Open Call for Traditional Arts Bursary Award (Ireland)
Issued by Arts Council · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 12 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 17 Dec 2026
- Reference
- open-call-for-traditional-arts-bursary-award-ireland
- Location
- Ireland
At a glance
Arts Council in Ireland has published a funding call: “Open Call for Traditional Arts Bursary Award (Ireland)”. Submissions close on 17 December 2026, 32 days from today. Quote reference open-call-for-traditional-arts-bursary-award-ireland in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 12 notices from this buyer since 2026, 8 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.
Details
The Traditional Arts Bursary Award, offered by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, provides individual artists with funding to support their artistic development. This award focuses on giving artists the time and resources to engage deeply with their creative practice. Applications are currently open, with a deadline of 17 December 2026. The Traditional Arts Bursary Award aims to help artists dedicate time to the development and refinement of their artistic skills. This program encourages artists to undertake research, reflection, and practice enhancement, fostering artistic growth and innovation within traditional arts. The bursary offers financial support of up to €20,000, enabling artists to focus on their creative projects without financial constraints. This funding is intended to cover costs associated with the artist’s practice, including research and materials.
The award supports projects that involve:
This bursary is crucial for artists seeking to advance their skills and produce innovative work within traditional arts. It offers the financial freedom to explore and expand their creative boundaries, contributing to the broader cultural landscape. What is the maximum funding amount available? The maximum funding amount is €20,000 per recipient. Who can apply for this bursary? Individual artists involved in traditional arts can apply. When is the application deadline? The deadline is 17 December 2026 at 17:30. How can I attend the online information clinic? Book your place for the online clinic scheduled for 24 November 2026 at 11:00. Where can I find the application guidelines? Guidelines are available for download on the official website. Interested and eligible artists should review the official guidelines and prepare their applications according to the instructions provided. For further details, contact The Arts Council via the provided email or phone number.
Context for bidders
We hold 12 notices from Arts Council, going back to September 2026 — 8 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. This one closes in 32 days.
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