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Visual Arts Exhibition Commission for Ballyfermot Library Creative Hub
- Who Can Apply: Artists able to create a visual arts exhibition for children under 12, schools and families. No residency or career-stage restriction is stated, but shortlisted artists meet the panel on 29 October 2026 and the work is made for Ballyfermot Library, Dublin.
- The Focus: A commissioned visual arts exhibition for children in the exhibition room of Ballyfermot Library for about 10 weeks, April-June 2027, responding to a theme of nature and the natural world; curated by IMMA.
- Compensation: Commission award of EUR 10,000 for research and delivery of the works. IMMA provides technical support for installation. The brief does not say whether materials and VAT are included.
- Key Requirements: Submit via Submittable by 12 noon, 15 October 2026: a short proposal outlining your idea or starting point, a brief history of your work, and the principles of your practice to date. Up to five proposals are shortlisted for a meeting on 29 October 2026.
DeadlineThursday, October 15, 2026
PayCommission award of EUR 10,000 for research and delivery of the commissioned works for exhibition April-June 2027. The brief does not say whether the EUR 10,000 is all-inclusive of materials, fabrication or VAT; technical support for installation is provided separately by IMMA. No shortlist or proposal fee is mentioned.
DurationApproximately 10 weeks
Program datesSpring 2027
LocationBallyfermot
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual arts
Application notesApply through Dublin City Arts Office's Submittable portal (a free Submittable account is required) by 12 noon on 15 October 2026. Per the brief, submit: (1) a short proposal broadly outlining your idea or starting point for an accessible, engaging visual arts exhibition for children in Ballyfermot Library; (2) a brief history of your work; and (3) the principles of your practice to date. The brief gives no word limits or image counts; check the Submittable form for upload fields. Proposals should respond to a general theme of nature and the natural world, target an age group under 12, take account of the library setting and Ballyfermot, include a way for children to experience your process (e.g. studio visit or field trip), allow an audio/video interview of the artist by children, and contribute to the education programme. Assessment: quality visual arts experience for children 30%; understanding of the library context 20%; awareness of the target age group and input on the engagement programme 30%; ability to structure R&D, delivery timeline and feasibility 20%. A maximum of five proposals are shortlisted; shortlisted artists meet the Arts Office, Dublin City Libraries, The Ark and IMMA on Thursday 29 October 2026. Award notification the week beginning 2 November 2026; exhibition opens April 2027 (final dates tbc). Enquiries: Estibaliz Errazquin, engagement@ark.ie, or Mark Maguire (IMMA), mark.maguire@imma.ie.
Contactengagement@ark.ie
Dublin City Council Arts Office
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