The Art of Grant Writing: From Vision to Page
Dive into the mindset of writing a successful grant application.
Where do I start? How? And why? A blank page can bring endless questions and, for many, deep frustration. While there is no single recipe for success, there is a journey that leads to it.
Grant writing is not just an administrative chore—it is a piece of art in itself. As an artist, how do you translate your vision through this medium? How can you find pleasure in creating an application that reflects your practice? Writing for grants is about taking the reader on your journey, caring for their experience, and sharing the core of your work with empathy and clarity. Writing a grant is an art form.
- The Reader-Centric Approach: Writing with clarity so assessors connect with your vision.
- Reframing the Process: Learning to enjoy application writing as a natural extension of your creative practice.
- Clarity: Translating complex artistic concepts into compelling, accessible narratives.
- Q&A: A dedicated open-floor session to address your specific application challenges.
About the Speaker
Led by Guillaume Cousson, Director of ROGU and RIUCHI—two internationally touring performance companies with extensive experience securing funding across Ireland and abroad.
Beyond his own companies, Guillaume has applied his strategic and creative approach to grant writing for other arts organizations as well as commercial ventures, including European startup funding and Local Enterprise Office (LEO) grants. His core belief is that whether an idea is artistic or commercial, a successful application must reflect the true, authentic voice of the author.