Status: OPEN

Description: 

The scheme provides funding to a professional artist of any discipline to work in a school for 50 hours on a project designed collaboratively between the school and the artist. The quality and diversity of the work that has been created by Tipperary students working with artists has been outstanding. The scheme provides opportunities for children to access and to engage with an artist and the language of creativity at an early age; and for schools and teachers to work collaboratively across curriculum areas.

You will find the guidelines for this scheme below for information purposes.

The scheme is now open; the deadline for application is 12 noon on Friday 7th February 2025.

Frequency: 

Annual

Status: OPEN

Arts Act Grant Scheme 2025

Tipperary County Council invites applications for assistance under the Arts Act Grant Scheme 2025. The Tipperary Arts Act Grant Scheme is intended to assist organisations with arts related costs, run an arts programme, project or event which would, in the opinion of the Council, deliver quality arts experiences to participants and audiences, to increase opportunities for participation and engagement in the arts and to contribute to the development of the arts in the county.

The Arts means any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) and includes in particular visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture and includes any medium when used for those purposes.

Applications should be made on the official application form and should comply with the guidelines set out by Tipperary County Council.

The guidelines to the scheme are available below.

The deadline for application is 12 noon on Thursday 20th February 2025.

Frequency: 

Annual

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Image credit: crew shot of 'Bog' written by Beverly Penn (Thurles) filmed in Co Tipperary

Status: OPEN

The renowned ENGINE Short Film Scheme is back for a 3rd Edition, with the call now open for emerging filmmakers based in Clare, Tipperary or Limerick to join the training programme, which will commission up to six new short films in the region in 2025. Shortlisted teams join the training programme to develop their project ideas and up to six teams are awarded production funding of €12,500 each to produce a short film locally.

The ambitious short film training and production scheme for emerging talent has already produced 12 films over the first two editions, and seen commissioned films screened globally, picking up awards in London, Belfast, Chicago and screening at the famous SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.  

Run by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, Engine Shorts is a partnership between the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.

The new scheme aims to inspire and support up-and-coming writers, directors and producers to create inspiring, engaging world-class short films that resonate with a wide international audience. 

It will also offer the opportunity for emerging local crew to gain real-world experience on funded productions and to receive industry guidance. 

Two films from county Tipperary creatives were funded for production in the 2nd Edition of Engine Short Film Scheme in 2024. The first film ‘Bog’ is written by Beverly Penn from Thurles and was filmed in Newport and Roscrea. The second film ‘Heart of Stone’ is written by Roseanna Purcell from Littleton and was filmed in Thurles.

The Engine Shorts initiative is a key mechanism for developing filmmaking talent in the Mid-West of Ireland, supporting skills and talent development through industry-led training, as well as tailored training and practical experience for crews on commissioned projects.

The commissioned projects are all filmed in the region, crewed by locally-based talent and offer skills training and career development for all those involved. 

Speaking about the 3rd edition launch, Paul C. Ryan, Regional Film manager at Film in Limerick, said, “Engine Shorts has established itself as an important talent and company development initiative for the Irish film and TV sector. We have already seen huge success with the films produced and more importantly, writers, producers and directors are gaining vital experience in story development and in working with executives and crew to expand their abilities and ambitions. We are sowing the seeds here to support creatives who will produce longer format projects and make the Mid-West of Ireland an important hub for film and TV production. If you have big ambitions as a filmmaker, this is your sign, apply now!”

Melanie Scott, Arts Officer at Tipperary County Council said; “We are delighted to join with our partners in Limerick and Clare once again for the 3rd edition of Engine Shorts. Tipperary has a long track record of producing film talent and as a base for many high-profile productions - including Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel starring Matt Damon. We look forward to seeing more local filmmakers developing their own stories in the county."

For more information and details on how to apply please visit: https://www.engineshorts.com/

Deadline for submissions: Friday, 31 January 2025.

The Tipperary Creative Ireland grant schemes 2025 are now open for applications.

The Creative Ireland programme is a culture based programme which was created in 2017 following on from the hugely successful  ‘Ireland 2016’ initiative which celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the Easter Rising. The vision of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023 - 2027 is to mainstream culture and creativity in the life of the nation so that individually and collectively, in our personal lives and in our institutions, we can realise our full creative potential thereby promoting individual, community and national wellbeing.

The Strategic Priorities for the Tipperary Creative Ireland programme 2023 - 2027 are:

1. Our Peoples Creativity - to nurture culture & creativity across the county, foster relationships between creative practitioners & communities, provide opportunity for creative engagement & promote inclusivity in access to participation in cultural activity.

    

2. Our Creative Economy - the key goal of this priority is to support cultural & creative activities which have an economic impact e.g. our creative industries. We welcome applications which may feature fashion, design, digital gaming, crafts etc

    

3. Our Creative Place - a sense of place is central to our priorities, in terms of knowing our culture, landscape and environment which connects spaces, places and people. We welcome applications from archaeologists, heritage experts, historians, archivists and creatives which focus on our culture and heritage. 

