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Open Call | Theatre and Poetry Artist Residency Opportunities on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands

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Maureen Ní Choincheanainn
Published 14/08/26 - 4 days ago
€2,000.00
Location
Inishmaan, Co. Galway, Ireland
Category
Residencies & Studio Exchange
Deadline
2026-08-31 00:00:00
Artist Payment
Artist Fee Paid
Terms & Conditions: Please tick all relevant terms that will be met by the organiser
Accommodation
Submission fee to apply
No
Fees or costs for the artist
€2000 per residency
Address
Inis Meáin, Oileáin Árann, Co. na Gaillimhe
Description

Two exciting artist residency opportunities: one for a poet and one for a theatre practitioner, both working through the Irish language. Each selected artist will receive a fee of €2,000, along with self-catering accommodation provided. The residencies will take place in Autumn 2026 in the unique setting of Inis Meáin, one of the Aran Islands .Residency dates to be confirmed but will take place in September/October 2026. Funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

 For details on guidelines & application requirements contact optinismeain@gmail.com.

 
 
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Open Call | Theatre and Poetry Artist Residency Opportunities on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands