County Meath | Visual Artists Ireland

Application deadline: Friday 9 June, 4pm

Solstice Arts Centre would like to invite artists living in or from County Meath to submit works of all disciplines for inclusion in our sixth SURVEYOR open exhibition. SURVEYOR serves to support value and encourage artists in the development of their practice and creative career. This exhibition presents a selection of current contemporary visual arts practice throughout the county.

This year will see the continuation of the ‘Solstice Visual Arts Award’ which has a value of €1500. This will be awarded to a work of distinction in any medium.

Entry fee is €10 (per artist). There is a limit of 3 submissions per artist.

All application forms must be completed and returned to Solstice. Address soft copies to carol.oconnor@solsticeartscentre.ie clearly titled “SURVEYOR Application 2017”. Alternatively, hard copies can be addressed to: Surveyor, Carol O’ Connor, Solstice Arts Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland.

Work will be selected by an independent curator. This year’s curator is Artist Dr. Brian Fay, DIT.

Opening of Exhibition will be on Saturday 1st July at 2.30pm.
The drop off date for work is 11am- 4pm Saturday 24th June.

For more information and to download application form: www.solsticeartscentre.ie/current-exhibitions.html

Closing date for all grants: Friday 31 March, 12pm

Annual Arts Grants Scheme
This award is intended to support local arts activities and to enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in County Meath.

Community Arts Award
This Award is open community groups, community organisations and schools. It aims to support groups in relation to funding for quality community arts projects that promote access and participation in the Arts by working with professional artists.

Festival Grant Scheme
This award is intended to support those arts festivals taking place in County Meath which demonstrate a commitment to quality artistic programming.

Professional Artists Development Fund
This scheme is intended to support professional arts practitioners in County Meath in the delivery of their work and in particular the development of new works.

Tyrone Guthrie Centre Award
This bursary entitles the successful applicant to a residency in the Tyrone Guthrie Centre.

School Musical Instrument Purchase Scheme
This award aims to help develop the musical instrument resources of both primary and secondary schools in County Meath.

Application forms available to download from www.meath.ie/CountyCouncil/Arts/BursariesandAwards/

For further information or to request Application forms, please contact Meath County Council Arts Office.
Phone: 046 9097414 or email: artsoffice@meathcoco.ie

Open Call | SURVEYOR Exhibition, Solstice Arts Centre, Navan (Submission Fee)

Funding | Meath County Council Bursaries and Awards 2017

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