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Artist-in-Residence Programmes

A photo featuring the druid Ronan O'Raghallaigh during a performance at Goethe-Institut Irland. To the left of the picture, a man stands, long black hair and wearing a black t-shirt. He holds a deer's skull to his face, covering it. In his free hand, he holds a stick, which is decorated with an animal tail (C) Goethe-Institut Irland

A studio space as well as an exchange with other artists from all around the world – this is what an artist can expect as an Artist in Residence.  Every year artists leave their homes to spend time in a different country and culture and return with new ideas and inspiration.

What requirements are to be met and how to apply can be found in this overview of German and Irish artists’ houses. However, we do not recommend these organisations more than others, on the contrary, we encourage you to research further residency programmes in Ireland and Germany suitable to your interest and needs.

We also talked to artists after their residencies and asked them about their experiences.

Frequently asked questions

Artist Residencies in Germany

Facade of the PACT Zollverein building © Robin Junicke

PACT Zollverein / Choreographisches Zentrum NRW

The Artist-in-Residence scheme is open to professional international artist in the areas of dance, performance, media and sound art. Residencies will be arranged to match the individual’s or group’s interests and needs.
The artist Delia Baillie at work at a desk in a studio © Delia Baillie

HALLE 14 – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst Leipzig

HALLE 14 offers professional international artists the possibility to apply for the combined bursary/residence programme or simply for a residency.
Facade of the Künstlerhaus Dortmund © Hannes Woidich

Künstlerhaus Dortmund

International visual artists can apply for the "Artist-in-Residence" programme. Residencies always take place from mid July till August, and last from 4 to 6 weeks each.
The Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen building © Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen

Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen

The foundation Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen invites international writers, visual artists, artists in the field of new media and interdisciplinary projects as well as composers.
Exterior View of Schloss Balmoral in Rheinland-Pfalz © Didier Morin

Künstlerhaus Schloss Balmoral

Schloss Balmoral offers international visual artists residency stipends for the duration of 3 or 9 months. Each year applications are sought in the context of a particular discipline or area of interest within the visual arts.

Artist Residencies in Ireland

Inner courtyard of the Irish Museum of Modern Art © IMMA

Irish Museum of Modern Art

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) invites national and international emerging/established artists, curators, critical writers and art professionals working in any medium to submit their application.
Shawbrook Residency © Shawbrook

Shawbrook Dance Residency

Shawbrook Dance is a residential space that awards 24 week residencies to international dance artists and artists related to dance projects like writers, composers or film makers.
Exterior View of the Heinrich Böll Cottage © Ronan Halpin

Heinrich Böll Cottage

The Heinrich Böll Association offers residencies at the Heinrich Böll Cottage to artists of all disciplines, writers and composers.
Interior view of a living room and work space in the Fire Station Artists' Studio © Fire Station Artists' Studios

Fire Station Artists‘ Studios

Fire Station Artists’ Studios offers residencies to international visual artists for 1 to 3 months.
Lounge in The Guesthouse © The Guesthouse

The Guesthouse

The Guesthouse residency program is open to visual artists, film-makers, sound artists, collaborative groups, curators and enthusiastic chefs to facilitate and encourage innovation, experimentation, collaboration and cross-disciplinary exchange.
Exterior view of the Tyrone Guthrie Centre © Tyrone Guthrie Centre

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre is a residential workplace open to professional practitioners in all art forms.
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