The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2026 are now open for submissions.
These Awards are designed to support artists to develop their practice by providing artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. The Art forms which we support are: Architecture, Circus, Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Opera, Street Performance and Spectacle, Theatre, Traditional Arts, and Visual Arts. The ArtLinks partnership is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and provides professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in the four partner local authority areas in the South East region.
Artists must be a current member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports and new artists must be registered on or before 12/01/2026 to be eligible to apply for these bursaries. Email artlinks.ie@gmail.com to request a membership application form if you are a new applicant.
Key dates:
Awards open: December 8th, 2025
Awards close: January 19th, 2026
The ArtLinks partners will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or access requirements who wish to submit an application. If you require assistance or support in this regard, please contact artlinks.ie@gmail.com as early as possible before the deadline. Application forms are available through Irish on request.
Please note that the application process is online.
To download:
The guidelines in English (Click) The guidelines i nGaeilge (Click)
The application form in English (Click) The application form i nGaeilge (Click)
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