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
'OUR FUTURE IS IN OUR PAST, a beautiful project funded by Creative Ireland Waterford that brought a Community together. The Clonea Power Old School CLG with the help of two local artists Marguerite Kent and John Bermingham, engaged with and captured some of the personalities of the older members of the community of Clonea Power, … Continue reading Our future is in our past
In continuing its commitment to helping the public access technological support services, Waterford Libraries recently acquired 32 repurposed iPads from Waterford City and County Council, helped by funding from Creative Ireland. The tablets, which were originally used by Waterford councillors, will be available for those who would like to learn more about using technology through … Continue reading Repurposed technology keeping the Library community connected
ACT Waterford is an interdisciplinary project which brings together Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in an exciting project funded by Creative Ireland Climate Action fund. Five different communities in Waterford City and County will be engaged with themes of climate change: transport, domestic energy, rural environment, green spaces … Continue reading ACT Waterford Call for Creatives
For two nights in October 2021, the Theatre Royal in Waterford showcased a locally written and produced play called 'FLOOD' ‘FLOOD’, by Ger Bourke was a new two-hander play that took a look into the lives of Stella and Jack, a married couple in their fifties adrift in a small boat in modern day Ireland. … Continue reading Waterford written and produced play called Flood
Diverse Creatives launches as part of Waterford’s Imagine Arts Festival which is set to take place in-person and online at venues across Waterford from October 15th to 24th 2021 ‘Diverse Creatives’ a Creative Ireland Waterford project and a partnership between Waterford Libraries, Waterford Integration Services, Europe Direct Waterford and Imagine Arts Festival will be unveiled at the … Continue reading Diverse Creatives launches as part of Waterford’s Imagine Arts Festival