    

4. Creative Climate Action – to focus on projects which have a climate action element to collectively address these issues.

The Tipperary Culture & Creativity Strategy 2023 – 2027 is available to access on our website:

https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/creative-ireland-programme

We are delighted to be in a position again this year to invite applications from eligible groups and individuals for support to host cultural projects in line with the strategic priorities above.

There are two distinct grant schemes:

Tipperary Creative Ireland Community Grant Scheme 2025

This scheme can accommodate applications from community groups, festivals and not for profit organisations to support in providing participatory culture based activities and projects. Funding is between €500 - €3,500.

Tipperary Creative Ireland Project Award 2025

This call is open to all cultural & creative practitioners in the county; Crafts people, Historians, Archaeologists, Archivists, Folklorists, Curators, Artists, Writers, Performers, along with not for profit and community organisations. The funding for this scheme is between €3,500 - €15,000 maximum. We are open to receiving applications for projects which may extend over a year or two which may be of longer-term benefit to the community, however these applications should clearly outline the progress achievable in each year. Projects in this category should create a lasting positive legacy for the community and participants.

You will find guidelines and application forms for each below.

Deadline for applications is 4pm on Thursday 30th January 2025.

Queries can be emailed to creativeireland@tipperarycoco.ie.

Status: OPEN

Local Drama Scheme 2025

The aim of the Local Drama Scheme is to acknowledge and support the key role played by local drama groups in the cultural life of the county. 
Up to two development awards will be allocated under this scheme to assist groups in: 
•    developing skills within the group 
•    enhancing production values 
•    availing of further training 
•    availing of professional input 
•    for other development needs as identified by individual groups. 
•    special Projects 

Deadline for application: 12 noon on Thursday 27th February 2025.

Status: Upcoming

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Regional Bursary Scheme 2025

Tipperary County Council usually funds two bursary awards annually to professional artists living in Tipperary to develop work at the County Monaghan workplace for artists. 

Each Bursary covers a one-week stay at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan. Facilities at the centre include artist studios, music room, dark room, acoustic recording studio and performance/dance space.

Provisional deadline for application is 12 noon on Thursday 27th February 2025, but this is to be confirmed. 

Guidelines and Application Form to follow.

Status: OPEN

Tipperary Artists Award Scheme 2025

This scheme seeks to support artists living in the Tipperary Administrative area in developing their own arts practice under the following categories:
A - Professional Development (e.g. further training, workshops or masterclasses)
B  -Creation of new work (e.g. materials assistance, exploration/research assistance/time)
C – Reaching Audiences (e.g. recording, publication or exhibition assistance)
The aim of this scheme is to 
•    Support the development of the artists existing practice
•    To  encourage artists to live and work in Tipperary
•    Contribute to the growth of skilled artists in the county. 
Open to applications from professional artists working in all art forms who must be living in the Tipperary administrative area.
Assessed by independent assessment panel.

Deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 27th February 2025.
 

Frequency: Annual

Status: OPEN

Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday, 6th February 2025

Tipperary County Council invites applications from organisations/organisers planning Festivals and Events to take place in County Tipperary in 2025.

Festivals and events are central to the fabric of life in County Tipperary and deliver a range of economic, social and cultural benefits. They entertain, they celebrate our communities, showcase our villages and towns and are often an expression of identity and place. They represent arts, cultural, heritage and sporting assets and make a positive contribution in influencing the perception of County Tipperary.

Tipperary County Council aims to promote and support local festivals and events that are not solely commercially focused throughout the County, to support and assist those events that have an artistic, community, heritage, sporting or tourism focus and which contribute significantly to quality of life.

Guidelines and application forms for the 2025 scheme are available below.

The Tipperary Festivals & Events Strategy defines Festivals and Events as follows:

Festival: A collection of events that celebrate a single or general theme and are promoted as one within this theme, occurring within a defined timeframe.

Event: A celebration, activity, exhibition or staged performance that is open to the general public for a limited time (not necessarily free of charge). An example of an event is a St Patrick's Day Parade, community show/day, community sports event, public exhibition or showcase.

*New and Emerging Festivals or Events

Applications from festivals and events which are new or emerging and show signs of future potential to develop and can demonstrate that they link in with the objectives of Tipperary County Council are encouraged. It is important that these festivals and events are supported as they will promote and encourage innovation and creativity and may have the potential to scale up over time to become premier events. The purpose of this category is to enable an event which emerges mid-year (after the festival deadline for that year) to seek support on an exceptional basis. A festival or event may only apply to this category in its first year of operation. Organisers of such events should contact artsoffice@tipperarycoco.ie to seek further information.

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Image: Cashel Arts Festival