2012 JERRY RAPHAEL METROPOLITAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GROUP FELLOWSHIP, NY

The Jerry Raphael MCGG Fellowship is funded through the generosity of the Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group and hosted by UrbanGlass. The Fellowship award varies year to year based on MCGG member contributions; the minimum award is $2,000. The funds must be used to develop new art work and may be applied to studio fees for glassblowing, casting, kiln working, neon, lampworking, stained glass, coldworking and sandblasting. Acid etching, technical assistance and materials are not eligible expenses. Glass experience is a requirement.

In 2012, while to the studio at UrbanGlass is under renovation, MCGG fellowship recipient artists are permitted to complete their fellowship in a glassworking studio of their choice. Artists are required to submit receipts to document all expenditures related to the fellowship work. The fellowship must be completed by April 2013.

The Jerry Raphael MCGG Fellow must give a slide presentation, a demonstration or a gallery talk for the members of the Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group. In addition, the Fellow is required to submit photo documentation of work accomplished at the end of the Fellowship period, and to credit both the Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group and UrbanGlass when the work is exhibited. The Fellow must stay in contact with UrbanGlass and the MCGG for three years following the Fellowship by completing an annual questionnaire.

Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to UrbanGlass by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 31, 2012. UrbanGlass will not accept applications via email.

W: http://urbanglass.org/opportunities/MCGGfellowship

PILCHUCK SCHOLARSHIPS

Pilchuck's scholarships mostly take the form of a partial reduction in fees while several full scholarships are also available. Artistic merit is the primary criterion for scholarship awards and is determined by an outside jury of professionals who score applicants on the quality of submitted materials. The scholarship deadline is 13th February 2012.

W: www.pilchuck.com

LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS SERVICES – AWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Laois County Council Arts Service invites applications for the following awards and opportunities to individuals/groups and organizations from County Laois.

Arts Act Grants 2012: Provision has been made by Laois County Council for the payment of grants to arts organisations and individuals who meet the artistic and financial criteria set down by Laois County Council and who provide adequate information on their proposed activities. Maximum amount payable will not exceed €1,000.

Tyrone Guthrie Residency Bursary Awards 2012: A Bursary is available to enable a Laois artist to spend one week working at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan. The bursary is open to artists in all fields and is selected on previous achievements and project/s in hand.

In 2012 a special Bursary for Printmakers is available and will enable two print artists to spend a week sharing and working in the new Print Studio at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. One of the artists must be an experienced printmaker and preferably a member of a recognised print studio.

Artists in Schools Scheme 2012: Grants are available for artists’ residencies in schools, to include all art forms. This scheme gives primary and post primary schools the opportunity to select and work with professional artists and explore new arts media.

Details and application forms regarding the above schemes are available on request from: The Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The deadline for completed applications is Thursday 23rd February 2012.

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
W: www.laois.ie
T: 057 8674342

THOMAS DAMMANN JUNIOR MEMORIAL TRUST AWARDS

This award has been set up by the Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust to honour the life of the late Thomas Dammann Junior. The Trust is a charity, established in 1985, which makes awards to applicants for furthering their research and practice and visiting exhibitions, museums, galleries and buildings of architectural importance. Applicants must have a special purpose and a specific programme intended to broaden their practice in the visual or applied arts, craft, design, architecture or history of art and design.

The awards are mostly sought by students but are open for anyone to apply. The maximum award is €5,000. The closing date for this award is 2nd March 2012 at 6pm.

W: www.thomasdammanntrust.ie

CULTURE IRELAND GRANTS

Awards recommended by Culture Ireland are intended to (1) give support in other countries to Irish cultural activities of excellence. Proposals are considered for events (e.g. performances, exhibitions, lectures) the full costs of which cannot be met by their organisation or performance. (2) Assist with the travel costs of inviting international programmers, presenters, curators, promoters or critics to see new Irish work with a view to subsequent international presentation.

