Shared Island Touring Scheme 2026 - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Artists and organisations may apply for funding to support cross-border touring and co-productions on the island of Ireland.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $100,000
- Location
- Ireland, Northern Ireland
About
Overview
The Shared Island Touring Scheme is managed by the Arts Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI). It enables all-island support for cross-border touring and cross-border co-productions, focusing on showcasing great art on a Shared Island basis and enabling new cooperation and partnership opportunities between cultural bodies and groups, North and South.
Eligibility
Open to individual artists and organisations.
Award
Maximum award €100,000.
Application Status
Closed.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Gillian Drew at 01 6180 200 or [email protected].
Application Documents
Guidelines and templates are typically made available two weeks in advance of the scheme opening. The following documents are available to download: 2026 Shared Island Touring Scheme Guidelines (PDF and DOC), Memorandum of Understanding, General Budget Template, Theatre Budget Template, Opera Budget Template, and Disability Access Costs Activities Template.
- Award
- Maximum award €100,000
- Theme
- The scheme supports cross-border touring and cross-border co-productions showcasing art on a Shared Island basis across the island of Ireland.
- Eligibility
- Open to individual artists and organisations.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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