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FSAS 2025 Day Studio Residencies

25 November, 2024

For over 30 years, Fire Station Artists’ Studios has provided live/work studios, sculpture and digital media production resources as well as curatorial opportunities for Visual Artists in Dublin City centre.

Supported by the Arts Council and Dublin City Council, FSAS continues to offer highly subsidised live/work residential studios for professional Visual Artists in Dublin city centre, at a time when city living is challenging.

The Day Studio award entails reduced rent which covers utilities, waste disposal, parking, internet access, subsidised use of the sculpture and digital media resources and curatorial support, all of which means artists can focus on their work.

Award Duration:            FSAS Day Studio Awards are for a period of 1 year.

Start:                                   June 2025

Rent:                                   €220 per calendar month, payable in advance by bank transfer.

This studio rental includes provision of 24 hours access, high speed broadband, electricity and on-site security, with access to a communal kitchen and outdoor area including parking which is subject to availability. Access to further FSAS facilities will carry normal additional cost at preferential rates.

These studios offer artists a chance to have a city centre presence in a clean, warm and dry environment, and to be part of dynamic FSAS. Day Studios are suitable for visual artists who have projects to complete and are working to deadlines.

Formerly offices, these individual studios are each 10m2 in floor dimensions, with large street-facing windows and natural light. Please note the Day Studios are dry studios with no running water or sink. These studios have typically served as research and development hubs, for meetings, computer work etc. or small-scale art making.

Previous FSAS Day Studios awardees: 2024 Diaa Lagan and Catriona Leahy, 2023 Augustine O’Donoghue and Vagabond Reviews.

Applying:

In a single PDF please provide:

• A cover letter (max 500 words), brief description of project/projected usage (max 500 words)
• A comprehensive CV
• 4 images/ elements of documentation of your work.

Please test links / images that they function and are saved in optimum format for panel viewing. Late applications will not be considered and due to volume of applicants, feedback cannot be given.

Please note, these studios have limited access for deliveries as they are on the first floor with no lift.

Important: Children of any age, or pets, cannot be accommodated at FSAS and may not enter the premises unless with specific permission of the management for Health & Safety reasons.

Send your application to apply@firestation.ie with subject line ‘FSAS 2025 Day Studio Residency’.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 31 January 2025 at 5pm.

Find out more about previous residential FSAS artists here.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I apply to both awards, and if so, should they be separate applications?
Yes, you may apply for both awards, and they should be separate applications. However, only one award will be made to any one artist.

Can an artist duo apply for an award, can the spaces be shared?
Each application will be considered on its merits, the spaces available and the best fit according to the criteria.

Can I apply for a residency if I have previously lived in FSAS as a partner to an awardee?
You are entitled to apply for a residency if none has been awarded previously. However, it is a competitive process and having benefited from living at FSAS may be weighed in final decisions.

Can children be on the premises?
Children of any age cannot be accommodated at FSAS and may not enter the premises unless with specific permission of the management for Health & Safety reasons.

Can I share my studio?
Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Partners have no residential rights or entitlements.

Can I have a pet at FSAS?
No pets are allowed at FSAS for reasons of health and safety.

Are apartments furnished?
Apartments are provided fully furnished. Where awardees wish to bring in additional furniture, this must be agreed in advance with FSAS.