Arts Grants

This scheme is designed to support arts activities and events at local or county level. Consideration will be given to those proposals that demonstrate a commitment to high standards of artistic excellence and which, in the opinion of Cork County Council, will stimulate interest in the arts, promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice in the arts or assist in improving standards in the arts.

Download Arts Grant Application Form
Download Arts Grant Guidelines

Artists in Schools Scheme:
The purpose of the scheme is to support projects that enable students and teaching staff to work collaboratively with an artist on a creative project for an extended period. A limited number of projects will be supported in 2012. The level of grant assistance will be between €1,500 and €3,000 per project and will be subject to an agreed financial contribution by the applicant body. The scheme is open to both Primary and Post-Primary Schools in the Cork County area. Proposals for projects in all artforms are eligible.

Download Artists in Schools Scheme Application Form & Guidelines

Artist's Bursary Scheme (open only to practicing artists in any media):
The purpose of this scheme is to support artists undertaking new creative projects. Proposals submitted may relate to costs of a research phase of a project , the creation of a specific work, or both. All artforms are eligible. Applicants should note that this scheme is open only to practicing artists currently resident in Cork County. Proposed projects must be capable of being completed within 12 months of the grant date.

Download Artist's Bursary Scheme Application Form
Download Artist’s Bursary Guidelines

Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary (open only to practicing artists in any media):
Artists may submit an application for a bursary to support a two week residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Newbliss Co. Monaghan. A maximum of two bursaries may be awarded. Each application must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and documentation of the artist's work. Intending applicants must outline the artistic purpose for which the residency would be used. Information on the Tyrone Guthrie Centre can be viewed at www.tyroneguthrie.ie

Download Tyrone Guthrie Application Form
Download Tyrone Guthrie Guidelines

If you wish to be added to our Arts Grant Form postal/email list, please email your contact details to the below address.
For further information contact:
The Arts Office
County Hall
Carrigrohane Rd.
Cork
Tel. 021 4346210
Email arts@corkcoco.ie

Please note: the closing date for receipt of applications to the above schemes is Friday, December 9th 2011