This award is presented biannually to one visual artist based in Ireland. It has a monetary value of €15,000 and includes an additional €2,000 for mentorship support over the two-year timeframe. In addition, the award includes a solo exhibition at Wexford Arts Centre in September 2027 working with Curator Catherine Bowe.

​​Facilitated by Wexford Arts Centre, the award winner will have the opportunity to link with the Art and Design Campus of South East Technological University and will be encouraged to develop connections over the period of the award. As part of this partnership, the Art and Design Campus of South East Technological University will offer the award winner self-directed opportunities to engage with the staff and students and also avail of practical resources such as studio space and access to equipment for a period. The artist will have the opportunity to potentially collaborate with students or staff to realize their work in a mutually beneficial research or production capacity and partake in the Visiting Lecture Series.
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ELIGIBILITY
The term ‘emergence’ connects to the central purpose of this award which is to support visual artists with the development and promotion of their practice. The award is open to artists of any age with a third level visual arts education and three years of post-graduate experience or the equivalent in self-guided practice.
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ENTRY CRITERIA
Notably, the award is aimed at artists at the earlier stages of their careers or those re-engaging in their practice after a period of time or absence. However, we welcome interest from artists who may have previously created and publicly presented a modest body of independent works and are eager to progress in their professional and creative development. In addition, artists who demonstrate innovative experimentation in their practice are encouraged to apply. 
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REQUIRED INFORMATION
Applicants are asked to make a clear case as to why the award would be of value to their practice and professional development at this time, and how it will enable them to progress to the next stage in their career. Proposals should be for new work and where appropriate, be site-specific. Applicants should also consider the context of Wexford County and how they might engage with the Art and Design Campus of South East Technological University in their proposal. 

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​Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] and include the following:

1. An up to date CV;​
2. A statement about your work clearly stating your professional development needs and what type of mentorship support you are seeking including a mentor/s you would like to work with - 350-450 word limit;
   
3. A proposal in relation to the body of work which you intend to undertake - 350 word limit;
4. Timescale breakdown - research, production, delivery;
5. Budget breakdown - materials, travel, studio hire, etc.;
6.  Examples of work to date i.e. documentation in the form of 10-15 Jpeg images, links to 3 films,  videos or audio works;

SUBMISSIONS NOTES
Please adhere to the following notes whilst preparing your application:

• Please format all information in one document and keep to the word limit on the artist statement and proposal;
• Please save each Jpeg image with the following details: Artist's Name_Title_Medium_Dimensions_Year;
• For example: NoelSmith_LandscapeInBlue_AcrylicOnWoodenPanel_43x30cms_2019
• Please save each film, audio or video work with your name, work title and duration or alternatively send Youtube or Vimeo links with relevant information;
• Do not submit any hard-copy material, for example catalogues, invitations, artist books, etc.;

 
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for receipt of email submissions: 4pm, Thursday 12th June.
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