Promenade Bursaries for National Circus Festival

Promenade is offering five microbursaries (€150 each) to support attendance at the National Circus Festival and the Future Producers Industry Day on Friday, 7th November 2025.

Bursary Details

Value: €150 (towards travel, food, accommodation)

Eligibility:

-Interest in arts producing and building connections

-Availability to attend the Industry Day in Tralee

-Priority given to applicants outside Tralee, freelancers, and individuals from underrepresented communities in the arts

✍️ How to Apply

Send a short email (just a few sentences) explaining why you’d like to attend and how it will benefit your career development.

📧 Email: aysegul@promenade.ie

📌 Subject line: Promenade Bursaries – National Circus Festival

⏰ Deadline: 12 October 2025

For questions or more info, contact: aysegul@promenade.ie

🌟 Start Your Journey with a Promenade Bursary

Thinking about stepping into the world of arts producing but not sure where to begin? The Promenade Bursaries are designed for you.

Each bursary helps cover your travel, food, or accommodation so you can join us at the Future Producers Industry Day during the National Circus Festival. It’s a friendly, supportive space to meet other emerging producers, learn how projects come to life, and discover what a career in creative producing could look like.

This opportunity is especially for those at the very beginning of their journey, even if you’re unsure if you belong, or if you’ve ever felt a touch of “imposter syndrome.” Consider this your invitation: a first step into a welcoming community that wants you here.

Funding Credits:

Future Producers 2025 is funded by the Arts Council's Creative Production Supports Scheme and builds on Future Producers 2024, initiated by Fidget Feet with the support of an Arts Council Capacity Building Support Scheme grant. This initiative also receives support from the National Circus Festival of Ireland, Macnas, SPRAOI, ISACS, Fidgetfeet Aerial Dance Theatre, and Split Second.