Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Offering Visual Artist Residency Opportunity – closing 9 Sept

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is offering a new residency, based at Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick from September 26 to April 27, 2026.

The opportunity is open to a visual artist to provide dedicated time and space to develop their creative practice while engaging with audiences and communities across the district. The residency reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting artists and strengthening the creative sector throughout Newry, Mourne and Down.

The successful artist will have the opportunity to develop a new body of work, explore new ideas and approaches and contribute to the vibrant programme of arts and cultural activity taking place across the district. The residency also hopes to provide opportunities for the public to engage directly with the artist and their creative process through activities such as artist talks, demonstrations, workshops or open studio sessions.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 9 September 2026

To apply

Please contact the Arts Team to request an application pack: downartscentre@nmandd.org

For more information about the residency, see the link below.

https://www.newrymournedown.org/newry-mourne-and-down-district-council-offering-visual-artist-residency-opportunity