The Artists' Residency Programme studios are programmed approximately a year in advance. There are eight studio spaces, four upstairs studios and four larger downstairs spaces. Each studio has the possibility of accompanying accommodation space, either in self-contained apartments over the studios or in the accommodation block, the Flanker Building, which can house five artists at a time. The artist’s presence on the Programme is funded in terms of studio/accommodation, relevant administrative back-up and a bursary of €400 per month for the duration of the residency. Specific proposals may necessitate extra fund-raising with which the Museum may assist.

There are two submission dates every year - the 31 of March and the 30 of September. The submission should be accompanied by an official application form and should include CV, visuals & documentation of work and a full proposal for a programme of work. The proposal forms the basis of one to one negotiation with artists. The Artists’ Residency Programme is also open to practitioners in other disciplines and occasionally curators and writers where a relevant programme of work is proposed.

Please download the Artists' Residency Programme application form and return to the Museum with CV, visuals & documentation of work and proposals.

For further information on how to apply to the Artists' Residency Programme please contact

Jennifer Phelan, Artists' Residency Programme Coordinator, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it