Whilst CCA is changing exhibitions we have space available for artists to use the gallery space to document work on 9, 10 & 11 June 2026.

To book in email info@ccadld.org with your preferred date and time to see if it is available. The next slots will be in September 2026, dates TBC.

The call for URGENCIES (2027) is now live!

Call for Artists | URGENCIES (2027)

URGENCIES (2027) is the fifth instalment of a biennial group exhibition at CCA Derry~Londonderry, which will take place from 23 January–13 March 2027. This exhibition is selected from an open call, seeking to take the temperature of what artists working today consider to be urgent, with each instalment charting shifting concerns and generations of artists over time.

This call seeks artists in the earlier stages of their careers based in Northern Ireland or with a connection to the region, who address urgencies through their work, to apply. The artworks will be selected by CCA’s Director, Catherine Hemelryk and artist Louise Wallace. Applications can consist of existing work or proposals for unrealised work.

Each selected artist will receive an exhibition fee, transport and in the case of unrealised works, a modest production budget. CCA will support artists curatorially and help connect artists looking to work with community groups at CCA or offsite.

Applications should demonstrate how the work is urgent and relates to CCA in this location in Derry~Londonderry at this time in history. Consider including information on the presentation of the work, equipment supplied or required and - for unrealised works, performances and pieces working with communities - include practical considerations and outline costs.

Due to the expected high number of applicants, CCA unfortunately cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications.

To apply please complete the application form*, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and email it with a current CV to info@ccadld.org using the subject heading URGENCIES (2027) APPLICATION + YOUR NAME by 4 August 2026, 23:59pm, or by post to:

Christian Donaghey, Gallery Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland

Application Form Word doc | PDF
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Word doc | PDF

* Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce barriers in making your application.

URGENCIES Archive:

URGENCIES (2025)
Artists: Hannah Casey-Brogan, Niall McLaughlin, Cara Donaghey, Kelly Ewing, Emily Waszak, Katrina Cobain, Leah Corbett, Aidan O’Neill, Sgàire Wood, James Mooney/Alex Pollock/Rodhlann Mossop/Sadhbh Sheehan
Selectors: Jennifer Trouton & Catherine Hemelryk
ccadld.org/exhibitions/urgencies-2025

URGENCIES (2023)
Artists: Chloe Austin, Husk Bennett, Daniel Coleman, Sarah Diver Lang, DreamBean, Miach Malachy, Julie Lovett, Richard Magee, Silvia Mandic, Yasmine Robinson.
Selectors: Joy Gerrard & Catherine Hemelryk
ccadld.org/exhibitions/urgencies-2023

URGENCIES (2021)
Artists: Martin Boyle, Bryony Dunne, Brian Farrell, Edy Fung, Kathryn Graham, Michael Hanna, Patrick Hickey, Siobhán Kelly, Lucie McLaughlin, Christopher Steenson, Frank Wasser. Selectors: Locky Morris & Catherine Hemelryk
ccadld.org/exhibitions/urgencies-2021

URGENCIES (2019)
Artists: Bronagh Gallagher, Denise McShannon, Doireann Ní Ghrioghair, Hamish MacPherson, Laura O’Connor, Michelle Hall, Myriad Carten, Niamh McConaghy, Paddy McKeown and Soft Fiction Projects (Alessia Cargnelli and Emily McFarland).
Selectors: Willie Doherty & Catherine Hemelryk
ccadld.org/exhibitions/urgencies

Supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Garfield Weston Foundation.

Applications are now open for this year’s CCA Supports x Future Screens NI Digital Residencies!

This year we are hosting two residencies, selected through open call. The residencies (paid) will take place via dedicated webpages on CCADLD.org, with each artist or collective receiving a fee of £1000 for their participation in the CCA Supports x Future Screens NI programme.

The content of the residency does not have to fit into one category or medium; we are interested in hearing about proposals for live online events, performances, digital installations, research, film, resource sharing and more. We are seeking applications from artists based in or from Derry~Londonderry, the north west, NI and beyond; at least one artist selected will be in/from NI. Those selected will receive mentoring support from both curatorial and technological industry professionals.

