£15,000 bursary open to NI craft makers
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award
This award aims to 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ makers steeped in practice using materials singly or in combination. Such materials might include:
- fired clay or glass
- fine or base metals
- textiles
- wood
- plastics
- paper or other materials not included in this list
Established in 2014 by the Arts Council, the Rosy James Memorial Trust Award stems from the generosity of Rosemary James (Rosy), a devoted local arts patron. Hailing from Belfast, Rosy dedicated her life to the arts. Upon her passing in 2010, she generously bequeathed over £500,000 to 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ artists and craft makers in advancing their careers.
Previous award recipients include glass artists Alison Lowry, ceramicist Eleanor Wheeler and sculptor John Rainey, Sheena Devit and ceramicist, Anne Butler and furniture designer, Brian McKee.
How to apply
To apply, you must and email it to rstephenson@artscouncil-ni.org.
You must return your completed form by midday on Friday 11 July 2025.
Before submitting your application, you can get advice from the Arts Council Visual Arts team by emailing Suzanne Lyle at slyle@artscouncil-ni.org.
First published 2 July 2025