Free Artist Residencies in Belfast

Flax Art Studios in Belfast runs an International Residency programme since 1994, offering artists 8-week stays with artist fees of £2100 per month, furnished private accommodation, city centre studio access, and facilities including the only dedicated sculptural workshop in Northern Ireland featuring wood, plaster, casting, digital fabrication, and textile. It supports sculptural and contemporary visual arts practice, acting as a hub for professional development, international networking, and outreach, with various residency types including production, graduate, curator, and exchanges. The studios provide spaces for over 70 artists and emphasize work inspired by Belfast's evolving cultural narrative.