Breaking the Patterns is a two-year programme with residencies, exhibitions, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

The programme is designed to target, support and engage with emerging Irish and Spanish Visual Artists, who are at the early stages of their careers. This programme fosters and cultivates creativity through international European art residencies, dedicated artistic mentorship and professional development.

“Breaking the Patterns” is a European project that promotes the development of talent, professional growth and the generation of new job opportunities in the field of cultural and creative industries.

72 participants from Ireland, Portugal, Greece and Spain will connect their work in 8 self-managed exhibitions in Dublin, Lisbon, Crete and Seville.