MART

01/09/2026

An Important Update !

After 20 years of supporting artists, creating studios and developing spaces for contemporary art, MART is entering a new chapter due to the continued lack of adequate funding. We are splitting into two companies to survive.

From January 2027, MART Gallery & Studios (mart.ie) will run as a not-for-profit visual arts organisation, operating the Old Fire Station in Rathmines and the Grainstore in Dún Laoghaire. These spaces will remain focused on practising visual artists, exhibitions, professional development and arts programmes when funding allows. Unfortunately, our 2027 artistic programme will also be pared back until adequate gallery funding is secured.

Our new offshoot,Hatch Space (hatchspace.ie), will operate our studio buildings in Harold’s Cross, Crumlin Road, Malpas Street and Galway, focusing on artist and creative workspace. The name reflects what we hope these studios can be: places where ideas and artistic careers can develop and grow.

This change allows MART to focus its limited public funding on subsidised artist spaces and its not-for-profit arts programme, while Hatch Space manages the wider studio network on a self-sustaining basis.

Since 2006, MART has grown by finding underused buildings and turning them into useful spaces for artists, often without the sustained public funding needed to support infrastructure of this scale. We have spent years trying to secure better support, while an overly bureaucratic and often elitist funding system continues to make long-term sustainability difficult. The closure of so many artist studios across Ireland shows how serious this problem is.

We believe Ireland’s arts funding model needs a stronger focus on longevity, infrastructure and sustainable organisations, not only individual projects and programmes.

Our future looks different from what we planned, but we are hopeful this structure gives both MART and Hatch Space the best chance of continuing to support artists for years to come.

MART is not disappearing. We’re looking forward to celebrating 20 years of MART with a party in 2027 and we hope to see you there!

Check out www.mart.ie | www.hatchspace.ie for more info ♥

26/08/2026

MART STUDIOS – 2027 OPEN CALL

Applications are now open for visual artists to join MART Studios at the Old Fire Station, Rathmines from January 2027.

Successful applicants may be offered studio memberships of 1–4 years.

We welcome applications from practising professional visual artists working across contemporary disciplines who are actively developing and producing work, need regular studio space, and want to be part of an engaged studio community.

Mid-size studio: €300/month / Large studio: €400/month

📅 Deadline: 16 October 2026

🔗 Apply via the link in bio or at: www.mart.ie/portfolio-item/studio-enquiry-form/

MART provides professional studio space for practising visual artists and is committed to developing MART Studios at the Old Fire Station, Rathmines and MART Studios Grainstore, Dún Laoghaire as active centres for contemporary visual arts practice in Ireland.

20/08/2026

MART Artist Professional Development & Showcase Membership Open Call - OPEN CALL

We’re launching a new annual MART Artist Membership for practising visual artists.

MART has supported artists since 2007 through exhibitions, studios, talks, workshops and professional development opportunities. While we cannot provide every artist with a physical studio or exhibition through our main programme, this membership creates another way for artists to connect with MART, develop their practice and gain a platform for their work.

2027 Membership includes:

• Inclusion in the annual MART Members Exhibition
• Your own artist profile on mart.ie
• A dedicated MART social media artist feature
• One-to-one online mentorship** with a MART Director or advisor
• 3 professional development workshops, each followed by an informal networking gathering
•3 online professional talks with artists and arts professionals

€120 for the year - equivalent to €10 per month, paid annually.

Applicants must be practising visual artists and have either participated in at least 3 exhibitions or completed an arts certificate, diploma or degree.

The programme is operated on a not-for-profit basis, with membership income reinvested into delivering artist opportunities and membership activities.

Applications are now open ! Closing Date is 31st October 2026

Full information + application form: www.mart.ie/membership {link in bio}

Looking for an artist studio instead? Visit mart.ie/studios

Questions? Email [email protected]

MART Artist Membership is a not-for-profit annual professional membership programme for practising artists who want to connect with the MART community, develop their practice and take part in our annual members programme, with all membership income reinvested directly into delivering artist opportun...

19/08/2026

📣 MART is recruiting new Board Directors

MART Gallery & Studios CLG is inviting applications from committed and engaged individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors and helping guide the organisation through its next phase of development.

Apply Now via https://www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacancy/board-director-mart-gallery-studios-clg [link in our bio]

This is a voluntary, non-executive role focused on governance, strategic oversight and the long-term sustainability of MART.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience or knowledge in areas including:

• Governance and board experience
• Finance, accounting or audit
• Legal and compliance
• Property, estates or facilities management
• Public sector or local authority work
• Arts, culture and the creative industries
• Community engagement, access or inclusion

🗓 Applications close 30 September 2026

Find out more and apply through https://www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacancy/board-director-mart-gallery-studios-clg [link in our bio]

06/08/2026

🎨 Visual Artist Studio Available – Grainstore, Dún Laoghaire

Studio GC2 will be available from September 2026 for €250 per month.

