Artists' Residency Programme > Public Access

Artists participating in the Artists’ Residency Programme make themselves as available as possible to meet with visitors to the Museum, providing access to the process of making art and giving the public an additional layer of experience to that available in the Museum’s galleries. This element of the Residency Programme is probably the most important, as it helps dispel some of the mystery surrounding the production of art.

The emphasis is on providing access to as wide an audience as possible and furthering the understanding of how and why art is made through direct contact with working artists. A series of slide talks, studio visits, panel discussions and open days are organised around the residencies, all of which are free and open to the public. Artists participating in the Residency Programme are also asked to participate in the Talks & Lectures Programme.

Meet with the Artists’ on the Residency Programme

Primary and second level school groups, third level students, youth, community and older peoples groups, families and the general public are invited to meet one or more of the artists working in the Museum’s studios. All visits to the ARP are free of charge but advanced booking is required. To book please contact Janice Hough, Artists’ Residency Programme Coordinator, email: janice.hough@imma.ie

The Process Room

Located on the West Wing, first floor galleries, the Process Room facilitates the display of work in progress by artists currently working on the Artists’ Residency Programme. The purpose of the Process Room is to reveal the processes involved in the creation, exhibition and consideration of contemporary art, which are often hidden from public view. The Process Room aims to display a flavour of what is ongoing in the studio environment and each artist on the work programme will exhibit their work for a two-week period during their residency.