BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOUR DOORSTEP
We're a social enterprise passionate about promoting cultural diversity.
SHARED CULTURAL CELEBRATION
We produce spectacular arts events bringing communities and cultures together.
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES
We awaken consciousness and curiosity towards other cultures through engagement with communities.
A SPACE TO GROW AND DEVELOP
We provide a creative platform for diverse people from different communities.
ArtsEkta
CREATING AND COLLABORATING
We develop ideas, projects, partnerships and professional capabilities at the arts, education and cultural interface
ArtsEkta
CULTURAL BONDING THROUGH THE ARTS
ArtsEkta is an award winning social enterprise that transforms communities through shared creative experiences and is home to the Belfast Mela – the largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland.
Our Projects
Belfast Mela
Belfast Mela, is one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals bringing together music, dance, arts and food from across the world to celebrate our city’s proud cultural diversity.
Cultural Coach
Cultural Coach is a major outreach initiative providing intercultural arts workshops across Northern Ireland in education and community settings.
Art Route Collective
Art Route Collective works with refugee and asylum seekers with the aim of improving emotional health and social wellbeing
Latest News
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Belfast to welcome Little Amal with four days of celebrations
19th February 2024
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Be our new Creative Engagement Manager
19th February 2024
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
15th January 2024
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Spooktastic fun ahead for Halloween 2023
13th October 2023
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Nisha wins Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award
13th October 2023
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Art Route Collective meet Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah from Jordan
4th October 2023
Upcoming Events
Little Amal
When: 16 - 19 May 2024
Where: Belfast
A little girl on a big journey. Join us to welcome Little Amal to Belfast with free creative celebrations.
The Seahorse and the Wolf
Thursday 16th May 7pm
Custom House Square
An outdoor theatre spectacle of music and dance to officially welcome Little Amal in Belfast.
Book Tickets
Amal’s Playdate
Friday 17th May 10am
Stormont Estate
Amal joins children from Fane Street Primary School in a creative journey that champions a sense of belonging for all.
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The Others
Friday 17th May 1pm
Northhumberland Street
Amal makes friends with children who bring her to meet ‘The Others’ as she discovers the stories that lay within Belfast's Peace Walls.
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