Access Supports

One-on-one advisory support

Create offers one-on-one advisory support to artists and communities who are working collaboratively together and also to those who are interested in applying to the Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme.

The content of sessions is tailored to the needs of the individual needs. For example, you may want to tease out your idea, need some additional guidance on the application process, want to discuss / need additional guidance on what you can/should apply for to meet your collaborative practice needs.

When can I access a one-on-one advisory support?

Any time, you can contact us if

• you would like to talk about your collaborative practice more generally
• you are thinking of applying to the to the AIC Scheme
• when you are putting your application together
• during the project- perhaps you would like advise or a critical friend to talk things through
• reporting stage

If you have any access needs that would make your one-to-one session more accessible for example Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation,  let us know and we will do our best accommodate.

If you would like to book a one-on-one advisory session contact info@create-ireland.ie

Information sessions

We also offer information sessions on awards in the lead up to deadlines. These mainly happen online. We announce the information sessions dates via our Newsletter, website and social media, when the funding window is open.

The information session is about answering any questions you might have about making an application to the Scheme. A previous awardee also joins the session to share their experience of developing and delivering a collaborative project through the Scheme.

We offer ISL and captioning for one of the two AIC Scheme award information sessions. For all other award information sessions, ISL and captioning will be provided on request.

Advisory clinics

We also run Advisory Clinics in the run up to award deadlines. The Advisory Clinic offers artists/applicants 30 minute one to one advice and support on their application with one of the Create team. For example, you may want to tease out your idea, need some additional guidance on the application process, want to discuss / need additional guidance on what you can/should apply for to meet your collaborative practice needs.

If you have any access needs that would make your advisory session more accessible, let us know and we will do our best accommodate you.

We announce the Advisory Clinics when we announce the information sessions.

Support available for people with disabilities or other access needs:

Note for those in receipt of Disability Allowance

If you are awarded funding under the Artist in the Community Scheme and are in receipt of Disability Allowance, please contact us as soon as possible so we can advise you appropriately. Create may be able to provide a letter or other documentation outlining the budget breakdown in relation to artist fees if required by the Department of Social Protection. 

Pre-application support: Making an application

Create and the Arts Council aim to make the AIC Scheme application process accessible to all. We have increased supports to remove barriers for artist applicants to Artist in the Community awards. If you need additional support in getting your application together we can support you. For example, additional supports may include:

• Translation to/from other languages,
• Transcription of audio and video files.

We will do everything we reasonably can to assist people with disabilities or access requirements who are eligible under the conditions of the award. To find out more please contact Create at least 3 weeks in advance of the closing date of the award you are applying for.

Email us at info@create-ireland.ie or call us on (01) 473 6600. If you have a question about other needs we may be able to assist you with, please contact us and we will do our best to support you.

Access costs within a project

Create and The Arts Council is committed to making our funding programmes and the work we fund accessible to everyone.

The Arts Council takes the description of disability from Article 1 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which states:

“Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

You can include disability access costs within your application. There are two types that you can apply for.

1.   Participant or personal disability access costs

These supports should remove barriers for artists or participants with disabilities who are delivering your proposal. For example:

• You
• The main artists, individuals, groups or organisations involved in your proposal
• Partners or collaborators
• Production staff
• Core staff or key administrative personnel.

Examples of support may include:

• An ISL interpreter for a participant or participants
• Services of an access support worker
• Additional rehearsal or studio time.

Note: You can apply for these participant and personal disability access costs in addition to the maximum amount available for the award.

2.   Audience disability access costs – costs for making your work accessible to others

These are costs for making your work accessible to persons with disabilities and should be considered a normal part of your work. We want to ensure that more people enjoy high-quality arts experiences and that everyone can access and enjoy the work we fund.

Examples of access costs to make your work accessible to your audience may include:

• Having an ISL interpreter for your event or performance
• Using an audio-description service
• Making your website compatible with screen readers
• Producing exhibition materials in other formats such as Braille or audio.

Note: You should include audience disability access costs in the total amount that you request. They must be within the maximum amount available for the award.

How to apply for disability access costs

We need to understand why you’re applying for disability access costs and how they meet the needs of your participants or your audience.

You must upload a document listing these costs with your supporting material.

You can use this optional Disability Access Costs template to do so.

You must also show the costs in two separate lines in your budget template (which will be available in the application pack online)

• A line for personal disability access costs
• A line for audience disability access costs

Note: Whether you use your own document or the Disability Access Costs Form, the two types of disability access costs must be shown separately.

How do I claim my personal disability access costs?

If your application is successful, we will give you information on how to draw down your funding. Personal disability access costs are drawn down separately from your core funding. You may be asked to complete a short report on how you used these funds.

Access Support when report writing

We can also offer you support in the report writing phase. These additional supports may include:

• Translation to/from other languages,
• Transcription of audio and video files.

We will do everything we reasonably can to assist people with disabilities or access requirements. Please contact us and we will do our best to support you. Email us at info@create-ireland.ie or call us on (01) 473 6600