Painting Residencies in Galway

Thoor Ballylee

Galway, Ireland

The Thoor Ballylee Artist-in-Residence program, hosted by the Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society in Galway, Ireland, offers a unique residency opportunity in the historic home of poet W.B. Yeats. Opened in 2019, The Studio at Thoor Ballylee serves as a cultural hub, providing artists with a space for workshops, exhibitions, and educational sessions. Each year, the residency supports two artists for two-week periods in July and September, focusing on literature, creative writing, visual arts, textiles, and more. The program includes accommodation, local travel costs, and a modest daily stipend, encouraging engagement with local artists and the community through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.

Watershed Studios

Galway, Ireland

Watershed Studios is an artist residency program located in Galway, Ireland, offering artists of all career stages time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation. The program provides studio space converted from a historic fish factory and farm shed, along with newly refurbished cottage accommodation with views of the River Corrib, accommodating six artists at a time.