Arts Council NI: Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards

Overview

This programme is joint funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Future Screens NI.

Programme Objectives:

• Upskilling NI artists in the use of Digital Technology
• Creation of excellent Digital Art

The budget for the programme is £80,000. ·

The maximum award value will be £10,000.

Programme Priorities:

• Creation of digital arts
• Supporting artists making digital art for the first time or working with digital technology which they have not used before.
• Supporting artists working with new or immersive technology

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants to this scheme are as follows:

• Individual artists of all artistic disciplines and all types of working practice.
• Artists who are employees of statutory bodies (including Universities), undergraduates and postgraduates are eligible to apply but they must prove that their proposal is not properly the concern of their employer and/or that the proposal is not related to their academic study (see p.9 in guidance notes for more detail).
• Partnership projects with creative industries freelancers or organisations are possible; however the individual artist must be the lead partner.
• Eligible applicants must also be:
• Resident in Northern Ireland
• Have made a significant contribution to artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of 1 year within the last 5 years
• At least 18 years old and not in secondary education.

What you can apply for?

Here are some examples of the type of project they are aiming to support through this scheme. This list is far from exhaustive.

• Creation of a virtual environment or augmented reality environment; such as augmented reality visual arts or sound overlay on venues or geographical spaces.
• Using technology, such as 3D rendering and printing, to create artwork digitally which can either exist digitally or be manufactured into 3D physical objects.

Here are some examples that would not be considered through this scheme:

• Filmed theatrical or musical performances for online or offline distribution
• Audio recording of music or literature recitals for online or offline distribution
• Photography or filming of visual arts pieces for online or offline purposes

Collaborative applications from individual artists working together in cross-discipline projects/activities are encouraged. One application form should be used for the complete collaborative project. You must provide information on the artistic practice of all artists that are involved in the project.

Single artform collaborations are also eligible and your project may include creative industries freelancers with skills in relevant technologies to contribute towards the delivery of the project.