Call for Artists for Dún Laoghaire Baths

No, this opportunity is only available to artists who live, or practice their art in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.  

The Studios are your private workspaces and are partitioned off from the public area. The public may be invited into your space through organized public events with the agreement and support of the artists working onsite. All windows have blinds.

The Arts Office will allocate each studio to successful applicants.

Artists will have 24-hour access to their workspace.

No, you must be available to take up the studio during the period selection at the time of application.

There is onsite waste disposal.

No, there is no public exhibition space for studio artists.

The studios are domestic in scale. It has single phase electricity and no mechanical ventilation. The building is shared use with the Happy Out café. The public have access to the bathrooms on the lower ground floor. Attention needs to be given to significant noise transfer and the safe use of materials and equipment; for the impact on staff, visitors and fellow artists working on site. The appropriateness of materials, noise levels and working methods may need to be assessed by the Council. Material use should be detailed in your application.

You have solo use of the studio for the full duration of your agreed term. Artists can take breaks from the studio, but you should be available and plan to make good use of this valuable studio resource during the agreed term. The agreed term cannot be extended to facilitate breaks. 

No, only single- phase.

No, the space available is limited to the building interior.

No, utilities are paid for by the Council as part of our support for artists.

Yes, you can bring in additional storage, furniture, and equipment for use in your assigned studio. There are no additional storage spaces on site. All individual studios are equipped with a large sink, lockable storage, lights, power sockets and wifi. A worktable and chair are also provided.

There are no security staff on site, however Happy Out café operates on the top floor of the building. The cafe hours change with the seasons, they are currently open 7am – 5pm, Sunday – Wednesday, and 7am – 10pm, Thursday – Saturday.

Artists are responsible for keeping their shared space clean. No cleaning will be provided for artist workspaces, tea station or common area, only public areas and toilets.  

No, your work, materials and equipment will not be insured by the Council. You will be required to have Public Liability Insurance with cover of €6.5 million with a specific indemnity to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. If necessary, the artist will also be required to have Employer’s Liability Insurance. 

Yes, deliveries of materials and work is permissible. Access is via the public car park on Windsor Terrace.

Vehicles must be moved after the delivery has been made.

No, there is a pay and display public carpark available nearby at Windsor Terrace.

Yes, there are blinds on all windows and doors.

Yes, within the workshop space provided only.

No, artists should plan to make good use of the space, but it is understood that practicing professional artists will have other responsibilities and projects to manage at the same time.

No, this opportunity is only available to visual artists.