Cill Rialaig Arts Centre

07/03/2026

CILL RIALAIG EXHIBITION OPEN CALL 2026

Solo Exhibition Opportunity Summer 2026 for a Professional Artist

Announcing an exciting opportunity for a professional artist to exhibit at the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry this summer 2026.

This is a unique chance for a visual artist to showcase their work in a solo exhibition during the busy season at the well-known Cill Rialaig Arts Centre in South West Kerry - a place that is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting Irish and international visits.

If you would like to apply for this two week exhibition slot between 6th June - 20th June 2026, please send the following ‘required documentation’ below in one pdf file to [email protected] . Use ‘Exhibition Open Call 2026’ as the email subject title.

Required Documentation

CV - (max 2 pages)
Biography - (max 150 words)
Proposal - (max 300 words) Outline what you are proposing to display for the exhibition. We understand that this might alter over the next few months so a rough outline of your project's theme is sufficient.
Reason for applying - Why you wish to exhibit at Cill Rialaig Arts Centre and how this would benefit your practice (max 150 words)
Samples of Work - Images of artwork. They must be recent work from the past 3 years/or proposed work for exhibition (max 10 images)

The file must not be larger than 2GB and must be a pdf. Please label your file as FirstNameLastName_OpenCall_2026 (JohnSmith_Opencall_2026).

This particular Open Call will only be taking applications from ‘painters, printmakers, illustrators.’ Sculptures using glass/wood/ceramic will be considered if they are part of the overall display.

What is included:

One week summer residency including accommodation at the Cill Rialaig Artist Retreat on Bolus Head, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Technician and curator available in the gallery for install and take down
Marketing and social media for event
Opening event costs covered

Other things to consider:

Transport of artworks to and from the venue at the arranged time will be at the expense and responsibility of the artist.
All artworks must be for sale, gallery commission will be discussed on acceptance.
All applicants must be professional artists in their field. Emerging artists are eligible to apply however each candidate must have had at least one solo exhibition in the past.

Timeline:
Application Deadline: Midnight, April 15th, 2026
Acknowledgment Emails: Sent by early May 2026
Note: Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful proposals.

If you have any queries or issue regarding applying for this opportunity, you can email at [email protected]

24/02/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed so far to our GoFundMe.
We are blown away by your support💓

The Reason behind this GoFundMe is to raise enough money to tackle some of the large repairs that are so badly needed this includes repairs like roofing and new thatch as well as upgrading the heating systems along with many other maintenance jobs, we are not closing but in order to remain open some of these bigger jobs need to be tackled.
This is a long term goal, but the sooner we can raise the funds the sooner we can complete these nessacery repairs and better Cill Rialaig and preserve it for the future.

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24/02/2026

A huge Go Raibh Maith Agat to everyone who joined us on Valentines Night it was a wonderful cosy evening..

03/02/2026

Calling our ARTIST ARMY....!!!

https://gofund.me/9cfc84a3e

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31/01/2026

Next up is Caleb Tomlinson (right) & Logan McKillop (left), two singer song writers coming all the way from Yukon, North Canada to perform for us at our Valentines Event here at Cill Rialaig Arts Centre on 14th February.

Caleb Tomlinson performs beautifully crafted and lyrically driven Americana and Roots Music. He released his debut EP, "Solstice" in 2024 and he has been transporting audiences with his music/storytelling into the landscapes and seasons of North and Western Canada for many years now.

Logan McKillop is a folk/roots singer songwriter from the prairies of Canada, now residing in Yukon. Equally skilled as a wordsmith and guitarist, each song is an invitation into the best of both worlds. His new full lenght album "Prisoner of the Highway" is due for release in summer 2026.

We look forward to welcoming both of these wonderful musical artists here to play this February while they embark on their UK and Ireland tour.

Doors open 7pm, tickets 10euro, can be purchased on the night or at [email protected] / 087 7076004. All welcome🙏

31/01/2026

In two weeks time we are very excited to be hosting Shebana Coelho as one of the performers as part of our Valentines event on 14th February, "An Grá Mór" here at the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Ballinskelligs. Shebana is an award winning multidisciplinary artist whose work spans writing, filmmaking, theater, dance, and facilitating creativity workshops, originally from India, often in New Mexico, or on the move hosting and participating in various creative events. Shebana will be giving a dance performance on the night influenced by old Hindi films from the 60s and 70s and the colourful world of Bollywood. All welcome, tickets 10euro on the night or pre-book at [email protected] or 087 7076004.

24/01/2026

This day three weeks is Valentines Day and here at the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre we are celebrating this wonderful day of love with our first event of 2026. We have the multi talented writer, performer Shebana Coelho originally from India and two musicians all the way from Yukon Canada playing on the night, for the love it all.💞

We would love to see you there from 7-9pm. To book ahead email [email protected] or contact 087 7076004
Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night. €10.00 pp.

Happy New Year agus Grá Mór x 🙏

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

Check out these Beautiful Mini Artworks by the Talented Ger O'Connell , Perfect Stocking Fillers for Lovers of Art and a steal at just €250.

Enquires to [email protected]

25/09/2025

A huge thank-you to everyone who came to Culture Night, a great exhibition put on by our very own Ger O'Connell

25/09/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came for Culture Night, what a great Exhibition...

18/09/2025

Don't Miss the official opening of "Islands in the Sky" Exhibition by Ger O'Connell.

FRIDAY 19TH @ 7PM