Residencies
Our residencies give people the time, space, and support to focus on meaningful work, while being part of a welcoming environment in the heart of Dublin.
At Tara, we believe the best ideas grow in community.
We’re proud to back those who are making Ireland a more creative, sustainable, equitable, and inclusive place to live. Each residency offers free workspace, access to our community, and the chance to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Creative Arts Residency
For those shaping the future of art and creativity in Dublin — from emerging voices to established makers.
Positive Impact Residency
For changemakers of all kinds, turning big ideas into positive action within sustainability and social impact.
Graduate Residency
Launching 2026, for young creatives in education who are ready to grow their ideas and practice.
Creative Arts Residency
Applications open 16th October 2025!
This six month residency is for artists and creatives whose work brings fresh ideas, energy, and expression to Dublin’s cultural life.
This is a desk-based residency (not a studio), best suited to creatives who can work from a shared workspace — including writers, filmmakers, animators, illustrators, designers, digital artists, curators, producers, and more.
What’s included:
- A free desk in our coworking space for six months
- 24/7 building access, plus access to our meeting rooms and Tara events
- Support from our team and wider community
- Opportunities to connect, collaborate, or showcase your work
More details
Who can apply:
We welcome applications from creatives at any stage of their career, from recent graduates to experienced practitioners. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from those still in full-time education.
Our goal is to support people who will truly benefit from the residency — those who will use the desk space regularly, make the most of our amenities, and engage with our community. While we don’t set requirements for output, if you create work during your time here, we’d love to help showcase it.
Practical details:
Residency dates: 17th November 2025 – May 2026
Applications open: 16th October 2025
Applications close: 31st October 2025
Residencies FAQs
We welcome applications from creatives at any stage of their career, from emerging practitioners to experienced professionals. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications from those still in full-time education.
Applications for our Creative Arts Residency open on 16th October 2025. You’ll be able to apply via an online form. Our Positive Impact and Graduate Residencies will launch in 2026. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when applications open.
No — this is a desk-based residency in our coworking space, not a private studio. It’s designed for creatives who can work from a shared workspace environment.
No, our residencies is completely free. It’s our way of supporting the creative community and giving back.
Applications are generally for individuals, but we’re open to hearing from small collectives if the residency would clearly benefit your collaboration.
The ground floor of our building is accessible, with a large coworking space with desks, a meeting room, accessible toilets, a kitchenette, and ramps. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lift to the upper floors or roof garden. You can find more details on our Accessibility page — and if you have specific needs, please do reach out, we’ll be glad to help.
“The support from The Tara Building has been incredible. Alex and Emma made everything easy, excitable and approachable… The quiet space in the office completely contrasted the laughter of the kitchen or buzz of the rooftop. There is a great calmness in Tara that amplifies a creative energy all around.”
Gemma Kane, Writer & Actress
“From the moment that I received confirmation that I had won the Creative Arts Residency, I knew that it would be a very fruitful experience. I was fully supported by the staff at the Tara Building and was made to feel right at home by the Tara Community. They were always open to my ideas and available at all times should I have needed them. The space was perfect – large, bright, safe and ideally located with the best view of the Liffey, the Custom House and Liberty Hall! It was the perfect recipe to get creative. My only regret was that I couldn’t stay forever!”
Karen Lee, Painter
“The support from The Tara Building has been incredible. Alex and Emma made everything easy, excitable and approachable… The quiet space in the office completely contrasted the laughter of the kitchen or buzz of the rooftop. There is a great calmness in Tara that amplifies a creative energy all around.”
Gemma Kane, Writer & Actress
“From the moment that I received confirmation that I had won the Creative Arts Residency, I knew that it would be a very fruitful experience. I was fully supported by the staff at the Tara Building and was made to feel right at home by the Tara Community. They were always open to my ideas and available at all times should I have needed them. The space was perfect – large, bright, safe and ideally located with the best view of the Liffey, the Custom House and Liberty Hall! It was the perfect recipe to get creative. My only regret was that I couldn’t stay forever!”
Karen Lee, Painter
Residencies FAQs
We welcome applications from creatives at any stage of their career, from emerging practitioners to experienced professionals. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications from those still in full-time education.
Applications for our Creative Arts Residency open on 16th October 2025. You’ll be able to apply via an online form. Our Positive Impact and Graduate Residencies will launch in 2026. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when applications open.
No — this is a desk-based residency in our coworking space, not a private studio. It’s designed for creatives who can work from a shared workspace environment.
No, our residencies is completely free. It’s our way of supporting the creative community and giving back.
Applications are generally for individuals, but we’re open to hearing from small collectives if the residency would clearly benefit your collaboration.
The ground floor of our building is accessible, with a large coworking space with desks, a meeting room, accessible toilets, a kitchenette, and ramps. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lift to the upper floors or roof garden. You can find more details on our Accessibility page — and if you have specific needs, please do reach out, we’ll be glad to help.
