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The NSF is an arts organisation which provides a supportive environment for the realisation of creative projects. #nationalsculpturefactory #nsfireland

 Cork City, Ireland.
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We have made the decision to discontinue our Twitter/ X account. You can keep up to date with us through our other social media platforms or by subscribing to our newsletter - all links in our bio
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Congratulations to Clara McSweeney, NSF Curatorial Resources Development Manager, who is joint winner of the 2025 @TheRDS Taylor Art Trust Award @RHAGallery, alongside Vicky Ochala. Judges praised both artists for ‘Theatrical Work’ and ‘Masterful Blend of Art and Science’
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'Stolen Sealskin' is open in @SampleStudios gallery, The Lord Mayor's Pavilion, 11am-4pm until 30 November. This solo exhibition by Sarah Lou Kinneen draws from the enduring migratory legend of the Selkie through an immersive installation that drifts between myth and memory.
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This exhibition is the culmination of the Parallax Emerging Film Artist Awards 2025, a national accolade established by Sample-Studios, @corkfilmfest, and NSF to champion one outstanding film artist each year nationalsculpturefactory.com…

Parallax Emerging Film Artist Exhibition: Stolen Sealskin - National Sculpture Factory

The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork Opening reception: Friday 14th November 1PM Exhibition runs Friday 14th – Saturday 29th November Open daily: 11AM – 4PM, Tuesday – Saturday

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▶️ Applications open: Creative Production Supports This scheme provides high-quality, creative producing supports for the independent arts sector for up to 2 years. Deadline: 11 Dec, 5:30pm Find out more and apply: artscouncil.ie/funding-oppor… 📷 Dead Centre | Ste Murray
Interior of a theatre showing multiple monitors, bright camera lights, and various equipment arranged on a dark floor.

ALT Interior of a theatre showing multiple monitors, bright camera lights, and various equipment arranged on a dark floor.

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NSF in partnership with @CorkFilmFest and @SampleStudios are delighted to announce that 'Stolen Sealskin', a solo exhibition by Sarah Lou Kinneen, will open in The Lord Mayor's Pavilion, from 14-30 November. The Opening Reception will take place from 1-3pm on Friday 14 November
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Art Futures: Navigating Career Pathways in the Fine Art Sector. Saturday 1st November. Presented by Doherty Sculpture Park, hosted at @WeAreTUDublin eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-futur…

Art Futures: Navigating Career Pathways in the Fine Art Sector

Art Futures is a half-day symposium designed for emerging art workers, recent graduates, and creative professionals beginning their journey.

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NSF Director, Helen Carey, shall be speaking at this symposium designed for emerging artists, recent graduates, and creative professionals beginning their journey. Chaired by Eamonn Maxwell, Curator, the other speakers are Marine Tanguy, Josephine Kelliher, and Pádraic E. Moore.
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📌 Scheduled downtime Due to planned maintenance, access to our funding application and payments platform, Online Services, will be temporarily unavailable on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 November. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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A little sneak peek of Liam Lavery and Eithne Ring's current commission, based on a 1600 map of Cork City, before it heads to the foundry to be cast in bronze.
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Commissioned by Cork City Council, this bronze bas-relief will be sited in the reimagined Bishop Lucey Park, scheduled to be renamed and opened in November.
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Deadline approaching! Our friends at @BenchspaceCork are inviting applications for the 2025 Dearcán Bursary. Deadline: 5pm, Friday 24 Oct 2025. benchspacecork.ie/2025-dearc…

2025 Dearcán Bursary Applications Are Open! - Benchspace Cork

We’re inviting applications for the 2025 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full...

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▶️ Apply now: Festivals Investment Scheme 2026 Round 2. This scheme supports small-to-mid-scale festivals to deliver high-quality arts experiences for audiences. Apply by 20 November, 5.30pm. Learn more: artscouncil.ie/funding-oppor… 📷 Cashel Arts Festival | Victoria Uskova
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National Sculpture Factory retweeted
A4 Sounds@a4sounds15 Oct 2025
😀 Community Memberships are open to Artist Collectives, Activist or Community Groups of up to max 12 people.
A4 Sounds@a4sounds22 Jul 2024
Our Community Memberships are back!! Applications are now open, please visit our website - a4sounds.org/join-us/ for full information and to apply. Community Memberships are open to Artist Collectives, Activist or Community Groups of up to max 12 people.
Community memberships in blue writing on a pink background

ALT Community memberships in blue writing on a pink background

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New NSF Professional Development Series Cornerstones of The Career of an Artist include the Studio, the Residency, the Network, the Gallery; all which require planning and coherence - building blocks are the subjects of this series of talks/discussions.
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Deadline: 20 October 2025 Capacity: 6 participants Admission: Free to attend subject to selection Follow the link below to read more and find out how to apply nationalsculpturefactory.com…

Career of an Artist - National Sculpture Factory

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National Sculpture Factory retweeted
A4 Sounds@a4sounds14 Oct 2025
👋 Affordable art studio space in Dublin City Centre Check out our list of facilities here: a4sounds.org/studiomembershi…
A4 Sounds@a4sounds18 Sep 2025
We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds. We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community: • Sculpture • Print • Photography • Ceramics • Textiles • Media
Studio Memberships 10 available Image is bright and colourful

ALT Studio Memberships 10 available Image is bright and colourful

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Ciara Sheehan works with diverse media, including sculpture, ceramics, metal, textiles, sound and digital drawing. Her work draws influence from Celtic mythology and contemporary feminist discourse and her own lived experiences. @LSADatTUS
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Ciara's degree show at TUS LSAD - Miss Lust garden - is a reimagining of Sheela na Gig in a modern context, and serves as a tribute to the women of Ireland’s past.
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Calling the Cork arts community; 2025 Graduate awardees are coming to National Sculpture Factory for their awarded time on our factory floor - are you an accommodation provider? Our artists are looking for mid - week accommodation (digs) for short duration.
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If you have accommodation and would like to be put in touch, please email [email protected] and we will pass on your email details. NSF observes GDPR regulations and will only be shared with our artists who need short term accommodation.
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