This funding round of Project Awards is for projects commencing on or after 1 March 2024. The application window will close on Thursday 16 November 2023 at 5:30pm. 

Purpose of the award

The purpose of the 2024 Visual Arts Project Award is to support the planning, pre-production, production and presentation of work in the Visual Arts from 1 March 2024. 

Please note: One round of the Visual Arts Project Award is being offered in 2024.

There are two strands available to apply for under the 2024 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 €7,000.

Strand 2: Production:

• The purpose of Strand 2: 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 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 maximum amount which can be applied for is €80,000. 
• If successful, applicants to both strands will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their Visual Arts Project Award application.

Note on supporting materials:

• Please note that different supporting materials are required for Strand 1 and Strand 2 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 both 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 both 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.