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ARTS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 2026

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Closing date 12 noon, Tuesday 4th November 2025

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Arts Grants and Awards are now open. In a strong show of support for the city’s vibrant creative community, an additional €50,000 has been allocated to both the Project Grant and Bursary Award funding streams. Revenue applicants are now eligible to apply to more than one category. This increase highlights the Council’s ongoing commitment to fostering artistic innovation and providing vital opportunities for artists and arts organisations across Dublin to flourish. 

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In conversation event with artist Fergus Martin and Sarah McAuliffe of the National Gallery of Ireland

Join us for a conversation on the exhibition Landcapes Formal and Wild with artist Fergus Martin and Sarah McAuliffe, Curator of Irish Art post 1900, National Gallery of Ireland

Déardaoin 25 Meitheamh
1pm to 2pm

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Community Development Arts Grant 2026

Applications are now open for Community Development Arts Grant 2026

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In conversation with artist Elva Mulchrone and LAB Gallery curator Dr. Margarita Cappock

Dé hAoine 15 Bealtaine
1pm

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International Literature Festival Dublin 2026. A world of stories awaits!

Ten-day ILFD festival gathers international and Irish writers, celebrating stories, ideas, and creativity from May 15–24 in Merrion Square Dublin

Dé hAoine 15 - Dé Domhnaigh 24 Bealtaine

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