CQAF has presented the best in local and international art, music and performance over the last 25 years. We are delighted to continue a scheme which allows artists and performers to develop new work and posssibly showcase it at one of our festivals.
We have established four creative bursaries to support and encourage new work by Theatre makers, Street Artists, Musician’s and Circus practitioners based in Northern Ireland.
This project is supported and partnered by Perspective Economics, Belfast City Council, Seedhead Arts and Festival of Fools.
CQAF Creative Bursary Scheme. 2025 recipients
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, which has presented the best in local and international arts for over 20 years, has announced new Bursary awards for artists working in Music, Theatre, Circus and Street Art.
STREET ART BURSARY
Ana Fish
THEATRE BURSARY
Kate Guelke
CIRCUS BURSARY
EMMEN
MUSIC BURSARY
Amanda Rankin
Anthony Layde
Conn Thornton
Deadmans Ghost
Eve Belle
Fun Protestants
Garret Laurie
Gender Chores
Junk Drawer
Lord Jane
Martha Greer
The New Normal
Paddy Carser
Polar Bolero
PTRNS
Quinncidental
Sarah Ann Ree
Stratford Rise
