Arts Grants
Grant Overview
The Arts Office administers grants for both professional and non-professional artists across all art forms. Applications are assessed by independent, external, expert panels.
Arts Acts Grants
In Brief:
For Mayo based groups/organisations seeking assistance with activities/events which stimulate public interest in the arts, promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, or assist in improving standards of the Arts in the County. Arts Grants are awarded to groups and individuals who satisfy the policies of the Council in relation to the development of the Arts in the County.
Deadline:
end May/beginning June
2012 - TBC
Maximum amount awarded:
Maximum awarded to date is €5,000, minimum amount awarded €150
Application procedure:
Application forms and full application guidelines and criteria from the Arts Office.
Arts Acts Application Form Bi-lingual
Arts Acts Guidlines Bi-Lingual
Tyrone Guthrie Regional Bursary Scheme
In Brief:
Available for artists living in or born in Mayo. Two artists will spend two weeks at the TG centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co.Monaghan. Workspaces and all board and lodging expenses will be provided. Applicants are required to demonstrate significant achievement in their chosen field.
Deadline:
Date varies year to year, usually April
2012 - TBC
Application Procedure:
Application forms and full application guidelines and criteria from the Arts Office.
Tyrone Guthrie - Guidelines & Application Form
Music Recording Assistance Award
In Brief:
Available to musicians in the County, all forms of music will be considered. Two awards available to enable musicians to make professional music recordings of current works in progress. No completed and packaged CDs can be funded.
Deadline:
Date varies year to year, usually in October.
2012 - TBC
Maximum Amount Awarded:
€800
Application Procedure:
A written application is required explaining what the money is to be spent on, together with a CV of musical career or experience, a copy of the recording on tape (good enough quality to be heard clearly) and a lyric sheet if relevant. To be sent to the Arts Office.
Applications assessed by an independent, impartial panel of music industry professionals.
Music Recording Assistance Award - Information Sheet
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Amateur Drama Awards
In Brief:
Available to Amateur Drama groups in the County. Criteria are innovation, development of excellence, quality and creativity which improve the Amateur Drama sector in the area.
Deadline:
Varies year to year, usually around November.
2012 - TBC
Maximum Amount Awarded:
€1,000
Application Procedure:
Application form, provided by the Arts Office, accompanied by any supporting material, images, videos, press etc.
Applications assesses by an independent expert selection board.
Amateur Drama Award Application Form
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Mayo County Council & Liam Walsh Award - This Award is Temporarily Suspended
In Brief:
Available to practising artists based in Mayo, or born in Mayo. Practitioners of all art forms can apply and the purpose is to enable support and development in their professional work.
Deadline:
Date varies year to year
Maximum Amount Awarded:
Award - €15,000
Application Procedure:
Application forms and full application guidelines and criteria from the Arts Office.
MCC & Liam Walsh Award - Information Sheet
MCC & Liam Walsh Application Form
Visual Arts Awards
Materials Assistance Awards
In Brief:
Available for practicing professional artists, living in Mayo, to assist them with the purchase of art materials.
Deadline:
Applications can be submitted any time but are assessed at the end of each quarter, i.e. end March, June, September and December. This is a funding stream has a finite budget allocation annually, once exhausted the fund will close.
Maximum Amount Awarded:
€500
Application Procedure:
Artist to submit an up to date CV, artists statement, minimum of 6 images and list of materials to be purchased including costs.
Exhibition Assistance Awards
In Brief:
Available for professional artists, living in Mayo, with a confirmed exhibition in a publicly funded gallery.
Deadline:
Applications can be submitted any time but are assessed at the end of each quarter, i.e. end March, June, September and December. This is a funding stream has a finite budget allocation annually, once exhausted the fund will close.
Maximum Amount Awarded:
€500
Application Procedure:
As above, also including a copy of offer letter from exhibiting venue. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the exhibition in order for acknowledgements to be included in press/invites.
The Arts Office
Mayo County Council
Áras an Chontae
Castlebar
Mayo
Phone: 094)902 44 44
Arts Office: 7558, 7471
Public Art Coordinator: 7561
Disability Arts Coordinator: 7551
Email: mayoarts@mayococo.ie
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.