Residenzstipendium „Exploring and Thinking“ 2026–2027

The Dublin region Local Authorities and Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are working in partnership to support early childhood arts practice and to increase access to quality arts experiences for children experiencing homelessness. The partnership invites applications from artists to develop and deliver early childhood arts residencies within homeless accommodation services across the four local authority administrative areas. We invite applications from artists who propose to collaborate with other artists and/or creative practitioners. One residency award is available in each of the following areas: Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County, Dublin City North, Dublin City South, South Dublin, Fingal. Homelessness amongst children and families is consistently increasing. In March 2026, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive reported that 1,866 families and 4,118 children were living in emergency accommodation. The types of accommodation provided range from hotels and B&Bs to family hubs, most of which are supported by Non-Governmental Organisations. For all young children, family and accommodation circumstances have a huge influence on their health and wellbeing and life opportunities. Families experiencing homelessness have described feelings of insecurity that cause stress, while the temporary nature of many of these situations may also bring about feelings of anxiety.

Support from the Local Authority and CYPSC partners and accommodation services.

Research and development to commence by November 2026.