Local Artists in Galway Secure Over €411,000 in Funding

The Arts Council has awarded a total of over €411,000 to 23 local artists in Galway through its Bursary Award program. This funding initiative is designed to support individual artists focusing on research and the development of new works across various artistic disciplines.

Each recipient has the opportunity to receive up to €20,000, reinforcing the council’s commitment to fostering creativity within the local community. The awarded funds span multiple art sectors, including visual arts, dance, literature, and street art.

List of Award Recipients

The funding has been distributed among artists in both Galway City and County, showcasing a diverse range of talents and art forms. Below is a detailed list of recipients and their respective funding amounts:

Galway City:
– Allison, Alex – Circus – €18,652
– Auletta, Maria – Children and Young People’s Arts – €8,300
– Brennan, Kevin – Visual Arts – €20,000
– Divilly, Bernadette – Participatory Arts – €20,000
– Fogarty, Philip – Music – €15,500
– Macleman, Marielle – Visual Arts – €20,000
– McCormack, Mike – Literature (English language) – €20,000
– O Donnachadha, Cillian – Children and Young People’s Arts – €18,520
– Ryan, Jason – Children and Young People’s Arts – €14,500
– Wallis, Ruby – Visual Arts – €15,000

Galway County:
– Bermingham, Iarlaith – Visual Arts – €15,000
– Byrne, Gillian – Street Arts – €19,379
– Costello, Lucy – Literature (Irish language) – €15,000
– Daws, Vanessa – Participatory Arts – €20,000
– Johnson, Diarmuid – Literature (Irish language) – €20,000
– McHugh, John – Literature (English language) – €20,000
– Ni Chonchuir, Nuala – Literature (English language) – €20,000
– Ó Scolaí, Darach – Literature (Irish language) – €20,000
– Pilatzke, Nathan – Traditional Arts – €16,500
– Smith, Ruth – Children and Young People’s Arts – €20,000
– Somerville, Maria – Music – €19,260
– Walsh, Keith – Film – €15,500

This funding not only aids the artists in their creative endeavors but also contributes to the cultural richness of the Galway area. The diverse range of projects funded highlights the artistic vibrancy present in the community, from literature to traditional arts.

The Bursary Award is part of the Arts Council’s ongoing efforts to enhance artistic expression and support local talent. As the recipients embark on their projects, the impact of this financial support is expected to resonate throughout the community and beyond.