Deadline Reminder | Loughshinny Boathouse Studio Award from Fingal Arts Office
Fingal Arts Office is pleased to invite applications for the Loughshinny Boathouse Studio Award, a studio residency award open to professional visual artists working in any medium. This opportunity offers a 9-month paid residency in Loughshinny Boathouse from September 2025 – May 2026. The aim of the award is to enable artist(s) to research and develop new work in response to Fingal’s coastal environment, focusing on biodiversity and climate change.
Loughshinny boathouse is located in the beautiful setting of Loughshinny, a coastal village that lies between Rush and Skerries in North County Dublin. The boathouse is a dual-purpose building providing a lifeguard station from June – August and a studio for artists from September – May.
The residency consists of a fully funded studio, including utilities and administration. The award is valued at €20,000 which is inclusive of an artist fee of €15,000 and €5,000 for materials, production, outcomes, documentation costs and engagement with environmental experts if part of the applicant’s proposal.
Applications from artists who are from under-represented communities are particularly welcome.
Please note: Accommodation is not provided as part of this award. If required, the successful applicant(s) will need to source their own living accommodation.
Closing Date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 4.00pm.