SURVEYOR 2025 will take place simultaneously at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda, and An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk.

Please note this application form is for Solstice Arts Centre, Navan. Applicants can only submit to one of the three arts centres. Artists are advised to check the criteria for selection at each arts centre before making their submission.

• To apply to SURVEYOR 2025 at Solstice, you must be originally from or currently living in County Meath or Louth.
• Entry is free.
• Online application forms will only be accepted up until 5pm on Friday 10th October 2025.
• No late entries accepted.
• There is a limit of 3 artworks per artist.
• All images submitted online must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your name and the title of the work in the file name.
• Video entries must be submitted by adding a link to your work in a Word file or PDF. Upload your Word file/PDF containing your video link in the 'Upload Work' section.
• A commission of 20% will be payable to Solstice on all sales. Please ensure to factor this in when submitting your price and labelling your work.
• All works in your application must be delivered to Solstice on Saturday 1st November 2025 between 11am to 4pm for adjudication by the external curator.
• When delivering, artworks will only be accepted if labelled clearly and correctly on the back with the entrant's name, work title, dimensions in centimetres, medium, price, year of completion and price if for sale (including 20% Solstice commission). An arrow indicating correct viewpoint should also be visible if needed.
• All wall-based artworks must be ready for hanging, framed if desired, with appropriate hanging system attached. Solstice will not be responsible for applying hanging systems if selected. Artworks may be eliminated if not ready to hang in a safe and secure manner. 
• Correct dimensions must be submitted on your online application, including frame if applicable.
• If selected, grouping of multiple artworks is at the discretion of the curator.
• Applicants will be notified of the external curator's decision by email, by Friday 7th November 2025.
• Unsuccessful artworks must be collected from Solstice on Saturday 8th November 2025 between 11am - 4pm.
• Solstice is delighted to announce Patrick Murphy, Director of the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, will select the works for Surveyor 2025.
• Solstice Visual Arts Award of €2,000 will be awarded for a work of distinction in any medium. This is open to Meath and Louth applicants.
• The Newgrange Gold Award of €2,000 will be awarded to artists living in or originally from Meath only. Selected by Jack Rogers, Director of Newgrange Gold, this award is for a work of distinction in any medium that connects to the natural environment. 
• Meath County Council Arts Office Going Solo Award 2025, to the value of €2,000, is open to recent graduates and/or emerging artists living in or originally from Meath only. Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this award.
• SURVEYOR 2025 at Solstice will open Saturday 15 November 2025 at 2:30pm. All are welcome.
• SURVEYOR 2025 runs at Solstice 15 November – 20 December.

The following section is for those wishing to be considered for the Meath County Council Arts Office Going Solo Award 2025

Please note: Solstice charges a 20% commission on all sales - please consider this mark-up in your sales price to ensure you receive your desired payment.

All images must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your own name and the title of the work in the file name.

Please note: Solstice charges a 20% commission on all sales - please consider this mark-up in your sale price to ensure you receive you desired payment.

All images must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your own name and the title of the work in the file name.

Please note: Solstice charges a 20% commission on all sales - please consider this mark-up in your sale price to ensure you receive you desired payment.

All images must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your own name and the title of the work in the file name.