Technical Development Residency - Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Leitrim Sculpture Centre is awarding up to four Technical Development Residencies during 2024. These are awarded to artists wishing to explore new directions in their practice through experimental engagement with different materials, processes, and ideas using the technical facilities of the Centre. Significantly the award is offered to artist without the pressure of them having to produce an exhibition, or specific project outcome during or at the end of the period.

Up to 2 residencies will be provided to artists based in Leitrim and at least 2 residencies will be offered to artists based elsewhere within Ireland, including artists from ethnic minority or migrant backgrounds.

The residency period is for 4 weeks and includes an artist’s stipend of €2,000 inclusive. It comes with a residential studio apartment including a private and heated studio, broadband internet; general technical support; basic energy and the use of technical facilities specified by the applicant. Energy for kilns, foundry, forge or other hot process is metered and charged additionally.

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