Artist in Residency Programme
This programme supports both emerging and established artists
About the
Creative Spark Residency Programme
The Creative Spark Residency Programme offers visual artists and art professionals the opportunity to research and develop their practices. This programme supports both emerging and established artists working in any medium, with a preference for those focusing on printmaking disciplines. Applications are accepted through an open call and are available to both Irish and international applicants.
Each residency provides a shared studio space at Creative Spark, access to all facilities, and basic technical support.
Facilities include access to our Fine Art Print Studio, Fablab and kiln room. Generously supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, the residency aims to assist artists across all disciplines.
Residencies last for 2-3 months, allowing artists to further establish their practice or explore a new art form. During this period, the selected artist will have access to a fully fitted studio space with a water supply.
At the conclusion of their residency, artists are required to give demonstrations, provide talks on their practice, and donate one piece to the Creative Spark archives. The residency should also include a community participation element and may culminate in a local exhibition of the artist's work.
Previous Artists
Over the last 9 years, Creative Spark has had the pleasure of supporting 45 visual artists through the Creative Spark Residency Programme, and next year we hope to support even more! Kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, the residency programme aims to offer support for artists of all disciplines. Check out the artists who we have hosted over the past eight years.
