OUR STORY
Patrick Street Artist Studios is a not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to providing affordable, secure and comfortable studios for professional visual artists. We offer a supportive environment for artists in the heart of Dun Laoghaire at all stages of their career.
Patrick Street Studios was set up in response to a clear need: affordable, dedicated workspaces for professional visual artists in Dun Laoghaire. By transforming a local building into studios, the aim is to provide not just space, but also a supportive environment where artists can develop their practice, connect with one another, and contribute to the wider cultural life of the area.
studios & facilities
This is a fully refurbished building with new windows throughout. Each studio has been insulated to provide optimal warmth and comfort, and the building has been rewired and new lighting installed. A new kitchen equipped with a microwave, fridge, and dishwasher is available for all artist. A large shared sink on the 1st floor is for artists’ use. There is a fire alarm and an intruder alarm. The area directly in front of the building can be used as a temporary loading and unloading parking space.
Each studio has a large desk and chair, and small storage/ shelving.
There is a meter reader fitted into each studio to calculate electricity usage. Excess electricity usage will be an additional charge.
Ground Floor Plan
firsT Floor Plan
studios 1-9 & cabin
- Studio 1 – 16.05 sq. m. €400 per month
- Studio 2 – 14.39 sq. m. €350 per month
- Studio 3 – 16.57 sq. m. €400 per month
- Studio 4 – 14 sq. m. €350 per month
- Studio 5 – 16.50 sq. m. €400 per month
- Studio 6 – 14.31 sq. m. €350 per month
- Studio 7 – 14.88 sq. m. €350 per month
- Studio 8 – 14.33 sq. m. €350 per month
- Studio 9 – 10.72 sq. m. €250 per month
- Cabin – 18.9 sq. m.
how to apply for a studio
The deadline for applications is 12pm Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Please send to clodaghkenny@patrickstreetstudios.com
The Open Call is competitive. The selection panel is made up of a Patrick Street Studios representative, a curator/artist and an external arts professional.
The criteria for selection are a strong and committed artistic practice, which can be seen through their track record and an interest in being based in Dun Laoghaire.
- A cover letter outlining current practice and how this studio and location will benefit you as an artist
- A short CV
- 4 images/elements of documentation of your work. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the images and attachments download easily
- Please select up to three studios you would like to be considered for, in order of preference.
- Please indicate the duration of studio rental you are interested in. Studios are available for between 1-3 years.
- If you have particular access needs, please email us in advance. Note that the large communal sink is located on the 1st floor.
- Only shortlisted artists will be invited to visit the studios.
Dun Laoghaire is a diverse neighbourhood and at Patrick Street Artist Studios, we welcome artists of all backgrounds, ages and stages in their career.
FAQs
Who can apply?
The studios are for professional visual artists. To be considered a professional visual artist, you may not earn your income exclusively from your artistic practice, but you must identify as an artist and be recognised by your peers as a professional practising artist.
What is the duration of studio rental?
Studios can be rented for between 1 and 3 years.
What is the rent for a studio?
The rent for a studio is between €350-€400 per month for studios 1-8, and €250 per month for studio 9.
What is included in the rent?
Can I share my studio?
You can apply as two individual artists sharing the space (you cannot rent the space out to share with a second person).
Where can I park my bike?
You can park your bike either within your studio or in the designated area in the backyard.
governance
Patrick Street Artists Studios is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 8th August 2025. The company operates under the business name Partick Street Studios. There are currently two directors of the company, Clodagh Kenny (Chairperson and Company Secretary) and Nigel Coffey.
Contact us
Studio Director: Clodagh Kenny clodaghkenny@patrickstreetstudios.com
Address: Patrick Street Artists Studios, Kingston House, 64 Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 P5X9
Email: clodaghkenny@patrickstreetstudios.com
Transport:
- DART – 10 minute walk to studios
- BUS – Multiple Bus routes serve Dun Laoghaire 7, 7a, 45a, E2, L27, L25, S8, 111.
- CYCLE – There is a cycle lane along the coast road and partially other roads into Dun Laoghaire. There in bike parking within the backyard.