Sligo County Councilcommission
Sligo County Council Public Art Commission: Collooney & Castlebaldwin
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist collectives in Ireland or internationally, across all disciplines and career stages, with the capacity to deliver a public art commission. Proposals must not convey a political message.
- The Focus: Create public art connecting Collooney and Castlebaldwin, County Sligo, with an integrated community engagement programme; development is in 2027, with installation and launch anticipated in spring 2028.
- Compensation: €157,000 including VAT covers both phases and all fees and delivery costs; artist fees should be roughly 20%. Up to five shortlisted applicants receive €1,000 each; applicants pay Stage 1 preparation costs.
- Key Requirements: Email arts@sligococo.ie, subject “Commission 1 – Stage 1 Application”: one PDF, maximum 12 pages/10 MB, with concept, sketches, materials/fixing details, engagement plan, budget for both phases, up to three previous works and a CV of up to three pages. Do not contact community groups at Stage 1.
DeadlineThursday, November 19, 2026
Pay€157,000 total for both phases, covering design, production, fabrication, installation, transport and all other project expenses, including applicable VAT. Up to five Stage 2 applicants receive €1,000 each separately.
LocationCollooney and Castlebaldwin, County Sligo
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespublic art, socially engaged practice, participatory art, site-responsive installation
Application notesEmail arts@sligococo.ie with subject “Commission 1 – Stage 1 Application”. Submit one PDF, maximum 12 pages and 10MB: concept and community/theme response; artwork sketches; materials, durability and fixing details; detailed Phase B engagement plan, collaborators and community benefits; itemised budget for both phases; up to three relevant previous works; CV of at most three pages. Images or hyperlinks to music, film or performance examples are allowed; website/social-media links are not. Do not contact community groups during Stage 1. Queries: rayneboothprojects@gmail.com by 5pm on 5 November. Guidelines: https://sligoarts.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Artist-Brief-%E2%80%93-Commission-1-%E2%80%93-Collooney-and-Castlebaldwin.pdf
Contactarts@sligococo.ie
Sligo County Council
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