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

Professional Development 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 12 (midday), Tuesday 25th August, 2026.

First name

Last Name

Street/Area

Eircode

Town/City

County

Country

Phone number:

Artform:

Please describe how you meet the criteria for this award as a professional artist (max 150 words) Please refer to the guidelines document for full definition of what is a professional artist.

Please describe your need for training and development (max 150 words)

Please describe the opportunity/course and outline how it will benefit your creative practice (max 150 words)

Please describe how your chosen course/workshop etc. is of a high quality (max 150 words)

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

Uploads

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

Proof of membership of a professional body

Example of work 1

Example of work 2

Example of work 3

Offer of place on professional training/development opportunity (if relevant) and / or confirmation letter from an organisation or individual relating to the training or development opportunity, including an outline of the cost of the opportunity.

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

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What is your gender?

Gender - specify if other:

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Ethnic and cultural background - specify if other:

How did you hear about us?

How did you hear about us - specify if other:

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