Open Call | Residency Programme 2026 from West Cork Arts Centre
Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre offers Artist in Residence studio opportunities to practicing artists. Artists are invited to apply for an opportunity to research and develop their practices and to engage in dialogue with Uillinn, other organisations in Cork, the local community and general public.
This is a non-accommodation residency. Currently West Cork Arts Centre does not offer a stipend for the duration of a residency other than for Partnership Residencies, three of which are listed below. We recommend that artists apply to their own Arts Councils, Local Authorities etc to source funding for accommodation, travel and expenses. See also the EU Artist Mobility Scheme Culture Moves Europe
The three Artists’ Studios are located on Level 2 of Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre’s building for the arts, and range in size from 18.2 metres square to 21.2 metres square. They are interconnecting workspaces, with north facing roof lights, that can be closed off from each other. Each studio is equipped with heating facilities, desk/work bench and wireless internet. Weekend and evening access can be facilitated.
The studios provide space for artists to engage in a programme of work over several weeks or months, to interact with the other artists in residence and exhibiting artists, and to facilitate access to their studio practice for specific groups on creative learning programmes and with the general public.
The opportunity for people to engage with artists working on site is central to the programme, and therefore artists are requested to have their studios open to the public for at least 2 days each week.
Uillinn provides a vibrant creative hub and an extensive programme of exhibitions, performances and events. There is a strong emphasis on making connections, networking and working with our geographical, social and community contexts. Priority is given to artists who show a strong commitment to public and audiences and proposals that show relevance to our venue location and facilities.
Please submit your application by 4pm on Friday 19 September 2025