Artist Brief - Commission 1 - Collooney and Castlebaldwin

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Sligo County Council invites Stage 1 proposals from professional artists and artist collectives working in all artforms for Commission 1: Collooney and Castlebaldwin, under Living Landscapes / Tírdhreacha Beo, Sligo’s Public Art Commissions Plan 2022–2028. Supported through the Per Cent for Art Scheme, the commission comprises a public artwork or significant tangible artistic outcome (Phase A) and an integrated public engagement programme (Phase B), connecting the communities of Collooney and Castlebaldwin. The total commission budget is €157,000, inclusive of all fees, expenses and VAT where applicable. Selection is through a two-stage open competition. Up to five artists or artist collectives will be shortlisted for Stage 2, each receiving a proposal development fee of €1,000. Stage 1 submissions must be emailed to arts@sligococo.ie by Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm, in accordance with the attached Artist Brief. Queries must be emailed to rayneboothprojects@gmail.com by Thursday 5 November 2026 at 5pm. Please refer to the attached Artist Brief for the full requirements, assessment criteria and indicative programme.