It's that time of year again -- and no, we don't mean Christmas. It's time for local creatives to share their plans and aspirations for 2024 in the hopes of being awarded an arts practice grant from Waterford City and County Council. The nitty-gritty details are all here (and we very much recommend going through … Continue reading Waterford Arts Practice Grants Applications are Open
Má bhfuil suim agat i gcúrsaí scríbhneoireachta, feic ar na cúrsaí seo. Beidh siad ar fáil sa chathair agus i nDún Garbhán i mí Meán Fómhair. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine páirt a ghlacadh gan bhrú, cead isteach saor. Gearrscéal (Short Story) le Catherine Foley Aistear trí shéipéal na cruthaíochta abheidh anseo ina bhfoghlaimeoidh na … Continue reading Cúrsaí Nua ar Fáil
Today sees the publication of the South East Creative Economy Report. This report comes as a result of a collaboration between Waterford City and County Council and RIKON at South East Technological University. The report was funded by Creative Ireland through the Creative Communities Action Fund. The report highlights the great strengths of the South … Continue reading South East Creative Economy Report Published
If you've ever dreamed of using your musical talent to enhance the wellbeing of others this an opportunity you don't want to miss. Réalta, Ireland's National Body for Arts and Health, are proud to host a course designed specifically for musicians who want to work in healthcare and community settings. This course will be … Continue reading Closing Date Approaching for Music in Healthcare and Community Settings Course
If you've ever happened to be in the Garter Lane Gallery on an evening when Traces dance ensemble are rehearsing, you'll have some idea of the energy they bring to their craft. The hypnotic sound of strategic footwork on wooden floors is punctuated with peals of laughter, before the door opens and a sea of … Continue reading Big News for Traces
Swim On, Maisie; in your wake we follow. Listen Access the Swim On, Maisie soundscape here: Maisie’s Story Swim On, Maisie is inspired by the story of Maisie Bishop, the first known woman to swim from Brownstown Head to The Metal Man, on 7th September 1931. It also celebrates the female experience of swimming … Continue reading Swim On, Maisie
Waterford Libraries is delighted to bring a series of free Writing Workshops to the people of Waterford. The second strand of the Writers at Waterford Libraries programme for 2023, these workshops have been organised in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre and funded by Creative Waterford. Mary Conway Senior Executive Librarian said” We are pleased … Continue reading Free Writing Workshops at Waterford Libraries in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre
Grant funding for a diverse range of creative projects has been awarded to a mixture of thirteen groups and individuals under the banner of the Creative Waterford Open Call 2023. The annual funding was increased to an overall allocation of €80,000 this year, with new grants of up to €20,000 available to celebrate the launch … Continue reading €80,000 grant funding awarded for Creative Waterford Open Call 2023
Creative Waterford Open Call 2023 has been launched and applications welcomed until 31st March. Funding available for culture & creative projects in Waterford. The Creative Ireland Programme in Waterford recently launched the new Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027. The strategy allows for the continuation of funding for projects that embed creativity in the community. The … Continue reading Creative Waterford Open Call 2023 applications welcomed until 31st March
€1,117,751.13 allocated to Creative Ireland projects in Waterford since 2017 €161,161.00 to be allocated for core Creative Ireland initiatives in Waterford County in 2023 Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Kieran O’Donnell TD announced the roll out of … Continue reading Waterford commits to new Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy.