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Street performance during the Spraoi Festival
Photo: Eadaoin Murphy
Macnas performing Danse Macabre during the Halloween Parade in Galway
Photo: Julia Dunin
Spraoi Parade performing 'To The Waters & The Wild (Hare)' in Waterford
Rogù Arts fire performers at the community procession Fire Finale
Photo: John Kelly
Pedro Tochas performs his Street Art on Douglas Street
Photo: David Hegarty
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The Council acknowledges the significance of street performance and spectacle having the ability to engage with large audiences.
The Arts Council offers a wide range of financial supports across artforms and arts practices, including street performance and spectacle.
Information and advice for street performance and spectacle artists seeking funding.
Links to street performance and spectacle organisations funded by the Arts Council.
How do I know which Street Performance & Spectacle funding award to apply for?
How do I know if my practice is eligible under Street Performance & Spectacle funding?
I am an early-stage professional artist, what can I apply for?
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Street Performance and Spectacle Policy and Strategy Implementation Plan(PDF, 4.72MB, 36 pages)
Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle Policy and Strategy 2018(PDF, 0.514 MB, 4 pages)
Making Great Art Work - Arts Council Strategy (2016–2025)(PDF, 3.29MB, 48 pages)
Sector Consultation for Street Arts & Spectacle Policy
Contact the members of our Street Performance and Spectacle department
087 185 6173
087 380 5059