Call for artists: DCSDC Associate Artist

CCA is running a pilot Associate Artist programme for an artist in the Derry City & Strabane District area. 

CCA is seeking an emerging (or re-emerging) Associate Artist from Derry City & Strabane District to spend three months developing their practice supported by CCA. This will take form of three dedicated mentoring sessions with CCA’s Director, 24/7 access to use CCA’s Project Space for a month, profile on CCA’s website and social media. Their time in the Project Space will support the development of their practice, with access to CCA’s passing audiences on Artillery Street. The space may be used as a living studio, to remix existing work, to create a fully new installation – it will be self-directed in conversation with CCA’s Director – all aimed at experimentation and the development of the artist’s practice, confidence, skills and profile.

Applications should demonstrate how the programme will benefit your practice and indicate how you might use the opportunity.

The artist will receive a fee of £500 plus materials budget of £150 and professional documentation plus access support if needed.

Due to the expected high number of applicants, CCA unfortunately cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications.

To apply please complete the application form*, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and email it with a current CV to info@ccadld.org using the subject heading DCSDC ASSOCIATE ARTIST APPLICATION + YOUR NAME by 1 October 2026, 23:59pm, or by post to:

Christian Donaghey, Gallery Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland

Application form Word doc | PDF
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Word doc | PDF

* Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce barriers in making your application.

Image: Janie Doherty & Locky Morris, nothing (but windows), 2021