Interdisciplinary Residencies in Ireland

Artfarm

Newbridge, Ireland

Artfarm Residency, nestled in a rural setting, offers a unique artistic retreat within an old style two-bedroom stone cottage, emphasizing a self-catering, self-reliant lifestyle. With no landline, internet, or TV, and varying mobile coverage, the residency fosters creativity in harmony with nature, encouraging residents to live with a light ecological footprint, adhering to zero waste principles. The residency is ideal for those comfortable with solitude and keen on engaging with the local community and ecology. Offering bicycles for transportation and emphasizing sustainable living, Artfarm welcomes collaborative projects and individuals focused on ecology, climate emergency, and place-based practices. It supports socially engaged practice, ecology, and activism, situated in a region known for its small farms, wetlands, and conservation efforts, with local amenities and public transport within reach. Fees cover maintenance while promoting a 'Leave no Trace' ethos, and the community-oriented residency encourages applications from those sharing its sustainable and creative ideals.

Clare Island Studio

Clare Island, Ireland

Clare Island Studio, located in the remote and beautiful Clare Island, Ireland, offers a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in a serene and inspiring environment. The residency is housed in a meticulously restored stone cottage with a separate, light-filled artist studio. Nestled in Ballytoughey, the ancestral home of the prolific painter Tony O’Malley, the cottage integrates modern conveniences with traditional aesthetics. The surrounding landscape, with views over Clew Bay and the looming presence of the Big Hill, provides a tranquil backdrop for creative exploration. The studio, originally a shed built in the 1960s, now features external insulation, constant light, and a utility space with a double sink, toilet, and shower. Practicing artists, both established and emerging, are welcomed year-round to rent the house and studio together or separately, seeking inspiration from the island’s rich history and quiet beauty. Travel around the island is on foot or by bicycle, with pick-up and drop-off from the ferry included in the rental cost. The studio is equipped with WiFi and underfloor heating, offering a comfortable and productive environment for artists.

Greywood Arts

Killeagh, Ireland

Greywood Arts offers a residency program designed to provide artists with time, space, and resources to focus on their creative processes. Located in a historic Georgian house in Killeagh, Cork, the residency welcomes both local and international artists, fostering a vibrant community and encouraging collaborative and interdisciplinary projects. The residency includes accommodation in private rooms, access to various studio spaces, and opportunities to engage with the local community through workshops and events. Artists are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and embrace both successes and failures as part of their creative journey. Greywood Arts emphasizes the importance of process over product, inviting new work as well as the development of ongoing projects. The residency supports a wide range of artistic practices, providing a nurturing environment for creative growth and professional development. Through partnerships, Greywood Arts also occasionally offers funded residencies and letters of support for artists applying for additional funding.

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S)

Dublin, Ireland

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S) in Dublin, Ireland, offers subsidized workspaces for professional visual artists in a secure, comfortable, and professional environment. TBG+S provides three types of studio memberships: Three Year Membership Studios for established artists, Project Studios for emerging artists or those working on specific projects, and a Recent Graduate Residency for artists who have recently completed an undergraduate degree in fine arts. The selection process is guided by a diverse peer panel, committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the artistic community. Artists awarded studios at TBG+S benefit from a dynamic creative environment, networking opportunities, and various supports such as mentorship and financial bursaries. The program emphasizes the value of artistic potential and contribution to the vibrant art scene in Dublin.