Glaoch Oscailte- Taispeántais Cheird na nEalaíontóirí Amharclann Chois Fharraige
Open Call: Artist Practice Showcase
Artist and Curator Café – Amharclann Chois Fharraige
Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Visual Artists Ireland are pleased to announce an open call for artists to participate in the Artist Practice Showcase. This showcase is a core component of our upcoming Artist and Curator Café taking place on Saturday 27 June.
Event Synopsis
The Artist and Curator Café celebrates a ten-year partnership between Ealaín na Gaeltachta and VAI, offering a stimulating and immersive day of dialogue on contemporary art practice. Designed for both early-career and established practitioners, the day features:
- Keynote Presentation: An address by the esteemed curator and art historian, Catherine Marshall.
- Curator Presentations: Professional insights from guest curators Mary Conlon, Sara Muthi, Aoife Banks, and Valeria Ceregini on exhibition development and relationship building.
- Networking: A relaxed, café-style environment to foster new collaborations and resource sharing.
- Hospitality: A light lunch is included in the €10 registration fee.
How to Apply for the Showcase
We are inviting artists to submit an expression of interest to be one of the artists showcased during the event. Selected artists will present slides of their practice to the curators and attendees and will receive a presentation fee of €50.
Submission Process:
- Register First: Click Here to register for the main event on the VAI website before sending your submission.
- Submit Materials: Once registered, please email the following to services@visualartists.ie:
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A short artist’s statement (maximum 150 words).
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Three high-resolution images of your work.
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Closing Date for Applications: 9 June 2026.
Main Event Details:
- Date: Saturday 27 June
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Location: Amharclann Chois Fharraige, Inverin, H91 P23Y