The award supports specific projects in the field of Visual Arts commencing on or after 1 July 2023.

There are two strands available to apply for under the 2023 Visual Arts Project Award Round.

Strand 1: Planning and Pre-Production
– Strand 1 supports artists, curators, or producers to research, prepare and confirm plans for new, ambitious visual artwork that will be presented in the future.
– 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
– Strand 2 supports the producing and commissioning of ambitious projects in the visual arts, focusing on presentation and engagement with the public.
– These projects can take place in a public space, a gallery setting, unconventional sites and venues or on digital platforms.
– Strand 2 is for the final phase of a project.
– The maximum amount which can be applied for is €80,000.
– If successful, applicants will have one year from receipt of decisions to complete all activities related to their project application.

See link below for further details.