Deadline: 6-Aug-25
Applications are now open for the Culture Irelands Regular Grant Scheme to support Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.
What does Culture Ireland mean by artistic quality?
- Artistic quality can be defined as work that is ambitious, excellent and original, connects to audiences and has been presented nationally to critical acclaim. It should be noted that the assessment of the artistic quality of the proposed work is made using knowledge, experience and specialist advice.
Eligibility Criteria
- Application must be in respect of an Irish professional artist/s or arts organisation
- Application must be in respect of an art form defined under the Arts Act 2003
- Only international events are supported (i.e. outside the island of Ireland)
- The event must be accessible to an open public audience, promoted widely and fees must be payable to the artist/s or arts organisation.
- Applications deemed eligible are assessed in line with the following criteria:
- Artistic quality of work and track record of artist/s or arts organisation.
- Financial and operational viability of the event (including fees and level of support from presenter/venue/other partners)
- Profile of international venue/festival.
- Proven capacity of applicant, artist/s or arts organisation to present work internationally.
- Wider promotional and media impact.
- Examples of eligible applications include:
- Theatre, circus and dance performances by professional companies
- Film-makers presenting films at key international film festivals
- Performances by professional musicians and ensembles
- Visual artists/galleries exhibiting at internationally recognised art fairs/galleries
- Readings by writers/poets in English or Irish or otherwise at international literary festivals
Ineligibility Criteria
- Examples of ineligible applications include:
- Events which have already taken place
- Research, opportunities, study or professional training
- Production Costs
- Residencies
- Bursaries
- Workshops/Conferences
- Amateur events
- Work by non-professional artists
For more information, visit Culture Ireland.
