Open Call Projects 2023

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

Shared Island Funding Awarded to Waterford City and County Council

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

Closing Date Approaching for Music in Healthcare and Community Settings Course

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

13/06/2021. FREE TO USE IMAGES. Cruinniu na nOg. The children from Rang 6 Gaelscoil Phortlairge, sending their message of positivity to the world as the celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg at Kilmurrin Cove, Co. Waterford with local artist Sean Corcoran from The Art Hand. Picture: Patrick Browne

€80,000 grant funding awarded for Creative Waterford Open Call 2023

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

Acting workshop with Brideview drama group in St Patrick's Hall, Tallow. Photos DGM Photography

Creative Waterford Open Call 2023 applications welcomed until 31st March

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

Mincéirí Ag Canadh – Travellers Singing

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

13/06/2021. FREE TO USE IMAGES. Cruinniu na nOg. The children from Rang 6 Gaelscoil Phortlairge, sending their message of positivity to the world as the celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg at Kilmurrin Cove, Co. Waterford with local artist Sean Corcoran from The Art Hand. Picture: Patrick Browne

Submissions are welcomed for the new draft Creative Waterford Strategy 2023-2027.

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.

Cast members from the Good Aul Days project Waterford. Funded by Creative Ireland Waterford. Photograph courtesy of David Bjelac.

Creative Waterford Open Call 2022 open for applications

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

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Creative Waterford Open Call 2021 Grants Announced

Twenty-one grants are to be allocated to a range of community groups, organisations and individuals from Creative Waterford funding. The successful applicants to the Creative Waterford Open Call 2021 scheme were notified of their grants at the end of April. Waterford City and County Council Culture Team manages this funding on behalf of Creative Ireland. … Continue reading Creative Waterford Open Call 2021 Grants Announced