An example of an eligible application includes travel costs of visual artists and transport of art works. The deadline for applications is 15th February 2012.

W: http://www.cultureireland.gov.ie/grants/applying.html

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INNOVATION FUND – CALL FOR APPLICANTS

A new round of the Creative Industries Innovation fund, run by the Arts Council Northern Ireland, is now open. The fund provides assistance to companies – including craft – at critical times in their business and product development. The current round of funding will give priority to companies committed to developing export-focused activity, cross-sector collaboration and businesses which can harness the innovative and entrepreneurial potential of the region’s cultural and arts sectors. Digital content projects from all sections of the creative industries are also encouraged to apply. The deadline is 23rd February 2012.

Applicant workshops will be held at the Arts Council in January and February (dates to be confirmed, see http://www.artscouncil-ni.org).

In order to register your interest in the workshops, please call or email Beverley Coomber on 02890 385271 or bcoomber@artscouncil-ni.org.

W: http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html

FUNDED PHD OPPORTUNITY, UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

The University of Sunderland are now advertising for one Arts and Humanities Research Council funded PhD studentship in Applied Arts and Crafts (Glass and/or Ceramics) for EU students to start in October 2012. This is part of our Block Grant Partnership with the Northumbria University (Deadline 9th March 2012). Potential applicants will be able to discuss their research ideas with staff at the Open Day on 7th February 2012. To reserve your place on the open day or for further details of postgraduate study please email Professor Kevin Petrie, Glass & Ceramics Team Leader by 2nd February 2012.

This informal afternoon also aims to:
- Introduce the nature of the MA, PhD or MPhil degree
- Provide case studies of current students
- Explain the structure of the programmes
- Provide an overview of training and learning resources (department tour)
- Explain the financial aspects (including the AHRC Postgraduate schemes for exceptional EU candidates)
- Offer the chance for advisory interviews to discuss your future plans in relation to post-graduate study.

E: kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk
W: http://nuweb.northumbria.ac.uk/nebgp/d3applied.php
W: http://carcuos.wordpress.com/
W: http://glassresearch.sunderland.ac.uk/

THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO AWARD FOR NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GRADUATES

Applications are now invited for the Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD graduates. For a second year running Laois County Council in association with the National College of Art and Design are offering this award. It is intended to support an emerging artist/designer to develop their professional practice whilst engaging in a residency project and community context. Applicants must have graduated in the past 3 years from the NCAD. The successful applicant is expected to take up this award at the beginning of April 2012.

The Award offers a bursary of €10,000 towards the residency, reduced rent for studio/ accommodation, curatorial support, exhibition opportunities and lecturing opportunities. Services offered within the complex include a studio space, kiln, exhibition space, rehearsal space, garden space, a digital room, and library facilities.

The closing date for submissions is 27th January 2012 at 12pm. Further information and application forms are available online or by email the Arts Officer.

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
W: www.laois.ie

RAKOW GRANT FOR GLASS RESEARCH, CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS

The purpose of the Rakow Grant for Glass Research is to foster scholarly research in the history of glass and the history of glassmaking. Grants may be used to cover travel, living expenses or other expenditures necessary to conduct the research or to publish it. Awards will be based on the merit of the projects proposed, the nature and extent of the contributions to glass studies, and an evaluation of the ability of the applicant to accomplish the goals as stated. Applications will be considered only if typed in English on the prescribed form.

Applications, which are reviewed by a Museum staff committee, must be received before 1st February 2012 of the year for which funding is requested. The judges are looking for a project which will lead to a finished product within the funding limits and whose research will bring the recipient to Corning. Notification of the committee's decision will be sent by 1st April 2012. Successful applicants will normally receive all of the approved funds at the beginning of the project. In the event that full funding of a project cannot be given, the applicant will be contacted immediately to determine if the project can be modified.

