Emerald Isle Artists Collective
is an online community for Visual Artists
on or from the island of Ireland!
EIAC was established in 2025 as a way to shine a light on the hidden talents of Visual Artists all across the island - from Banba's Crown in County Donegal to Brow Head in County Cork and everywhere in between. We hope you enjoy the incredible work on display here by our community and we appreciate your vital support to the visual arts scene here in Ireland.
Grá-phite Podcast &
Community Zine
Find out more about our flagship project,
Grá-phite - a monthly podcast and quarterly community zine!
Clover Club
Are you an Irish Visual Artist? Would you like to take part in a quarterly art project and be a featured collective member on our site?
Our Community Values
Check out our founding principles and the values we pride ourselves on as a community!
Art Events Near You!
We've put together a calendar of arty events happening all across the island of Ireland!Find out more about the sketchbook clubs, comic jams, meets & markets happening in your area and how to get your event on the list below!
Join Our Discord Community!
To join our Discord server, artists must meet the following criteria:- Over the age of 18
- Based on the island of Ireland (ROI & NI) or from the island but living abroad
- A Visual Artist (Illustrator, Comic Book Artist, Fine Artist, Muralist, Animator, Artisan Maker, etc.)
Support Us On Patreon
If you're interested in supporting our community, why not subscribe to our patreon! Your support helps us with funding for community projects, operational costs and more!We currently have 3 subscription tiers: Supporter, Silver Clover - Digital Tier & Gold Clover - Postal TierPlease sign up through Web or Android (not iOS) to help us avoid huge surcharges/restrictions imposed by Apple!
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Our Community Values
Affordability
We understand that a lot of artists struggle financially and we believe that access to community support shouldn’t come with a price tag.Membership to our main community resource hub, the EIAC discord server is and always will remain completely free for any visual artist (i.e. illustrators, animators and artisan makers etc) to apply to join.We will also have plenty of free opportunities for artists to take part in future community projects.
Open To All
EIAC is open to artists of all skill levels. That means that regardless of whether you are a working, published artist or a hobbyist working on small personal projects, you are welcome to apply!To join our Discord, artists must meet the following criteria:
- Over the age of 18
- Based in or from the island of Ireland (ROI & NI)
- A visual artist (Illustrator, comic book artist, fine artist, muralist, animator, artisan maker, etc.)We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone for any reason.Please Note: Gen-AI, NFTs and Heavily Traced/Stolen Artwork is not accepted.
Inclusivity
Through EIAC, we aim to showcase and highlight the true cultural diversity of the Irish Visual Arts scene especially those who are outside the accepted ”social norms” of thin, white, cis, straight, able-bodied and/or male.Our members are women, people of colour, disabled, queer, transgender, non-binary and so much more. We are forever proud to represent them through our community projects such as our Grá-phite Zine & Podcast and more in the near future.
No To Gen-AI
EIAC stands firmly against the use of Generative AI and other similar technologies and will not knowingly endorse or promote the work of anyone who utilises these technologies at any stage of their work nor will they be welcome to join the community.Gen-AI actively harms real artists and undermines the substantial efforts of those who contribute to the cultural patchwork of the visual arts scene in ireland and worldwide.
Zero Tolerance For Abuse
We operate under a zero-tolerance policy and do not condone or tolerate any form of bigotry, especially racism, xenophobia, homophobia, sexism/misogyny, transphobia, ableism, sectarianism or bullying of any kind. We will never knowingly promote or work in association with any person, event or business who is known to have engaged in abusive behaviour.If you have any concerns about any of our members or any featured groups or businesses, please email us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch.
A Whole Island Approach
For what seems like forever, the main focus of the Irish Art scene has been Dublin. Whilst our industry certainly thrives in the big smoke, the team at EIAC have made an active decision to spotlight and reach out to artists from all corners of the Island and from all communities.We have a cross-border and whole island attitude that we hope bridges the gap between artists in rural and urban Ireland including those North & South of the border.
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
What's Happening Across The Island?
Calling all Irish Sketchbook Clubs, Comic Jams and Art Meets! Do you want your meet-up to be added to a monthly calendar of local art events happening across the whole island of Ireland?Fill out the form below with the required details & we’ll get you added to our list for free!We reserve the right to refuse to add any event or meet for any reason.
