Supporting Artists in Arts Participation
Under the Arts Council's strategy to increase public engagement and participation with the arts, a number of schemes and initiatives were developed for those working specifically in the area of arts participation. One of these opportunities is the Arts and Disability Connect scheme. Arts & Disability Connect Scheme is funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and managed by Arts & Disability Ireland.
Arts & Disability Connect Scheme (ADC)
The Arts & Disability Connect scheme supports artists with disabilities working in any artform to be ambitious, develop their practice and connect with other artists and arts organisations in Ireland.
There are two deadlines each year and each round has four strands:
- Arts and Disability Connect New Work is for more established artists with a strong track record in their professional practice, who wish to work with artists and arts partners to develop new work and present it in established arts organisations such as venues and festivals.
- Arts and Disability Connect Mentoring is for artists at all stages of career development, including emerging artists who wish to engage in mentoring opportunities
- Arts and Disability Connect Training is for artists at all stages of career development, including emerging artists who wish to engage in professional development and other learning opportunities
- Research and Reflection is to provide established artists with disabilities the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their practice.
There are supports and resources available to applicants including a Come and Ask Questions Session, one-on-one Applicant Support, and a recorded Information Session, which you can access here. For information on how to apply go to the Arts & Disability Ireland website.
If you have any queries about the Arts and Disability Connect scheme, please email connect@adiarts.ie.
Years of Arts & Disability Connect
In 2024 we will celebrate a decade of
creativity through the Arts Council’s Arts and Disability Connect scheme.
Since 2014 ADC has supported 127 talented
artists who will come together on 11 June 2024 in the Project Arts Centre to
celebrate this decade of opportunity, to network and share their experiences.
We look forward to this day of celebration
which will be a great opportunity for us all to connect! Explore this interview series to learn
more about some of the artists funded by the ADC scheme and discover how the
award has influenced their careers.