NCAD Clancy Quay Studio Project
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NCAD GRADUATES
CLANCY QUAY STUDIO RESIDENCY AWARDS & SUPERPROJECTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2024/25
The National College of Art and Design’s Access Programme and School of Education, with the generous support of Kennedy Wilson Ireland are delighted to announce a twelve-month artist’s residency in the Clancy Quay Studio.
The Clancy Quay Studio Project aims to promote an ethos of inclusion and support for emerging NCAD graduates (undergraduate and postgraduate) through the provision of the studio space needed to produce a body of artwork and the professional support required to navigate their careers as artists. Priority will be given to applicants from diverse backgrounds including cultural, disability and socio economic disadvantage.
The selected applicants will receive access to a large, contemporary studio space in the Clancy Quay Complex, Islandbridge, Dublin 8, rent free, for twelve months (June 24-June 25) Reasonable utility costs (electricity, heating and water) will also be covered. Successful applicants will also be given the opportunity to take part in the Clancy Quay/Superprojects Professional Development Programme Oct 2024- Jan 25.
Since 2020, the Clancy Quay Studio Project has been partnering with Superprojects to deliver a Professional Development Programme, providing an innovative suite of entrepreneurial and professional development supports to the studio artists, alongside 10/15 selected emerging artists from other Irish universities. This programme will be offered to successful applicants alongside their studio award and may include but is not limited to lectures, workshops, mentoring and consultations from industry experts in areas such as; studio visits, managing tax, writing funding proposals & applications, valuing your artwork and marketing and social media skills (approx. 8-12 sessions online and in person).
Clancy Quay Studios forms a community of practice for the selected artists and aims to help participants to navigate their professional careers through providing institutional and expert support as well as encouraging peer support and building community. During the residency, each artist will be expected to initiate and participate in a number of events for the Clancy Quay community (open studio/artist talk etc) and at the end of the residency artists will organise an exhibition and donate one work of art to the Kennedy Wilson Collection in exchange for providing this opportunity.
How to apply for the Clancy Quay Studio Residency (including the Professional Development Programme)
Submissions are sought from undergraduate and post-graduate artists who can fulfil the following criteria;
- You graduated from NCAD in 2023 or are due to Graduate in 2024.
- You are willing to work on your own and as part of a small group of artists.
- You have the time and financial resources to commit a substantial amount of time to the studio.
- You have a vision or specific aim for the period of the residency, i.e. working towards an exhibition, commission or proposed project.
- You will initiate/participate in a number of events involving the Clancy Quay residents and community through the year, i.e. Open studio event or artist talk.
- You will participate in the professional development programme and events with the group.
DEADLINE: 6PM THURSDAY 13TH JUNE 2024 LINK TO APPLICATION FORM HERE
How to apply for the Clancy Quay Superprojects Professional Development Programme
To be eligible to apply for the professional development programme you must:
1. Have graduated with a fine art degree from any Irish university in the year 2024
2. Be at or below the age of 23 years old by 1st June 2024
3. Be able to demonstrate in your written answers how this opportunity would benefit your career development
Applicants will also be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- Dedication to their professional practice
- Ability to set professional goals
- Quality of work
- Willingness to engage with the community and commit to the full programme
DEADLINE: 6PM SUNDAY 30TH JUNE 2024 LINK TO APPLICATION FORM HERE
For any further information email: clancyquayprogramme@staff.ncad.ie
A short film capturing Superprojects & Clancy Quay Studios 'Professional Development Programme 2022/23' can be viewed HERE
