Call for Artists – DCSDC Associate Artist

10 September 2026

CCA is running a pilot Associate Artist programme for an artist in the Derry City & Strabane District area.

CCA is seeking an emerging (or re-emerging) Associate Artist from Derry City & Strabane District to spend three months developing their practice supported by CCA. This will take form of three dedicated mentoring sessions with CCA’s Director, 24/7 access to use CCA’s Project Space for a month, profile on CCA’s website and social media. Their time in the Project Space will support the development of their practice, with access to CCA’s passing audiences on Artillery Street. The space may be used as a living studio, to remix existing work, to create a fully new installation – it will be self-directed in conversation with CCA’s Director – all aimed at experimentation and the development of the artist’s practice, confidence, skills and profile.

Applications should demonstrate how the programme will benefit your practice and indicate how you might use the opportunity.

The artist will receive a fee of £500 plus materials budget of £150 and professional documentation plus access support if needed.

Due to the expected high number of applicants, CCA unfortunately cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications.

More information and details on how to apply can be found here.