Artist in Residence Applications Now Open

Hawk’s Well Theatre with the support of the Arts Council of Ireland is proud to offer a one year employment contract for an artist residency in 2025. This residency is intended to provide an opportunity for an artist to research and develop their own work practice but also to avail of the support of a thriving theatre and community arts organisation to enhance its offering to the people of Sligo and beyond.

We are committed to offering this opportunity to all artists based in Sligo and the North West Region.

You find us in an era of renewal built upon a nationally recognised legacy. During this evolution we look to work with artists who have a particular interest in connecting communities.

Who should apply:
- Professional performing artists currently living in Sligo or the Northwest region.
- Performing artists at all stages in their career, who have presented work in a professional context within the last 3 years.
- Performing artists of all disciplines who will champion and represent the diversity Sligo has to offer.
- An individual who is passionate about performance and who is seeking employment for 2025 to develop their craft or an idea.

Artists will receive in support:
- 0.5 Contract €25K salary incl PRSI and Pension contributions to support your art practice development within the year 2025.
- Support in-kind will be offered and will include – where relevant and possible – access to venue facilities, technical, management and communication support.
- Where possible and funding dependent additional budget to support your annual workplan / workshop or produce work as part of our programme.

What will we be required from the award recipient:
- The ability to collaborate with, and adapt to, a flexible timeline for your proposed activities.
- Contribute to Hawk’s Well’s Educational Programme.
- The completion of a report outlining your experience of the award and what you have achieved. This report will be using it to assess the impact of the award and may be shared with stakeholders.
- Participation in publicity of the 2025 Artist Development Suite recipients.

Application Process:

Download application Form (PDF)

Download application Form (Word)

2025 Award:
The application process for 2025 opens 1st November 2024. Closing Date is December 2nd 12pm.

Communication of results:
Shortlisting will occur and applicants will be invited to interview week beginning December 16th.

To find out more about opportunities for artists at Hawk’s Well Theatre, visit our For The Artists page.