Funding for Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Announced

 Funding for Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Announced

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced a funding allocation of €122,045 for 34 events to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland in 2022.

The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies.  Closing date for applications was the 22^nd April 2022. Funding was allocated following a competitive applications process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available.

The list of successful applicants sees good representation across the county of Cork with a total allocation of €18,000 for the following events:

Drimoleague Singing Festival	A series of concerts showcasing the best singing voices from Ireland and abroad  €5,000
West Cork History Festival	A hybrid in-person/digital event. The programme is made up of two sub-themes: Ireland in 1922 and 175 years since Black '47  €2,000
Durrus and District Community Council CLG	Durrus Summer Fest – A Celebration of Community and Cultural Heritage €5,000
Cork Craft and Design	CCM is a 31 day programme of events that runs throughout August. The programme includes a comprehensive list of educational opportunities from various craft disciplines from craftspeople and craft enterprises across the county. This educational programme encompasses: workshops, demos, artist talks, Masterclasses and visual arts tours  € 5,000
Kinsale Arts Weekend	Aspiring young artists to paint a board each on unused buildings throughout the town in a style that would be contemporary, unique, and worthy of a street festival €1,000

Speaking of the allocations, Minister Martin said: “I am very pleased to support the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools scheme this year. Culture and arts add hugely to our lives and to our community. These projects make a very important contribution to the development and promotion of Ireland's cultural tourism offering, to the benefit of both the domestic and foreign tourist. I send my congratulations and best wishes to the organisers and I hope that the attendees enjoy the events.”