The artist professional development and mentorship bursaries will offer the opportunity to support and invest in the capacity of professional artists working in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. 

The bursary can support short term training courses, residencies in artist retreats, a skills exchange or mentorship with a more experienced practitioner.Bursaries will be awarded to a maximum of €1,500.

Bursaries are available for activity taking place from June to December 2020.

The objective of this bursary is to support further creative development among professional artists in Dún Laoghaire -Rathdown and to grow that capacity of the arts community by supporting professional development and mentorship

This funding opportunity forms part of the Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018- 2022, funded by Creative Ireland and delivered by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Creative Ireland is a culture-based programme designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing. The core proposition is that participation in cultural activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.