Custom House Studios Limited

Deadline: August 31, 2006

The Custom House Studios are now inviting submissions for exhibitions and use of studio space for 2007 and 2008. The Studios complex houses 7 artists studios with individual entrances, natural daylight and high ceilings, as well as an exhibition gallery, and a print studio. These facilities are housed in a historic restored Customs House building on the Quay in Westport, on a prominent redeveloped waterfront street. The studios are located up stairs overlooking the harbour. All studios have daylight - and 24hour access. The studios are rented to Artists for a subsidised fee of 25 Euro per week, which includes utilities. The studios can be occupied initially for up to a year. One studio is available for shorter stays. There is no living accommodation - artists must arrange this for themselves.

Gallery: The gallery is located on street level and enjoys a high visitor numbers. There is a full programme of exhibitions.


Applications are now invited for Exhibitions:

Artists are now invited to submit proposals for exhibitions at Custom House Studios gallery during 2007 and 2008.

Applications are invited for Studio Occupancy:

1. Submit proposals for year long use of Studios in the years 2007and 2008.

2. Submit proposals for short term use of Studios during the years 2007 and 2008.

Send letters of interest, CVs and documentation of work to:
John Mc Hugh,Custom House Studios,The Quay, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

Westport Quay Co Mayo. Ph: +353 (0)98 28735. Email: customhouse@eircom.net.

Custom House Studios are funded by The Arts Council of Ireland, Mayo County Council and Westport Town Council.