Temple Bar Gallery & Studios is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art venues.
Centrally located in the cultural quarter of Temple Bar, TBG&S is a publicly funded, not-for-profit organisation, which hosts a high profile programme of Irish and international art. The gallery programme includes both established and emerging artists working in a wide range of media.  In 2007 the programme include artists Matt Stokes (UK), Philip Napier (IRE) and Mike Hogg (IRE), Zineb Sedira (FR), Mark Garry (IRE), Eoin McHugh (IRE), Risa Sato (JAP), Paul Nugent (IRE), Marjectica Potrč (Slovenia), and a group show by over ninety Irish and international artists.

Temple Bar Gallery & Studios was established by artists in 1983 in response to the increasing demands for affordable studio spaces in Dublin city centre, a move which proved to be crucial in consolidating Temple Bar’s cultural status. In the mid-1990's a new gallery and studio complex was custom-designed for the company by leading Irish architects McCullough/Mulvin. Today the building that houses TBG&S integrates a gallery with on-street access, an impressive atrium space and 30 artists’ studios. The use of these studios reflects the broad-ranging developments in contemporary practice with artists working in photography, video, sound, sculpture, print and painting all currently occupying studio here. The ethos of TBG&S is to provide support for Irish and International artists to make new work, take new directions and set new challenges in their practice. TBG&S is a welcoming place that aims to offer a broad range of experience to studio artists through engagement with the education/outreach programme, Open Studios events and other projects.

Current studio artists include:

TBG&S is also home to IADT MA Visual Arts.

Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
TBG&S Curators/Critics Studio 2008/2009

Temple Bar Gallery & Studios is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art venues dedicated to the promotion, presentation and mediation of contemporary visual art and to the provision of affordable studio space to professional artists. Centrally located in Temple Bar, Temple Bar Gallery & Studios is a publicly-funded arts organisation that provides 28 studios for Iocal and international artists and hosts a high profile programme of Irish and international art. The gallery programme includes both established and emerging artists working in a wide range of media.

The Temple Bar Gallery & Studios’ building integrates a gallery with on-street access, an impressive atrium space and 28 artists’ studios. The use of these studios reflects the broad-ranging developments in contemporary practice with artists working in photography, video, sound, sculpture, print and painting all currently occupying studio here. The ethos of TBG&S is to provide support for Irish and International artists to undertake new work, take new directions and set fresh challenges in their practice.

In a new and exciting development, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios has allocated one of these studios for specific, dedicated use by a visual art curator(s) or art critic/writer(s) to support the research, planning and development of new creative projects. Applications are invited from curators and art critic/writer(s) who are actively engaged with contemporary visual arts discourse and practice in Ireland. The Curator/Critic’s studio is set-up to support independent curators and art critics in extending discourse, critique and enquiry into contemporary visual arts in Ireland. While welcoming projects that focus on an individual’s curatorial or critical practice, collaborative or group applications are also welcomed. Similarly, proposals made on the basis of public projects, collaborative projects or education and community activity will also be considered.

Applications
The Curator/Critic’s studio is awarded on a project basis and for varying periods of time: 6 months – 1 year. Applications will be assessed on the basis of a specific proposal and should be accompanied by an outline plan for the use of the studio over a set period of time.

The application form is available from Claire Power at TBG&S e. claire@tempelbargallery.com or t. 01 671 0073.

Selection
All applications will be placed before a selection panel comprising a sub-committee of the Board and an independent external adjudicator. The panel relies on the material you submit in your application to make the decision. It is important therefore to ensure that your application follows closely the guidelines set out in the application form. The selection panel will give consideration to the proposal, quality of work and CV/experience.

The studio size is 4.6m length x 4.3m width. The rent for the studios is considerably subsidised at €150 p/month, bills included. This is not a residential studio.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm Wednesday 18th June 2008.

Notification date: approximately 6 weeks from the application date

Further information from Claire Power, Studios Liaison and Development Officer at Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, tel. + 353 1 671 0073 or e. info@templebargallery.com

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Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
Call for Applications to studios programme 2008

We wish to inform artists that a number of studio spaces will become available for use over the next year.  We are now inviting applications for Project and Membership studio occupancies from Irish and International artists.

