ISACS and Wexford Arts Centre are thrilled to announce that the LIFT Residency will return from 23rd-27th November 2026.
The LIFT Residency is an artist development program by the ISACS Network and Wexford Arts Centre supporting solo and duo ground-based circus artists. It provides creation space, professional mentoring, technical support, and a financial stipend for a week funded by the Arts Council of Ireland.
Check out the highlights of last year’s LIFT Residency with Tumble Circus. Artists Ken Fanning and Tina Segner developed a new show, Won’t be Told, which debuted in Wexford Arts Centre in November 2025. Following the residency, their show has travelled across Ireland via the Bealtaine Tour.
What is included?
- 5 days studio space in Wexford Arts Centre (23rd – 27th November 2026)
- Accommodation in Wexford Town from (22nd-28th November 2026)
- Mentoring support from the ISACS and Wexford Arts Centre’s teams
- A €2,000 stipend (to cover two people)
- An opportunity to share work in front of a live audience at the end of the residency.
Funding for this residency will cover two people. This could be either a solo circus artist with a mentor/collaborator or duo circus artists.
We are seeking artists who are:
- Interested in developing a show idea with the intention of touring
- Current ISACS members
- Have not availed of an ISACS programme or bursary in the previous two years
We especially encourage artists who self-identify as belonging to a minority or disadvantaged group to apply.
ISACS has access funding available for artists who have additional support needs. Contact info@isacs.ie for more information about this support.
Please note:
Due to the nature of the venue, this residency is not suitable for aerial work or other apparatus which require a large stage area, overhead height (above 3.5m) or which could cause damage to a wooden floor. For further information about the venue please refer to the Theatre technical spec here. If you have any questions please contact info@isacs.ie.
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Application deadline
The application portal will close on 15th September 2026 at 5pm.
LIFT is supported by County Wexford Arts Department, Wexford Arts Centre and Arts Council Ireland.
