Open Call – Residency with Museum Plinth Project 2026

4 March 2026

The Museum Plinth Project invites early career visual artists to apply for one of two six month, non-studio based residencies from 1 July – 31 December 2026.

Hosted by the National Museum of Ireland (Natural History and Art & Industry) and Marsh’s Library, artists will undertake sustained research engagement with collections, archives, and institutional expertise, with curatorial and mentoring support.

Supported by Dublin City Arts Office and Lab Gallery, Marsh’s Library and the National Museum of Ireland, this project is focused on enquiry, process, and critical reflection.

Fee: €5,000 per artist

Support: Access to collections, desk space, curatorial and mentoring support

Eligibility:Open to early-career professional visual artists who are Irish citizens or normally resident on the island of Ireland. Applicants must not be enrolled as full-time BA or MA students.

More information on how to apply can be found here.