6 bursaries are offered for individual artists to come and stay to think, write and research for 4 days in Motion Chapel. Artists will stay in a private room with a desk, and have access to the training space when it is not in use by other artists in residence. Elise and Emmet will be available for informal advice during their stay. This residency is geared at artists who wish to spend time either on their conceptual frameworks as artists, their productions, or fundraising.

The application for all these residencies are open and deadlines are rolling throughout the year.

Space and Time to Think #1

Application Deadline: 12th Jan

Residency Period: 9-11th March

Space and Time to Think #2

Application Deadline: 26th Jan

Residency Period: #2 : 23-25th March

Space and Time to Think #3

Application Deadline: 2nd March

Residency Period: #3 : 27th – 29th April

Space and Time to Think #4

Application Deadline: 4th May

Residency Period: #4 : 29th June – 1st July

Space and Time to Think #5

Application Deadline: 17th Aug

Residency Period: #5 : 12-14th October

Space and Time to Think #6

Application Deadline: 24th Aug

Residency Period: #6 : 19-21st October

Residency Project Description:

The residencies are open internationally to professional artists working in the field of circus and street arts. Motion Chapel selects artists based on artistic quality, necessity, diversity and how the project resonates with Motion Chapels stated goals and the selection committee.  Artists will be selected and invited for a thinking and writing residency at Motion Chapel. As Motion Chapel receives funding from the Irish Arts Council, at least three of the six projects must be initiated by Irish artists or artists based in Ireland.

The selection is made through shortlisting by our producers and further curated by the selection committee of Motion Chapel. Application deadlines are 8 weeks ahead of the residencies; there are multiple deadlines throughout the year.

Residency Framework and Budget:

  • Shared access to the Motion Chapel community and office space
  • Access to the training space when it’s not in use
  • Access to the grounds of Motion Chapel
  • €50 Travel Allowance
  • €200 Artist Stipend
  • 3 nights of accommodation
  • Self catered kitchen facilities available, Artist lunch included

The following is not offered:

  • Per diems are not covered by Motion Chapel
  • Motion Chapel asks the artists or the producers of the artists themselves to book tickets for their own travels.
  • Other expenses incurred as part of the residency

Please see our website for more info and application

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