TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange
The TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange supports visual artists based in Ireland or Irish artists living abroad to spend three months in residency at HIAP - Helsinki International Artist Programme, in a live/work studio on the island of Suomenlinna, Helsinki. The exchange also supports Finnish artists to live in Dublin and work from a studio at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios.
Since the partnership began in 2007, TBG+S and HIAP have supported over twenty artists and curators from Ireland and Finland. Now a well-established opportunity, the TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange fosters opportunities for artists to gain experience, build networks internationally, engage in an interdisciplinary dialogue with the HIAP community, research and make work in a new context.
The TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange is supported by the Finnish Institute, UK + Ireland.
Thank you to TBG+S and HIAP for a wonderful residency opportunity. The live/work apartment and generous financial support provided me with the space and time to conduct site-specific research towards a new body of work, with the warm support of the team at HIAP. The frequent social events, meetings and gallery visits organised by HIAP created a great sense of community. I was able to engage with other practices and disciplines and form new professional relationships. The Open Studios event allowed me to test out work in a new context and engage with wider audiences. Overall the residency was an exciting and rewarding experience that has greatly benefitted my artistic practice. - Blaine O'Donnell, HIAP International Residency recipient 2023
Submissions to The TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange 2026 are now closed.
The next open call for applications for the TBG+S/HIAP International Residency Exchange 2027 will be announced in early 2026. The application form and guidelines on how to apply will be available to download approximately one month prior to the deadline.
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