National Sculpture Factory

National Sculpture Factory, situated in Cork, focuses on cultural enterprise, art production, public engagement, and discourse.

They provide space, facilities, training and practical support for artists to explore and develop new ways of working; expertise and processes to organisations wishing to commission public art; and a platform and programme in the community to seed debate. As an independent, albeit publicly funded, organisation, National Sculpture Factory commissions numerous works as a way of providing new opportunities for artists. These include: works by performance artists, multi-media works at dramatic architectural sites, and temporary public art interventions examining specific issues. As well as the commissioning of public sculptures, NSF also stages conferences, lecture series and workshops that examine the issues affecting both artists and their audiences alike.