Eleven Northern Ireland artists and organisations are to receive funding to assist them in gaining international exposure for their work.

The funding awards have been made by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in partnership with the British Council through the National Lottery Artists International Development Fund.

Among those receiving grants will be Belfast-based sculptor John Rainey, who has been awarded £4,145 to undertake a stone carving residency in Italy.

He said: “This funding will support a focused period in Italy making new marble sculpture, allowing me to further develop my use of both digital and traditional carving methods.”

The awards will assist the artists with costs like materials, residencies and venue hire.

Londonderry artist Sorcha Ni Cheallaigh has been awarde

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