Closing date | 17:30, Thursday 25 July 2024 |
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Maximum awarded | €80,000 |
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Artform and practice(s) | Visual arts |
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Applicant type | Individual Artist, Organisation |
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Collaborative application possible? | Yes |
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Telephone | 01 6180200/01 6180243 |
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Email | awards@artscouncil.ie |
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Purpose of the award
The purpose of the Visual Arts Project Award is to support the planning, pre-production, production and presentation of work in the Visual Arts.
Guidelines for the previous round of this award can be
viewed here. Please note: these
guidelines may be changed for the upcoming round of the award. New guidelines
will available before the window for applications opens.
There are two strands available to apply for under the Visual Arts Project Award:
Strand 1: Planning and
Pre-Production:
- The purpose of Strand 1 to support artists, curators, producers or eligible organisations to research, prepare and confirm plans for new, ambitious visual artwork for a future presentation.
- This strand supports the development and preparation of a project or commission rather than its public presentation or outcome.
- The maximum amount which can be applied for is €7,000.
Strand 2: Production:
- The purpose of Strand 2: Production is to support the producing and commissioning of ambitious projects in the visual arts, focusing on presentation and engagement with the public.
- Strand 2 is for the final phase of a project, and applicants will be expected to demonstrate their capacity to deliver an ambitious visual arts project, including its public presentation.
- These projects can take place in a public space, a gallery setting, unconventional sites and venues or on digital platforms.
- The maximum amount which can be applied for is €80,000.
- If successful, applicants to both strands will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their Visual Arts Project Award application.
Note on supporting materials:
- Please note that different supporting materials are required for Strand 1 and Strand 2 of the Visual Arts Project Award. Supporting material means material that is separate from and additional to your application form.
- The supporting materials outlined for both strands of the award must be uploaded with your application. If you do not include the required supporting material, your application will be ineligible.
- Examples of previous work are required for both strands. Please note that links to social media platforms or to individual applicants’ websites are not accepted.
- Applicants must confirm the participation of any lead or key partners named in their Project proposals, as per the required supporting material.
- Full details on required supporting materials
can be found in Section 1.7 of the award guidelines.
Access Supports
If you have a disability and would like help applying, contact our
Access Officer as early as possible before the deadline.
Phone:
Email: access@artscouncil.ie
You will be able to apply for additional costs if you have access
needs relating to your application.
Note: applications will only be accepted through the Arts
Council’s Online Services site.
If you have not used Online Services before you must register for a login to be
able to apply for funding. It is important that you register as early as
possible as it may take up to five working days for your registration to be
processed.
How do I apply for this?
- Download and read the guidelines available at the top right-hand corner of this page.
- Check if there is any mandatory supporting material that must accompany your application. We may provide a template for the supporting material. If so, you can download it from the supporting materials section at the top right-hand corner of this page.
- All applications must be made through the online services website. You will be able to upload a wide range of support materials in electronic format along with your application form.
- You must be registered with the online services website to make an application. If you are not already registered, we recommend you register for online services as far in advance of the deadline as possible, as it may take five days for your online services registration to be processed.
Still need help?
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