Art
Visit the studio of artist Elizabeth Cope, see an exhibition or apply for an artist’s residency.
Elizabeth Cope’s Studio
Shankill Castle is home to Elizabeth Cope, whose work fills and colours the walls of the house and café. Elizabeth’s energy and creativity infuses everything we do at Shankill. Studio visits can be arranged by appointment.
Exhibitions
Regular exhibitions of work take place during the summer months in the stableyard, café and studio.
Artist Residency
We are delighted to welcome artists to Shankill for a productive artistic retreat. Staying in the Dairy Cottage or the main house, artists can immerse themselves in life at Shankill for stays of between two weeks to six months. They can make use of a shared studio and outdoor spaces to pursue their creative projects.
To apply for a residency, please fill out the form below, or to find out more, please email shankillcastle@gmail.com
What Former Artists in Residence Say:
“We enjoyed every minute in Shankill, I wrote two books while I was there ...”
Peter Somerville-Large, Ireland
“One of the best experiences of my life ...”
Sheyla, Mexico
“Staying at Shankill Castle is an artist’s dream come true. Inspiration is everywhere. From the beautiful landscape, the quiet surroundings and the warm hospitality from the lovely Cope family, it’s the perfect place to create.“
Kramies, USA
“I had a wonderful stay at Shankill Castle and can thoroughly recommend it as a place to recharge the creative batteries and maybe even get some work done. What other retreat offers three kitchen gardens to consult your Muse.”
Mark McCrum
Residency Application Form
If applying for more than one person, please fill out this form as a group and provide up-to-date CVs and work samples for all applicants.