The Arts Council / The Arts Council of Northern Ireland / CIRCA
Bursary in Contemporary Visual Arts Criticism
Information
The bursary is designed to encourage high standards in writing on the contemporary visual arts in Ireland. It is a joint initiative of An Chomhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland in partnership with CIRCA Art Magazine and is jointly funded by the two Arts Councils.
There is an award of c. 7,700 euros / IR£6,065 which will allow the successful applicant to devote a specific time to producing a substantial body of writing, which will be published serially in CIRCA. Subject matter must be relevant to contemporary Irish visual arts. The award is designed to cover any administrative or research costs incurred by the project.
Aims and objectives
The objectives of the scheme are to increase the standard of critical practice and to encourage new critical writers and writing on the contemporary visual arts in Ireland.
The aims are:
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to raise the level of critical debate
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to encourage research into contemporary visual art
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to encourage new writers and writings
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to develop the practice of critical writing
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to encourage the expression of many and varied viewpoints
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to increase the ability of writers to address specific and varied audiences
Who is eligible
The Bursary is open to those with interest and/or experience at any level in contemporary Irish visual culture. Proposals must pertain to this. Applicants must from Ireland or resident in Ireland.
How to apply - please forward
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a completed application form
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a comprehensive and up-to-date CV, giving specific examples of appropriate experience
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examples of recent written/broadcast work, where appropriate
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 21st April 2000
Please note that all completed application forms must be sent to: ‘Criticism Bursary’, The Visual Arts Section, The Arts Council, 70 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. to arrive on, or before, the closing date. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
If you have any questions please contact the The Arts Council, Dublin. Telephone: 01-618 0200:
Fax: 01-6761302 or 01-661 0349; CallSaver: 1850 392 492; Email: info@artscouncil.ie
Keeping the Arts Council Informed
It is important that the Visual Arts Department is kept informed about any changes that may arise after the original application is made.
Please see ‘Awards and Opportunities’ for conditions pertaining to all awards.
The Arts Council / The Arts Council of Northern Ireland / CIRCA
Bursary in Contemporary Visual Arts Criticism
Application Form
closing date: 12 noon, Friday 21 st April 2000
Please see over for further information. Please type or print in black block capitals. This page must be completed fully as it may be photocopied to facilitate the adjudication procedure.
| Name |
| Address |
| Date and place of birth |
| Are you resident in Ireland? |
| Telephone/fax/e-mail no. |
| College attended (if any) and date studies completed |
| Details of previous Arts Council Awards (if any) |
Please give a short summary (maximum 500 words) (append if preferred) of your proposal and why you consider the topic important. Include brief details of your proposed research methodology
Please include the following material with your application:
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a comprehensive and up-to-date CV, giving specific examples of appropriate experience
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examples of recent written/broadcast work, where appropriate
When completed, this form should be sent to: ‘Criticism Bursary’, The Visual Arts Section, The Arts Council, 70 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to arrive not later than the closing date of the scheme.
If you have any questions please contact the Arts Council, Dublin. Telephone: 01-618 0200;
Fax: 01-6761302 or 01-661 0349; CallSaver: 1850 392 492; Email: info@artscouncil.ie
The information I have supplied is correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read the conditions in ‘Awards and Opportunities’ and agree to be bound by them.
Signed .................................................... Date.......................................
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