Friends of the FE McWilliam Gallery call to artists to apply for bursary

By Joanne Savage
Published 9th Mar 2023, 09:26 BST
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Maurna Crozier Memorial Bursary 2023 offers unique opportunity for one lucky artist

The Friends of the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio invite professional visual artists born in, or resident in Northern Ireland, to apply for a two-week residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan.

The bursary covers two weeks’ full board accommodation in the Big House, use of a studio and £100 expenses.

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The bursary was established in memory of Dr Maurna Crozier (1942 - 2015) who was a founding member of the Friends of the F.E. McWilliam Gallery.

Sculpture by the late and hugely talented artist FE McWilliam (1909-1992) in the garden of the museum dedicated to his memory in BanbridgeSculpture by the late and hugely talented artist FE McWilliam (1909-1992) in the garden of the museum dedicated to his memory in Banbridge
Sculpture by the late and hugely talented artist FE McWilliam (1909-1992) in the garden of the museum dedicated to his memory in Banbridge

Maurna had a lifelong commitment to enlarging cultural life in Northern Ireland.

The bursary is open to artists in all visual arts disciplines, living or resident here.

Those interested should submit a proposal detailing in less than 1000 words, a specific project for which they require the bursary and residency. Also include an up-to-date CV and five images of recent work. Applications will be accepted by email or by post before April 6.

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