Young ensembles scheme

The deadline for the Young Ensemble Scheme 2012 is 26 April 2012 at 5:30pm.

The primary purpose of this award is to support groups of young people between the ages of 12 and 23 to create ambitious and original work together in any art form (e.g.; circus, dance, digital media, film, music, theatre, literature, visual arts or any combination of the above).  Groups/ensembles must be made up of 3 or more members. 

The maximum award available is €10,000.

For further information on this scheme and how to apply click here.

The Arts Council has announced the funding decisions for the Young Ensembles Scheme for 2011. Nineteen ensembles have been offered funding amounting to €164,500. There were 44 eligible applications and the total demand was €374,970.

To view the artists and organisations in receipt of funding - please go to the decisions database on the Arts Council website: select 'Young ensembles scheme' from the 'Fund' menu; select the year '2011' and click on 'Search'.

In March 2011, youth dance, circus, film, music, theatre, and visual arts groups awarded funding through the Young Ensembles Scheme in the previous year came together to share their experiences and examples of the work they had produced.  The event was facilitated by Lewis Glucksman Gallery, one of the groups awarded funding through the scheme. 

You can view information from previous years on the Young Ensemble archive page.

Young Ensembles Scheme Showcase 2009 (Photo: Paddy Hough)

In January 2010, youth film, dance, theatre, music and visual arts groups awarded funding through the Young Ensembles Scheme in the previous year came together to share their experiences and examples of the work they had produced.  The event was facilitated and documented by Exchange Dublin, one of the groups awarded funding through the scheme.  View a short video from this event.

You can view information from previous years on the Young Ensemble archive page.