Deadline: 30-Sep-22
Nominations are now open for the Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards.
Digital art is artwork that is created exclusively in the digital space; it can either exist in the digital space or be translated into a physical object or tangible experience through technology. Work that exists only in the digital space can be artwork that is consumed online or offline; the latter having some form of installation in a venue.
Objectives
- Upskilling NI artists in the use of Digital Technology
- Creation of excellent Digital Art
Priorities
- Creation of digital arts
- Supporting artists to make digital art for the first time or working with digital technology which they have not used before.
- Encouraging cross-sectoral collaboration
Benefits
- The budget for the program is £40,000.
- The maximum award value will be £10,000.
What you can apply for?
Here are some examples of the type of project the Council is aiming to support through this scheme, this list is far from exhaustive.
- Creation of a virtual environment or augmented reality environment; such as augmented reality visual arts or sound overlay on venues or geographical spaces.
- Using technology, such as 3D rendering and printing, to create artwork digitally which can either exist digitally or be manufactured into 3D physical objects.
- Using technology to translate data into artistic content; for example algorithms that create music or visual content from data input
- App development for the delivery of artistic content; this could include gamification or making an artistic experience for consumption on digital currencies. (note: this does not include streaming of filmed / recorded performances)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for this scheme are as follows:
- Individual artists of all artistic disciplines and all types of working practice.
- Artists who are employees of statutory bodies (including Universities), undergraduates and postgraduates are eligible to apply but they must prove that their proposal is not properly the concern of their employer and/or that the proposal is not related to their academic study.
- Partnership projects with creative industries freelancers or organizations are possible; however the individual artist must be the lead partner.
- Eligible applicants must also be:
- Resident in Northern Ireland.
- Have made a significant contribution to artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of 1 year within the last 5 years.
- At least 18 years old and not in secondary education.
For more information, visit http://artscouncil-ni.org/funding/scheme/individual-artists-digital-evolution-awards