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The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

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Home Funding Available funding Dance Artist Residency Scheme

Dance Artist Residency Scheme

Closing date	17:30, Thursday 22 February 2024
Maximum awarded	€25,000
Artform and practice(s)	Dance
Applicant type	Individual Artist
Contact	Adele Kirwan
Telephone	0871175134
Email	adele.kirwan@artscouncil.ie

The purpose of the scheme

The objective of the Dance Artist Residency Scheme is to stabilise and support a network of dance artists in residence across the country. The scheme is specifically aimed at dance artists working in collaboration with an arts centre, festival and/or a local authority (local authority is mandatory for strand 1). The scheme has two strands, Strand 1 (full residencies) and Strand 2 (short term residencies)

Who can apply

Strand 1

Professional dance artists who have the committed support of at least one local authority and one arts centre, and who are resident in the Republic of Ireland
Local authorities proposing to establish a professional dance-artist residency.

Strand 2

Professional dance artists who have the committed support of an arts centre, arts organisation or festival.
Dance artists who wish to undertake a period of mentorship with an experienced dance artist in residence in order to develop their community practice
Dance artists who wish to develop a short-term residency with a specific cohort of people.

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.