New: Open Call for Exhibition 2027
Open Call for Exhibition 2027
Deadline: October 31st 2026
About the Programme:
Ranelagh Arts is inviting artists and artist-led groups to propose exhibitions for our 2027/2028 visual arts programme. Each selected exhibition will run for approximately one month (including turnaround and install) during 2027/2028.
We welcome proposals from artists at all stages of their careers, working across all contemporary visual art forms. We are particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate curiosity and experimentation and a willingness to engage with the local context and community. This is an opportunity to test a project in a public space or trial an engagement programme related to your practice.
We’re looking for proposals which
Present ambitious, engaging, experimental contemporary visual art
Support artists to develop their practice and experiment with exhibition making
Create opportunities for audience engagement and participation
Respond to or create dialogue with the local context
We are open to a wide range of visual art practices, including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, performance, sound, socially engaged practice, interdisciplinary and participatory work.
Community & Engagement
Selected artists will be invited to develop an engagement element alongside their exhibition. This might include an artist talk, workshop, discussion, performance, screening, publication, participatory activity or another form of public engagement.
Applicants are encouraged to consider communities of both place and interest, and to identify any groups, organisations or audiences they feel their project could meaningfully connect with.
Ranelagh Arts Offers:
Installation assistance
Promotion across Ranalagh Arts platforms
Support in developing the public engagement element
Letter of offer or letter of support to successful applicants should they be needed for the artists own funding applications
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
Individual artists
Artist duos and collectives
Curators and artist-curated projects
Emerging, mid-career and established artists
Artists must be based in Ireland OR available to be on site/ deliver work throughout the install and exhibition period.
Accessibility and inclusion:
If you have access requirements relating to the application process, please contact Ranelagh Arts and we will do our best to accommodate them.
We welcome proposals that consider accessibility as part of the exhibition experience and encourage applicants to identify any access requirements or considerations within their proposal.
How to Apply:
Exhibition proposal: A maximum of 500 words including:
How the project might engage with audiences or local communities
Up to 5 images of previous or proposed work
A one page artist statement/ biography/ CV
Your preferred month to exhibit in 2027/2028
Sent all as a single PDF no larger than 7mb.
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by Ranelagh Arts according to the following criteria:
Artistic quality and ambition
Originality and experimentation
Relevance to Ranelagh Arts and its community context
Potential for meaningful public engagement
Feasibility within the available space and resources
Contribution to a diverse and varied 2027 programme
Contact art.ranelagharts@gmail.com with any queries, and please see below for images of the main gallery space, back room, and floor plan.
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