Arts

International Touring and Exhibition Bursary

This bursary is designed to assist individual artists develop international performing or exhibition opportunities for their work.  It aims to provide financial assistance towards the costs of bringing new creative output by artists living and working in Cork County to an international audience. Only practicing artists based in Cork County are eligible to apply.

Grant assistance will be awarded only where applications meet the artistic and financial requirements set down by Cork County Council. Please note that Cork County Council reserves its right to add to or reduce the number and value of awards it may make. 

Award Objectives

  • To assist county based artists bring their work to an international audience.
  • To support the career development and professional profile of county based artists.
  • To enable artists develop connections with promoters and arts venues outside the island of Ireland.

Number and Value of grants:

The maximum grant that may be requested is €2,000. The number of awards that may be made will be determined by the available budget, which will be set in advance of the selection process. The decision of Cork County Council in relation to the value and number of grants that may be awarded is final.

For further information and to make an application click here.