Organizer Information
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland’s leading national institution for modern and contemporary art, located in Dublin. Established in 1991 and housed in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, IMMA functions as both a museum and a dynamic research hub supporting artistic production, critical discourse, and public engagement. The institution has developed a strong international reputation for its residency programs, which emphasize interdisciplinary exchange, research-driven practices, and site-responsive methodologies. Through initiatives such as the Dwell Here programme, IMMA positions itself as a facilitator of long-term artistic inquiry, connecting local Irish contexts with global artistic and intellectual networks. The museum actively engages artists, curators, designers, and researchers through exhibitions, residencies, and public programming that explore cultural memory, politics, and contemporary societal shifts.
Title & Description
Dwell Here: One Month Residency Open Call / 2027
The Dwell Here: One Month Residency is a research-focused residency program designed for artists and interdisciplinary practitioners interested in developing site-responsive work within the Irish context. Hosted by IMMA, the program invites participants to “dwell” — both physically and conceptually — engaging deeply with place, time, and critical urgencies.
Residents are expected to undertake independent research over a four-week period, with three weeks dedicated to self-directed inquiry and one week embedded within a collaborative Research Assembly. These assemblies function as intensive, week-long forums bringing together residents, mentors, and invited contributors for collective dialogue, experimentation, and knowledge exchange.
The residency is structured around key thematic frameworks, including Technologies of Peace, The Irish Paradigm, and The Museum as a Site of Vibration. These themes encourage participants to explore geopolitical, historical, and cultural narratives connected to Ireland while drawing parallels to global contexts.
Participants may activate their research through diverse formats such as workshops, performances, exhibitions, talks, or open studios. The program prioritizes process over production, fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary exchange, and long-term research development rather than finished outcomes.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Curatorial Practice
- Design
- Architecture
- Humanities / Research-based practices
- Interdisciplinary Art
Eligibility
- Open to international and Ireland-based applicants
- Artists, curators, designers, architects, and researchers
- Practitioners working across disciplines or hybrid formats
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research-led practice
- No strict age limit specified
- Open to emerging, mid-career, and established professionals
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected residents will receive a comprehensive support package, including:
- Free shared on-site accommodation (private bedroom)
- Access to shared studio facilities at IMMA
- Weekly bursary of €250 for the duration of the residency
- Coverage of one return travel journey (for international participants)
- Access to IMMA’s collections, archives, staff expertise, and programming
- Participation in a Research Assembly with mentors and peers
- Opportunities for public engagement (talks, workshops, open studios, etc.)
- Integration into Ireland’s contemporary art ecosystem
Note: The residency is self-catered, and accommodation does not extend to family members or partners.
Application Fee
€10 submission fee
Application Requirements
- Completed online application form
- Professional CV/biography
- Portfolio or examples of recent work
- Research proposal aligned with the residency themes
- Statement outlining intended engagement with IMMA context
- Personal and contact information
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
- Notification of Results: October 2026
- Residency Period: One month in 2027 (aligned with selected assembly)
Research Assembly Dates:
- Spring: 03 – 09 March 2027
- Summer: 09 – 15 June 2027
- Autumn: 22 – 28 September 2027
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Additional Details
- The residency emphasises research and process over final production
- Strong focus on site-responsiveness and contextual engagement
- Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue
- Offers potential pathways for future residencies or collaborations with IMMA
- Residents are expected to actively participate in communal and intellectual exchange during the Research Assembly
- The program fosters informal knowledge-sharing through co-living and co-working environments