Deadline: 17-Oct-2025
The Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence programme offers a unique opportunity for mid-career and established digital artists based in the Republic of Ireland to engage deeply with their creative practice.
The total fee for the residency is €18,000, with the Arts Council contributing €13,000 and the University of Limerick providing €5,000. Alongside financial support, the university will offer a dedicated space for the artist to work and benefit from the existing digital arts ecosystem in Limerick. Administrative support throughout the residency will also be provided by the university.
The full fee will be paid directly to the artist by the Arts Council in two instalments. At the end of the residency, the artist is required to submit a final report to the Arts Council detailing their experience and outcomes.
Applicants must be residents of the Republic of Ireland and have a strong background in digital arts, aligned with the Arts Council’s definition. Digital arts include creative work that engages with digital tools and cultures as material or subject matter, such as data art, computer software, and artificial intelligence. It also includes work that relies on digital technologies like video, virtual and augmented reality, or digital lighting to achieve its artistic goals. Additionally, digital arts can be presented via digital platforms such as online streaming, web-based art, or multimedia formats.
Eligibility is limited to artists who have not previously received public funding from the Arts Council or other sources for the same activities they plan to develop during the residency. The programme encourages applications from artists representing the diverse society of Ireland and embraces inclusivity across gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, age, disability, race, Traveller Community membership, and socioeconomic background.
This residency provides a significant platform for digital artists to expand their practice in a supportive environment, fostering innovation and engagement with Ireland’s vibrant digital arts scene.
For more information, visit The Arts Council.