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 6 graduates with one year membership of our Backwater Artists Network. Please visit for more information about the bursaries.
Ciarán Langford Memorial Bursary
Full use of a studio for 6 months (Date TBC)
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 opportunity
One year membership of our Backwater Artists Network
Backwater Moving Image Bursary
Full use of a studio for 6 months (Date TBC)
Access to our Desktop Mac with Adobe Creative Suite
Use of Backwater’s video equipment (incl. 4K Sony HXR-NX80 camcorder)
Mentorship opportunity
A solo exhibition opportunity in the Studio 12 exhibition/project space. 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 and residency programme
Opportunity to participate in our Professional Development Programme
Please submit application form & supporting material by email or online file transfer (wetransfer) to:
elize@backwaterartists.ie by Monday 26th May 2025, 5pm
elize@backwaterartists.ie by Monday 26th May 2025, 5pm