Applying for awards and funding can feel like a minefield but answering one crucial question will deliver a lot of clarity when it comes to choosing which awards to apply for and how to make a great application for the right ones. An important distinction to make before we explore this more, the answer to […]

First of all, I want to congratulate the artists who were participants on the pilot scheme for their contribution . Through this essential and important facts were learned, not least the contribution to the overall economy (for every €1 invested in the scheme €1.39 was generated in public return) The same congratulations go to the […]

It’s possibly the best news for the Irish Arts scene in this century or the last, the Basic Income for Artists scheme has been made permanent. A European first and a wonderful coup for Irish Artists. Well done to all the artists on the pilot scheme who did us proud as our representatives, well done […]

It’s here, finally!! After a longer wait then usual, applications are now open for the Agility Award 2025. This is a great fund to apply for, particularly if you are an emerging artist. While the Arts Council are now accepting application, don’t rush your submission. There is plenty time to submit your application for the […]

If you applied for Agility Award funding and didn’t get it, you’re likely feeling disappointed, frustrated and maybe a bit confused. When you’ve put effort into the application and followed the guidelines but you still don’t get the result you hoped for it can feel unfair and despair can start to set in, particularly if […]

Last week I attended an online information session given by the Arts Council on this year’s Agility Award. Here are some of the important things I learned. The Arts Council’s Agility Award is currently open for submissions (deadline 25th April) and this year there have been a few important changes to note and some essentials […]