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Professional Residency Application Guide

Autumn, Spring and Summer Professional Residencies 2025-2026

Throwing Shapes, in partnership with Staycity, offers three 3-month Professional Residencies for established ceramic artists and potters. This professional residency provides full studio access and free accommodation during the chosen 3-month program.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following:

- Established arts or ceramics practitioner with proven track record

3+ years of independent work outside of an institution, 3+ collections or bodies of work, or alternative equivalents

- Possess advanced ceramics and/or pottery skills

- Be legally entitled to live and work in Ireland for duration of residency. If a visa is required, this is the applicant’s responsibility

- Commit to full participation in studio activities, mentorship, community events and potential teaching opportunities

- Applications are welcome from professional artists/ceramists based in Ireland or internationally

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Professional Residency Package

* 3-months of full access to Throwing Shapes ceramics studio. (does not include clay, materials, or firing costs)

* Access to wheels, kilns, studio glazes, workshop equipment, hand-building space, communal tools, and peer-learning environment

* Fully subsidised city-centre accommodation provided by Staycity. This is a two-bedroom spacious, own-door and well equipped apartment in central-north Dublin. The accommodation will be shared throughout the 3-month period with our graduate resident. While rent is free, utility bills will need to be paid for

* Opportunity to teach workshops

* Solo exhibition at the end of the residency with curatorial & marketing support

* Access to member events, Talking Clay series, seasonal retreats and seasonal studio markets

* Mentorship sessions with staff and studio leaders as well as social media mentorship with Staycity media staff

* Permanent feature on the Throwing Shapes website and alumni blog

* Invitations to alumni events, retreats and future professional opportunities

* Please note that a stipend is not included in the residency, you will be asked to clarify how you plan on covering your living costs while on your residency (through savings, part-time work, or additional secured funding)

* You must to commit to donating one piece of your collection of work created during your time in the studio to Throwing Shapes at the end of your residency

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Proposal Requirements

Applicants must submit the application form with all elements. Application Form will open on the application opening date. We are scoring based on the following criteria;

1. Research-led artistic development

A self-directed residency proposal with a specified outcome. This could be but is not limited to:

- An exhibition or collection of work

- A specified material research project

- A commissioned body of work

2. Use of studio resources

Use of studio time, equipment, and community engagement to realise your project

3. Teaching and community contribution

Indicate your willingness to teach or engage in peer- or community-based learning during the residency

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Important Dates

Autumn Residency 2025

Applications Deadline: 30 August 2025 at 16:00 GMT

Programme Start: 15 October 2025

Spring Residency 2026

Applications Deadline: 30 October 2025 at 16:00 GMT

Programme Start: 1 February 2026

Summer Residency 2026

Applications Deadline: 28 February 2026 at 16:00 GMT

Programme Start: 1 June 2026

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Application Submission Checklist

Autumn application form will go live on 30th August on the main Clay City webpage and this page.

Completed application form including:

* Residency proposal (as outlined above) - PDF, Max. one page, 100MB max.

* Artist CV - PDF, Max. two page, 100MB max.

* Portfolio (up to five works/collections with captions) - PDF, Max. 5 Pages - 100MB in form, WeTransfer to claycity@throwingshapes.ie if file size is limiting.

* Two Referees (name, role, email)

* Letter of recommendation (optional)