Discover Wild Arts
Creative Residency
Welcome to Wildarts, an inspiring arts retreat nestled in the heart of West Cork. We provide a nurturing environment for musicians, songwriters, artists, photographers, illustrators, and writers to explore their creativity and connect with fellow artists. Discover our residency program and begin your artistic journey with us.
Create
At Wild Arts we believe in fostering creativity through immersion in nature and connection with community. Our retreat offers a beautiful wood lined music studio and Rehersal Room, Arts spaces and Writiing corners in a supportive atmosphere. The retreat is designed to help you focus on your craft and achieve your artistic goals, whether it be songwriting, recording or a mixture of both, painting, writing or photography.
Our offerings
Wildarts provides a comprehensive residency program designed to support artists in various disciplines. From dedicated studio spaces to comfortable living accommodations, we ensure your stay is conducive to creating your best work. Learn more about our facilities and the application process.
Music & songwriting
Dedicated spaces for musicians and songwriters to compose, rehearse, and record their work.
Visual arts
Studio space and environments equipped for painting, drawing, photography, and illustration.
Writing & literature
Quiet and inspiring spaces for writers to focus on their craft, both in the beautifully restored farmhouse or in the wild garden.
About us
Wildarts was founded as a haven for artists from around the world seeking inspiration and community in the wild landscape of West Cork, Ireland. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment, where artists can thrive, away from the constraints of modern life!
Voices from Wild Arts
Hear from artists who have stayed with us at Wild Arts Their stories reflect the supportive community and inspiring environment that define our arts retreat.
Wild Arts is such a beautiful and unique place to escape to, whether you want to focus on writing, recording, or just develop ideas somewhere you know your flow won't be interrupted. We had the best stay when we came over to write and record some new music recently. Such a cool house, and Steve and Bernie are the most thoughtful, down to earth and welcoming hosts. They were always on hand to help with whatever we needed in the studio - two cosy, naturally light and wood-cladded rooms which have great acoustics and an array of analogue & digital recording gear. We loved sharing stories and Bernie's incredible food between sessions to fuel the inspiration! Being surrounded by the West Cork landscape and coast nearby was amazing, with stunning walks and views of the mountains from the doorstep, then beaches like Long Strand and Inchydoney just a short drive away if you want to get out in the Irish elements. We're stoked with the music we wrote while we were there, have such great memories of our stay with Steve and Bernie and definitely recommend anyone thinking about a creative trip away to come and stay here!
Rob & Harry / Lochine
"The residency at Wildarts was a game-changer for my writing career. The peaceful surroundings and creative atmosphere allowed me to make significant progress on my novel."
Jameson Murphy
"As a visual artist, I found the studio space and natural light at Wildarts to be incredibly inspiring. The opportunity to connect with other artists was invaluable."
Niamh Gallagher
Contact us
Wild Arts Retreat
Millenawillen
Skibbereen
Cork P81 TP64
Ireland