1. Culture Ireland is a voluntary body, established in 2005 by the Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism to promote and advance Irish Arts in the International context using funds made available to them by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. The specific activities of Culture Ireland include –
2. The members of the Culture Ireland are: Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin Uas. (Chair) Professor of Music, University of Limerick Mr. John O’Shea Ms Mary McCarthy Director of the National Sculpture Factory Mr. Mark Mulqueen Director of Irish Film Institute Ms Doireann Ni Bhriain Arts Consultant & Broadcaster Mr. Patrick Sutton Director of the Gaiety School of Acting Ms. Eve Molony Businesswoman Mr. Peter Sirr Editor of Poetry Ireland Review Ms Dearbhla Collins Voice Coach & Pianist Mr. Davey Arthur Musician Ms. Mary Cloake Director of Arts Council Mr Michael Grant Assistant Secretary Dept of Arts Sport & Tourism Mr. Gearóid Ó Broin Assistant Secretary Dept of Foreign Affairs
3. Grants recommended by Culture Ireland are intended to 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 are not available to those involved in their organisation or performance.
4. Culture Ireland considers applications for all art forms as defined in the Arts Act, 2003 viz visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture.
The applicant must demonstrate how the event will: show a high level of artistic excellence; and significantly enhance Ireland’s image and reputation abroad.
The application, with the attached form duly completed, must be received by the Secretary of the Committee at least eight weeks before the event, in order to allow for appropriate acknowledgement in publicity for the event if the application is successful.
The event must be held outside Ireland.
There must be an element of exhibition, performance, or presentation to a wider audience (e.g. presenting a paper at a conference, or giving a poetry-reading, rather than only attending an event).
Examples of eligible applications include
Theatre and Dance performances abroad by companies which are professionally based, or led by a professional producer or choreographer; the travel costs of film-makers presenting films abroad. Performances abroad by professionally based or professionally led musicians,
bands or choral groups; travel costs of visual artists; transport of art works; readings by authors of their works;
5. The following types of application will not be considered by Culture Ireland sports events research, study or professional training1 funding for purchase / repair of buildings, costumes or equipment town-twinning programmes2 travel to Ireland3 school exchanges or visits4 translations5 publication of books participation in competitive music and dance events.
1Assistance may be available from the International Section, Department of Education and Science, 1st Floor, Block 4, Irish Life Building, Talbot Street, Dublin 1, tel (01) 8734700, fax
(01) 6791315, which advertises scholarships abroad;
for scholarships / fellowships for the US, contact The Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange (IUSCEE), Brooklawn House, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 (01) 6607670, fax (01) 6607668
2Assistance may be available from the Association of Town Clerks of Ireland, c/o Town Clerk, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford: tel (054)-33640; fax (054)-35115.
3The Embassy of the relevant country in Ireland may be able to assist. Consult the telephone directory under ‘Diplomatic and Consular Missions, Embassies’.
4Assistance may be available from Léargas - The Exchange Bureau, Avoca House, 189-193 Parnell Street, Dublin 1: tel. (01) 8731411, fax (01) 8731316.
5Applications concerning the translation of works of Ireland’s literature into other languages should be addressed to the Ms Sinead Mac Aodha, Director, Idirmhalartán Litríocht Éireann / Ireland Literature Exchange (ILE), 25 Denzille Lane Dublin 2 tel. (01)678 8961; fax:(01) 662 5687 email: info@irelandliterature.com ; website: www.irelandliterature.com. ILE is part-funded by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism.
6. Application forms are available from, and should be returned to: Culture Ireland/Cultúr Na hÉireann Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism Frederick Buildings South Frederick Street Dublin 2
Tel. (01) 6313927/3905 Fax: (01) 6313956
Applications may be e-mailed to christinesisk@dast.gov.ie or to edelmccormack@dast.gov.ie
Forms are available on the Department's website www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie.
Applications should include:
| (a) | a current curriculum vitae or description of the applicant individual or group, giving details of | |
|---|---|---|
| previous cultural experience | ||
| (b) | detailed costs of the project and the venue; | |
| (c) | where appropriate, illustrations (slides, photographs), catalogues, videos, recordings and | |
| critical reviews of the work in question. The name of the person or organisation making the | ||
| application should appear on each of the above items, to facilitate their return. | All | |
| applications in the Visual Arts category must be accompanied by visual material e.g. slides, | ||
| photographs etc. | ||
| (d) | a copy of the invitation to the applicant to organise or participate in the event; and | |
| (e) | an assessment of the likely size and nature of the audience. | |
The receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. Where applicants have not received an acknowledgement they should contact the Secretary of the Committee. Claims that an application was lost or delayed in the post will not be accepted without proof (registration certificate or certificate of posting).
9. Canvassing of Committee members by or on behalf of any applicant will disqualify the application.
10. The Culture Ireland’s decision when making a recommendation is final, and it will not enter into discussion or correspondence about an unsuccessful application after the applicant has been informed. Any further application relating to the same event will not be considered.
11. A short written report must be submitted, within six weeks of the date of the event or the date of the letter of approval, on the report form provided. Please submit copies of any press coverage of the event. Any photographs of the event would be appreciated. Reports, press clippings and photographs are of great value to the Committee, particularly in considering any subsequent applications.
12. Payment will only be made in respect of events which have taken place. When sending a report and requesting the payment of a grant, only original receipts or receipted invoices showing evidence of expenditure should be submitted. Photocopies, faxes and non-receipted invoices are not acceptable.
13. Culture Ireland / Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism funding must be acknowledged on any promotional material and media briefing for the project concerned, using the Irish or English version of the logos provided.