The Arts Council awards Limerick visual artists’ studio funding for 2020.
The scheme offers grants, up to a maximum of €40,000, towards the running costs of visual artists’ workspaces.
It aim is to support sustainable artists’ workspaces throughout the country to provide the best possible working environment.
A unique sculpture called ÔSpheres of KnowledgeÕ was launched on Tuesday, 8th May at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus.Pictured at the event were, Deirdre Walsh, Learner with Sheila Deegan, Culture and Arts Officer, Limerick City and County Council. Picture: Alan Place
Speaking about the funding, Arts Council Director, Orlaith McBride, said:
- External Walls: Up to €8,000 Grant
- Attic: Up to €1,500 Grant
- Cavity Walls: Up to €1,700 Grant
- Internal Dry Lining: Up to €4,500 Grant
“The Visual Artists Workspace Scheme is a very significant award for the Arts Council. It provides artists around the country with essential access to space and equipment, enabling the production of work and the continued development of artistic practice.”
The Spacecraft studio in Limerick, as well as studios in Galway, Cork, Clare, Dublin, Louth, Mayo and Waterford, will receive grants this year totalling €260,000 (€4,000 for Limerick studio) to allow them to maintain vital facilities and provisions for visual artists.