Tulla Stables Studios – Application Procedure
The Tulla Stables Studios is an award
winning studio resource for artists of all disciplines set in the East
Clare village of Tulla, approximately 10 miles from Ennis. It comprises
of six individual studios each with power and water, 4 with a mezzanine
for storage, an exhibition/ workshop space, a kiln, toilets and showers.
There is broadband in each of the studios and the facility has private
parking.
APPLICATIONS
There is no official application form. Artists are asked to submit the
following by November 14th, 2008:
A cover letter to include:
- the proposed use of the studio
- proposed use of the gallery / workshop space if relevant
- proposed community involvement / projects – if relevant
- any specific requirements you may have in terms of equipment / fit out of studio etc.
- the length of time the studio is sought for.
A current CV
A stamped self addressed envelope for the return of documentation.
Documentation will not be returned unless this in included.
Documentation of your work:
- Up to 8 still images – slides, photographs, laser prints
- Video – European VHS – should not exceed more than 10 minutes footage
- Catalogues, books, publications, reviews
- CD Rom / DVD
- Other documentation please check
with the Arts Office first
N.B. On no account should original work / master copies be submitted.
LETTINGS
It is the policy of the Tulla Stables Studios to let the studios for an
initial period of 12 months.
The first studio will be let from December 1st, 2008 to November 30th, 2009. It is anticipated that a number of other studios will arise during the year and a panel of artists will be put in place for the allocation of these studios.
After this the artist can apply for an extension of the licence for a period of up to 4 years and 9 months. It is at the discretion of the County Arts Office if:
a) an artist will be offered a renewal of their licence
b) the terms of the renewal including the length of the licence.
SELECTION OF
ARTISTS
All applications will be placed before an independent selection committee
who will make recommendations on the allocation of studios to artists.
Final approval of allocations rests with Clare County Council.
The committee relies solely on the information supplied in the applications received.
The committee reserves the right to shortlist artists on the basis of applications received and to call artists for interview where necessary. Interviews will take place in the Studios on Wednesday November 19th, 2008.
The committee reserves the right to have a panel of artists in place if studios become available at short notice.
Canvassing will disqualify.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF ACCEPTANCE
Each artist will be issued with a legal license agreement for their studio
at the complex.
Each artist will be required to pay €150 per month by direct debit / standing order for the studio inclusive of heat, light, etc.
A deposit of €150 will be required once a studio is awarded and this will be repaid to the artist once the studio has been vacated and is deemed to be left in good working order by the County Council.
All artists agree to be bound by the operational rules and terms and conditions of the Tulla Stables, which shall be provided to them when an offer of a studio is made.
Applications should be sent in the first instance to:
Tulla Stables Application
The Arts Office
The County Library
Mill Road
Ennis
Co.Clare
Tel: 065-6846267.
Fax: 065-6842462
Email: 
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