Cill Rialaig Application Document

How to apply for a residency


Cill Rialaig’s purpose is to facilitate the creative work of fine artists, writers, poets, musicians and their peers.  By staying at this remote, ascetic village, free of charge and unencumbered by commerce, daily routine and demands, artists are able to recharge and enhance their productivity.
Residencies are open to full-time practicing professionals from Ireland and abroad for durations of one to six weeks throughout the year.  Competition for residencies is keen, but we are able to accommodate about 140 artists every year. 

To apply, please complete and return, by email or post, the basic information below along with a letter describing your work, the reasons a residency would be valuable to you, and what you hope to accomplish here.  Include with this a curriculum vita and a sample of digital reproductions of your work.   In your letter, please tell us your preferred time of year for a residency, bearing in mind that we are generally scheduling 9 to 18 months in advance. Complete the information below and return this application with your cheque or bank draft for €25 made out to Cill Rialaig Project.  Alternatively, this fee may be paid by bank transfer or credit card – see details below.
Applications are reviewed every six months, and are due March 15th and September 15th.  Our Selection Committee meets soon after these deadlines, and you can expect a reply within 6-8 weeks.  


      For our files:                           (please print clearly)

      NAME: _________________________________________________________
      ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________
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      Home Tel: _________________________________________________________
      Mobile Tel: _________________________________________________________
      Email: _________________________________________________________
      Artistic Discipline:    __________________________________________________


      €25 Application Fee paid by (check one)   Cheque___________Credit Card ___________Bank Transfer ___________

      Credit Card No:___________________________________________________Expiry Date: _____________________

      Please indicate type of card: Visa_______  Mastercard _________ Laser _________   (American express not accepted)
Bank transfer within Ireland: sort code 936332 Ac 49361128 (with your name as reference)

      Bank transfer outside Ireland: Iban code IE39 AIBK 93633249361128 BIC code AIBKIE2D (with your name as reference)