Founded:
2024
Language(s):
English
Duration:
1-3 months, 3-6 months, More than 6 months
1 Year or 3 Months
  • 3-months of full access to Throwing Shapes ceramics studio. (does not include clay, materials, or firing costs)
  • Access to wheels, kilns, studio glazes, workshop equipment, hand-building space, communal tools, and peer-learning environment
  • Fully subsidised city-centre accommodation provided by Staycity. This is a two-bedroom spacious, own-door and well equipped apartment in central-north Dublin. The accommodation will be shared throughout the 3-month period with the graduate resident.
  • Opportunity to teach workshops
  • Solo exhibition at the end of the residency with curatorial & marketing support
  • Access to member events, Talking Clay series, seasonal retreats and seasonal studio markets
  • Mentorship sessions with staff and studio leaders as well as social media mentorship with Staycity media staff
  • Permanent feature on the Throwing Shapes website and alumni blog
  • Invitations to alumni events, retreats and future professional opportunities
  • Please note that a stipend is not included in the residency, you will be asked to clarify how you plan on covering your living costs while on your residency (through savings, part-time work, or additional secured funding)
  • Please note that a stipend is not included in the residency, you will be asked to clarify how you plan on covering your living costs while on your residency (through savings, part-time work, or additional secured funding)
  • While rent is free, utility bills will need to be paid for.
  • You must to commit to donating one piece of your collection of work created during your time in the studio to Throwing Shapes at the end of your residency
Application guidelines:

For the Professional Residency, a completed application form including:

  • Residency proposal (as outlined above) - PDF, Max. one page, 100MB max.
  • Artist CV - PDF, Max. two page, 100MB max.
  • Portfolio (up to five works/collections with captions) - PDF, Max. 5 Pages - 100MB in form, WeTransfer to [email protected] if file size is limiting.
  • Two Referees (name, role, email)
  • Letter of recommendation (optional)
Application deadline:
Specific date
Deadline:
Open call:
no
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Clay City

Clay City

Clay City
Description

Throwing Shapes is Ireland's first community ceramics studio. It opened its doors in May 2024. It is a state-of-the-art open access ceramics studio which endeavours to elevate and empower ceramics and craft in Dublin.

Clay City is a year-long collaboration between Throwing Shapes and Staycity, offering one 12-month graduate program and three 3-month professional residencies for ceramic artists.

This one-of-a-kind initiative provides free studio space and accommodation in Dublin City, aiming to support artists in developing their careers while contributing to Ireland's leading ceramics community. Our goal is to attract both Irish and international ceramic graduates and residency applicants, encouraging community engagement and establishing Dublin as a hub for ceramics. Staycity's involvement is crucial in removing financial barriers for artists seeking to work and live in Dublin City.

The graduate residency opens for applications on the 7th July and is a fully supported opportunity for an early-career ceramicist to further their practice. It includes full studio access, mentorship and a subsidised apartment in the heart of the city for one year.

The professional residencies offer established artists and ceramicists 3-month's in a state-of-the-art ceramics studio to complete a specific project or create space for dedicated studio research time. The first professional residency application will open on the 1st August.

Accommodation Information

The residency will provide a fully subsidised apartment in central Dublin.

Studio Information
  • 3-months of full access to Throwing Shapes ceramics studio. (does not include clay, materials, or firing costs)
  • Access to wheels, kilns, studio glazes, workshop equipment, hand-building space, communal tools, and peer-learning environment
Contact information
Email
claycity [at] throwingshapes.ie
Phone
+353833465463
Website
https://throwingshapes.ie/pages/clay-city-pro-app