Deadline: 10-Aug-22
The Kildare County Council invites applications from suitably qualified arts organisations, groups of artists, producers and promoters to the Kildare Local Live Performance Programming scheme, Phase IV.
The scheme aims to support live performance opportunities in the county during September – October 2022. This scheme should support cross-collaborative events or initiatives in the county. This scheme is funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
The Kildare Local Live Performance Programming scheme, Phase IV will assist established artists, arts organisations/groups, producers and promoters to programme and present live performance events in county Kildare. It is expected that this scheme will provide successful applicants the opportunity to deliver new activities, beyond the scope of their core activity or usual programme of events.
Award Details
- They hope to award 5 awards (€15,000 each) to support live performance events across the county which features a diverse programme across multiple artforms.
- Funding may be used to support fees for performers (across all genres), designers, technicians, crew, lighting and sound engineers, support staff and associated costs.
- It is expected that locally based professional artists will feature as an element of the successful proposal. Applicants must demonstrate a track record (minimum 3 years) in the programming and presentation of live events.
Eligibility Criteria
- For Phase IV of this scheme they are particularly interested in proposals that consider in-person audiences. Types of events might include, but are not limited to, live performing arts including street arts, circus, spectacle and dance.
- They welcome applications from individuals, groups or organisations who represent the diversity of Irish society. They encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, or socio-economic background.
- They welcome applications from artists whose first language is not English.
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Although not an obligatory requirement, applicants might consider demonstrating:
- how their proposed activity addresses the themes of climate change and climate action.
- how their proposed activity addresses the themes of inclusivity, equality and cultural diversity.
- Applications are welcome from artists, arts organisations/groups, producers and promoters with a demonstrable track record (minimum 3 years) in programming and presentation of live performance events;
- Proposals should include opportunities for locally based professional artists, performers, crew, and other support staff;
- Proposed live performance(s)/event(s) must conclude on or before 31st October 2022;
- Proposals should consider the presentation of a range of performance types across art forms;
- The successful applicant(s) must provide proof of Tax Compliance, on request;
- Projects involving children or young people must have appropriate policies in place as regards Child Protection;
- The successful applicant(s) will be required to confirm appropriate insurance policies and Health & Safety procedures, including COVID-19 policies are in place, in line with current government guidelines.
- The successful applicant(s) should carry out a detailed risk assessment of their activities with regard to Health & Safety.
For more information, visit Kildare County Council.
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