Call for Participation in Irish Delegation

 

Culture Ireland is once again inviting applications to join the Irish delegation for those wishing to promote their work at FiraTàrrega taking place in Tàrrega, Spain from 10 to 13 September 2026.  FiraTàrrega is an international networking and showcase event for the performing arts, with special emphasis on street art and spectacle genres.

Since its first involvement in 2017, Culture Ireland has continued to fund the Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network to manage and deliver Ireland’s presence at FiraTàrrega.

Previous attendance by Irish artists has created international opportunities and enhanced networks for the Irish street art and spectacle genres globally.

Following an Ireland focus at the 2025 edition, this is a special opportunity to build on the networks and contacts created at the event. It also dovetails with See Here Programming at Irish festivals including Spraoi, Festival of Fools and the National Circus Festival.

How to Apply:

Culture Ireland is offering a limited number of delegate bursaries aimed at artists and companies from the street art and spectacle artforms. Applicants should have a track record of touring internationally, have excellent promotional material available and/or demonstrate the benefit from attending the event to promote their work.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

• The suitability of the applicant’s project/work for promotion to international delegates in FiraTàrrega.
• The track record of the artist/company in presenting work abroad.
• Evidence of an international touring strategy including a potential list of international contacts.
• The capacity of the artist/company to avail of opportunities to tour internationally in 2027/2028.

The award (€850 per delegate) is towards the costs of return flights, registration and a contribution towards accommodation and subsistence. Only one delegate bursary will be awarded per organisation.  Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an agreed schedule of events including scheduled attendance on the Ireland stand.

Applicants should apply online to Culture Ireland.  Click here to apply.

The deadline for submission of completed applications for a delegate bursary is 12pm on Thursday 3 July 2026.