BLOCK T, SMITHFIELD, DUBLIN 7

We began life as BLOCK T way back in 2010. From modest beginnings in Tully's Tiles warehouse in Smithfield with only 12 artist studios, the project grew into a 26,000 square ft studio and workshop space with Hotdesks, Classrooms, Photography Darkroom, Meeting Rooms and over 70 creative studio spaces that were home to 120 members at a time. Over the 5 years in Haymarket House, Smithfield, BLOCK T produced over 700 projects, workshops, events and exhibitions that have engaged with over 800 artists and Members. We welcomed over 150,000 visitors to our buildings and the Smithfield area through our facilities, cultural programming and Skillsets, an alternative learning platform. Numerous projects were piloted, including The Coffee Dispensary, BLOCK T Gallery, Hotdesk Hub, Screenprinting Studio (Damn Fine Print), & The Darkroom Photography Space.