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The Cow House Studios Open Residency Program invites artists to apply for a one or two-week residency in Ireland in May 2027, offering dedicated time and space for research and creating new work.
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Get matched →The Cow House Studios Open Residency Program is intended to offer artists critically valuable time and space to become immersed, research, and make new work. This residency aims to minimize distraction and ensure that momentum gained while working in the studio can be acted upon, helping to make even shorter stays highly productive.
Applications are open to Irish and international cultural practitioners working in any discipline; visual artists, theatre-makers, writers, thinkers, choreographers, designers, performers, filmmakers, sculptors, photographers, etc. are strongly encouraged to apply.
The weekly price is €575. Breakfast and lunch are self-service, while dinner is enjoyed as a group. There are 20% student and educator discounts. Additionally, a 20% reduction is offered for participants willing to share a room and studio. These offers can be combined, amounting to 40% off the weekly fee for qualified applicants.
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Cow House Studios provides a private or shared room in their accommodation building, meals, and twenty-four-hour access to the studio and facilities. Generous individual or shared spaces are provided, and the 343 m2 (3700 ft2) open-plan space contains woodworking tools, a darkroom, and a computer lab. Many readily available materials can be used, though artists should bring specific materials required for their practice.
Cow House Studios is located three miles from the villages of Rathnure and Killanne. A pick-up from Enniscorthy is offered between noon and 1 PM on the first day of the residency for those without a car. Details for bus and rail services from Dublin are provided, along with local cab services.