The Emerging Visual Artist Solo Exhibition Bursary Award is open to emerging visual artists who have or are in the process of creating a significant body of work. The recipient of the bursary award will be invited to present a solo exhibition in Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge.
The recipient of the award receives:
- An award of €2,500, which may be used for artist's fees, material costs, production of a catalogue, publicity, and other exhibition costs.
- A solo exhibition at Riverbank Arts Centre's McKenna Gallery at a date mutually agreed by all parties.
- Technical installation support and guidance offered by Riverbank staff.
- An additional stipend of €500 to engage a 3rd party to document the exhibition to go towards either a critic/writer for a critique/essay OR photographer to document work
The Emerging Visual Artist Solo Exhibition Award opens for applications in December each year with a closing date at the end of February. Click here for more information.
See previous grant awardees here: 2025