Deadline Reminder | Clare Island Residency 2025 from RHA
Artists must state “Clare Island’ in the title of their cover letter.
Deadline: 24th of July at 4 pm sharp.
As part of the RHA Studios programme, we are delighted to offer the two-month Clare Island Studio Residency through the generosity of a private benefactor. The successful artist will be in residence from the 1st of October to the 30th of November (inclusive).
Founded in 2021, the award offers an applicant artist a two-month residency on Clare Island in a house with a separate studio.
There is a nominal cost of €250 per month to cover utilities. The house and studio have Wi-Fi and underfloor heating. The studio is not suitable for sculptors. Interested applicants should fill out the application form (link below).
Clare Island is located 3.5 miles off the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland, and the ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier takes approximately 25 minutes. With approximately 160 permanent residents, a vibrant community offers a host of amenities and activities including a café, two bars, a food store and post office, walking, hiking, bike hire, yoga, archaeological sites, fishing and a beach. A Community Centre and Heritage Centre are also located on the island.
For more information on Clare Island, please click here.
Visual artist Grace McAntee was awarded the residency in 2024.
Visual artist Doireann O’Malley was awarded the residency in 2023.
Artist Andy Fitz was the first artist to be awarded this residency in 2021. You can read more about this in our News.