After the establishment of the Irish Free State the Royal Navy continued to maintain its presence at Spike Island in Cork Harbour as one of as one of three Treaty ports retained by the British. The other two treaty ports were Berehaven in County Cork and Lough Swilly in County Donegal. Spike Island remained under British sovereignty until 11 July 1938 when it was returned to Ireland.

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Commission: Open Call: Spike Island Commission for South West-based Artists
Info: https://www.spikeisland.org.uk/programme/artist-development/commission-for-sw-artists/
Eligible: South West-based artists from all backgrounds
Location: Bristol, UK
Deadline: 30 January
Budget:

An artist fee of £4,000
A £10,000 budget to produce and fabricate the new commission. Spike Island will cover all other exhibition-related costs

- open to the public in summer 2024
Media: All

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