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.
On Tuesday 29 September, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (TBG+S) hosted the Robinson family and leading law firm Arthur Cox LLP for an intimate event that honoured Studio Artist Joanne Reid, recipient of the Paul Robinson Studio Award 2026. The award was made in memory of the late Paul Robinson, a much-loved member of the Arthur Cox team and former TBG+S board member.
The evening brought together artists, colleagues, members of Paul’s family and friends to mark Paul’s lasting contribution to the arts. The event featured a studio presentation by Reid on her plans during her studio award which followed reflections on Paul’s contributions to TBG+S, his support for emerging talent and his deep engagement with contemporary art.
Joanne Reid on receiving the award:
"I am so grateful to receive the Paul Robinson Studio Award. On being told that I had received the award, I was so overwhelmed and so thankful. It means a lot for me and my arts practice. I would like to sincerely thank Paul's family and Arthur Cox for creating this award in his memory. The Paul Robinson Studio Award will, and has already allowed me, to focus fully on my artistic practice. It will give me support with space, time, and therefore the freedom to focus on my work. It also allows me to be part of an amazing community of artists supported by the team at TBG+S. Thank you."
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios thanks Arthur Cox LLP for their generous and ongoing support of this important award.
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is pleased to announce Bryony Dunne the recipient of the International Studio & Curatorial Program Residency 2026.
Temple Bar Galley + Studios is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Encounters, Vol. 1: Ten years of writing inspired by art, compiling the first decade of the TBG+S Writing Commission, 2015–2024.
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is pleased to announce Laura Fitzgerald as the twenty-first recipient of TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange to Helsinki in 2027.
