FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for artists in Ireland
Can my partner / family stay with me in the studio?
Yes, but the studios are open plan, i.e. there is no partition between your living area and your working area. Your partner / family can stay but remember that we do not allow internal modifications to the studios. Also remember that the Fire Station is primarily a working environment and so may not be suitable to your family’s needs.
Can I share a studio with another artist to collaborate on a project?
Yes. Make your application for the studio jointly. Remember the studios are open plan, i.e. there is no partition between your living area and your working area. We do not allow internal modifications to the studios.
Can I apply as an artist with a disability?
Yes. We welcome artists with disabilities. Studio 2 is designed for wheelchair users.
The building has a lift that ensures access to all other areas. All studios can be modified to cater for most other physical disabilities. Please give details of your requirements when you apply for your studio.
If I apply for one year, can I get an extension for the second?
Not automatically. The lease issued to you covers the time you have put on your application or the time offered to you. After this time, you must re-apply for the studio space.
If the time offered to you is greater than one year, you will get a lease for the first year. After that, an internal review takes place. In this case, you do not need to reapply.
Two years and nine months is the absolute maximum lease time for residential studio spaces. Residential leases are never issued for more than one year at a time.
Can you give me a grant to meet my studio costs?
We cannot provide financial help to you to meet your rental. We will support you in whatever way we can to get grant aid. Your light and heat are covered in the rental charges.
What about my status with Social Welfare - rent relief, tax allowances and so on?
This is between you and the agency / department concerned. If you decide to apply for rent allowance, we will give you the documents that would be issued by a landlord. We issue you with receipts for your rent payments and are inclusive of VAT.
You may qualify for an allowance from the Revenue Commissioners for your rental. They will advise you about this. The Fire Station issues receipts for all rent payments.
Frequently Asked Questions for artists outside Ireland
Can my partner / family stay with me in the studio?
Yes, but the studios are open plan, i.e. there is no partition between your living area and your working area. Your partner / family can stay but remember that we do not allow internal modifications to the studios. Also remember that the Fire Station is primarily a working environment and so may not be suitable to your family’s needs.
Can I share a studio with another artist to collaborate on a project?
Yes. Make your application for the studio jointly. Remember the studios are open plan, i.e. there is no partition between your living area and your working area. We do not allow internal modifications to the studios.
Can I apply as an artist with a disability?
Yes. We welcome artists with disabilities. Studio 2 is designed for wheelchair users.
The building has a lift that ensures access to all other areas. All studios can be modified to cater for most other physical disabilities. Please give details of your requirements when you apply for your studio.
Do I get an allowance with my studio?
We cannot provide an allowance to you. Studio spaces and facilities are subsidised but you will be paying rent. We will support you in whatever way we can to get grant aid. Your light and heat are covered in the rental charges.
Can you give me a grant to meet my studio costs?
We cannot provide financial help to you to meet your rental. We will support you in whatever way we can to get grant aid. Your light and heat are covered in the rental charges.
Is the Fire Station centrally located?
We are in the middle of Ireland’s capital city, Dublin. It is a modern, living city with a vibrant, diverse social and cultural scene. It also has rich traditions and a proud cultural heritage.
The Fire Station is also well served by public transport, with a train, tram and bus station beside it. Using the Fire Station as your base, you can reach all parts of the country.
Can you tell me more about moving to Ireland?
Citizen Information is an Irish eGovernment website provided by the Citizens Information Board. The site provides public service information for Ireland. www.citizensinformation.ie