The residency will be supported by the CCA x Future Screens NI Coordinator.

If you're interested in applying for this opportunity, please send in a covering letter:

1. Max 250 word proposal - this can describe what you wish to test out during the residency, key references or ideas you wish to explore

2. Max 250 word description of your practice and experience of working online

3. Up to five images of your work

4. Links to your website and any online platforms

To Laura on supports@ccadld.org with the subject of the email reading ‘DIGITAL RESIDENCY APPLICATION 2026’. Please complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form with your application.

Deadline TUESDAY 21 July 2026, 23:59 BST.

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

If you have any access requirements or need help in making an application, please contact Laura at supports@ccadld.org.

CCA’s digital residency programme is made possible by support from Future Screens NI. You can find out more about Future Screens NI at futurescreen.org. For more information about the programme and for other resources visit the dedicated page: CCA Supports.

CCA x Future Screens NI Mentoring Programme
OPEN CALL: Mentors & Mentees

CCA x Future Screens NI is taking applications for its short mentoring scheme (paid) that will offer support and assistance to emerging arts professionals, such as visual artists, in our region who are working with digital technology and professional development skills. This opportunity is for those who are not currently in any type of formal education who have begun their professional practice. This programme is prioritising those from Derry~Londonderry and the north west, however, all applications are welcome.

The Mentoring Programme aims to provide the opportunity to focus on career progression and to gain advice on a range of professional development. Mentees benefit from the insight and knowledge from established industry figures who will bring different perspectives and prompts to your practice through supportive and constructive sessions.

This call is seeking interest for both mentors and mentees to take part in 3 Zoom sessions to take place over the next 9 months with mutually suitable dates to be determined by the participants. All participants will be paid a fee of £500 for their time.

Access:

We welcome and encourage applications from artists from marginalised backgrounds. Applicants with access requirements applying for opportunities are warmly invited to email Laura on supports@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application or participating in the programme.

Should the mentee and mentor agree to meet in person, CCA x Future Screens NI can support travel costs and any access requirements such as childcare, sign language interpreter and dyslexia support.

How to apply:

To apply to be a mentee please email supports@ccadld.org with a covering letter and links to your website or examples of your work. In your covering letter please briefly let us know:

Mentors:

- your name, location, pronouns
- introduce your practice
- areas of expertise
- experience of mentoring
- please indicate if you have access needs you would like us to be aware of

Mentees:

- your name, location, pronouns
- introduce your practice
- why you are applying for a mentor
- what you are hoping to gain from the experience
- any goals you may have
- whether you prefer your mentor to be based in NI, ROI, UK, global or no preference.
- please indicate if you have access needs you would like us to be aware of

Please email your covering letter and links to examples of your work plus a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to Laura: supports@ccadld.org marked either MENTOR or MENTEE APPLICATION SUMMER 2026 by TUESDAY 21 July 2026, 23:59 BST or by post to:

CCA Supports
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10-12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

Applicants will be contacted by email by September 2026.

For more information about the programme and for other resources visit the dedicated page: CCA Supports. This page will be updated regularly. For information direct to your inbox sign up for our newsletter by entering your email address into the box at the bottom of this page, or follow @CCADLD on instagram and twitter.

About CCA Derry~Londonderry

The Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) is a publicly funded space within the historic city walls of Derry~Londonderry. CCA creates opportunities for audiences to experience ambitious, experimental and engaging art and for emerging artists to develop successful careers. CCA fosters a wide range of artistic, curatorial and critical practices through five programme streams: research and production, exhibition- making, public programmes, publishing and residencies. CCA was a Finalist in the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2021 for its work during the pandemic. CCA is supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Art Fund.
CCADLD.org

About Future Screens NI

Responding to industry needs, Future Screens NI will deliver expert technical skills, opportunity and growth across film and broadcast, animation, games and immersive technologies and industries in Northern Ireland. Through a funding partnership with the Department for Communities, Future Screens NI will encourage creative companies to develop strategies to grow productivity and maximise their global potential, delivering new jobs to advance the local economy and building capacity in local communities through social-facing research and development.

