National Sculpture Factory

Percent for Art opportunity, call for expressions of interest
Harcourt Terrace Educate Together NS, Dublin
The budget for this commission is €52,000

Deadlines:
Friday 31 July 2026 - Expression of interest deadline
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12 noon - Stage 1 submission deadline

Read the full guidelines and application process here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AY_MF-zEYaOXmP-lr1O5Frf9PX1X_950/view?usp=sharing

Presentation Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School operates under the patronage of Educate Together where teaching and learning takes place in a relaxed, engaged and holistic learning environment for all children, where they can be themselves, have fun and enjoy learning.
At the heart of the Educate Together ethos is that the children learn in a way that is best for each individual child. Each child is guaranteed a warm and caring learning environment and an excellent standard of teaching. The vibrant school community is a dynamic melting pot of cultures all learning under one roof, currently with approximately 300 students and positioned to grow.

Proposals should focus on the following elements or themes: diversity, ecology and outside in, learning and nature within the context of the adjacent canal, the surrounding city and urban environment, reflecting the National School age group and wide mix of ethnicities.

This is a two-stage open commission and will be managed by the National Sculpture Factory, Cork. To register your interest in the project you are required to email [email protected] expressing your interest in the project by Friday 31 July.

NSF artist Sophie Longwill is currently working on Continuum, a Per Cent for Art Commission for Munster Technological University. Made from stainless steel and hundreds of flame-formed botanical elements, this 7-metre artwork will be her largest scale piece to date.
Continuum will be installed in the Le Chéile building on MTU’S Bishopstown campus in June 2026.

"Each piece of glass embodies a singular moment, and together they speak to the flow of countless instants that shape our lived reality- especially those experienced in this particular time and place. I am drawn to working with multiple components in this way to remind us of the effect and potential of many individuals coming together in community- a theme in keeping with the ethos of MTU and especially the environment of togetherness in the Le Chéile building. The artwork will hold the energy of the hours of intense focused labour needed to sculpt the components. This then becomes metamorphosed into a sense of serenity which resonates from the work. Thus, the process becomes a meditation on time, labour, and transformation."

Longwill Studio MTU Arts Office Munster Technological University

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Dublin City Council announces an open call for 2 temporary Public Art Commissions for Dolphin House. These commissions are part of a wider Dolphin House public art programme which will culminate in a larger scale public artwork that will be commissioned for 2027.
Since September 2025, DCC, through its Arts office, has been working with Create, The National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts and artist Evelyn Broderick and the community of Dolphin House on a Public Art programme which places the community at the heart of the Public Art Commissioning Process.

In May 2026, Mini Commission # 1 was awarded. Proposals for 2 collaborative Mini Commissions are now being sought:
*Mini Commission # 2 in collaboration with Rialto Youth Project
*Mini Commission # 3 in collaboration with Dolphin House Homework Club

Closing date for submissions for Friday July 24th, 2026 @ 12 noon
Submissions will only be accepted via the [email protected] email and no late submissions will be accepted.

Further information can be found here - www.create-ireland.ie/public-art-commission-2-and-3-dolphin-house

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Repoussé with Eva Lynch
Saturday 20 June | 9:30 - 5 | €130
Venue: National Sculpture Factory

Learn the art of shaping copper in relief using hammers and punches.
Book here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repousse-with-eva-lynch-tickets-1989904647367

In this one-day workshop, we will explore the ancient Bronze Age techniques of chasing and repoussé. The term chasing is derived from the French word chasse, meaning a groove, furrow, channel, or indentation. A design is applied to the metal by first using carbon paper to transfer the pattern onto the surface, then using a scribe to etch in the design. The metal is then set into pitch and worked on from both sides using a selection of punches and a repoussé hammer until the desired effect is achieved.
All materials and equipment are supplied.

Repoussé with Eva Lynch Learn the art of shaping copper in relief using hammers and punches.

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Event reminder!
National Sculpture Factory in collaboration with Bloomers : Visual Art, Literature, Publishing are delivering a series of talks and workshops on Artist-Led Publishing, engaging artists in conversations and discourse.
In each two hour session, topics such as the history and context of artist publishing today, as well as production, sales and distribution, will be covered.

Bloomers is an artist-led publishing collective based in Cork, Ireland – active since 2018, creating books and interdisciplinary projects that highlight Ireland-based artists, writers and activists – sharing unique perspectives on political, cultural, and social issues with the world. Through this expanded publishing approach, Bloomers also support visual artists in integrating publishing into their practice - treating the book as a space for experimentation, dialogue, and public engagement.
NSF is a resource for professional artists that is strategically funded by the Arts Council and supported by Cork City Council, providing a wide range of resources for visual art practice.

This series will be delivered over three sessions at two week intervals between sessions, on:
Dates: 8 June, 22 June & 6 July
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: NSF Mezzanine

These are free workshops but spaces are limited and booking is essential. To reserve your place please email [email protected]
Please note: building access for this series will not be available before 5:45. You must sign up for all sessions.

NSF is a workshop and governed by Health & Safety restrictions when visited by professional artists and the general public.