Funding

Sligo has a very vibrant arts ecosystem, which the arts service strives to support through various funding schemes and opportunities for professional artists & creatives. On this page, you will find information, guidance notes and links to application forms for upcoming funding and opportunities.

Public Art Commissions and opportunities can be found Here

This page also contains links to other local and national funding agencies

Culture Night Funding

Eligibility:

Arts, heritage and cultural venues,
groups and societies (professional
and amateur), individual artists,
musicians and other creatives and
collectives. Creative/Cultural
organisations, Community groups
Older Persons Groups, Youth Work
Groups, Sports Groups,
Neighbourhood Groups, etc.
Creative Enterprises who engage
with communities.

Opens:

May

Application:

Online

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The Arts Council

The Arts Council of Ireland (officially
An Chomhairle Ealaíon) is the national
government agency responsible for
supporting, developing, and promoting
the arts in the Republic of Ireland.
It operates independently but is funded
by the Irish government to advance
creativity, culture and artistic practice
across all parts of Irish society

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Other Funding

Sligo County Council is committed to supporting the development of the arts, culture, and heritage sectors across the county. This section provides an overview of current schemes.

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