Project Studios:
These will be available for short-term use and for varied periods – from one month to one year.  Applications for project studios will be assessed on the basis of a specific proposal.  While welcoming projects that focus on individual practice, applications made on the basis of public projects, collaborative projects or education and community activity will also be considered.  Proposals should include an outlined plan for the use of the studio over a set period of time.

Membership Studios:
An award of a three-year studio occupancy confers company membership status, which gives the occupant/member full voting rights on Temple Bar Gallery and Studios policy. Applications for membership studios will be evaluated on the basis of need and merit. 

Selection Procedure:
All applications will be placed before a selection panel comprising a sub-committee of the Board and an independent external adjudicator. The panel relies on the material you submit in your application to make the decision. It is important therefore to ensure that your application follows closely the guidelines set out in the application form. The selection panel will give consideration to the proposal, quality of work, expressed and perceived need and CV/experience.

Studios are of varying dimensions ranging from 21m/sq to 55m/sq. Fees for studios are considerably subsidised between €150.00 to €.250.00 p/month. These are not residential studios. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm Friday 25th April 2008.   
Notification date: approximately two months from the application date

For an application form contact

Claire Power
Temple Bar Gallery & Studios
5 - 9 Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Phone +353 (0)1 671 0073
Fax +353 (0)1 677 7527
Email

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Invitation to Visual Artists to Apply to
International Studio Programme 2008/2009

Temple Bar Gallery and Studios (TBG&S) is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art venues.  Centrally located in Dublin’s cultural quarter, TBG&S is a publicly-funded, not-for-profit arts organisation. The organisation was set-up by artists in 1983 and is dedicated to the promotion, presentation and mediation of contemporary visual art and to the provision of affordable studio space to artists.  The building, which is distinctive for its clean modernist lines, integrates a spacious gallery at ground floor, an impressive atrium space and thirty artists’ studios over three floors.

Of the thirty artists’ studios at Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, one is reserved for international artists while the others are allocated to Dublin-based artists on a competitive basis.  The International Studio Programme at TBG&S offers an opportunity for artists based outside of Ireland to live and work in Dublin for a period of three months.  The programme aims to encourage international contacts for artists and to provide artists with opportunities for researching and developing their creative practice in a Dublin context. 

The International Studio Programme is open to visual artists who work in all disciplines.  The international studio is the largest in size (71m sq) and one of the best in the building.  It is not a residential studio.  Liaison staff at Temple Bar Gallery and Studios provides assistance in locating suitable accommodation in Dublin city.  The cost of the studio is €250 per month.

Temple Bar Gallery and Studios is also interested in developing its International Artist Exchange Programme with similar arts organisations.  TBG&S has established a successful artistic exchange partnership with HIAP - Helsinki International Artist-in-residence Programme.

Facilities
All studio costs, such as heating, lighting, and water, are covered by Temple Bar Gallery and Studios and there is a common kitchen area for preparing lunch.   Studios include basic furnishings (desk and chair). Guest artists also have access to limited administrative support and office equipment (photocopier, fax, computers for email and internet) available upon request during office hours.  Wireless Internet access is provided for artists throughout the building.

No studio equipment is provided. However, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios can provide access to organisations in Dublin (darkrooms, video editing and print making facilities) that can provide the use of equipment for visiting artists.

Applying
Applications for the International Studio are assessed on the basis of a specific proposal and the quality of work and experience.  Proposals should include a detailed plan for the use of the studio over the three month period.  Applications forms are available to download from www.templebargallery.com and request the following information: 

• A curriculum vitae
• A short statement of artistic concerns
• Expression of interest in residency at Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
• Proposal for three month residency
• Up to 8, low resolution images of recent work (CD/Prints/Slides) fully captioned
• DVD (3-5 min sound or video): fully captioned

Selection
All applications will be placed before a selection panel comprising a sub-committee of the Board of Temple Bar Gallery and Studios and an independent external adjudicator.

The artist selected for the residency will be reasonably fluent in English.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 26th April 2008.     
Notification date is approximately two months from the application deadline

For questions about your application please contact:

Claire Power
Studios Liaison and Development Officer
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
5-9 Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Ireland

t. + 353 1 671 0073
e. studios@templebargallery.com
www.templebargallery.com

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