We've said before that if we're quiet, it's probably because we're scheming...and that was certainly the case over the past few months! Between finding out who this year's Open Call recipients are (more on that to come), to planning Cruinniú na nÓg, to dreaming up our own creative projects alongside our fabulous Culture & Creativity … Continue reading Playful Streets with a Creative Twist
Our St Patrick's weekend art workshops went down a treat, with one resounding piece of feedback -- you wanted MORE! Attendees were emphatic in their cries for more creative activities to be available for people of all ages in Waterford. They spoke about a desire for slow, mindful activity as an alternative option to quick-paced … Continue reading Free Workshop for National Drawing Day/Biodiversity Week
We were delighted to be approached by the organising committee of Waterford's St Patrick's Festival 2024 about curating a Creative Communities offering for this fabulous weekend of celebrations. We always love to see accessible opportunities for everybody to enjoy creativity, and we wanted our festival offering to reflect this. We are thrilled to share that … Continue reading FREE Craft Workshops for St Patrick’s Festival
Our Open Call is now LIVE! We are accepting applications until 1st March at 4pm. Link to application form: Waterford City & County Council (submit.com) Video explaining application form: Link to previous video explaining strategic priorities: https://thisiswaterford.ie/what-is-the-creative-waterford-open-call/ Email address for further questions: nspendlove@waterfordcouncil.ie Wishing all our applicants the very best of luck!
As promised, a video outlining the premise and purpose of our Open Call grants. Applications will go live in early February, projects can apply for up to €10,000 funding. Once applications are live, we will upload another video going through the application form and the submission process. Referenced in this video is our Culture & … Continue reading What is the Creative Waterford Open Call?
While it seems mad to be talking about June in the early days of January, it's time for us to start cooking up our plans for this year's Cruinniú na nÓg festival. This festival is for young people, and we really need the input of young people to make it the best it can be. … Continue reading Cruinniú Needs You
What an incredible year it's been for Creative Waterford's Open Call. The variety of projects completely blew us away (if you haven't yet, do yourself a favour and watch this fabulous video showing them off). It may not even be Christmas yet, but already we're getting excited to do it all again in 2024. For … Continue reading Open Call Grant Writing Clinics
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