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
About Emerald Isle Artist Collective
Emerald Isle Artists Collective is an online community for Visual Artists on or from the island of Ireland!EIAC was established in 2025 as a way to shine a light on the hidden talents of Visual Artists all across the island - from Banba's Crown in County Donegal to Brow Head in County Cork and everywhere in between. Born from the foundations of a small discord community started 6 years ago, the team wanted to give a lick of paint and a new direction to the community.Our main goal is to support artists like ourselves who may be struggling to find community or get their name out there locally. There are so many artists who we believe have the potential to change the world, even if that's just within their own rural community. We want to bring those people to the forefront of the visual arts scene here in Ireland and, with the large Irish diaspora living abroad, potentially to a larger audience across the globe.
Meet The Team!
How Can I Take Part?
For Artists:
EIAC is open to artists of all Skill levels. That means that regardless of whether you are a working, published artist or a hobbyist working on small personal projects, you are welcome to join our community!Community membership is and always will be free!To join our Discord server, artists must meet the following criteria:- Over the age of 18
- Based on the island of Ireland (ROI & NI) or from the island but living abroad
- A Visual Artist (Illustrator, Comic Book Artist, Fine Artist, Muralist, Animator, Artisan Maker, etc.)Click the button below to apply today!
For Art Supporters:
If you're interested in supporting our community, why not subscribe to our patreon! Your support helps us with funding for community projects, operational costs and more!We currently have 3 subscription tiers:- Supporter - Monthly Tip- Silver Clover - Digital Rewards Tier - Includes early access to podcast episodes, voting rights on themes, quarterly digital art and printables & a digital copy of our quarterly Grá-phite Zine!- Gold Clover - Quarterly Goodie Box: Includes a print copy of our Grá-phite Zine, an art print and sticker plus all previous digital rewards!
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Our Podcast & Community Zine
Grá-phite is our flagship community project and is a podcast and quarterly zine all about Irish Visual Artists. We speak with illustrators, painters, muralists, makers and more about how they live, work, and stay creative in a country where art isn’t always easy. Join us for honest chats about the ups, downs, and everyday reality of being a working artist in and from Ireland. Find out more about each part of the project and info on how you can get involved below!
Grá-phite Podcast
Tune in to our monthly podcast where the team chats with local artists and gets the lowdown on living and working as a visual artist in Ireland! Available wherever you listen to podcasts! For early access to episodes as well as a number of exclusive rewards, consider subscribing to our Patreon below!
Community Zine
Want to read interviews with amazing artists from across Ireland, get the scoop on local art events and see amazing artwork submitted by our members and readers alike? Pick up a copy of the latest issue of our Grá-phite Zine from our merch store or subscribe to our Patreon to recieve a quarterly selection of goodies delivered right to your inbox or doorstep! Our zine is published quartely in January, April, July and October.Issue 01 - Q1 2026 - Coming Soon! -
Want to get involved?
Are you an artist based in or from the island of Ireland who’d like their art – digital or traditional – to appear in print in our quarterly Grá-phite zine or to be featured at the end of our podcast episodes? Check out the three main ways you can take part in Grá-phite below!
Emmie's Gems
- Free -
A curated gallery of community submitted work from across Ireland. There are no prompts or themes for this section so feel free to be creative! To submit your digital or traditional artwork, please send us:• Five high-res (300dpi) images of your work, with a title & a 30-word caption for each piece
• Your name, the software or traditional media you use, location, your website & 50 words about you
• A picture of yourself (This can be a photograph or a self-portrait)Email this info to [email protected] and type "Emmie's Gems" in the subject bar.
Grá-phite Challenge
- Free -
Art block getting you down? Maybe you just need a little push to get the creative juices flowing so why not try our quarterly Grá-phite challenge?At the start of each quarter, we'll post a prompt on our social media pages. Create an art piece inspired by the prompt using your medium of choice and upload your work using the listed hashtag. The team will then select a handful of submissions to be displayed in the next issue of the Grá-phite Zine! There's no winners but it's all about taking part!Q1 2026 Theme - TBA
Clover Club
£20
Clover Club is a rotating gallery of featured collective members.
Each quarter, we will open a limited number of slots for artists to sign up. Members will be tasked with creating an art piece in their medium of choice based on a special project prompt.Exclusive Clover Club benefits include: a featured gallery in our zine, individual promo posts on our socials, a spot on our Clover Club page and a goodie box with exclusive items! For info on how to sign up and more, check out the link below!Q1 2026 Theme - TBA
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Grá-phite Challenge
Our quarterly Art Challenge! Read our terms and conditions below & find out more information on how it all works!
Grá-phite Challenge
Terms & Conditions
A. LIABILITY
Grá-phite Art Challenge is being organised and managed by Grá-phite magazine. The Art Challenge is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By taking part in this contest, you agree to a complete release of Instagram from any or all liability in connection with the contest.
