The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2023.

These Awards are designed to assist artists to develop their practice by providing artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. The Art forms which we support are: Architecture, Circus, Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Opera, Street Arts, Theatre, Traditional Arts, Visual Arts. The ArtLinks partnership is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and 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 current member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports. Artists must be registered on or before 13/02/2023 to be eligible to apply for these bursaries. Email [email protected] to request a membership application form if you are a new applicant. Only artists resident in the partner areas are elligible to apply for ArtLinks membership.

Key dates:

Awards open: January 11th, 2023

Awards close: February 20th, 2023

Please note that the application process is online.

The ArtLinks partners will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or access requirements who wish to submit an application. If you have a requirement in this area, please contact ArtLinks at [email protected] as early as possible before the deadline.

For all ArtLinks enquiries please contact [email protected]

For application form and guidelines visit the website link below.