Purpose of the award

The purpose of the Visual Arts Project Award is to support the planning, pre-production, production and presentation of work in the Visual Arts.

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There are three strands available to apply for under the Visual Arts Project Award:

Strand 1: Planning and Pre-Production:

The purpose of Strand 1 to support artists, curators, producers or eligible organisations to research, prepare and confirm plans for new, ambitious visual artwork for a future presentation.

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 €12,000.

Strand 2: Mid-Scale Production:

The purpose of Strand 2: Mid-Scale Production is to support the producing and commissioning of ambitious projects in the visual arts, focusing on presentation and engagement with the public.

Strand 2 is for the final phase of a mid-scale project, and applicants will be expected to demonstrate their capacity to deliver an ambitious visual arts project, including its public presentation.

These projects can take place in a public space, a gallery setting, unconventional sites and venues or on digital platforms.

The amount that can be applied for is under €25,000.

If successful, applicants will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their Visual Arts Project Strand 2 Award application.

Strand 3: Large-Scale Production:

The purpose of Strand 3: Large-Scale Production is to support the producing and commissioning of ambitious projects in the visual arts, focusing on presentation and engagement with the public.

Strand 3 is for the final phase of a large-scale project, and applicants will be expected to demonstrate their capacity to deliver an ambitious visual arts project, including its public presentation.

These projects can take place in a public space, a gallery setting, unconventional sites and venues or on digital platforms.

The amount that can be applied for is between €25,000 to €80,000.

If successful, applicants will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their Visual Arts Project Strand 3 Award application.

Note on supporting materials:

Please note that different supporting materials are required for Strand 1 and Strand 2/3 of the Visual Arts Project Award. Supporting material means material that is separate from and additional to your application form.

The supporting materials outlined for all three strands of the award must be uploaded with your application. If you do not include the required supporting material, your application will be ineligible.

Examples of previous work are required for all strands. Please note that links to social media platforms or to individual applicants’ websites are not accepted.

Applicants must confirm the participation of any lead or key partners named in their Project proposals, as per the required supporting material.

Full details on required supporting materials can be found in Section 1.7 of the award guidelines.

Access Supports

If you have a disability and would like help applying, contact our Access Officer as early as possible before the deadline.

Phone:

• 01 618 0200
• 01 618 0243

Email: access@artscouncil.ie

You will be able to apply for additional costs if you have access needs relating to your application.

Note: applications will only be accepted through the Arts Council’s Online Services site. If you have not used Online Services before you must register for a login to be able to apply for funding.  It is important that you register as early as possible as it may take up to five working days for your registration to be processed.