Purpose and priorities of the award

The purpose of this scheme is to support art organisations in the delivery of residency initiatives and to create opportunities for transnational exchange and cooperation across all art forms. The scheme aims to facilitate diverse residencies programmes that involve partnerships with organisations based abroad thus creating a supportive framework for the international mobility and professional development of artists and art practitioners.

The emphasis of the scheme is on enabling art organisations to initiate or consolidate collaborative frameworks with partners based abroad. While these frameworks must be exclusively focused on the delivery of residency initiatives that will benefit the artists and the public, the nature of each proposal can flexibly respond to the specific needs of each partnership, art form and artistic goals.

Who can apply? 

The scheme is open to organisations working in all art forms and art practices. To be eligible an organisation must be based in the Republic of Ireland and be able to demonstrate the active involvement of at least one other partner organisation based abroad.

Please Note: Organisations may submit only one application as a lead applicant in each year.

Access supports

If you would like support with your application due to accessibility requirements please contact our accessibility officer, Adrienne Martin, at least three weeks before the deadline, or as early as possible, as this will give Adrienne time to assist you. We will tailor support to individual requests.

You can also apply for additional costs to meet access needs you may have as part of your proposal.

You can either:

Phone Adrienne on 01 618 0219 or

Send Adrienne an email at adrienne.martin@artscouncil.ie