Residencies Open Call 2026

27 November 2025

Artlink is an artist lead visual arts organisation, currently based in the impressive cliff top location of Fort Dunree. Artlink supports the ambitions and profile of local, national and international artists by providing a platform for innovative delivery and realisation of visual arts projects. They manage a residency program through which artists have the opportunity to research, experiment and create new original work and contribute to the creative development of the local arts community.

The artist residencies are open to professional Visual Artists working in any discipline including but not limited to: sculpture, photography, painting, installation, and video.

Artists in residence must be available for four weeks between April and September 2026. (This can be split into two or more visits.) During the residency artists are expected to develop new work or new ideas responding to the unique site and surrounding areas, and engage with local artists and Artlink members. Resident artists are expected to actively create within the studio space for at least 20 hours a week and be willing to hold open studio hours with the public for a minimum of one day a week. Public engagement could be through presenting artist talks, workshops, demonstrations or other events.

Facilities available

• Links to the local community

• 24-hour secure access to studio space (if required)

• Broadband Internet (intermittent)

• Alternative photographic processing kit (hinged back printing-out frames 1 x 20”x 16”, 4 x 12”x16”, UV light, flat hake brushes, weighing scales, thermometers, glass cylinders, developing trays up to 20 x 16, print washer)

• Digital Imaging Suite

• Technical assistance

• “The Potting Shed” community garden and studio

• Digital projector

• Large flat screen monitor

• Glass kiln

• Ceramic kiln

• Electric bicycle

• Speakers and media player

• Mini printing press

Find out more and apply here. This opportunity is open to those based in Northern Ireland.

Deadline to apply, Monday 5th January midnight 2026.