Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Artist in Residence aims to support the individual artist in the district. This award acknowledges excellence in the Arts and support artists endeavouring to further develop their skills in a variety of arts forms. This funding is not open to groups or organisations but for the practicing artist.
Aim of Arts Grants to Individual Artists Scheme
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council operates the Arts Grants to Individual Artists Scheme to encourage, enable and support arts activities in the creative, performing, and visual arts in the district. The grant is intended to support and promote the artist’s personal development.
A Vibrant Arts Sector
The scheme seeks to fund work that is most likely to contribute to the development of a vigorous, visible arts sector in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Our goal is to create new opportunities for artists to engage in high quality artistic experiences that are inclusive and developmental.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible you must meet all the following essential criteria:
1. Resident within the Newry Mourne and Down Council Area
2. A practicing artist in any art discipline
3. Aged 18 years+.
The applicant must be able to:
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Demonstrate a quality professional practice.
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Have sufficient experience and significant achievement in their creative practice.
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Be able to clearly state what they wish to accomplish during their grant, and clearly outline the benefits the grant will provide for the applicant and their practice
For more information: downartscentre@nmandd.org