The Partnership has developed a definition of, and a working model for, the creative industries in NI which is focused on participation, cultural and economic growth, and social and economic regeneration placing the Partnership as a leading developmental catalyst in this NI sector. Visit futurescreens.org.

CCA is developing an Artist Information Area this year to help anyone researching artists and initiatives find out about what is happening in our region!

It will begin simply with a set of shelves and every artist and arts organisation in the North and North West is invited to contribute materials to be included in a box file for visitors to look through. Artists can include images of work, publications, prints, press releases, texts, flyers, CVs or anything else they would like researchers to look at.

The AIA is now gathering contributions so, artists, curators and arts initiatives, you are invited to send your materials to CCA. We hope to grow the AIA over the coming years.

Recommended contributions:
~ Artist/curator/organisation statement and biography.
~ Images of your work labelled with titles, medium, year and any credits.
~ Publications.
~ Copies of any multiples that are part of your practice e.g. badges.
~ Reviews or texts about your work.
~ CV including contact details.
Note everything should be able to fit within an A4 Magazine Holder.

To be a part of the AIA please post or bring your materials to CCA clearly marked with your name and Artist Information Area. Bring it to:

Artist Information Area - CCA Derry~Londonderry
10-12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland

If you don't have access to a printer, get in touch! info@CCADLD.org

We will launch the first part of the AIA in the coming months!

CCA is seeking an Evaluator for the CCA x Future Screens NI Digital Supports programme: a year-long development programme aimed at supporting emerging artistic practice. A combination of short training courses, mentoring, crits, surgeries, feedback and more will take place throughout 2026 made possible with funding from Future Screens NI. More information on the Supports programme is available here.

As standard, CCA gathers qualitative and quantitative data, continually feeding back to improve activity across our work. This independent Evaluator role will gauge the impact and efficacy - through consultation, research and reporting - of the Supports digital programme. The fee of £500 is calculated as 20 hours (£25 per hour) undertaken over the course of 9 months.

ROLE: Supports Evaluator
SALARY: £500
DURATION OF POST: 9 months
PLACE OF WORK: Flexible as necessary - remotely and at CCA Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Supports Coordinator
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a CV and cover letter (no longer than two pages) outlining your interest, availability, approach to the role, completed equal opportunities monitoring form and relevant experience in evaluating creative programmes to Laura: supports@ccadld.org by midnight, Wednesday 1 July 2026, or by post to:

Christian Donaghey
Gallery Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10-12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG
DEADLINE: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 23:59 BST

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

Access:

We welcome and encourage applications from artists from marginalised backgrounds. Applicants with access requirements applying for opportunities are warmly invited to email Laura on supports@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

Have your say and shape the future of CCA Supports but completing this survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms

CCA Derry~Londonderry are seeking to invite new members to join its Board of Directors. We aim to refresh the board annually and this is a rolling open call.

Board membership requires a commitment to monthly board meetings, participation in sub-committees when necessary and occasional representation on behalf of the gallery, if required. Attendance at gallery events is encouraged. CCA board membership is both challenging and rewarding. Board members contribute their own specialist skills to ensure good governance, strategic development and the financial sustainability of CCA. They also have the opportunity to gain new skills and enjoy the privilege of being part of an exciting, innovative contemporary art gallery in the process.

CCA has a strong international profile and a mission to support emerging artists from our region. In 2021, the gallery was shortlisted for Art Fund's Museum of the Year prize; the largest prize of its kind in the world. Part of our mission is to engage with local and international audiences so they can experience inspirational contemporary art events. CCA operates through five programme streams: research and production, exhibition-making, Public Programmes, publishing, and residencies.

CCA is inviting candidates with an interest in contemporary art practice. The Board is made up of artists, arts professionals and those with expertise in business, law, accountancy, financial management, events management, and fundraising. Board members require good interpersonal and communication skills to assist in the smooth running of the board and to act as advocates for CCA.

