Funding available for Young Musicians in South Dublin County

27/04/2010

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 Applications are now invited for South Dublin County Council Bursaries and Awards 2010.

New Bursary Award Announced for 2010: The Annette Halpin Memorial Award For Young Musicians

South Dublin County Council is delighted to announce a new award in memory of Annette Halpin, a singer / songwriter from Tallaght, widely known for her role in community activism and community development. Annette sadly passed away in March 2009 following a short illness. Her family and friends wanted to celebrate Annette’s legacy and her interest in supporting young musicians in South Dublin County by providing an award to towards their professional development, which might include master classes, purchase of instruments, recording, or travel. A benefit concert Remembering Annette was held in the Civic Theatre in March 2010, raising €3000 to fund this award. Applications are now invited for this award.

Other awards available:

Bursaries for Individual Artists 2010

Project Award 2010 - Amateur, Voluntary and Community Arts; Bursary for Certificate in Youth Arts 2010

Arts Grants - Ongoing Programme.

 The closing date for all applications is May 20th, 2010. For further information contact: Blaithin Keegan or Colette Ryan, The Arts Office, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Dublin 24.Tel: 414 9000 ext. 3350/3365. Email: cryan@sdublincoco.ie or bkeegan@sdublincoco.ie

More information and applications are available at: http://arts.southdublin.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98&Itemid=109