Call for Day Studio Applications 2011/2012

Dublin City Council invites applications from professional visual artists interested in a medium term letting of a day studio at The Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park, Dublin 3.

The Carriage House Studio is situated on the ground level of The Red Stables, in an attractive courtyard set in 270 acres of parkland. The studio is available to rent for €70 + VAT per week inclusive of broadband, electricity, heating, rates, water and refuge charges. A maximum license of three years will apply, renewable on a yearly basis. The studio dimensions are 14.5 x 18 feet.

Artists are asked to submit the following:

A covering letter outlining a description of art practice, proposed studio for use, and reasons why occupancy of a studio in The Red Stables is important to career development.

• A current CV.
• Documentation of work.
• Any special requirements, for example in terms of Access.

Applicants should have a degree or diploma from a recognised third level art college and have participated in an exhibition/visual art event.

Applications should be submitted not later than 5pm on Friday, 30th January 2012 -  marked APPLICATION FOR DAY STUDIOS: THE RED STABLES - Dublin City Council Arts Office, THE LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1. 

For further information or to arrange a viewing of the studio please contact Victoria Kearney: 01 222 7843 or email victoria.kearney@dublincity.ie Visit www.redstablesartists.com

Annual Arts Grants

In accordance with its Arts Service Plan, Dublin City Council invites applications for funding towards arts projects and programmes in the city which are complementary to the following objectives:

• Achieving quality provision of the arts and cultural services
• Supporting the established and emerging artist
• Ensuring equality of public access to and participation in the arts, particularly through the city neighbourhoods
• Encouraging awareness, education and research in the arts
• Supporting the sustainable and strategic development of arts initiatives

Application forms, guidelines and criteria may be obtained from: City Arts Office, Dublin City Council, The LAB, Foley St., Dublin 1. Tel: 222 7843 or E-mail: victoria.kearney@dublincity.ie

• Click here to download the guidelines for Art Funding 2012
• Critéir do Dheontas Ealaíon 2012
• Click here to download the application for Art Funding 2012
• Foirm iarratais ar Dheontas Ealaíon 2012

Application for this award is now closed and is likely to be re-advertised later in 2012.

Bursary Winners 2011

The Irish Residential Studio Award 2011-2012

APPLICATION FOR THIS AWARD IS NOW CLOSED AND IS LIKELY TO BE RE-ADVERTISED LATER IN 2012.

Every July, Dublin City Council invites applications for the Irish Artists’ Residential Studio Award. This highly sought after award is intended to support an emerging Irish visual artist at an early stage of their professional practice and runs from November 2011 to November 2012.

The Award includes:

• Studio and living accommodation at nominal rent of €200 per month for a one-year period (incudes light & heating costs)
• Inclusion in Exhibition Programme at The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1
• Administrative and curatorial support through Dublin City Council’s Arts Office
• Wireless broadband internet access

To apply for the Irish Residential Studio Award 2011 please send a cover letter detailing the proposed usage of the studio and a work plan outlining ideas for the residency, current Curriculum Vitae, documentation of
work and any special requirements, for example, in terms of access. 

Applications should be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday 22nd July 2011 to Victoria Kearney, Dublin City Council Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 2. T. 01 222 7843. (No email applications please)

Arts Bursaries and Incubation Award Space for 2011

APPLICATION FOR THIS AWARD IS NOW CLOSED AND IS LIKELY TO BE RE-ADVERTISED LATER IN 2012.

Closing date for both was 5pm on Friday 15th April 2011. Please click here for full details. To download the application form, please click here

Dublin City Council Arts Office Seeks Gallery Technician

APPLICATION FOR THIS IS NOW CLOSED AND IS LIKELY TO BE RE-ADVERTISED LATER IN 2012.

Dublin City Arts Office is currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individuals to join their Gallery Technicians 2011-2012.

Artists Panel 2011

APPLICATION FOR THIS IS NOW CLOSED AND IS LIKELY TO BE RE-ADVERTISED LATER IN 2012.

Dublin City Council Arts Office is currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated and skilled artists to
join their Artists’ Panel 2011. Please click here to download the application form and guidelines

Dublin City Council will consider applications from artists from all arts disciplines – architecture, circus, dance, literature, film, music, opera, theatre, visual arts, traditional arts and animation – to work in a range of different settings in all areas of the city which will include once off and medium term projects with people of all ages in many different contexts including:

• Children’s Art in Libraries Programme
• Dublin City Council’s arts programme as part of the Bealtaine Festival (national Festival celebrating creativity in older age)
• Arts in schools
• Youth/ Community/ neighbourhood festivals and events
• The Red Stables Summer and Christmas Arts Programmes
• The LAB Gallery Arts Programme
• Music workshops as part of the Northside Music Festival

Our key objectives in developing an Artists’ Panel are:

• Achieving quality provision of arts and cultural services in the city
• Ensuring equality of public access to and participation in the arts, particularly throughout
  Dublin city neighbourhoods
• Supporting the established and emerging artist through the arts programme

Artists are asked to submit the following:

• Application Form
• Documentation of work (up to 3 projects) 
• Any special requirements, for example in terms of Access

Please note:

• This is not a public art panel
• A place on the panel is not a guarantee of work

Application Form and Guidelines are available on request from Victoria Kearney, Dublin City Arts Office   T. 01 222 7843   E.victoria.kearney@dublincity.ie 

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend for interview
• Successful applicants will be subject to Garda Clearance
• Successful applicants will be required to supply a Tax Clearance Certificate and Public Liability Insurance Certificate

The Panel is primarily for use by the Arts Office, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City council as requirements arise.

Deadline for applications was Monday 31st January 2011. No email or faxed applications accepted)