Creating Barton Studios in Galway City
126 Artist-Run Gallery & Studios, is delighted to announce the establishment of a satellite studio space on Saint Francis Street in Galway City. We have listened to our members and acknowledge the need now for space to work, spaces that are affordable, secure, and easy to access. Barton Studios will host four studio spaces right in the heart of the city. Members will have access to 126’s main facilities including the use of the common areas.
Submissions for Barton Studios and any further spaces are strictly open to current members of 126, this recognises all the amazing artists and creatives who supported us over the past 16 years as members and continues our mission and those for our members to work and access opportunities, supports, and spaces.
To help support the creation of Barton Studios we need you, setting up the studios to the highest standards is crucial and after a year of difficulty fundraising, we know there’s nothing we can do to raise money through conventional means like our usual Drink & Draw events or pub quizzes.
We have turned to GoFundMe to try and raise €2,000 for the fit-out with any additional funds raised subsidizing the rest of 2021 costs for the studios to artists. We estimate €1,800 would be required to lower the rent to €50 per week for each artist this will include all bills, Wi-Fi, cleaning, and hospitality. All money raised will be used for Barton Studios and a breakdown will be posted on 126gallery.com and made available to donors.
To start Barton Studios will have a communal computer, private workspace with Wi-Fi, and access to all resources at 126’s main facility just 6 min walk from the studios. Studio Members will have free 126 membership while active studio members. The galleries team is always available for one-to-one conversations to facilitate group crits between both facilities or other organisations in Galway.
Please email [email redacted] for any questions or for more information. We would also like to send each donor a thank you in recognition of your donation so please do provide contact details.
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