In a unique offering, 2 of the residencies will run between the 1^st February – 31^st July 2025, and an additional 2 residencies from the 1^st August 2025 – 31^st January 2026.

The Artist Studio residencies aim to enable Sligo-based artists, working in any visual arts discipline, to develop their studio practice during a 6-month residency.

Located in Sligo, The Model is a distinctive multi-disciplinary arts organisation that is led by the contemporary visual art. The Model takes an integrated approach to programming, with a strong focus on contemporary issues and culture.

Sligo Arts Service is a department of Sligo County Council, working in partnership with the Arts Council of Ireland and key stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally to deliver a high-quality arts service for the people of County Sligo.

Fees for the studios will be covered by Sligo Arts Service which includes utilities and broadband. Studios are unfurnished, have 24-hour access and measure approx. 7 x 4 metres. Applicants should note that the studios are not residential, and parking is not included. Paid parking is available at a daily rate in nearby Sligo County Council car parks.

Application Criteria:

Applications should be in PDF* format and submitted via email only, applications must include:

• Proof of address – Essential criteria: all applicants are required to be currently based and living in County Sligo.
• Cover Letter – Describing your professional artistic practice and demonstrating how your work would benefit from having a studio space for a 6-month period. (x2 pages max.)
• CV (x2 pages max.)
• Artist’s Statement (x1 page max.)
• Images of your work (x5 Images max.)
• Detail your availability for:
  • Residency 1: February – July 2025
  • Residency 2: August 2025 – January 2026 or
  • Both (Residency 1 & 2)

* To create a PDF – compile a Word or PowerPoint document with one image per page (x12 pages max.) Add image details on the same page beneath the image. Please bear in mind that this document can be created in landscape, or portrait, format depending on what best suits your images. When all information and images are compiled, title as: 'Artist name, Studio application' – and save as a pdf.

Selection Process:

A panel of artists will be created from a short-list. An offer will be based on where an individual appears on the panel. Once an offer has been made to an artist on the panel and they decline the offer, the offer will be offered to the next person on the panel.

Apply by email only to: proposal@themodel.ie 

Closing date for receipt of applications:  4:30pm on Friday, 10^th January, 2025
(no late applications will be considered).

Successful candidates will be notified on or before: Friday, 17th January, 2025