Twelve grants have been allocated to a range of community groups, organisations and individuals in Waterford City and County. Successful applicants to the Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 scheme were notified of funding allocations in late March. Katherine Collins, Creative Waterford Coordinator said “Communities and individuals are invited to see themselves as co-creators of their … Continue reading Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 Grants Announced
Waterford as a port city that has always been influenced by diverse cultures and nationalities from the Vikings, Huguenot settlers to Penrose, Malcolmson and Whyte shipbuilders. Things such as Waterford Glass, the Waterford Blaa and many of the things that are celebrated as Waterford are the products of its diversity. Diversity has formed so many … Continue reading Future collaborations for the successful Diverse Creatives project
Funding from the Creative Ireland Programme was used to develop a heritage interpretation sign at the Woodstown Viking site along the Waterford Greenway in 2021. Public consultation carried out as part of the Conservation Management Plan for the Woodstown Viking Site in 2020 identified the need for more information about the heritage site. Abarta Heritage … Continue reading Woodstown Viking Site Interpretation on the Waterford Greenway
The Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 applications welcomed until February 28th. The Creative Ireland Programme in Waterford is delighted to announce that funding for projects that embed creativity in the community is now available. The annual Creative Waterford Open Call accepts applications from groups, organisations and individuals. A collaborative approach that brings creatives and groups … Continue reading Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 open for applications
The Creative Ireland Waterford Programme, together with the Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing partners, are delighted to present an online getting-to-know-you session on the theme of arts and wellbeing in Waterford. Showcasing the work of local creative organisations, individuals and community service providers, this event aims to foster collaboration and spark new initiatives. Presentations … Continue reading Creative Communities
"There is something special that happens when we sing together, an indescribable sense of belonging that can transform how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. This project reminded us all about this shared feeling, whether 10 years old or 90+, through music we can appreciate and be part of a shared identity, … Continue reading Waterford Intergenerational Music Project
Calling Waterford designers and makers to express their interest to participate in an exhibition of creative excellence in 2022. Creative Waterford and Waterford Local Enterprise Office are coming together to showcase the excellent work of designers and makers in our city and county. Potential exhibitors are now asked to put forward an expression of interest … Continue reading Waterford designers and makers exhibition 2022 expression of interest now open