Opportunity for Artists: Children’s Books Bursary – One-week residency at Tyrone Guthrie Centre

Fingal County Council
Deadline: 15 August, 4pm

Fingal County Council Arts Office, in partnership with Children’s Books Ireland and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Professional Artist to avail of a week-long residency, to take place between 3rd and 10th November and 17th and 24th November 2025.

The bursary is designed specifically for mid-career children’s books authors or illustrators, working in English or Irish, who require time and space to focus on their craft to the benefit of their continuing careers.

With a focus on creative exchange and collaboration, Fingal County Council Arts Office will support one bursary and welcomes applications from all artists who meet the criteria.

In addition to the cost of a week’s stay at Tyrone Guthrie Centre, the bursary also provides a financial stipend of €325. To be eligible to apply applicants must be from, have studied or currently reside in Fingal.

How to Apply

Applications will be assessed by a selection panel comprised of representatives of Children’s Books Ireland, the Tyrone Guthrie Centre and local authority partners. The successful applicants will be notified by early September.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th August 2025 at 4pm.

All awarded bursaries must take place between 3rd and 10th November or 17th and 24th November 2025 to allow for creative exchange and collaboration between artists where appropriate.

Artists wishing to apply should contact info@childrensbooksireland.ie. For more information, visit fingalcc-newsroom