Donegal visual art organisation announces exhibition open call

Inishowen professional visual art organisation Artlink has announced its exhibition open call.

Artlink’s exhibition programme supports all visual art media and includes both emerging and established artists working locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Artlink, which is based at Fort Dunree, seeks innovation rooted in its local context alongside distinctive and inspiring work from further afield. 

The programme comprises invited projects, partnerships with other organisations, and proposals selected through open calls.

The exhibition open call provides emerging and under-recognised artists with the opportunity and resources to present an exhibition at Artlink in 2027. 

The programme is open to visual artists, both individuals and collectives, working across all fine art media. 

Proposals should clearly demonstrate how the artist intends to challenge and test their practice and explain how the work is relevant to this place.

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Selected artists will receive mentoring support from Artlink’s Creative Leadership Team, as well as technical support and installation guidance throughout the preparation and presentation of the exhibition. 

Artlink will also provide exhibition promotion and professional documentation. Each exhibiting artist will receive an exhibition fee of €1,000, while transport of the work remains the responsibility of the artist.

Applicants must have an established arts practice outside of an academic context for a minimum of two years. 

They are also required to submit a complete proposal that includes all required materials, as outlined in the How to Apply section below.

Artists selected through this open call will be offered a four-week exhibition at Artlink in 2027. 

They will receive curatorial guidance and mentoring from Artlink’s Creative Team, along with opportunities to take part in audience engagement activities.

 Each artist will be paid an exhibition fee of €1,000 and will be supported with an opening reception.

 Promotional support will be provided, including press materials and public relations, to help ensure the exhibition reaches a wide audience.

Applicants must complete the Google form. Images should be submitted as a single PDF as part of the application process.

Proposals sent by post will not be accepted, as submitted materials cannot be returned. The deadline for applications is midnight on Saturday, February 28, 2026.