The Artists’ International Development Fund (AIDF) is an annual programme jointly funded by the British Council and Arts Council of Northern Ireland and is open to individual artists and organisations.
Programme Aims
The programme will support early-stage international development opportunities for individual, freelance and self-employed artists and organisations based in Northern Ireland.
It will afford recipients the opportunity to spend time building links with artists, organisations and/or creative producers in another country.
The aim of the programme is to support individual international developmental opportunities for talent and artistic excellence from Northern Ireland and, thereby, enhance Northern Ireland’s international artistic development, reputation and standing.
To apply
Read more details and how to apply online at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland website below.
SIAP – Artists’ International Development Fund
Application Deadline: Thursday 30th July, 2026, 12:00PM
