Opportunity Details

The client is seeking to expand their Board to include members from across the island of Ireland. They are a resource, professional development, training, and advocacy organisation working with partner organisations across Ireland. The client's programmes include providing information services, membership assistance for mental health support, networking events, skills and career development bursaries, and cross-border collaborations. They lead and coordinate the Edinburgh Fringe Programme, showcasing work from NI artists globally.

The client's Information Services focus on sharing high-quality information digitally, including job opportunities, funding, and artist profiles. They offer a Membership Assistance Programme (MAP) for mental health support and provide networking opportunities for creatives at all career levels. The client also distributes bursaries for artists to upskill and collaborate with festivals. They continue to work on cross-border collaborations and partnerships to enhance cultural connections and change.

One of the client's key programmes is INVEST, a freelance artist professional development programme launched in . It supports inclusive NI theatre and dance artists by providing bursaries, training, residentials, and mentoring opportunities. INVEST aims to develop skills, generate networks, and remove barriers to creative careers for the next generation of artists. The client's work in leading the Edinburgh Fringe Programme has led to global opportunities for NI artists and companies to showcase their work.