𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟: 𝟭𝟬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦
GOMA Waterford is turning ten years old! Over the past decade, we have been proud to grow within Waterford’s vibrant and generous artistic community, shaped by the artists and audiences who continue to make the space what it is.
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we are delighted to launch a special anniversary open call for 10 month-long residencies taking place throughout summer and early autumn 2026. This programme reflects GOMA’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic development and process-led practice, and aims to provide artists with the time and space to take risks, test ideas, and deepen their work.
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲
Each selected artist will receive one-month residency during summer and early autumn 2026, including:
• A studio space at GOMA Waterford
• A €1,000 bursary
• Accommodation provided
Exact residency dates and accommodation details will be confirmed following interview and selection. All residencies will take place during the summer and early autumn months of 2026.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
These residencies are centred on artistic process and experimentation. Artists will not be required to produce a specific outcome or exhibition. The emphasis will be on research, development and sustained engagement with practice.
Resident artists will also benefit from interaction with GOMA’s studio community as well as engagement with our wider programme, including artist talks, workshops and community-focused events.
𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
• Visual artists working in any medium
• Artists at any stage of their career
• Artists based in Ireland
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆
Please submit your application as one single PDF document, including all written material and images. We are unable to accept multiple attachments.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• CV
• Short bio
• Proposal (max 500 words) outlining how you would use the residency time and how it would benefit your practice
• 8 images of recent work
Deadline: Thursday 19 March 2026 at midnight. Send applications to: submissionsgomawaterford@gmail.com