Wexford County Council in partnership with the ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford is pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for the ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2017. 

ArtLinks is a partnership of the four Local Authority Arts Offices in Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford. It is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.  ArtLinks provides professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in the four partner local authority areas in the South East region.

Artists must be a member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports.  Membership is free and is open to both Professional and Emerging Artists who are resident within the four partner Local Authorities. If you are not already a member log on to www.artlinks.ie to register for membership and the application forms and guidelines are available to download from this website also.

Bursaries are available in the following areas

Emerging Artist Award (for those commencing a career in the arts sector)
Professional Development Award (for professional artists)
Collaborative Award (for collaborative projects between ArtLinks members) 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 30th January 2017 at 12 noon.

For more, visit http://www.artlinks.ie/archives/2622