A huge and hearty congratulations to all our fabulous Open Call projects from 2023. Each and every one of you amazed and astounded us. You proved yet again that there is no limit to the amount of creativity in our Waterford community, and that it can be used to drive forward placemaking, wellbeing, integration, education, … Continue reading Open Call Projects 2023
When you get a personal invite to an event from the esteemed Theatre Royal you don't pass it up -- and we certainly didn't when this one pinged into our inbox last week. A private viewing of a festival of five minute climate-themed plays, performed by Curious State and written by none other than the … Continue reading The Climate Stage is Yours in Theatre Royal
Jennie O’Neill and Jo McCluskey are the powerhouses behind SE Craft Studios, and their passion for the project is undeniable. “We both spent time living abroad before moving back to the Southeast and feel passionate about all the things that make Waterford special – particularly the beaches,” explains Jennie. It was this passion for all … Continue reading SE Craft Studios: Not Just Crafts
Since officially announcing The Hill @ Hallowe'en last week, we've been inundated with questions from curious Waterford residents about what they can expect from the event. We've collated the most commonly asked ones in this post, but feel free to reach out with any other queries. Who's running the event? The simple answer to this … Continue reading The Hill @ Hallowe’en: The Scoop so Far
This week just seems to be full of exciting news! Today saw a national announcement that marks a new chapter and a new friendship for Creative Waterford. Waterford City and County Council have been officially awarded Shared Island funding from Creative Ireland and will be partnering with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) on … Continue reading Shared Island Funding Awarded to Waterford City and County Council
Tuesday 19th September was a wet and blustery day, but when you get the opportunity to leave your desk and see art happening out in the real world you grab it with both hands. A few weeks previous to this, I’d had a brief phone call with Seán Corcoran of Bunmahon-based environmental art studio The … Continue reading My Talamh Experience
September promises to be an exciting month on the Copper Coast, as The Art Hand premieres their innovative new Talamh festival. Talamh will see 30 environmental artists coming together from areas as far flung as New Zealand and as local as Bunmahon to create art with organic material in an organic manner. Featured artists include … Continue reading Stay Grounded with Talamh
It's no secret that The Walls Project revel in brightening up our streets. Their flagship Waterford Walls Festival is a calendar highlight for Waterford residents and visitors alike, who flock to the city streets every August to see brand new public art emerging before their very eyes. The festival commissions artists both local and national … Continue reading Bridge Street Mural Packs a Punch
Today saw the release of the official programme for Waterford Writers Weekend -- and all we can say is wow! Under the curatorship of Eimear Cheasty, this promises to be a weekend that celebrates both local and national talent. An array of talks, workshops and launches will leave lovers of words in all their forms … Continue reading Waterford Writers Weekend Programme Released
After a summer hiatus the Digital Creative Series is back, and we’re building on the success of previous events in the series. If you’ve been following our journey, you will know that our events are more than just gatherings - they’re an opportunity for creative minds to come together, get inspired and learn from each … Continue reading Digital Creative Series is Back