Artists interested in the space must apply through our studio application form by Sunday 9th of August at www.mart.ie/studios

Applicants will be contacted with details of a studio viewing taking place next week.

Learn about the building at https://mart.ie/portfolio-item/the-grainstore/

04/08/2026

🎄✨ CALLING ALL DESIGNERS, ARTISTS & CRAFT MAKERS ✨🎄

Looking for somewhere to sell your work this Autumn and Christmas?

Join one of Dublin's friendliest makers markets at The MART Market, located in the historic Rathmines Fire Station.

Whether you create art, ceramics, jewellery, prints, textiles, candles, homewares, clothing, food or unique handmade gifts, we'd love to hear from you.

🛍️ Weekend Markets - A vibrant market celebrating independent artists, makers and small businesses every weekend.

🎁 Christmas Markets - Running since 2013! Our Christmas dates are now open for applications! It's one of the busiest times of the year to connect with new customers, grow your audience and sell your work.

📍 Apply now at: www.mart.ie/market

Tag a maker, artist or small business who should be trading with us this year! 💛

We’re inviting artists, makers, and designers to apply to trade at the MART Creative Market, one of Dublin’s longest-running, artist-led markets.

19/06/2026

🍞☕ FREE TRIAL SPACES FOR FOOD & DRINK VENDORS ☕🍞

Could your food business benefit from a regular Monday–Friday presence in the heart of Rathmines?

As part of the expansion of The MART Market, we are looking for drink and food vendors interested in becoming regular weekday traders at our market based in the historic Rathmines Fire Station, to join our craft and artists vendors :)

If you are interested in trialling a Monday - Friday drop us an email [email protected] for more info.

You can read about our market here www.mart.ie/market

This trial is intended for food vendors who are genuinely interested in becoming a regular weekday vendor and taking a longer-term booking if the trial is successful.

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

🥐 Bakers
☕ Coffee Vendors
🍰 Cake & Treat Makers
🥪 Sandwich & Lunch Providers [ No hot cooking on site ]
🍜 Street Food Vendors
🧀 Artisan Food Producers
🍦 Dessert Vendors
🥗 Healthy Food Concepts
🍞 Independent Food Businesses

Successful vendors will have the opportunity to secure a regular weekday space and build a loyal customer base over the coming months.

Interested?

📩 Send us an email with a link to what you do to [email protected] and we'll send you more info

Please note: Trial spaces are limited and will be offered to vendors who we feel are a good fit for the market.

MART is a visual arts organisation based in the old fire station in Rathmines, Dublin. Creating a platform for Contemporary Irish Art at home and abroad.

16/06/2026

📣 MART MARKET IS EXPANDING! 📣

After a fantastic response to our weekend markets, we're delighted to announce that MART Market is expanding beyond weekends and we are now looking for weekday vendors to join us in Rathmines.

We're launching a new Monday–Friday market and are looking for makers, artists, designers, food, coffee and vintage sellers who would like a regular weekday presence.

📍 MART Gallery & Studios, Rathmines Fire Station
🗓 Monday–Friday
🕙 10am–5pm
📦 Booked in 4-week blocks

We're looking for:

🎨 Artists
🖼 Printmakers
📚 Authors & Publishers
👕 Clothing Brands
💍 Jewellery Makers
🏺 Ceramicists
🧵 Textile Artists
🕯 Candle Makers
🧼 Natural Products
🍞 Food Producers
☕ Coffee & Specialty Food Traders
🌿 Plant & Garden Products
🎁 Gift Makers
✏️ Illustrators
📸 Photographers
🪵 Woodworkers
♻️ Sustainable & Upcycled Products
✨ Creative Small Businesses

Why join?

✅ Double the display space of our weekend market
✅ 4 Week Block Booking.
✅ Affordable introductory pricing
✅ Indoor and outdoor options
✅ Opportunity to build a loyal customer base
✅ Be part of a growing creative community

✨✨✨ Free trial opportunities are available for selected food and clothing vendors interested in taking a block booking.

🔗 Spaces are limited and applications are now open. Full details and prices are at www.mart.ie/market [ link in our bio ]

12/06/2026

✨ MART's Craft Maker Market! Open Every Weekend! ✨

Every weekend, independent artists, makers, illustrators, ceramicists, designers, jewellers, printmakers and creative small businesses take over The MART Gallery in Rathmines.

Just real people making real things.

🎨 Original artwork
🖐 Handmade gifts
🧵 Textiles & crafts
📚 Prints, books & zines
💍 Jewellery
☕ Cakes, chats and good vibes

When you buy from a craft maker, you're supporting someone's practice, passion and livelihood directly.

Come browse. Meet the people behind the work. Find something you won't see anywhere else.

📍 MART Gallery & Studios, Rathmines Fire Station, D06 R9F9
🕚 11am–5pm | Saturday & Sunday

28/05/2026

Was lovely to show some of .ie coucilers and along with Cathaoirleach around our Grainstore studios in cabintellly yesterday