cultureireland.ie : Apply For Culture Ireland Grants

Organization : Culture Ireland
Type of Facility : Apply For Culture Ireland Grants
Country: Ireland

Website : https://www.cultureireland.ie/
Create Grant Application Form : https://www.cultureireland.ie/

Culture Ireland Grants:

Purpose of Awards:
Culture Ireland offers support to Irish artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.

Related : Science Foundation Grants & Award Management System Ireland : www.statusin.org/9473.html

Proposals are considered for events (e.g. performances, exhibitions or readings) the full costs of which cannot be met by the artist, company or international presenter.

Culture Ireland considers applications for all forms of the arts as defined in the Arts Act 2003: “arts means any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and includes, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture, and includes any medium when used for those purposes”.

To be eligible for funding the primary purpose of the proposed international visit must be to present the work of Irish artists to a wide audience through performance or exhibition. The applicant must demonstrate how the event will meet the criteria set out below.

Decisions on applications for funding will be based on the extent to which they meet these criteria. Given the level of demand for Culture Ireland support, it will not be possible to fund all eligible applications, or to fund all applications for the full amount sought.

Funding Criteria:
1. Quality of work and track record of artist / company
2. Level of geographic priority for Culture Ireland*
3. Profile of international venue / festival
4. Financial viability of the event (including level of support from presenter / other partners)
5. Proven capacity of applicant to present work internationally
6. Wider promotional and media impact

Note:
* Culture Ireland prioritises major English-language markets (US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) and major developing markets (China, India, Russia, Brazil and Turkey) and global cultural centres (e.g. Paris, Berlin)

Guidelines:
Examples of eligible applications include:
** Theatre and dance performances by professional companies
** Film-makers presenting films at key international festivals
** Performances by professional or professionally-led musicians and ensembles
** Visual artists exhibiting in internationally recognised galleries
** Readings by writers at international literary festivals

Examples of ineligible events include:
** Events which have already taken place
** Research, study or professional training
** Residencies
** Participation in competitive music and dance events
** Workshops
** Presentation of work by amateur/non-professional artists

Eligible Costs:
In supporting an event, Culture Ireland will typically offer funding towards the costs of travel/transport and sometimes also accommodation/subsistence, i.e. costs which relate directly to the international presentation of the event. Culture Ireland does not fund fees, production costs, publicity or copyright/royalties.

About us :
Culture Ireland promotes Irish arts worldwide. We create and support opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues. We develop platforms to present outstanding Irish work to international audiences, through showcases at key global arts events, including the Edinburgh Festivals and the Venice Biennales.

Contact:
Culture Ireland
Third Floor, 23 Kildare Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 631 3905, 3994, 3917
Fax: +353 1 631 3956
Email address: info AT cultureireland.gov.ie