RESIDENCIES & OPPORTUNITIES

Artlink will announce the recipients of the Artlink Residencies 2026, International Atlantic Residency Exchange 2026 and the Harry Kerr Memorial Photography Bursary shortly.

Artlink’s exhibition programme supports all visual art media and includes both emerging and established artists working locally, nationally, and internationally. Artlink seeks innovation from within its local context alongside distinctive and inspiring work from further afield. The programme is made up of invited projects, partnerships with other organisations, and proposals selected through open calls.

The Exhibition Open Call provides emerging and under-recognised artists with the opportunity and resources to present an exhibition at Artlink in 2027. The programme is open to visual artists – both individuals and collectives – working across all fine art media. Proposals should demonstrate how the artist intends to challenge and test their practice, and how the work is relevant to this place.

Selected artists will receive mentoring support from Artlink’s Creative Leadership Team, as well as technical support and installation guidance throughout the preparation and presentation of the exhibition. Artlink will also provide exhibition promotion and professional documentation. Each exhibiting artist will receive an exhibition fee of €1,000. Transport of the work is the responsibility of the artist.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

Applicants should:

• Have an established arts practice outside of an academic context for a minimum of two years
• Submit a complete proposal including all required materials (see How to Apply below)

WHAT EXHIBITORS RECEIVE:

Artists selected through this open call will be offered:

• A four-week exhibition at Artlink in 2027
• Curatorial guidance and mentoring from Artlink’s Creative Team
• Gallery technician support for hanging exhibition
• Opportunities to take part in audience engagement activities
• An artist fee of €1,000
• An opening reception
• Promotional support, including press materials and PR
• Uses of AV equipment – 2x 55″ tvs, video projector, small PA system

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, complete this Google form

Images should be submitted as a single PDF

Please note:

Proposals sent by post will not be accepted, as materials cannot be returned

Deadline for applications: Midnight, 28 February 2026