Memberships Available at A4 Sounds!
A4 Sounds is a multidisciplinary artist studios and gallery. A4 offers support to artists at each point in their creative process through access to arts production equipment, mentoring and training programs, and events facilities. We aim to provide professional artists with a rich environment to develop their practice, to experiment with ideas, and to collaborate with others across disciplines. Our member artists work in a wide range of disciplines including, paint, print, textiles, activism, socially engaged art, film, documentary, animation, illustration, sculpture, performance, new media and more. If you are looking for more than just a desk in a room get in touch here!
Apply for membership!
We are seeking applications from professional artists from wide range of disciplines.
As a socially engaged organisation we have also have a keen interest in applications from artists working in the following disciplines: Social Practice, Social Justice, Social Intervention, Socially Engaged, Dialogical, Participatory, Critical Thinking & Research, Activist, Political, Relational, Community, Collaborative Art or New Genre Public Art.
To apply please fill out our application form here!
Our Waiting Lists:
To keep a balance of activity at the studio, we pause applications from certain disciplines when there is a high number of artists working in these areas. When spaces free up we will get in contact with those on our waiting list first.
If you work in one of these areas, please feel free to fill in our application form and we can add you to the list.
Disciplines paused: Animation, Filmmaking, Writers, (however we will accept applications from researchers who have a visual art focus).
What you get!
Our memberships are modular starting at €75 per month, with the option of adding a storage locker (€10-€60 pm) or a personal workspace (€100-€130 pm).
Regular Membership includes:
General
– 24/7 access
– WiFi
– Kitchen facilities
– Outdoor garden with mezzaine & bike storage
– Member discounts for workshops, courses, events, gallery hire and more
– Profile page on our website
– Access to our Members’ Forum
Shared
– Access to meeting & workshop room
– Free Scanning & Printing
– Access to shared studio spaces (4 shared studios)
– Access to all facilities
– Access to shared equipment & materials
Facilities
– Darkroom (Colour / Black & White)
– Print & Screen-printing (Lino/Block Printing Table, Printing Press, 4 Colour Carousel)
– Electronics Area
– Workshop & Tools
– Textiles
– Audio-Visual Equipment
– Reduced rental fees to our Event Space for rehearsals & exhibitions
Professional Development & Training
– Opportunity to take part in our annual Members Exhibition
– Opportunity to take part in our exhibition exchange with Sample Studios Cork and Engage Studios, Galway
– Free Darkroom Training
– Free Screen-printing Training
– Free Workshop Training
– Free Professional Development Training
– Free or Reduced fees on public workshops & courses
– Regular Artist Talks and group discussion and meet ups
– Regular exhibitions and events
– Collaboration opportunities with a wide range of artists
– Opportunities to host own workshops and discussion groups or to join those hosted by our members
– Ongoing support from the A4 Team
– Online studio forum to share ideas, ask for help and stay in touch with our members.
Additional Costs
– Locker rental, various sizes €10 – €60 per month
– Personal Workspace €100 – €130
– 40% discount on gallery & event space hire
More information here!
Applications can be made here!
How to find us!
The Blue Room, Shared Studio 1. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
The A4 Workshop with shared materials, tools & equipment for members.
Shared Studio 2. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien
The A4 Library Room & The Forgotten Zine Archive. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
The A4 Yard, with Bike Storage, Mezzaine and Members Garden.
The A4 Darkroom. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
Textiles & Screen-printing Room, Shared Studio 3. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
A4 Artist Talk, Kate McElroy, 2017. Photo: Eimhin McNamara.
Studio 1, Private Workspaces. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
Studio 2, Private Workspaces. Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
Large Lockers (€20-€30pm). Photo: Kate-Bowe O’Brien.
Exhibition, Dr. Nadia Kelbova by 