AND Arts Network - Application (2025)

Overview

Are you an Artist, Maker, Performing Artist or Writer located in Ards and North Down?

Expressions of interest are being invited from Artists (in any arts discipline) living and working in the borough to be considered for the AND Arts Network.

We are seeking to build on the already thriving creative scene in Ards and North Down, so if you are an artist, maker, performing artist, or writer based in the area then we would love to hear from you.

About AND Arts Network

AND Arts Network is open to artists (in any arts practice such as Visual Artists, Makers, Performing Artists and Writers, and at any career level from hobbyists to established, professionally practicing artists) aged 18 years+ who reside in Ards and North Down. Arts Organisations and Arts Groups may also submit details via this form.

AND Arts Network is an information sharing network, so information and news will be circulated to members of this Network for artistic opportunities provided by Ards and North Down Borough Council, as well as opportunities for learning and professional development within the creative sector.

From time to time, we may circulate information from other arts bodies on open calls and opportunities that may be of interest to you. 

Ards and North Down Borough Council offer a comprehensive annual programme of arts activity and opportunities for participation to include, but are not limited to; facilitation of creative workshops and classes, provision of demonstrations, performers for events, and professional development and networking opportunities. There may also be an opportunity to apply for participation in the annual festivals, for example Creative Peninsula.

Please submit your details via the link below to be kept informed of opportunities as they arise.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This is a rolling application throughout 2025, so there is no deadline to apply. This application form will close on 31 December 2025 and a new form will open for 2026.

Applications will be reviewed periodically throughout the year, and you will be contacted regarding the outcome of your application. Please note, this may be a few weeks after you have submitted your application.

If you have not heard the outcome of your application within 12 weeks, please email: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

If you require assistance with completing your application, please contact us at arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk and a member of staff will get back to you. 

SUPPORT MATERIALS:

Please have the following essential information/documents ready BEFORE you complete this application:

• Up-to-date Artist's CV (PDF or Word Document preferable)
• 3 examples of your work - eg: high quality images / video / pdf writing samples, of your past work (as appropriate to your discipline)

IMPORTANT:

It is recommended that before submitting your application that you click the 'save and come back later' button at the bottom left of each page. This will save your work allowing you to return to it. If you click submit without saving your work, and you experience an IT issue or loss of internet connection, your work will be lost and you will have to start again. 

If you experience any problems with this online application form, please contact Ards Arts Centre: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk