Engage Graduate Residency Award

Apply now!  Graduate Studio Residency Award 2025-2026

Engage Studios, in partnership with Galway City Council are delighted to announce the Engage Graduate Studio Residency Award 2025-2026, a funded 3-month studio for one emerging artist at our Churchfields studios starting this October

Deadline: 19th September, 17.00

Who can apply: 

Artists who completed an undergrad/postgrad in 2025, and who live in Galway (it’s ok to have studied outside of Galway).  Artists working in all media are welcome, though bear in mind that the studio space is not large.

What’s included:

• Artist studio for 3 months, free of charge, in Engage Studios, Churchfields, Lower Salthill, with an option to extend beyond that.  The space is warm, well lit, and secure with 24 hour access.

• An artist’s fee of €2000

• The opportunity to host an exhibition or other public event in the Engage gallery space. 

• Mentoring and professional support from Engage management

• The selected artist will have access to all the same opportunities as all other Engage members, including use of equipment, curator visits, and members' open calls.

To apply:

Please compile the following materials into one PDF document:

• Artist statement - Maximum 250 words

• Proposed activity - Maximum 500 words. How would you use the space and your time there? What project do you hope to undertake?

• Work samples - Up to 10 images, video links, or other relevant material

• CV or bio outlining any relevant professional experience

• Links to any artist website or other relevant online presence you may have.
  
  

And send to engageartstudios@gmail.com with the subject line “Grad Residency 25”

We intend to communicate our decision before the end of the month so that the succesful applicant may begin on October 1st.

Churchfields - studio 1

232cm x 290cm

Parking

Sink

Heating is provided by a plug in electric heater

7 plug sockets

WI-FI

24 hour access