CCA are currently seeking new Board members with skills in business, capital development, property law, fundraising, education, accountancy and financial management to complement the existing skills set of the current Board members. CCA is a not-for-profit organisation and the role of Director on the Board is voluntary.

Expressions of interest outlining relevant interests, professional affiliations, other Board memberships and skills should be sent to Dr Mhairi Sutherland, Chair of the Board, together with a current CV to info@ccadld.org.

ROLLING OPEN CALL: We are looking to increase our roster of technicians and drivers to help us install exhibitions in CCA and on occasion offsite. You do not have to be a driver to apply to join the technician roster.

If you are a technician or an artist with installation and/or driving skills and would like to join our rosters, please email your CV, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a one page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements, and the names and contact details of two referees to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'TECHNICIAN / DRIVER APPLICATION' or by post to:

TECHNICIAN / DRIVER APPLICATION
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

Note: Driving applicants, please confirm your date of birth and whether you have a full, clean driving license and what category vehicles you are able to drive in both NI and RoI.

If you have applied to join our roster previously, you are welcome to apply again with an updated list of your skills.

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Applicants with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

CCA x Jerwood = Supports is a two-year development programme aimed at supporting emerging artistic practice. A combination of short training courses, mentoring, crits, surgeries, feedback and more will take place throughout 2023–24 made possible with funding from Jerwood Foundation.

All calls and opportunities to get involved with the programme will be posted on this page and CCA's Supports page. Check back regularly for updates or follow CCA on social media @CCADLD. You can also subscribe to CCA's newsletter for updates directly to your inbox. You can find the newsletter sign up box at the bottom of this page.

Read the announcement about CCA x Jerwood = Supports on our News page CCADLD.org/news.

About Jerwood Foundation
Established in 1977 for John Jerwood MC (1918-1991) by Alan Grieve CBE, Jerwood Foundation supports excellence and emerging talent in the arts in the UK and has to date donated over £110 million. In 2023 the Foundation merged with Jerwood Charity (Jerwood Arts) and Alan Grieve was appointed Chairman Emeritus and Rupert Tyler appointed Chairman. The organisation is led by Lara Wardle, Executive Director and Trustee. To find out more about Jerwood Foundation, visit jerwood.org.

CCA has an shop (online and in the gallery) stocking our range of artists’ editions, publications, posters and more. We are planning to expand our selection to include limited runs of guest publications from Northern Ireland and beyond. By featuring new and diverse work in CCA’s shop, we will be able to bring our audiences’ attention to spectacular work using the book format by artists and others.

Before you can send your guest publication to us, please complete this form so that we can review it before we grant permission. We’ll be in contact with you once we have the information gathered by the form.

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

CCA is looking for graphic designers and artists working with design and layouts to call upon for various upcoming projects.

If you are a graphic designer or artist and would like to show us your portfolio, please email your CV, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and a one page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements and names and contact details of two referees to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ARTIST APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Designers with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

CCA is looking for ad hoc volunteers to get involved with various areas of CCA’s work including exhibition installation and research. Ad hoc volunteers are sometimes a one-off extra pair of hands for an event or a few days or weeks, depending on the needs of the project and the circumstances of the volunteer. Keep an eye on our website for information on how to apply in the coming months, if you are interested in getting involved longer-term.

As a volunteer you will receive instruction and guidance from CCA staff and will be trained to museum standards in whatever the task requires. We are looking for keen individuals with a passion for contemporary art and willingness to get involved; a desire to learn; professionalism; approachability and a positive attitude; a polite and patient demeanour; and good communication skills with a broad range of people from the general public to arts specialists.

If you would like to become an ad hoc volunteer, please send this form, your CV, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'CCA AD HOC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Volunteers with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

We are looking to increase our roster of artists to lead inspirational workshops to explore ideas in creative ways as part of our Public Programmes. We run artist-led workshops for local schools and more, introducing ideas and creative practices to a wide range of constituents.

If you are an artist based in Northern Ireland and would like to join our roster, please email your CV, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a one page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements, and the names and contact details of two referees to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'ARTIST EDUCATOR APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc