23 Local Artists Secured €411,000 in Urgent Funding Boost

UPDATE: In a significant boost for the arts community, 23 local artists in Galway have been awarded over €411,000 in funding from the Arts Council. This urgent financial support, announced earlier today, is part of the Bursary Award, designed to empower artists to focus on research and the creation of new work.

Each recipient can receive up to €20,000, covering a diverse range of artistic sectors including visual arts, literature, music, street arts, and more. This funding is crucial for artists looking to innovate and expand their creative projects in a challenging economic climate.

Galway City artists benefiting from this grant include:
– Allison, Alex – Circus – €18,652
– Brennan, Kevin – Visual Arts – €20,000
– Divilly, Bernadette – Participatory Arts – €20,000
– Fogarty, Philip – Music – €15,500
– McCormack, Mike – Literature (English language) – €20,000

In Galway County, additional recipients include:
– Bermingham, Iarlaith – Visual Arts – €15,000
– Byrne, Gillian – Street Arts – €19,379
– Daws, Vanessa – Participatory Arts – €20,000
– Ni Chonchuir, Nuala – Literature (English language) – €20,000

This funding represents a vital investment in the local arts community, allowing artists to explore new ideas and engage with audiences in innovative ways. As the landscape of the arts continues to evolve, the impact of this funding cannot be overstated.

As the artists begin their projects, the community can look forward to fresh and exciting contributions that may emerge from this financial support. Keep an eye on upcoming exhibitions, performances, and initiatives that will showcase the work made possible by this funding.

For further updates on the projects and their outcomes, stay tuned. The artistic landscape of Galway is set to flourish in the wake of this vital support!