Short Description
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme and Temple Bar Gallery + Studios invite Finnish and Finland-based Visual Artists to apply for a 2-month residency between March – April 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
TBG+S is a contemporary art gallery and artist studio complex located in Dublin city centre and the Temple Bar cultural quarter. Founded in 1983, the building houses thirty artist studios for professional visual artists working in a variety of media. Exhibitions are presented regularly and represent a cross-section of contemporary Irish and international visual arts practice.
The residency offers the opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of artists, and to present their practice in the framework of TBG+S’s programme of public events – such as studio presentations, talks, screenings or mini exhibitions in the studio space.
Since the partnership began in 2007, TBG+S and HIAP have supported over twenty artists and curators from Ireland and Finland. The exchange programme is supported by the Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland.
Eligibility
This call is for Finnish and Finland based artists. Visual Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply. We encourage applications from individuals at all career stages. Family members are welcome but please note the residency apartment can accommodate up to three people maximum (e.g. two adults and one child).
Submission Requirements
- Brief outline of your professional background and biography (up to 250 words)
- Motivation statement (up to 250 words)
- Work Plan (optional)
- Portfolio/examples of previous work (max. 10 images or 3 video/audio files) provided as an external link (no upload option available).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- The artist’s fee and production stipend is €3000.
- The travel stipend is €1000
Entry Fee
None
Location
Finland
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 21 July 2025
- Residency Period: March – April 2026
Website Link: https://www.hiap.fi/open-call/helsinki-dublin-residency-exchange-2026/
