Residency +
Image: Bonnie Fukazawa, Resident Artist 2019
To assist students who are deferring the start of their courses or taking a semester/year out, or artists who are needing uninterrupted additional studio time, Burren College of Art can provide a bridge from disruption to new exploration through our residency programmes. In particular, our Residency+ and Burren Immersion: 12 Week Residency programmes provide the opportunity to continue developing artistic practice with academic support in the context of a small artistic community.
While these programmes do not offer academic credit, they provide special study opportunities for artists working at all levels to continue their artistic practice and academic development in a safe and supportive artistic community in the context of a high level art educational environment. Resident health and well being is our priority, and each artist in residence will receive a large, well-ventilated studio space in which to work. Residents are also encouraged to engage outdoors with the unique, protected landscape of the Burren, in which the college is situated.
The Residency + programme offers studio time combined with weekly meetings with BCA faculty, access to our Visiting Artists programme and campus facilities in sculpture, painting, drawing and photography. The programme runs for a four week period during the academic year (September – April). Additional seminars, exhibitions and events throughout the semester further animate the programme.
- Offered in 4-week long sessions during January, February, March, September, October and November.
- Weekly advisory sessions with faculty
- 24/7 access to your own studio space in a shared building
- Use of campus facilities: 3D sculpture lab, digital print lab, black and white photography darkroom, printing press, lighting studio, library and Wi-Fi throughout the campus
- Optional attendance at exhibition openings, public lectures and film screenings, and additional campus events.
The monthly fee for the Residency + programme is €1295 per 4-week period in 2026/2027. Accommodation is separate.
Residency + Application Form
PLEASE NOTE: Once you’ve submitted your application, you should immediately see an acknowledgement page confirming the submission. If you do not see this, please contact Lisa Newman at lisa@burrencollege.ie to make sure your application has been received by the College.
Cancellation Policy
A €250 deposit secures your booking and counts towards your total fee. The deposit is normally non-refundable. The balance is due 30 days before arrival.
To cancel, email contact@burrencollege.ie. The refund depends on how many calendar days before your residency start date we receive your email.
- 60 days or more — Payments refunded less the deposit.
- 30–59 days — 50% refund.
- Under 30 days — No refund.
Percentage refunds are based on the total confirmed booking fee, including accommodation booked through BCA. The deposit is already included in the cancellation charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability and BCA approval.
Read the full Residency Cancellation Policy (PDF) for exceptional circumstances, cancellations by BCA and statutory rights.