Temple Bar Gallery + Studios invites applications from Irish or Ireland-based visual artists for the TBG+S/TOKAS International Residency Exchange, 2027.
In its second year, the TBG+S/TOKAS International Residency Exchange is an annual award in partnership with Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), which supports an Irish visual artist or an artist based in Ireland to spend three-months in residence in Tokyo, Japan, 01 September– 31 November 2027. As part of the exchange, a Japanese artist will visit Dublin and work from a studio at TBG+S, through an open call organised by TOKAS.
The awarded artist will have access to on-site private accommodation (single room) and shared studio access at TOKAS. A stipend of €8,000 is awarded to cover the artist’s living and working expenses, and travel to and from Tokyo. The residency includes opportunities to build professional networks, engage with a small community of Japanese and international resident artists, visit museums, galleries and other cultural organisations in a major city, present new work and ideas, and offers time to research and make work in a new context. This is an opportunity to live and work in Tokyo, Japan, and meet local and international artists and curators.
During the residency, artists will be invited to participate in public engagement and professional presentations culminating in a three-day Open Studio event where they will share the process of their activity during the residency.
My time at TOKAS has been brilliant. It's been really nice having a proper stretch of time to focus on research, away from the usual day-to-day distractions, but also the freedom to travel around Japan and explore. The TOKAS team have been incredibly generous with their time and have helped me connect with researchers and institutions relevant to my work. I've been able to travel to different parts of the country for research and filming, while also visiting museums, exhibitions and places I've wanted to see for years. Having the flexibility to do all of this alongside spending time in the studio has been one of the best things about the residency. It's given me the time and headspace to follow ideas and see where they lead, without feeling under pressure to produce something immediately. There's also been a really lovely social side to the residency, and I've met lots of interesting artists and people through the programme. It's been a fantastic opportunity to get to know Japan beyond the experience of a short visit - Patrick Hough, TBG+S/TOKAS International Residency Exchange Recipient 2026
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is delighted to announce this year's programme for Dublin Art Book Fair. It includes Guest Curator Nathan O'Donnell's programme of talks, alongside a wider programme of book launches, workshops, panel discussions, and tours.
Joanne Reid is the third artist to receive the award following its establishment in memory of Paul Robinson in 2024 to support an emerging artist of talent and promise in developing their practice.
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is pleased to announce Bryony Dunne the recipient of the International Studio & Curatorial Program Residency 2026.
