Open Call | Expressions of Interest for Kildare Culture Night
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Description
Kildare County Council is pleased to confirm that Culture Night will take place on Friday 23rd September 2022 from 4pm till late. Kildare County Council Arts Service now welcomes expressions of interest from individuals, groups, community groups, artists and cultural organisations for events to coincide with Culture Night in the county this year.
CULTURE NIGHT KILDARE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
We recognise that the definition of ‘culture’ is very broad. We welcome expressions of interest from individuals, groups, community groups, artists and cultural organisations for events taking place for Culture Night 2022 in the county. Venues are encouraged to programme or showcase cultural entertainment specifically for the night. However, please note that your event does not need to be produced especially for Culture Night.
In line with our commitment to Paying the Artist, we intend within budgetary limits, to provide some financial support to participating individuals/groups towards event costs. Stipends of up to €300 are available for individuals, groups, community groups and artists for eligible events.
This year, we are particularly interested in projects that reflect the cultural richness of Kildare and the diversity of all communities living in the county, initiatives that specifically engage the 18-35 demographic, and projects that assist in the development of a vibrant night time economy.
Programming Considerations
We are committed to projects that consider equality, inclusion, accessibility and diversity, that strive to respect, support and ensure the inclusion of all voices and cultures that make up Ireland today. In 2019, the Arts Council published their Equality, Human Rights and Diversity (EHRD) Policy and Strategy which you can see here.
We are committed to projects that Pay the Artist, in line with the Arts Council’s national policy, building our commitment to create a change and improvement in this area.
We are particularly keen to grow audiences for arts and culture in the county and encourage you to consider how you target and engage with new/different audiences while planning your event.
Application deadline
Applications will only be accepted via the online application form.
Applications must be submitted before the deadline at 5pm, Friday 24th June 2022.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
We suggest that applicants try to submit their application form early in case of technical difficulties. Should they arise, please email arts@kildarecoco.ie and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
Information provided in the application form will be used as your definitive Culture Night event details and will be used across various promotional channels which include the online event programme, the culturenight.ie and Kildare Arts Service websites and other promotional materials.
Communication about decisions regarding inclusion in the Culture Night Kildare programme during the week starting Monday, 11th July.
For all other Culture Night enquiries, please contact Culture Night Kildare Coordinator, Sheena Malone at culturenightkildare@gmail.com or call 045 980872.