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Arts Council Ireland: Professional Development Award Applications Now Open

The purpose of the Professional Development Award is to support practicing artists and arts practitioners to upskill through access to a professional development or training opportunity.

Applicants can propose a specific once-off training or developmental opportunity. This can be accessed digitally or in person, in-line with COVID-19 guidelines. Examples might include:

  • Creative development supports, such as participation in workshops, specialist courses, master classes, research projects, residencies, coaching/mentoring, attendance at conferences/seminars
  • Career development supports, such as strategic and/or financial planning, promotional, presentation or digital skills, proposal writing

The proposal may be to work with an individual or organisation based in Ireland or abroad.

More info here: http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Professional-Development-Award/