Purpose of award

The award supports specific projects in the field of Visual Arts commencing on or after 1 July 2023. 

There are two strands available to apply for under the 2023 Visual Arts Project Award Round 2:

Strand 1: Planning and Pre-Production: 

• Strand 1 supports artists, curators, or producers to research, prepare and confirm plans for new, ambitious visual artwork that will be presented in the future.
• 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: 

• Strand 2 supports the producing and commissioning of ambitious projects in the visual arts, focusing on presentation and engagement with the public. 
• These projects can take place in a public space, a gallery setting, unconventional sites and venues or on digital platforms. 
• Strand 2 is for the final phase of a project.
• The maximum amount which can be applied for is €80,000. 
• If successful, applicants will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their project application. 
  
  

Note

• There are different supporting materials required for Strand 1 and Strand 2 of the Project Award. Supporting material means material that is separate from and additional to your application form.
• All required supporting materials described that must be submitted with the application form and all are outlined in the accompanying guidelines for the award. 
• If you apply for Strand 1, you may apply for Strand 2 in the future for the production and presentation of the project.
• The Project award is in high demand under Visual Arts, and applications will be expected to demonstrate how they will plan, manage and present the final proposal (strand 2).
• Applications will need to include confirmation from other participants or key partners in the project proposal.