Organizer Information
South Tipperary Arts Centre (STAC) is a multidisciplinary arts organization based in Clonmel, Ireland. Established as a key cultural institution in the region, STAC supports contemporary artistic practice through exhibitions, residencies, educational programming, and community engagement initiatives. The organization is particularly known for fostering experimental and collaborative artistic work across disciplines, providing both emerging and established artists with opportunities to develop their practice within a supportive and critically engaged environment.
STAC operates within a unique architectural setting, including the STAC Chapel—a protected historic building that serves as a distinctive creative space. Through its residency programs and public programming, STAC actively contributes to the cultural landscape of Ireland, promoting dialogue between artists and local communities while encouraging innovative approaches to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Title & Description
STAC Residencies 2026 – Open Call for Collaborative Artist Residencies
The STAC Residencies 2026 program offers a series of five short-term, one-week residencies designed to support collaborative artistic practices. Taking place between June and September 2026, each residency runs from Monday to Friday and is hosted at the STAC Chapel in Clonmel, Ireland.
This open call specifically invites artist duos or small collaborative groups to apply with a shared proposal. The program aims to create dedicated time and space for artists who wish to work together but have not previously had the opportunity due to practical constraints such as time, resources, or space.
Selected participants will use the residency period to develop collaborative projects across a wide range of disciplines. A key outcome of the residency is public engagement: all selected groups are required to present a public-facing event on the final day of their residency. This may take the form of a performance, presentation, screening, or other participatory format that shares the outcomes of their collaborative process with audiences.
Due to the nature of the STAC Chapel as a protected heritage building, certain material-based practices are restricted. The residency is therefore best suited to process-driven, performative, research-based, or time-based practices rather than studio-based production involving heavy or wet materials.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Performance (Dance, Theatre, Performance Art)
- Film & Video
- Literature & Writing
- Poetry
- Music & Sound
- Multimedia / Cross-disciplinary Practices
Eligibility
- Open to artists working internationally, with specific regional requirements
- Applications must be submitted by a minimum of two artists (collaborative application required)
- At least one applicant must be domiciled in Tipperary, Waterford, or Kilkenny (Ireland)
- Open to artists at all career stages
- Applicants must be available on-site for the full duration of the residency (Monday–Friday)
- Not suitable for individual applicants or solo practitioners
- Not suitable for artists whose work relies on restricted materials (e.g., paint, plaster, solvents, cement) due to the protected nature of the building
Program Benefits & Awards
- A total stipend of €1,200 per residency (shared among participants; based on two artists regardless of group size)
- Access to the STAC Chapel as a unique, historic workspace
- Opportunity to develop collaborative work in a focused, time-based setting
- Platform for public presentation and audience engagement
- Professional development through interdisciplinary collaboration
- Visibility within the STAC artistic network and the local cultural community
Please note: artists should carefully consider financial distribution if applying as a group larger than two participants.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- A collaborative project proposal (maximum 700 words), outlining the concept and intended use of the residency
- Explanation of how the collaboration will benefit each artist’s practice
- Up to 5 images or media links per artist (maximum of 10 total)
- CV or short biography for each participating artist
- Availability selection via the official STAC Residency Form
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
- Notification of Results: Mid-May 2026
- Residency Period: June – September 2026 (specific weeks selectable in application)
- Residency Duration: 1 week (Monday to Friday)
Location
Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
Additional Details
- This residency strongly emphasizes collaboration and process-based experimentation rather than final production output
- A public engagement event is mandatory and must take place on the final day (Friday)
- Artists must be physically present for the entire residency duration
- Due to heritage restrictions, the use of liquid, heavy, or permanent materials is prohibited
- The program is particularly suitable for performance-based, time-based, research-driven, and interdisciplinary practices
- Artists uncertain about material restrictions are encouraged to contact STAC in advance of applying