Open Call: Clancy Quay Studio+Superprojects Professional Development Programme 2026/27

Deadline: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 6pm

Google Online Form: https://forms.gle/eu9ahni9bApJLHYT9


Superprojects is pleased to announce an Open Call for participants in the 2026/27 Professional Development Programme for recent graduate artists. This programme invites recent graduates from all fine art courses across the country to come together over a 9 week course. During the programme, graduates will access knowledge, training and feedback from Ireland’s leading experts in the visual arts. Lead by Superprojects Director Rayne Booth, alongside Aoife Keogh, (Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, NCAD) and Finola Mc Ternan, (NCAD, Student Experience Manager) the programme takes the form of weekly seminars (in person and online), as well as in depth gallery and studio visits with curators and artists across the country, one-on-one mentoring and feedback sessions with selected professional mentors. Culminating in a self organised exhibition by participants at Clancy Quay Studios, the programme combines knowledge sharing and encourages networking and peer-to-peer collaboration. 

During the programme, graduate artists will learn about a variety of themes including writing, archiving and documenting work, how to approach artists talks and presentations, studio visits and networking, how to write excellent applications, tax and finance for artists and more. 

In 2026, the programme will collaborate with the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Clancy Quay Studios, and PS2 in Belfast, a field trip organised to explore venues, studios and organisations in Belfast. A second day of visits in Dublin, in which  participants will meet those involved in key visual arts resource organisations including Firestation Artists Studios, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, The Project Arts Centre and more. At the end of the programme, participants will have developed a strong peer network as well as increased knowledge and confidence in how to proceed and thrive in their careers as visual artists, bridging the gap between University and the professional world.  

At Superprojects, we work exclusively with young people and children, and with this in mind, we accept applications from artists who are at or below the age of 24 on 1st October 2026. 15 places will be awarded based on merit and need, following the receipt of the completed application form. Information on how to apply is below.  


Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply you must:

  • Have graduated or be on track to graduate with a fine art degree from any Irish university in the year 2026 

  • Be at or below the age of 24 years old by 1st October 2026

  • Be able to demonstrate in your written answers how this opportunity would benefit your career development

Applicants will also be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Dedication to their professional practice

  • Ability to set professional goals

  • Quality of work

  • Willingness to engage with the community and commit to the full programme


How to Apply

To apply, complete the Google online form indicated below by Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 6pm. The form includes the following questions: 

  1. Date of birth

  2. Please describe your current art, design or education practice. Discuss the process, media, main artistic concerns and any recent or upcoming projects/exhibitions you have been part of (Max 500 words).

  3. How do you feel this programme will benefit your practice as an artist? Mention some professional goals and key skills you hope to gain (Max 200 words).

  4. Please submit 1 PDF file containing 5 images of your recent work with captions. (Max file size 10Mb)

  5. Please confirm that you are available to participate fully in this programme; weekly, Tuesday evenings online and in person 5pm-7pm from October to December 2026, to include at least 4 full days in Dublin/Belfast on-site. Also that you are available to collaborate on and present an exhibition/event in the Clancy Quay studio in January 2027. 

Google Online Form: https://forms.gle/eu9ahni9bApJLHYT9

About Superprojects
Superprojects is an initiative for young audiences that generates possibilities for creative encounters with contemporary art and artists. Funded by The Arts Council, Superprojects' work includes school-based workshop and artist-residencies, commissions and other programmes that open up the richness of national and international contemporary art practice to young participants; whilst actively fostering their development as meaning-makers and artists.

About Clancy Quay Studios

Clancy Quay Studios is an initiative of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) School of Education and Access programme. In partnership with Kennedy Wilson, the Clancy Quay Studios offers a one-year studio residency to up to 5 recent graduates from NCAD. Since 2020, the Clancy Quay Studio Project has been partnering with Superprojects to deliver a Professional Development Programme, providing an innovative suite of entrepreneurial and professional development support to the studio residency awardees at Clancy Quay, and a wider group of recent graduates from across the country. 

This programme is an initiative of Superprojects and the National College of Art, supported by the Arts Council. Clancy Quay Studios is supported by Kennedy Wilson.