Open Call for Artistic Proposals – Cruinniú na nÓg 2022 Commission - Creative Ireland Fingal

Fingal County Council invites proposals from Artists and Creative Practitioners for the development and delivery of artistic projects for children and/or young people for Cruinniú na nÓg 2022.

Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. This year it will take place on Saturday 11th of June. Access to events, projects and showcases will be free, local and interactive. It’s a day of doing, making, and celebrating young people's creativity. This opportunity is funded by Creative Ireland.

The commission is for the development of artistic and creative content that will engage children/young people (0-18 years) in unique experiences in any artform and in response to any thematic - including but not limited to visual art, music, literature, theatre, performance, spoken word, fashion, photography, digital arts, installation art, street art, storytelling, architecture, biodiversity, heritage, archaeology, landscape.

We are interested in prioritising face-to face engagement, but will accept proposals for innovative radio, tv, or digital media content. Proposals can aim to engage with early childhood/youth /community/arts settings, primary and post-primary schools, families and more.

Timeline: Projects should begin in May and culminate in June/July. A midway sharing or final outcome presentation on Saturday 11th June is a requirement.

Budget Range: €4,000 - €20,000 (inclusive of all artistic fees, VAT and materials / production / performance/display/promotion costs).

Deadline for application: Thursday 21st April and applicants will be notified week of 25th April and be supported to begin.

For full information see: http://fingalarts.ie/education/open-call-cruinniu-na-ng-2022-commission-creative-ireland-fingal