Program Description

The Open Residency Program at Cow House Studios is intended to offer artists critically valuable time and space to think, research and make new work. The aim of this residency is 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 both Irish and international cultural practitioners working in any discipline; visual artists, theatre-makers, writers, thinkers, choreographers, designers, performers, filmmakers, sculptors, photographers, etc. are all strongly encouraged to apply.

Cow House Studios provide a private room in our shared accommodation, meals and twenty-four-hour access to the studio* and facilities. Generous individual spaces are provided and the 343 m2 (3700 ft2) open plan space contains woodworking tools, a darkroom and a computer lab. Additionally, we have a large selection of materials readily at hand that artists may use freely.

Dates & Fees

Program Dates

• Week 1: February 3rd – 9th

• Week 2: February 10th – 16th

• Week 3: February 17th – 23rd

• Week 4: February 24th – March 1st

• Week 5: March 2nd – 8th

• Week 6: March 9th – 15th

Price: €380 weekly

Price Includes:

• three delicious and healthy meals daily

• a private room and studio*

• use of studio tools, facilities, and materials

• transportation to the nearby towns of either New Ross, Enniscorthy or Wexford twice weekly

*There are 25% student and educator discounts. Additionally, we offer a 25% reduction for participants willing to share a room and studio. These offers can be combined, amounting to 50% off our weekly fee for qualified applicants.

Application Guidelines

The application deadline was Sunday, November 10th, 2019. Applications for the 2021 program will become available in the autumn, 2020.

Contact

For any further questions about the Parenting Artist Residency, please contact Frank Abruzzese, Co-Director, Cow House Studios.

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