Emerging Artist Bursary 2026 Deadline: 12pm (midday), Tuesday 25th August, 2026

Emerging Artist Bursary 2026
Deadline: 12pm (midday), Tuesday 25th August, 2026

Application Form

Please read the award guidelines before completing the following application form. The final online application form should be submitted no later than 12pm (midday), Tuesday 25th August, 2026.

First name

Last Name

Street/Area

Town/City

County

Country

Eircode

Phone number:

Artform

Why do you want this award? (150 words). Please note that this award is not suitable for residency funding. Instead, see our Professional Development Bursary.

Please describe how you meet the criteria for this award as an emerging artist (max 150 words). Note that emerging artists must still qualify under our criteria for a professional artist. See guidelines for the definition of ‘emerging artist’ and ‘professional artist’.

Please describe your artistic practice including your artform(s) (max 150 words)

How would this award benefit or contribute to your development as an artist? (max 150 words)

What plans do you have (if any) to show your work at Bealtaine 2027? (max 150 words)

Uploads

Please include any links in a document, which can be uploaded below

Proof of membership of a Professional Arts Organisation

Example of work 1 (images, video links, files; writing samples no more than 2 pages)

Example of work 2 (images, video links, files; writing samples no more than 2 pages)

Example of work 3 (images, video links, files; writing samples no more than 2 pages)

One letter of support from a professional artist or arts organization.

Checklist for your application:

Completed application form

I have read the application guidelines I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for ensuring I have Public Liability Insurance cover

I am willing to complete short report and survey as part of this award

The following questions help us to gather information on the diversity and inclusivity of our programmes. We appreciate your taking the time to answer them.

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What is your gender?

Gender - specify if other:

What is your ethnicity?

Ethnic and cultural background - specify if other:

How did you hear about us?

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