Artists’ Creative Bursary Scheme (Ireland)

Objectives

• To support the creative and professional development of practicing artists based in County Cork.
• To support the creation of new work of high artistic quality.
• To support and encourage new and innovative arts projects.

Funding Information

• The maximum grant that may be requested is €5,000.
• Proposed projects must be capable of being completed within 12 months of the grant date.

Eligibility Criteria

• Practicing artists in all disciplines who are currently living and working in the Cork County administrative area are eligible to apply.
• Proposals may only relate to costs of producing a new body of work.
• Project proposals may include proposals for funding for the creation of a specific work or for a period of research for a new project; or a combination of both.
• Applicants must demonstrate that undertaking the project will place a substantial financial burden that cannot otherwise be met.
• Collaborative/interdisciplinary projects involving more than one artist will be considered. In such cases one of the artists must be nominated and be identifiable as the applicant.

Ineligibility Criteria

• This scheme does not cover:
  • Projects that have or may receive funding from Cork County Council through other grant schemes.
  • Applications relating to the development of websites, printing and distribution of promotional material or costs associated with attendance at trade shows of any kind.
  • Purchase of capital items, except where the applicant demonstrates an exceptional need.
  • Project applications by established groups, organizations or collectives.
  • Applications for academic study or costs of fees leading to a professional qualification.

Assessment Criteria

• An independent assessment panel will evaluate all applications.
• To help assessment of your application, please ensure that:
  • Your application is concise and clearly written.
  • You have completed all sections.
  • You have provided all relevant information as clearly as possible.
  • You have demonstrated clearly your reasons for applying for this bursary.
• Applications will be assessed on the basis of the following:
  • Evidence of personal artistic achievement to date.
  • Commitment to high standards of artistic excellence.
  • The potential for artistic innovation and or challenge presented by the proposal.
  • The viability of the proposed work/study programme.
  • The relevance of the proposal to advancing personal skills or expertise.
  • The potential of the proposal to enhance the career of the artist.

For more information, visit Cork County Council.