W: http://www.cmog.org/dynamic.aspx?id=3640

THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO AWARD FOR NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GRADUATES

Applications are now invited for the Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD graduates. For a second year running Laois County Council in association with the National College of Art and Design are offering this award. It is intended to support an emerging artist/designer to develop their professional practice whilst engaging in a residency project and community context. Applicants must have graduated in the past three years from the NCAD. The successful applicant is expected to take up this award at the beginning of April 2012.

The Award offers a bursary of €10,000 towards the residency, reduced rent for studio/ accommodation, curatorial support, exhibition opportunities and lecturing opportunities. Services offered within the complex include a studio space, kiln, exhibition space, rehearsal space, garden space, a digital room, and library facilities.

The closing date for submissions is 12th January 2012 at 12pm. Further information and application forms are available online or by email from the Arts Officer.

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
W: www.laois.ie

THE EPIC AWARDS 2011, UK AND IRELAND

The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work of voluntary and amateur arts groups. Entries from all parts of the UK and ROI for projects or initiatives that combine some or all of the elements that make an epic arts or crafts programme are welcomed. The Awards want to reward groups that have done great work since Jan 2010, but if your project or initiative is ongoing you can still enter. It helps if you can show what you've achieved so far and what is planned for the future. There will be a winner and runner-up from each of the nations: England, Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland), Scotland and Wales. Further details are found on the website.

W: http://epicawards.co.uk/

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS OFFICE 2011 BURSARY AWARD

Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting artists working across all art form to apply for its Arts Office 2011 Bursary. Applications will be accepted from individual creative practitioners working in any art form to enable them to pursue their practice, to develop within their chosen discipline, including research and development, professional development, collaborative projects and activities, multidisciplinary projects and equipment. Individuals seeking assistance must be involved in arts activities which, in the opinion of the Arts Office, develop knowledge of the arts and arts practice, their own practice and that of others. They must seek to promote the arts and artists practice to the public and develop an appreciation of the arts and their own practice and that of others. Undertakings should also assist in improving the standards of the arts and arts practice. The Arts Office is encouraging individuals seeking assistance to involve other! s in their project, to assist and develop collaborative practice and engage with others in the execution of their activity or project.

Closing date: 4pm, Monday 14th November 2011

E: niamh.finn@kilkennycoco.ie
E: mary.butler@kilkennycoco.ie
W: www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Arts/Grants_Awards/
W: www.artlinks.ie
T: 056 779 4138

THE GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD – CALL FOR 2012 SUBMISSIONS

The Golden Fleece Award is an artistic fund established as a charitable bequest by the late Helen Lillias Mitchell. The Award aims to support and promote a wide range of artistic creativity, recognising excellence in painting, textiles and sculpture, glasswork, and all the traditional crafts. It was launched in 2001 and is now widely recognised as a distinctive stamp of creative support in the realm of Irish art.

The deadline for submissions is 18th November 2011 and entry forms are available online.

W: www.goldenfleeceaward.com

ARTS COUNCIL MAIN GRANT SCHEMES: CALL

The Arts Council has announced the deadlines for Regularly Funded Organisations, Annual Programming Grants and Annual Funding for 2011.

Regularly Funded Organisations

Please note: This funding programme is not open to general applications
Closing date: Thursday, 25 November 2010 at 5:30pm

The purpose of the Regularly Funded Organisations programme is to strengthen and make more secure a group of key arts organisations, by contributing to both their operating and artistic programming costs. Funding is allocated on an annual basis and is subject to the resources at the disposal of the Arts Council.

Further information: www.artscouncil.ie/en/view_fund.aspx?fid=834d9ba8-2b7c-4373-85df-661bd928497c
Annual Programming Grants

Closing date: Thursday, 2 December 2010 at 5:30pm

The application window for this funding stream is now open.

The purpose of an Annual Programming Grant is to assist applicants with the cost of their artistic programme. The scheme is aimed at organisations that would not generally require financial assistance from the Arts Council to support on-going administrative costs. However, where directly related to their artistic programme of work, applicants may request some support for proportionate administrative costs.

