Closing dates for applications extended to: No later than 12 noon, Monday 24th June 2024.
The Decade of Centenaries Programme commemorated a very distinctive and unique period in our modern history and in the evolution of our identity and cultural heritage. Historically significant events occurred in the decades that followed the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922 and it is recognised that people will want to continue to explore their history and mark locally significant centenaries and other anniversaries after the Decade of Centenaries.
The Minster for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has approved grant funding to assist local authorities in developing and supporting community-led commemorative initiatives to mark the centenaries of locally significant historical events in 1924 and in the early years of the State. The funding may also be used to mark other significant anniversaries and associated themes. €5,000 from this overall allocation is provided to support artistic and creative initiatives.
2024 Award for Artistic and Creative Community Led Initiatives
Limerick City and County Council Arts Office will make an award of €5,000 available in 2024, to support an artist or arts practitioner of any discipline and / or creative communities in developing a commemorative initiative with the following theme:
A celebration of the work and achievements of Sophie Mary Peirce-Evans (Lady Heath), Irish Aviator and sportswoman, born in Knockaderry near Newcastle west .
The award aims to support artists to interpret local historical events by creating artistic work that provides a platform to encourage reflection and the consideration of issues, both past and present, which may be challenging, difficult and sometimes deeply personal. The award is open to applications from artists and practitioners in all arts disciplines.
The project will take place or be located in Newcastle west, Co Limerick and should be developed in consultation with the local community.
The project is to be completed by end October 2024.
Full guidelines, eligibility criteria and assessment information can be downloaded below.