Dublin City Council’s Creative Hubs programme delivered by The Ark, invites submissions, in collaboration with and curated by IMMA, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, for a Visual Arts Exhibition Commission to be created for children, schools and families, which will be located in Ballyfermot Library for approximately 10 weeks Spring 2027.
Background and Context
The City Arts Plan; our Arts, Education and Learning Policy; and Dublin City’s Culture and Creativity Strategy include among their objectives, increasing access and provision for children and young people to quality arts experiences in local neighbourhoods. We also recognise the ongoing need to support the quality of artistic experience through professional development of artists, arts and cultural workers, educators and facilitators.
The dual strengths of the library as a site for cultural access and education is the sense of ownership felt by citizens - regardless of income, status, age, gender or ethnic origin - and its connection to local social, community and education networks.
Dublin City Public Libraries and Dublin City Arts Office work in partnership to support key Creative Hubs within Ballyfermot, Cabra, Coolock and Central libraries. The multi-disciplinary Creative Hubs programme is delivered by The Ark.
Creative Hubs sustain high quality arts experiences for children, schools and families to access in their Library and locality, through the development of enhanced educational, community and cultural partnership.
Download the full brief here: Visual-Arts-Exhibition-Commission.pdf
For further information on Children’s Art in Libraries: Creative Hubs to date, please visit: http://www.dublincityartsoffice.ie/supporting-communities/programmes-for-children-young-people
Residential Artists’ Studio Open Call 2027 Dublin City Council Arts Office is pleased to announce an open call to Irish and international Artists’ as well as Arts Organisations interested in applying for our “2027 Residential Scheme”, the scheme will run from January 2027 to November 2027.
The Dublin City Council Artist Residency Programme provides artists with the opportunity to develop their creative practice within the vibrant urban context of Dublin. It aims to foster artistic innovation, community engagement, and cultural exchange by offering artists dedicated time and space to experiment and create new work. The programme is open to emerging and established artists working across diverse disciplines who are interested in exploring the social, cultural, and physical fabric of the city.
Available Residency Spaces
We have four residences on offer; three residency spaces for eleven month stays and one residency space available for short term leases.
Albert Cottages (11 month residency) Albert Cottages consists of two properties located in Hampstead Park, Dublin 9, a tranquil parklands setting, Each cottage consists of two bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and a small studio work space.
St. Patrick’s Lodge (11 month residency) St Patrick’s Lodge is located in St Patrick’s park next to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin City. This is a busy city park. The property consists of two bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and a small studio work space.
Wooden Bridges (short term leases) Wooden Buildings is located on East Essex Street in Temple Bar. It is a two bedroom apartment. All our properties are fully furnished and include complementary TV, phone and Wi-Fi service. Wooden Buildings will only be available for short term leases.
Please note:
Wooden Buildings is not wheelchair accessible due to the absence of a lift. As a result, the venue may not be suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties.
Due to the central location of the property in Temple Bar noise levels can be unpredictable. This residency is therefore not appropriate for artists who require controlled noise levels.
Details of the Award
The guidelines can be downloaded here
Rent for each property is set at €750 per month. The letting arrangement will be with a single individual or single entity regardless of the number of persons occupying the property.
The final month of occupation may be reduced by a few days to facilitate change over.
For further information see: www.dublincityartsoffice.ie or email: artsoffice@dublincity.ie / 01 2225455
The closing date for the receipt of proposals is 12.00 Noon, Wednesday 4th November 2026.
For further information see www.dublincityartsoffice.ie or email: artsoffice@dublincity.ie Telephone: 01 222 5455
Dublin City Arts Office uses the *Submittable platform for applications. In order to apply, you must first create a free submittable account by visiting: https://manager.submittable.com/signup*
The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported.
When you have created your Submittable account, the application form will be available below ⬇️
💾When filling out the form, your application will be automatically saved as a draft as you go along which means should you log off and log in, you can continue where you left off. When logging back into Submittable, your draft application is saved under the 'Submissions' tab, then click on 'Saved Drafts'.
🖨 Should you wish to print your draft application at any stage, simply right click anywhere on the application page and Print.
💡Should you need to contact us, our details are below:
☎️01 222 5455
🌏http://www.dublincityartsoffice.ie/supporting-artists/resources-support/residential-spaces
Please click the following link for the Guidelines for Lot 3 - Arts and Cultural Programme / Project Assessment Services - To Assess Applications for Arts Grants:
Please click the following link for the Guidelines for Lot 1 - Arts and Cultural Programming and Co-ordination Services:
Please click the following link for the Guidelines for Lot 2 - Arts and Cultural Project Co-ordination Services:
Dublin City Council Arts Office wishes to establish a registry of cultural/arts organisations and collectives who are seeking temporary or permanent work-space across the city.
