Arts Opportunities 2026
Artist in Residence Opportunities 2026
Galway City Council invites applications from creative practitioners based in Galway City for Artist in Residence Opportunities for 2026. Successful applicants must be available to take up residence at the specified dates.
Residencies are available at:
The Tyrone Guthrie Centre (1st -15th October 2026)
Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr (5th - 29th May 2026)
Pat Coleman Emerging Writer Residency at Áras Éanna (5th - 29th May 2026)
This is an online application process: Apply via Submit
Read Guidelines before Applying
Application Deadline: Monday, 13 April 2026
All queries - please email arts@galwaycity.ie with subject line “Artist in Residence 2026 Query.”
Arts Grants Awarded 2026
Arts Organisation Grants 2026
The Arts Organisation Grant awarded €450,000 for two strands, one being Community, Voluntary & Amateur, with 22 beneficiary groups across the city, as well as the Professional strand, with 32 professional organisations receiving funding to provide engaging and exciting cultural experiences across Galway City. Click here to see the list of Arts Organisation Grant Awards 2026
Creative Practitioner Bursary 2026
The Creative Practitioner Bursary fund totalled €45,000, with 33 Galway City-based artists receiving awards to develop new work and support practice. Awards have been offered to creative practitioners at different stages of their careers across multiple disciplines; including, but not limited to, theatre, film, music, visual arts, multidisciplinary arts, poetry, and dance. Click here to see the list of Creative Practitioner Bursary Awards 2026
Band Grant 2026
The Band Performance Grant scheme provides €20,000 annually to the city’s school and community bands. The grant supports band development and performance in Galway City. This year’s grants have been awarded to 10 bands in the city, all of whom work with young people, including school groups and St. Patrick’s Brass Band. Click here to see the list of Band Grant Awards 2026
Arts Grants Awarded 2025
Click here to see the list of Arts Organisation Grant Awards for 2025