B. ENTRY PROCEDURE
Each quarter, Grá-phite will host an Art Challenge based on a specific theme and criteria, which can be found via our social media accounts. Entry is open to artists over the age of 18 who are based in or who are from the island of Ireland of all skill levels and styles. Grá-phite will validate all entries and will determine, at its sole discretion, whether each artwork meets the entry criteria detailed herein for acceptance as an entry into the contest. Entries that are offensive, overly sexualised, mutilated, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, forged, irregular in any way, or otherwise not in compliance with the official rules will also not be considered for the contest. AI should not be used in creating the artwork. The opening and closing date and time for entries will be indicated on our social media posts announcing the challenge theme. Any entries posted using the quarterly theme hashtag after the quarterly deadline will be disregarded and will not be considered for the contest.C. ARTWORK SELECTION PROCEDURE
Once the quarterly deadline has passed, the Grá-phite team will pick a selection of artworks to be featured in the next issue of the zine. Chosen pieces will be picked based on creativity, technical skills and originality as well as how the brief has been interpreted by the artist. Our team has the final say on whether entries fit within the criteria for the challenge and on the pieces that are selected for display in the zine and on our social media accounts. The selected artists will then be contacted to gain permission to use their artwork to be printed in the magazine. We cannot pay for the use of the artwork. Artists in question will need to agree to the Grá-phite/Emerald Isle Artist Collective non-exclusive licence terms below before we can print any artwork.
In consideration for Grá-phite promoting you and/or the Material as agreed, you grant Grá-phite and its licensees a non-exclusive, irrevocable licence to use the Material in print and digital publications and on all Grá-phite websites (including related, branded social media pages). Any reuse of the Material in the formats set out above shall be in the same context for which the Material was originally supplied. You warrant that you own or have the right to license the Material to Grá-phite and that Grá-phite’s use of it in accordance with this email does not infringe any intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify Grá-phite against all and any loss, damage, or costs sustained by Grá-phite arising out of any third party claim that the Material when used in accordance with this email infringes the Intellectual Property of a third party.D. DATA PROTECTION
The data (real name, email) that is provided by the selected artists when they submit their work will be held by Grá-phite magazine. Submitted artists’ data will not be shared with or sold to any external parties or commercial entities.E. COPYRIGHT
Grá-phite magazine bears no responsibility for any copyright infringement committed by individual artists. The competition’s aim is solely to inspire participants to produce original artworks based on and inspired by a shared theme. Inquiries concerning specific pieces created for the contest should be addressed directly to the respective artists. Artists retain full copyright ownership of the artwork submitted to the Art Challenge or Grá-phite at all times.F. AI USAGE
AI will not be allowed in our Art Challenge. It should not be used at any stage of the artwork process. We will ask artists to provide process images so that when we contact those being featured in the magazine, we can verify that AI has not been used. Artists that have used AI will not be picked to be featured in the magazine.G. NEW ART
Any art entered into the challenge must be newly created specifically for the challenge. Old and pre-existing art is prohibited and will not be accepted as this defeats the purpose of taking part in the challenge.H. OTHER
Grá-phite magazine reserves the right to modify the Terms & Conditions/Rules of the contest at any time, including during and after the Art Challenge has been launched each month. By taking part in this competition you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and collection of personal data in accordance with Grá-phite’s privacy policy
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Clover Club
A rotating gallery of featured collective members. Each quarter, a limited number of slots become available for artists to sign up and take part in a themed project.
Check out this quarter's fabulous group of members, a list of past members and find out more information on how it all works below!
Featured Members
How Clover Club Works
Clover Club is a rotating gallery of featured collective members.Each quarter, we will open a limited number of slots for artists to sign up to on our Patreon. Members will be tasked with creating an art piece in their medium of choice based on a special project prompt.Exclusive Clover Club benefits include: a featured gallery in our zine, individual promo posts on our socials, a spot on our Clover Club page and a goodie box with exclusive items!Sign up by clicking the link below and subscribing to our Clover Club tier on PatreonQ1 2026 Project Theme - TBA
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Our Gallery!
Check out our various galleries from our many different projects, events and challenges.
We're so proud of everyone's hard work and want to share it with the world!
Enjoy!
Grá-phite Covers
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Emmie's Gems
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Grá-phite Challenge
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Community Events & Meet-Ups
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Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Questions?
Do you want to get in touch with us about a future project idea or have any questions? Get in touch with us now at [email protected] or simply fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!
Follow Us & Get In Touch!
Here's a helpful list of links to our social media pages and other useful sites!
Subscriptions start from as little as £2 / month. Patrons receive exclusive rewards, behind the scenes sneak peeks and for artists - an opportunity to become one of our quarterly featured members!