Laois County Council

Arts News

Laois County Council Arts Section invites applications for the following awards and opportunities to individuals/groups and organizations from County Laois.

Arts Act Grants 2012

Art Act Grants Scheme Provision has been made by Laois County Council for the payment of grants to arts organisations and individuals who meet the artistic and financial criteria set down by Laois County Council and who provide adequate information on their proposed activities. Maximum amount payable will not exceed €1000.

Tyrone Guthrie Residency Bursary Awards 2012

•Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary Scheme A Bursary is available to enable a Laois artist to spend one week working at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan. The bursary is open to artists in all fields and is selected on previous achievements and project/s in hand.
• In 2012 a special Bursary for Printmakers is available and will enable two print artists to spend a week sharing and working in the new Print Studio at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. One of the artists must be an experienced printmaker and preferably a member of a recognised print studio.

Artists in Schools Scheme 2012

Artists in Schools Scheme 2012
Grants are available for artists’ residencies in schools, to include all art forms. This scheme gives primary and post primary schools the opportunity to select and work with professional artists and explore new arts media.

Artists & Architects in Schools
Details and application forms regarding the above schemes are available on request from: The Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Telephone: 057 8674342 email: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
or can be downloaded from the website: www.laois.ie. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 23rd February 2012.
hould you require further details contact The Arts Office 057 8674342 or e-mail: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

Laois Youth Theatre are currently re-enroling members for the next term. New members are also welcome to join the different groups in the county and these include: Portlaoise, Portarlington, Stradbally and Rathdowney. For more information contact; 057 8674342/41.