The purpose of the Professional Development Award is to support practicing artists and arts practitioners to upskill through access to a professional development or training opportunity.

Applicants can propose a specific once-off training or developmental opportunity. This can be accessed digitally or in person, in-line with COVID-19 guidelines. Examples might include:

Creative development supports, such as participation in workshops, specialist courses, master classes, research projects, residencies, coaching/mentoring, attendance at conferences/seminars

Career development supports, such as strategic and/or financial planning, promotional, presentation or digital skills, proposal writing

The proposal may be to work with an individual or organisation based in Ireland or abroad.

See link below for further details.