Dance Artist Residency Scheme 2026

Deadline: Feb 19, 2026

other

partially funded

Ireland

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About The Arts Council Dance Artist Residency Scheme

The Arts Council Dance Artist Residency Scheme aims to strengthen Ireland’s national network of dance artists, support creative development, and enhance dance provision within host organisations and communities. The programme promotes structured collaboration, ensuring benefits for both artists and the local arts ecosystem.

🎁 Benefits of The Arts Council Dance Artist Residency Scheme

Strand 1: Full Residencies

Maximum award: €25,000
Requires support from at least one local authority and one arts centre, organisation, or festival.
Focus on extended residencies enabling deep artistic engagement and community collaboration.

Strand 2: Short-Term Residencies

Maximum award: €10,000
Requires support from an arts centre, organisation, or festival.
Designed for shorter-term engagements that foster creation, performance, or outreach.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Professional dance artists and collectives.
Local authorities in certain cases proposing a residency.
Must generally be resident in the Republic of Ireland, though non-resident applications may be considered if the project benefits Irish arts.
Ineligible: Artists already employed full-time by organisations receiving Strategic Funding.

📅 Application Date and Process

Applications must be submitted via the official application portal.
Deadline: 19 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of The Arts Council Dance Artist Residency Scheme.
Apply directly via The Arts Council Online Services Portal.

For more information, visit the official Arts Council website.

Benefits

Maximum award for Full Residencies: €25,000
Requires support from at least one local authority and one arts centre, organisation, or festival
Focus on extended residencies enabling deep artistic engagement and community collaboration
Maximum award for Short-Term Residencies: €10,000
Requires support from an arts centre, organisation, or festival
Designed for shorter-term engagements that still foster creation, performance, or outreach

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