The purpose of the registry is to establish a database of organisations/collectives actively seeking space (to rent; to lease & manage; or to purchase), and to match this information with opportunities that may arise through new building development and/or refurbishment of existing buildings. For the purposed of cross-referencing we will be using the typologies set out in the Cultural Toolkit : Toolkit Resource 2 Toolkit_Resource_2.pdf
This registry database is intended to be used by Dublin City Council to directly inform registered contacts of new opportunities related to Cultural/Arts workspace (including but not limited to those arising from CUO25 Dublin City Development Plan Final 1-12 Culture.pdf ); and/or training/networking events for artists workspace). It is further intended that contacts provided will be shared with developers and/or their agents for the purposes of matching expressed workspace need to new potential supply.
Please note this registry is not suitable or intended for individual artists.
Applicants are required to read the guidance information carefully before applying.
Click here to download the Project Arts Grants 2027 Guidelines.
Please note that the application form, guidance, and assessment criteria for this award have been updated for this funding round. Dublin City Arts Office uses the Submittable platform for applications. In order to apply, click here to create a free Submittable account. The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. ⬇️ When you have created your Submittable account, the application form will be available below.
💾 As you complete the form, your application will be automatically saved as a draft. You can log out at any time and return later to continue where you left off. When you log back into Submittable, your draft application will be available under the Submissions tab, then Saved Drafts.
🖨 If you wish to print your draft application at any stage, right-click (or Control-click on Mac) anywhere on the application page and select Print.
👥 Submittable's Submitter Collaboration Tool enables groups of applicants to work together on collective applications. Click here to find out how to invite them to collaborate with you on the application.
If you need to contact us, our details are provided below.
📧 artsoffice@dublincity.ie
☎️ 01 222 5455
📃 If you require a hard copy or an Irish version of the form, please get in touch. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 28th October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants are required to read the guidance information carefully before applying.
Click here to download the Revenue Arts Grants 2027 Guidelines.
Please note that the application form, guidance, and assessment criteria for this award have been updated for this funding round. Dublin City Arts Office uses the Submittable platform for applications. In order to apply, click here to create a free Submittable account. The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. ⬇️ When you have created your Submittable account, the application form will be available below.
💾 As you complete the form, your application will be automatically saved as a draft. You can log out at any time and return later to continue where you left off. When you log back into Submittable, your draft application will be available under the Submissions tab, then Saved Drafts.
🖨 If you wish to print your draft application at any stage, right-click (or Control-click on Mac) anywhere on the application page and select Print.
👥 Submittable's Submitter Collaboration Tool enables groups of applicants to work together on collective applications. Click here to find out how to invite them to collaborate with you on the application.
If you need to contact us, our details are provided below.
📧 artsoffice@dublincity.ie
☎️ 01 222 5455
📃 If you require a hard copy or an Irish version of the form, please get in touch. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 28th October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants are required to read the guidance information carefully before applying.
Click here to download the Neighbourhood & Voluntary Arts Grants 2027 Guidelines.
Please note that the application form, guidance, and assessment criteria for this award have been updated for this funding round. Dublin City Arts Office uses the Submittable platform for applications. In order to apply, click here to create a free Submittable account. The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. ⬇️ When you have created your Submittable account, the application form will be available below.
💾 As you complete the form, your application will be automatically saved as a draft. You can log out at any time and return later to continue where you left off. When you log back into Submittable, your draft application will be available under the Submissions tab, then Saved Drafts.
🖨 If you wish to print your draft application at any stage, right-click (or Control-click on Mac) anywhere on the application page and select Print.
👥 Submittable's Submitter Collaboration Tool enables groups of applicants to work together on collective applications. Click here to find out how to invite them to collaborate with you on the application.
If you need to contact us, our details are provided below.
📧 artsoffice@dublincity.ie
☎️ 01 222 5455
📃 If you require a hard copy or an Irish version of the form, please get in touch. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 28th October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants are required to read the guidance information carefully before applying.
Click here to download the Bursary Award Guidelines
Please note that the application form, guidance, and assessment criteria for this award have been updated for this funding round. Dublin City Arts Office uses the Submittable platform for applications. In order to apply, click here to create a free Submittable account. The Submittable platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. ⬇️ When you have created your Submittable account, the application form will be available below.
💾 As you complete the form, your application will be automatically saved as a draft. You can log out at any time and return later to continue where you left off. When you log back into Submittable, your draft application will be available under the Submissions tab, then Saved Drafts.
🖨 If you wish to print your draft application at any stage, right-click (or Control-click on Mac) anywhere on the application page and select Print.
👥 Submittable's Submitter Collaboration Tool enables groups of applicants to work together on collective applications. Click here to find out how to invite them to collaborate with you on the application.
If you need to contact us, our details are provided below.
📧 artsoffice@dublincity.ie
☎️ 01 222 5455
📃 If you require a hard copy or an Irish version of the form, please get in touch. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 28th October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.