We're delighted to share the following workshop offerings, completely free of charge. They are part of the Creative Communities on a Shared Island initiative between Waterford City and County Council and Mid and East Borough Council and funded through Creative Ireland. Please see below for workshop details - to sign up or to ask any … Continue reading Connecting Through Textiles Workshop Series
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
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
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
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
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
Music and singing form a very important aspect of the Traveller culture and historically traditional songs have been passed down in families and carried around the country by Travellers who helped keep the songs alive. Supported by Creative Ireland Waterford, Waterford City & County Council, the Waterford Traveller Community Development Project and the Waterford Traveller … Continue reading Mincéirí Ag Canadh – Travellers Singing
Waterford City and County Council are inviting you to give feedback on our Creative Waterford draft strategy and would like your submissions on what further actions can be taken under each priority. The draft strategy has six priorities: People and Place. Daoine agus Áit Building in Creativity. Tógáil agus Foirgníocht sa Chruthaitheacht Supporting our Creative … Continue reading Submissions are welcomed for the new draft Creative Waterford Strategy 2023-2027.
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