Ireland
Organizer Information The Arts Council is Ireland’s principal public funding body for the arts, dedicated to supporting artists, arts organizations, and the creative sector. Operating under government oversight, the Council provides grants, development opportunities, and resources to nurture professional practising artists, promote cultural engagement, and ensure high-quality arts activity throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its […]
Organizer Information: Throwing Shapes, in partnership with Staycity, offers the “Clay City” residency program. Throwing Shapes is a prominent Dublin-based ceramics studio that fosters a community for both professional makers and enthusiasts. Title & Description: Applications are now open for the Summer 2026 Professional Residency. This 3-month program is specifically designed for established ceramic artists […]
Organizer Information Creative Ireland is a culture-based initiative designed to promote individual, community, and national well-being across Ireland. Its core philosophy is that participation in cultural activities fosters both individual and collective creativity, with measurable impacts on societal wellbeing. Within this national framework, dlr Creative Ireland (Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County) administers project funding to support local […]
Organizer Information Studio Light Moves is an initiative of the Light Moves Festival, based in Limerick, Ireland. The program is dedicated to supporting innovative practices at the intersection of Dance and Digital Media Residency, offering residencies, mentorship, and professional guidance. Collaborating with Dance Limerick, Limerick City Gallery of Art, the Irish World Academy of Music […]
Organizer Information The prize is a high-profile partnership between Photo Museum Ireland (the national center for contemporary photography), the international law firm Taylor Wessing, and the charity Business to Arts. Photo Museum Ireland is dedicated to fostering the excellence and diversity of Irish lens-based media, providing a national platform for artists through world-class exhibitions and […]
Organizer Information The Cork County Council Arts Office is the primary cultural body responsible for the development and support of the arts within the Cork County administrative area in Ireland. The Council recognizes the arts as a vital component of community identity and economic health. Through various funding schemes, residencies, and strategic partnerships, the Arts […]
Organizer Information The hosting organization is the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for Modern and Contemporary Art. Founded in 1991, IMMA is based in its historic home at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. IMMA connects audiences and art, providing an extraordinary space where contemporary life and contemporary art challenge […]
Organizer Information Backwater Artists Group is an artist-led organization based in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to supporting contemporary visual arts. The group provides exhibition opportunities, studio spaces, and professional development for artists and curators, fostering a collaborative and innovative artistic community. Their programming emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and socially engaged practices. Title & Description Emerging Curator Award […]
Organizer Information Wire Festival is organized by a dynamic collective of cultural innovators based in Ireland, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression through experimental and interdisciplinary practices. Founded in 2015, the festival has evolved into a cornerstone of contemporary arts programming in Europe, fostering collaborations between established and emerging creators. The hosting entity, […]