• Important to note:
    Important to note:

    Fellowship Eligibility: Visual artists throughout the world with professional standing in their fields (painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture) and emerging artists of recognized ability are eligible for residence. No particular style is sought. (Please note the Museum of Art Permanent Collection Responsibility section.)  

     

    Selection: A Fellowship Residency invitation is based on knowledge of the artist's work and references. Applicants must be 18 or over.

     

    Period of Residency: The  period of residency is generally around 4 weeks, but can be increased slightly depending on the time of year. Since a major component of the Fellowship Programme is each artist's reaction to, and, therefore, exploration of, North Mayo, it is assumed that the residency will be spent in that area. Touring throughout the rest of Ireland is encouraged—but before and after the Fellowship period, not during. 

  • We accept applications throughout the year, with reviews taking place twice yearly. As you can imagine, we have many more requests for Fellowship space each year than we can accommodate. When we block out a time for one Fellow we are regrettably turning down other requests for that same period. When someone cancels a residency at short notice it not only incurs extra expense for the Foundation but also denies other artists that time. Please plan ahead carefully and do keep us informed early of any possible changes. That includes a desire to stay longer than planned. We are sometimes able to accommodate an extension and are delighted to do so.

  • Fellowship Application Form: