University College Cork (UCC) and the Arts Council are currently seeking applications from traditional artists for the role of Traditional Artist in Residence at UCC for the calendar year 2025.

The residency, based in the Department of Music, provides a traditional artist (musician, singer, dancer, story-teller or practitioner of the oral arts such as agallamh beirte and lúibíní) with the opportunity to develop their practice in a university environment while offering college students the opportunity to engage with the artist.

The residency is structured in two parts. From January to June, the resident artist will engage with students and staff. This programme, designed by the artist in consultation with the faculty, could include teaching, workshops, mentoring, public events or other activities. From July to December, the artist will work solely on their own practice.

The fee to the artist is €30,000, with the Arts Council contributing €20,000 and the university €10,000. UCC will also provide the recipient with a dedicated space within the university.

Previous recipients of the award include singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, fiddle player and singer Nollaig Casey, concertina player and dancer Caitlín Nic Gabhann, musician and artist Barry Kerr, and fiddle player and singer Niamh Dunne. 

The deadline for applications is 5.30 pm on Thursday 24 October 2024.

For full details on applying, visit www.ucc.ie.