Applications are now open to final year undergraduate students at MTU Crawford College of Art & Design for the 2026 Bursary Awards. These include one Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary, one Moving Image Bursary, and six one-year memberships to the Backwater Artists Network awarded to selected students.

Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary
& Backwater Moving Image Bursary

Both bursaries include: 
  • 6-month studio space (dates TBC)  
  • Solo exhibition in Studio 12 (or alternative venue) including artist fee, technical and PR support 
  • Mentorship opportunity  
  • 1-year Backwater Artists Network membership 

Backwater Artists Network Membership Awards

1-year membership includes: 
  • Exhibition opportunities (in-house + off-site)  
  • Residency opportunities  
  • Access to our Professional Development Series (talks, workshops, feedback sessions, curator visits)  
  • Access to our Peer Engagement and Skill Sharing Series (Critique sessions, members presentations, early career group) 
  • Discounted darkroom access  
  • Promotion via website + social media  
  • Monthly newsletter + updates
Eligibility

Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary and Backwater Artists Network Membership Awards open to all final year MTU CCAD students.
Backwater Moving Image Bursary open to final year MTU CCAD students whose work focuses on moving image. 

Applications

Please email elize@backwaterartists.ie for the application form and submit application form & supporting material by email or online file transfer (wetransfer) 

Deadline

Sunday 24th May 2026, 11:59pm

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