Creative Proposals and Mentoring Sessions

This free, practical workshop and one-on-one clinics are suitable for practitioners from all artforms, so if you are a visual artist, musician, writer, architect, theatre producer, designer, maker, or dancer, and you have an upcoming project or funding deadline, or intend to make one in the future, the day will be a great opportunity to build your capacity in this area and also to meet with other members of Creative Frame. This workshop may be of particular interest to Leitrim-based and Creative Frame artists planning to apply to Leitrim Arts Office for a forthcoming funding opportunity, such as an Individual Artist Bursary or an Artist Collective Bursary.

The half-day workshop will include a presentation and conversation on best practice in writing proposals and funding applications, including a chance to review recent artists' proposals. The workshop will aim to cover hints and tips in developing proposals; a discussion on some ‘watch-out-fors’ and common pitfalls; observations on assessment processes and selection panels as well as selection criteria; advice on sample headings to communicate ideas clearly and creatively; suggestions for supporting documentation, CVs and bios; as well as advice on time management and the dangers of procrastination.

Six one-to-one mentoring sessions are available in the afternoon to pre-book, where material can be submitted beforehand to be discussed and reviewed. This is a unique opportunity to get expert insight and advice on an application or proposal you may be planning or one you have ready. Information should be submitted for review a week in advance of the session. To book a one-to-one mentoring session, please email Leslie Ryan, Assistant Arts Office, at lryan@leitrimcoco.ie. 

Annette Moloney (she/her) is a curator, commissioner, and collaborator with over 25 years’ experience. She spent eight years with the Arts Council of Ireland as National Adviser on Public Art, including the Government Per Cent for Art Scheme, where engagement with artists shaped her practice. Projects include the Skerries Art Trail for Fingal County Council, co-curated with Caroline Cowley and funded by Fáilte Ireland, commissioning works, and linking to autism-friendly initiatives and local stakeholders. She was Cavan Curator-in-Residence with Maeve Mulrennan in 2015, and received an Arts Council award to develop ENDURANCE | RESILIENCE at Source Arts Centre, Thurles. She holds Fine Art degrees (LSAD, NCAD) and an MA in Visual Arts Practice (IADT), specialising in curatorial practice.