Backwater Artists Group are now accepting applications from current graduates of MTU Crawford College of Art & Design for one Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary and one Moving Image Bursary. We will also award an additional 4 graduates with one year membership of our Backwater Artists Network.
Please submit the application form and supporting material by email to elaine@backwaterartists.ie by Monday 20th May 2024, 5pm.
Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary
· full use of a studio for 6 months (October 2024 – March 2025)
· full access to Backwater’s facilities including darkroom, digital suite, woodwork room, mitre press and underpinner
· a solo exhibition opportunity in our Studio 12 exhibition space or other venue to include technical support, artists fee and PR support. Please note: new work must be produced for this exhibition
· mentorship from a relevant art professional
· one year membership of our Backwater Artists Network
Backwater Moving Image Bursary
· full use of a studio for 6 months (December 2024 to May 2025)
· access to a in-studio Desktop Mac with Adobe Creative Suite
· use of Backwater’s new video equipment (incl. 4K Sony HXR-NX80 camcorder)
· Post-graduate mentorship from Padraig Trehy (MTU CCAD)
· a solo exhibition opportunity in the Studio 12 exhibition/project space or a suitable online or film programme opportunity. This element will include technical support, artists fee and PR support. Please note: new work must be produced for this element.
· one year membership of our Backwater Artists Network
Membership of Backwater Artists Network
· profile page on Backwater Artists website
· opportunity to attend networking events
· opportunity to attend monthly Network meetings
· opportunity to participate in group crits
· opportunity to participate in our Visiting Curator Programme
· opportunity to submit proposals for our in house and off site exhibition programme
· eligibility to apply for a dedicated Backwater Artist Network project studio residency (6 months) at Backwater Artist Group
· opportunity to participate in our CPD Programme