Amplifying Diverse Voices
Artist Diversity Residencies 2025
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, this residency ensures that artists from all backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their practice.
Fostering Creativity & Career Growth
At Photo Museum Ireland, we are proud to support a diverse community of photographic artists, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to elevate their practice. The Artists’ Diversity Residency is designed to foster creativity and professional growth by offering artists from underrepresented backgrounds the time, space, and support needed to develop new thought-provoking work that challenges and connects with global audiences.
Tailored Support for a Diverse Range of Artistic Voices
Our year-long residency program focuses on mentorship and skill development, combining access to industry experts with hands-on support to help residents refine their practice and advance their careers. Artists in this residency will receive tailored guidance from leading curators and other industry professionals, while engaging in enriching group sessions and workshops that encourage both personal and professional growth.
Residency Benefits
Bespoke Mentorship Sessions
Residents gain expert guidance and critical feedback from renowned curators, helping to refine their practice and further develop creative vision.
Specialist Workshops
Helping artists to build essential skills for a sustainable career. Sessions include in archive management, workflow, funding and applications, and professional practice.
Full Access to Artist Production Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities, are available to artists, including high-end scanning, printing, and traditional darkroom techniques, fully supported by our team.
Artist Membership
Artists are awarded a free one-year Artist Membership, providing exclusive access to resources, networking, professional development, and a vibrant creative community.
Promotional Support
Our residents gain visibility through media outreach, social media amplification, and strategic industry engagement, connecting their work with key audiences.
Networking & Professional Growth
Residents join a dynamic community of peers, curators, and industry leaders, opening doors to collaborations, exhibitions, and career-defining opportunities.
Mentorship with International Leaders
Mentoring sessions provide invaluable insights from top curators, photographers, and publishers, giving residents exclusive industry insights.
Showcasing Diverse Artists
African-Irish Artist Residents mark award with exhibition at Photo Museum Ireland
Securing Artistic Futures
“The Artists’ Diversity Residency is about more than just professional development—it’s a transformative opportunity for artists to gain recognition, expand their networks, and build long-lasting career prospects.
The residency culminates in participation in the annual Talents showcase exhibition, which gives residents the chance to present their work to a wider audience. The museum pays fees and covers all production costs and framing.”
– Brendan Maher
Digital Arts & Collection Manager,
Photo Museum Ireland
Support Our Artist Residency Programme
Photo Museum Ireland’s Artist Residencies are made possible through the generosity of our supporters. By investing in artists, you help nurture new ideas, champion diverse voices, and shape the future of contemporary photography. When you make a donation or simply show up and engage, every action strengthens our ability to support creative talent.