Arts Act Grants for Individual Artists
The aim of this scheme is to support Individual Artists in County Carlow to:
- Realise an exhibition.
- Publish work.
- Attend a professional development course.
- Allow for artistic time and space to develop their work.
- Realise a show, performance or piece of theatre or film.
Artists can work in any of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Music, Drama, Performance, Theatre, Film, Composition etc.
Arts Act Grants for Arts Organisations/ Community Groups
The aim of this scheme is to support to Arts Organisations and Community Groups in County Carlow to:
- Carry out a service or project that contributes to the quality of life in their local community.
- Demonstrate long term development of quality arts practice.
- Increase participation in the Arts.
- Target the socially excluded and increase their opportunities for participation.
- Support the valuable contribution of Arts Organisations and Community Groups in County Carlow.
Arts Act Grants are advertised at the start of each year.
Carlow County Council Arts Service funding opportunities for Artists and Communities for 2025
Carlow County Council has announced details of two separate funding opportunities to support the development and presentation of creative and artistic projects in the county in 2025. Applications will be accepted from individual artists, musicians and creatives, arts collectives, community groups, youth groups and arts organisations.
Speaking about the funding opportunities, Acting Arts Officer Aileen Nolan said, “Carlow County Council is pleased to announce our funding opportunities for 2025. These opportunities reinforce the value and the importance of supporting the arts across our communities. Access and inclusion are of great importance to us and we look forward to supporting artists and community groups who reflect the broad ranges of representation and creative expression across County Carlow. All funding applications have been simplified following feedback from our artists and communities and online submissions are now open and welcome”.
Carlow County Council Arts Service supports creative and artistic practices and processes, and artists in a variety of ways annually. Artists, Musicians, Community / Voluntary groups, Arts Organisations and Children and Young Persons groups may consider applying for the following grants and award opportunities to support their artistic projects in 2025:
•Arts Act Grant Scheme – Individual Artists – Closing Date 6th February 2025
•Arts Act Grant Scheme – Community Groups/Arts Organisations – Closing Date 6th February 2025
Application forms and Information about each of the opportunities is available on https://consult.carlow.ie/en/applications
For all queries, please contact artsservice@carlowcoco.ie