The Tipperary Artist in Primary School Scheme 2026 is now OPEN. 

The scheme provides funding to a professional artist of any discipline to work in a school for 50 hours on a project designed collaboratively between the school and the artist. The quality and diversity of the work that has been created by Tipperary students working with artists has been outstanding. The scheme provides opportunities for children to access and to engage with an artist and the language of creativity at an early age; and for schools and teachers to work collaboratively across curriculum areas.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday, 6th February, 2026

What is Eligible: 

Projects funded in 2026 must take place within the following timeframes: March – June 2026 or September–December 2026. This scheme is open to applications from all primary schools in Tipperary. Please note that schools that have been successful in their application for the scheme in 2024 and 2025 are ineligible to apply under the 2026 scheme. Artists must be Garda Vetted by the Arts Office before projects can commence.

A clear project proposal which sets realistic objectives helps to inform the selection decision. The selection of projects is by an independent selection panel and will be on a competitive basis as we always receive more applications than resources available to meet demand.

The scheme is open to art projects in all art forms including visual arts, music, dance, drama, literature, film, photography, architecture and new media. Artists directing the scheme must be professional artists with experience in working with young people.

We welcome applications by email to artsgrants@tipperarycoco.ie or by post to the Arts Office, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Status: Open

Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026

Tipperary County Council invites applications for assistance under the Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026. The Tipperary Arts Act Grant Scheme is intended to assist organisations with arts related costs, run an arts programme, project or event which would, in the opinion of the Council, deliver quality arts experiences to participants and audiences, to increase opportunities for participation and engagement in the arts and to contribute to the development of the arts in the county.

The Arts means any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) and includes in particular visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture and includes any medium when used for those purposes.

Applications should be made on the official application form and should comply with the guidelines set out by Tipperary County Council.

The Application Form and Guidelines to the scheme are available to download below.

The deadline for application is 12 noon on Thursday 19th February 2026.

Frequency: 

Annual

Status: OPEN

Local Drama Scheme 2026

The aim of the Local Drama Scheme is to acknowledge and support the key role played by local drama groups in the cultural life of the county. 
Up to two development awards will be allocated under this scheme to assist groups in: 
•    developing skills within the group 
•    enhancing production values 
•    availing of further training 
•    availing of professional input 
•    for other development needs as identified by individual groups. 
•    special Projects 

Deadline for application: 12 noon on Thursday 26th February 2026.

Status: Open

Tipperary Artists Award Scheme 2026

This scheme seeks to support artists living in the Tipperary Administrative area in developing their own arts practice under the following categories:
A - Professional Development (e.g. further training, workshops or masterclasses)
B  -Creation of new work (e.g. materials assistance, exploration/research assistance/time)
C – Reaching Audiences (e.g. recording, publication or exhibition assistance)
The aim of this scheme is to 
•    Support the development of the artists existing practice
•    To  encourage artists to live and work in Tipperary
•    Contribute to the growth of skilled artists in the county. 
Open to applications from professional artists working in all art forms who must be living in the Tipperary administrative area.
Assessed by independent assessment panel.

Deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 26th  February 2026.