public art open call – ocean & environment

Creative Places West Cork Islands welcomes creative submissions from socially engaged artists, designers, craft-makers, or creative teams in relation to a new socially engaged commission that will respond to all of the seven inhabited islands of West Cork under the theme Ocean and Environment. This socially engaged commission will run from January 2025 to Summer 2026. The available budget is €35,000.

The aim of this commission is for art to create a space for dialogue and understanding, promoting social progress and cultural innovation in response to contemporary challenges. The climate crisis represents one of the greatest challenges of our time, requiring collective efforts to mitigate its impacts and ensure sustainability for future generations. The arts can foster a sense of urgency around the need for environmental stewardship and connect communities in an increasingly divided world.