Artist in the Community Scheme - Bursary Award - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Apply for a bursary award of up to €20,000 to support collaborative socially engaged arts practice with communities, including mentoring support from Create and experienced collaborative artists.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $20,000
About
Award Overview
The Bursary Award is part of the Artist in the Community Scheme managed by Create. It supports individual artists with a track record of working collaboratively with communities of place or interest who are facing particular barriers and/or challenges in developing their collaborative socially engaged arts practice.
Key Dates
- Opening date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
- Closing date: Monday 20 July 2026, 17:00
Award Details
- Maximum award: €20,000
- Two awards will be made
- One award ring-fenced for an emerging artist
- Bi-monthly mentoring support from Create
- Up to two mentoring sessions with experienced collaborative socially engaged artists from the Artist Mentor Panel
- Up to two support meetings where appropriate
Contact
- Telephone: (01) 473 6600
- Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
Learn more about the scheme and how to apply through Create. The application process includes before you apply, preparing your application, submitting your application, and assessment stages. Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome.
- Award
- Maximum award €20,000; includes bi-monthly mentoring support from Create and up to two mentoring sessions with experienced collaborative socially engaged artists
- Theme
- The award supports artists who work collaboratively with communities facing barriers and challenges, helping them develop their socially engaged arts practice.
- Eligibility
- Individual artists with a track record of working collaboratively with communities of place or interest facing particular barriers and/or challenges in developing their collaborative socially engaged arts practice.
- Audience
- Individual artists with a track record of working collaboratively with communities facing barriers and/or challenges; two awards available with one ring-fenced for an emerging artist
- Contact
- [email protected]
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