The Annual Programming Grants scheme is offered once-a-year. Organisations may apply for grants on a recurring basis each year. Organisations in receipt of a grant will be required to account for how the funding has been spent.
Annual Funding

Closing date: Thursday, 2 December 2010 at 5:30pm

The application window for this funding stream is now open.

This funding programme is quite similar to the Revenue Funding scheme which was offered to organisations for the last time in 2006. Applicants may request a contribution towards both artistic programming costs and on-going administrative costs e.g. staffing/annual salary costs/rent on premises.

Annual Funding is offered once-a-year. Organisations may apply for funding on a recurring basis each year.

Organisations in receipt of funding will be required to account for how the funding has been spent.

Please note: Applications can only be submitted through the Arts Council’s online system. Applicants who have not previously used this system must register in advance of making an application. It is recommended that applicants allow five days for registration prior to making an application.

Further information

For further information please contact Gillian Drew, Tel: +353 1 6180214, email gillian.drew@artscouncil.ie or Sara Stokes, Tel +353 1 6180249, email sara.stokes@artscouncil.ie.

www.artscouncil.ie

LAOIS CO CO STUDIO AWARD/SCHEMES: CALL

Laois County Council invites interest in the following Studio Award/Schemes at the Arthouse Stradbally due to commence in March 2011. The facilities include: studio spaces with accommodation and studio spaces without accommodation, exhibition space, rehearsal space, a kiln, garden space, a digital room, broadband and library facilities.

• The Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD Graduates in association with the National College of Art and Design.

• The Professional Artist Studio Scheme

• The Craftsperson Studio Scheme in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland.

Application forms and further information are available from The Arts Office: Telephone 057 8674342/44, website www.laois.ie or email artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

Applications should be submitted not later than 12 noon on the 25th November 2010 to the Arts Officer, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Laois County Council invites interest in both studio award and selected studio schemes at the Arthouse, Stradbally due to commence in March 2011. The facilities include: studio spaces with accommodation and studio spaces without accommodation, exhibition space, rehearsal space, a kiln, garden space, a digital room, broadband and library facilities. Deadline: 12 noon, 25 November. Application forms and further information are available from:

Arts Officer, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

T: 057 8674342/44

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

www.laois.ie

KILKENNY CO CO ARTS OFFICE 2010 BURSARY: CALL

Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting artists working across all art forms to apply for its Arts Office 2010 Bursary. Applications will be accepted from individual creative practitioners working in any art form to enable them to pursue their practice, to develop within their chosen discipline, including research and development, professional development, formal education, collaborative projects and activities, multidisciplinary projects and equipment.

Individuals seeking assistance must be involved in arts activities which, in the opinion of the Arts Office, develop knowledge of the arts and arts practice, their own practice and that of others. They must seek to promote the arts and arts practice to the public and develop an appreciation of the arts and their own practice and that of others. Undertakings should also assist in improving the standards of the arts and arts practice.

The Arts Office is encouraging individuals seeking assistance to involve others in their project, to assist and develop collaborative practice and engage with others in the execution of their activity or project.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 4pm on Monday 22nd November 2010

For application forms regarding the Bursary please contact:
 Niamh Finn, Arts Administrator, Kilkenny County Council Arts Office, No. 76, John Street, Kilkenny.


T: 056 779 4138
 / E: niamh.finn@kilkennycoco.ie / mary.butler@kilkennycoco.ie
.

Application forms can also be downloaded from www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Arts/Grants_Awards/ 
Or from www.artlinks.ie

GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD: DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

The Golden Fleece Award aims to support and promote a wide range of artistic creativity, recognising excellence in painting, textiles and sculpture, glasswork, and all the traditional crafts. The deadline for applications is Friday 19 November, and those looking to apply should visit the Golden Fleece website for full details on the application process for this award. The award is an opportunity to further your practice/research, and past winners include glass artist Suzannah Vaughan.

