An open call for Finnish and Finland-based artists for a two-month residency at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Dublin in July-August 2023. TBG+S offers accommodation and a studio space for the artist and an opportunity to present their practise in the framework of TBG+S’ programme of public events, such as studio presentations, talks, screenings or mini exhibitions in the studio space. The budget for an artists’ fee and production/materials is 3000 €, and the budget for travel and accommodation is 1000 €.

Since the partnership began in 2007, TBG+S and HIAP have supported over twenty artists and curators from Ireland and Finland. The exchange programme is co-organised by HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios and Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland.

TBG+S is a contemporary art gallery and artists’ studios complex located in Dublin city centre and the Temple Bar cultural quarter. Founded in 1983, the building houses thirty artists’ studios for professional visual artists working in a variety of media. Temporary exhibitions are presented regularly and represent a cross section of contemporary Irish and international visual arts practice.

The deadline for the applications is Monday 27 February 2023 (11:59 pm, GMT +2).

More information and application form at Helsinki International Artist Programme’s website.

Exterior view of Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S), an artists community in the heart of Dublin city centre.
(Photo: Kasia Kaminska)