Bursary Award – Round 1

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

€6 Application Fee

About the Open Call

The Bursary Award supports individual artists to develop their artistic practice. It focuses on providing artists with the time and resources they need to think, research, reflect, and deeply engage with their artistic practice. The maximum award available is €20,000. It covers various disciplines including Architecture, Circus, Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

What is Offered

A maximum bursary award of €20,000.

Requirements

Must be an individual artist applying within one of the specified artform or arts practice areas.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare their application form and gather supporting documents to be submitted via the Arts Council's online services portal. It is recommended to plan ahead and allow plenty of time before the deadline.

Key Information

Deadline

February 12, 2026

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Categories

Dance and CircusFilm and Video ArtMusic and AudioTheatrePerformance ArtPaintingSculpturePhotography

Compensation

paid