W: http://www.goldenfleeceaward.com/site/about.htm

ARTS FUNDING IN ROSCOMMON: CALL

The closing date for receipt of applications for the Roscommon
County Council Artists Bursary Programme 2009/10 and the Tyrone
Guthrie Residency Bursary is fast approaching and completed
applications must be submitted to the Arts Office before 5.00pm,
Thursday 26th November.


Artists Bursary Programme

This Artists Bursary programme is designed to further the
development of individual artists, from any arts discipline, for any
purpose that will demonstratively contribute to an artist´s
development.

Among such purposes, the scheme may be used to offset the
expenses of the following -
* Participation in ad-hoc education such as mentoring, research
or short-term courses.
* Development of new work for exhibition, publication or
presentation.
* Development of new artist led projects
* Contribute to the removal of any existing barriers preventing an
artist´s development.

The value of the awards rise to a maximum of EUR1000. While there is
no fixed number of awards, there is generally a larger number of
lesser value bursaries and a small number of maximum value ones.
Bursary amounts depend on available resources, number of
applicants and the quality of applications.

* Applicants must live in County Roscommon.
* Applications from individual artists or groups of artists will be
accepted.
* The activity/basis of the application must apply between
Thursday 26th Nov 2009 and 31st December 2010.
* Assistance will be given only in respect of activity that would, in
the opinion of the Council, demonstratively contribute to an
artist´s development.
* Bursaries will be paid only after proof that the proposal will be
realised has been submitted. This may take the form of copy of
receipt of course fees, letter from host of course/activity or other
more appropriate verification agreed with the Arts Office.
Retrospective applications will not be considered.
* Completed application forms must be accompanied by artists
C.V., examples of previous work and details pertaining to the
activity/basis of the application. Photographic images should
generally be either hardcopy or in jpeg format on disc and all
multimedia work should be PC or DVD accessible.
* Information submitted will only be returned if a stamped
addressed envelope is submitted.

Applications are assessed using the following criteria -
* Track record of artist (or potential for an emerging artist)
* Proven commitment to high quality arts practice
* Likely effect of activity on artist´s practice
* In the case of courses, mentoring etc. - the quality of those
activities, mentors or courses


Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award is awarded annually to
an artist born or domiciled in Roscommon to enable them to spend
two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the
Artist´s Workspace in Co. Monaghan. Each bursary covers all board
and lodging expenses for a two-week period plus the use of a studio
if necessary.

The scheme is open to practitioners in all artforms, born or domiciled
in Roscommon.

Applicants should show significant achievement in their chosen field.
This would normally mean that writers should already have published
in book form, painters or sculptors should have had one-person
shows in reputable galleries and that composers or musicians should
have had their work commissioned, recorded or performed, or
whatever might be appropriate to the particular artform. Otherwise
the applicant must demonstrate a high degree of promise attested by
referees or other forms of support from established figures in the
arts.

Each application must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae
and a reasonable sample of the artist´s work: 10 images from a visual
artist, a book or 20 pages of published work from writers, a recording
or score from musicians and any other supporting material that might
be relevant.

Applicants should state clearly what they wish to accomplish during
their stay at Annaghmakerrig. This project outline is often decisive
and should demonstrate that the artist is commencing, concluding or
working towards a body of work, exhibition, publication or
performances, which will be helped by a stay in the Centre.


Application forms are available from Roscommon County Council
Arts Office at www.roscommonarts.com, email
artsoffice@roscommoncoco.ie or call 090 66 37285.

CULTURE IRELAND GRANTS: CALL

Culture Ireland creates and supports opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at international festivals, venues, showcases and markets. Applications for financial support under Culture Ireland's quarterly grants scheme are accepted from both participating artists or from international presenters.

Application forms and guidelines for applying are available at:
W: www.cultureireland.gov.ie/grants/index.html
Deadline for applications by post: close of business, 13 November 2009
Deadline for applications by email: 12 midnight, 15 November 2009

(Source: www.visualartists.ie)