Studios

Studio Facilities 

Backwater Artists Group provides 28 purpose-built studios with security of tenure and 24-hour access. 

• 6 Sculpture studios 
• 22 Painting/Mixed Media studios 
• Natural light in all studios 
• Sink and multiple power sources 
• Heating throughout 

Sculpture studios include: 

• Adjustable lighting 
• Overhead material storage 
• High ceilings suitable for large-scale work 
• 3 studios equipped with 3-phase electricity 

Shared Facilities 

Studio Members also have access to: 

• Darkroom facilities 
• Digital Suite (27-inch iMac with imaging software) 
• Woodworking facilities (including mitre press and underpinner) 
• Studio 12 exhibition space 
• Members Development Programme 

Studio Membership Structure 

Studio spaces are allocated through competitive open call. 

Membership options include: 

• Short-Term Studio (3–6 months) 
• Four-Year Studio Membership 
• Eight-Year Studio Membership (open to 4-year members) 
• Twelve-Year Studio Membership (open to 8-year members) 
• Sharer Membership (subject to eligibility and waiting list approval) 
• Four-Year Studio Members are company members and may attend and vote at the AGM. 

Studio Fees 

€151 (single) 
€160 (shared) 

Eligibility 

Studio Membership is open to professional visual artists who demonstrate: 

• A sustained commitment to their practice 
• An ongoing programme of work 
• The ability to work independently within a shared studio environment 
• Engagement with the wider artistic community 

Application Process 

Studio spaces are allocated through periodic open call. 

Applicants are required to submit: 

• Artist statement 
• CV 
• Portfolio documentation 
• Any additional requested materials 

Applications are assessed by a selection panel. 

Short-term studios are offered from an active waiting list. 

Due to sustained demand, we encourage artists to join the Backwater Artists Network prior to applying.