As indicated in the Arts Council’s brochure, Support for Artists 2008, the ‘Come and See’ element of the Travel Training Award will become part of the support services offered by Culture Ireland from 1 June 2008. After this date all enquiries and requests for support should be directed to Culture Ireland (contact details below) rather than the Arts Council.
The ‘Come and See’ initiative enables individuals and organisations to apply for funding to invite arts professionals from abroad to visit them. This allows for international arts professionals (e.g. producers, presenters, curators, critics) to travel to Ireland to see/experience the work of the applicant. The host individual or organisation may apply for the cost of travel and accommodation for the international guest(s). Payment will be made after the visit and only upon submission of receipts. Applicants must state whom they wish to invite and provide a rationale for the proposed visit (including desired outcome). Please note that while the invited visitor is encouraged to engage in other activities while in Ireland (e.g. giving lectures, leading workshops), the primary purpose must be to experience the work of the host individual or organisation for a specific purpose.
With the exception of ‘Come and See’, all other aspects of the Travel and Training Award will continue to be offered by the Arts Council for the remainder of 2008.
Further information
Culture Ireland
Room 3.32
Frederick Buildings
South Frederick Street
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 631 39 05
Fax: (01) 631 39 56
Web: www.cultureireland.gov.ie