ARTFarm

 Residency Details 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sincere Apologies, We are unable to accept any applications at this time.

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Longer term residencies are being explored. Collaborative projects considered.

The philosophy is to support sustainable living, ecology & culture. Please consider what one can bring rather than what one can take from this residency and community therefore selection is based on those who share these ideals.

This evolving art space is concentrating on artists/creative ecologists who work on issues relating to ecology, our Climate emergency and place based practice. We are undertaking a bioblitz/ habitat mapping of the R10 area so we are interested in hearing from people who can assist with this work.

Air travel and in particular transatlantic flights are carbon intensive so our policy includes taking this into consideration when accepting residency applications.

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Please send one A4 page with your philosophy of Life, Ecology, Creativity. Keep it simple, speak from the heart, consider it a broader 'Life Statement'- (who you are and why you would like to spend time here and what you feel you bring to this community and landscape.)

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The Artfarm Residency space is a two bedroom old stone cottage. This residency is self-catering with residents needing to be as independent and self-reliant as possible.  There is no landline, internet or TV.  Mobile phone cover may vary depending on the provider.

The ethos is one of creativity and living in harmony with nature. It is very important to be aware of energy use, principles of zero waste and living with a light ecological footprint.

This residency has a 'Leave no Trace' ethos. Residents are responsible for any waste they create themselves.

(raising awareness and creating conversations around consumerism, plastic packaging and the waste one creates and who is responsible for it).

 

Help is at hand to introduce residents to the area and local amenities, source materials if necessary and to generally assist in making life comfortable.

There may be times when one is completely alone in this space. Being comfortable and open to solitude is important.

 

Fees:

This is a voluntary run non profit space.

Fees cover energy use (electricity, water, fuel) and house maintenance. 

The essence is to try to live with a light carbon footprint.

Residents look after their own travel and health insurance.

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Community

This residency has been established towards Socially engaged practice/ecology and activism so community and place hold particular importance.

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Locality

This rural region is one of small farms, forestry, peatlands and rivers. The small village of Newbridge is 5 km away consisting of a Church, shop and pub. Two larger villages of Mountbellew and Ballygar are within 10 km with banking and post office facilities, part time library, health clinics, cafe's etc. 

Galway City is 60 km west and Roscommon Town is 25 km north.

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The 'Living Bog Project' at Carrownagappul near Mountbellew is a significant area of Raised Bog conservation work under the EU life project.  The nearby Ballygar Bog is also a special area of conservation as is Cloonshivna Bog. The local River Shiven has high water status and a Blue Dot river and the townland of Muckanagh where it meets the River Suck is a wetland area of conservation and Wildfowl sanctuary.

This area is part of the Suck Valley Way and the Beara/Breiffne Way so there are many signposted walks in the region.

Public Transport is available in Newbridge village with Bus Eireann and Bus4U running daily services linking Galway City, Roscommon etc.

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