Artist Support Scheme 2026

The objective of this scheme is to assist individual artists to develop their arts practice and artistic career. The scheme is open to professional artists living in County Galway at all stages of their career, working in any artform and context.

1. Research, development or presentation of new work that will have a significant impact on the applicant’s career.
2. Short-term mentorship or continued professional development supports that offer a demonstrable benefit to the artist’s practice. This can include participation on short-term courses, residencies, specialist workshops, mentorships etc. It is not intended to fund undergraduate third level or on-going study.
3. Materials, exhibition costs, equipment hire and fees towards third party expertise. These costs must be intrinsic to the creative process or to the production and dissemination of the proposal.

The maximum award offered is €3,000 and awards are often made for smaller amounts.

Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday 03 February 2026.

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