The Guesthouse project arts space is the first of its kind to be opened in Cork city providing project, event and residency space for a variety of artists initiatives. A special feature of the Guesthouse is its regular hosted lunch events where guests are encouraged to participate by bringing donations for the larder.

In 2004 the Cork Artists Collective approached Cork City Council for a space that could facilitate other kinds of artistic practice outside of the studio. In response to this expressed need Cork City Council offered the use of a building that had been previously used as a Guest House in Shandon. With additional support from the Arts Council the building was developed to accommodate a residential space in the attic, two project rooms on the first and second floor and a kitchen and dining room on the ground floor.

The Guesthouse aim is to develop an experimental project space that is a meeting point for local and international artists of different disciplines to show new work and to share and explore new ideas and initiatives. If you would like more info about this arts space or to schedule a meeting to visit the Guesthouse please contact Colette Lewis on 086 177 0275