MAKE 2026 - applications now open

MAKE is an artist development programme and residency initiative of Cork Midsummer Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre and Performing Arts Forum. It is open to artists for the purpose of generating new performance work outside of the traditional writer-led model at all career levels.

Applications are now open for MAKE 2026 - full details and further infomation on how to apply can be found via Performing Arts Forum here.

The deadline for applications is September 21.

About MAKE

MAKE is taking place at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan Saturday 21 – Saturday 28 November 2026

Since the first MAKE in 2009, over 220 Irish and international artists have been MAKE residents, receiving mentoring support from renowned international theatre makers. Past programmes have borne highly acclaimed performance work and collaborations going on to tour here in Ireland and internationally. See who has participated in MAKE here.

“… it created the time and space to experiment with performance, theatre and text. It strengthened my technical and conceptual approach to working in group environments, and having engaging discussions. The supportive peer exchange sharpened my ideas and confidence in pursuing ambitious, site-responsive work & interactive performance.” - MAKE 2025 alumni