Deadline for application: Tuesday 28 October, 11pm.
Would you like an opportunity to work with artist Tom Meskell to support the creation, installation and realisation of the exhibition Basking – The Nursery at 6s & 7s Gallery in Tipperary Town?
The project
We are inviting artists and creative practitioners from Tipperary Town and surrounding areas to join Tom in this professional development training opportunity.
This is especially relevant to artists interested in three-dimensional arts, lantern making and community engagement.
To get an impression of Tom’s earlier exhibition Basking in Roscommon Arts Centre, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D23qGhkAe08
Participation
A stipend of €100 per day will be offered to the chosen artists, who will need to be available for up to four days (10am - 4pm) on November 6, 7, 10 and 11 (bring your own lunch). We also expect the chosen artists to attend the exhibition opening on Friday November 14 at 6pm.
How to apply
To apply, please send us an email, including:
- Max. 150 words on why you would like to get involved in this professional development opportunity, e.g. impact on your practice etc;
- Short CV (max. 1 page);
- Confirm that you are available to participate on dates outlined above;
- Max. 3-5 images of your previous work, with examples of three-dimensional work if possible.
Please send you application to artsoffice@tipperarycoco.ie (with subject line Application for Basking) by Tuesday 28 October, 11pm.
Applications will be assessed by an independent project team which includes the lead artist. The final decision will be communicated to applicants by Friday 31 October, 5 pm at the latest.
Note: if you would like to send attachments, please only add Word, PDF or JPG documents directly attached to your email. We cannot open links to shared drives. If your attachments are too large, please request a link for sharing.
