FCC inviting applications for Artists’ Support Scheme 2021

Fingal County Council is inviting applications from local artists for the Artists’ Support Scheme 2021.

This strand of funding allows professional artists to avail of an award up to €4,000 towards travel/professional development opportunities, a residency or towards the development of work.

The objective of the Artists’ Support Scheme is to support individual professional artists from Fingal to develop their artistic practice.

The award, with a total combined fund of €100,000, is open to practising artists at all stages in their professional careers working in music, visual art, drama, literature and dance.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must have been born, have studied, or currently reside in the Fingal administrative area.

The Mayor of Fingal, councillor David Healy said: “The arts have a positive effect on our wellbeing which was particularly evident in 2020 through the online entertainment they provided as they, like us, adapted to Covid-19 restrictions.

“Fingal is proud of its rich and vibrant art and cultural sector. The 2021 scheme will greatly benefit our artists so they can produce work and continue to enhance our lives.”

Among the 65 artists awarded under the Artists’ Support Scheme in 2020 were Odd Morris, a four-piece band from Swords.

Funding was allocated for the recording of their new EP, Cityscape the ballet.

Since their inception in late 2017, Odd Morris have earned a reputable name through their brooding live performances across Ireland, and recently the UK.