The Arts Council of Northern Ireland recognises the importance of purchasing contemporary work as a vital support mechanism for artists, and is inviting submissions to the Support for Individual Artist Programme Open Submission Scheme.

Works in all media will be considered including painting, sculpture, craft, prints, photography and as well as digital and video work.

The date for application/submission is Wednesday 23rd March 2011. The application form and submitted work should be brought to the Arts Council at MacNeice House, 77 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6AQ, between 10am and 4.30pm.

Submissions made outside of this time will not be accepted. Work must be collected again on Monday 28th March 2011 between 10am and 4.30pm.

Guidelines and application forms can be downloaded online.

Any enquiries regarding the Open Submission scheme should be made initially to Robert Stephenson, Arts Support Officer, on 02890 385230.