for performance, this section celebrates organisations’ endeavours.
New Belfast Community Arts Initiative is calling for artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds to facilitate our arts workshop programme which engages community groups across Belfast.
Viva Retro, a brand new retro shop in North Street, Belfast recently opened its doors to the public. There is everything that you could want to step back in time, from records to furniture, clothes and games as well as posters and toys.
A Co Antrim pensioner marked his ninetieth birthday by becoming the 5,000th person to join the digital revolution thanks to a pioneering community initiative launched 18 months ago. The Gathering Drum is a new venture by Joe Loughlin that aims to let anyone who wants to share their spirit of rhythm and fun do just that! 
8 September marks International Literacy Day and 2008 is the National Year of Reading. Let us know if your organisation has any news relating to these themes. Community NI is a website hosted by NICVA, but the news items, events, job and volunteering opportunities and publication information are all yours.
Concern is hosting an outdoor exhibition at Belfast City Hall, until 11 September, alongside a series of free public events. Building Unity through Diversity aims to challenge our perceptions of developing countries, and also to celebrate the diversity of our society. Footer
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Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is registered as a company limited by guarantee in Northern Ireland (No 1792) and is registered as a charity for tax purposes with the Inland Revenue
Government must recognise the dynamism and potential of arts activity within the voluntary and community sector to transform society in Northern Ireland.
Nine actions should focus this activity, including an increase in the resources and efficiency of DCAL (Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure) and a ring-fenced budget within each government department to engage creatively with communities.
Culture Northern Ireland is an online cultural atlas of Northern Ireland.
The site contains hundreds of articles, profiles and reviews and exciting multimedia content covering music, literature, sport, heritage, dance, theatre, fashion and the visual arts.
