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 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
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
After a summer hiatus the Digital Creative Series is back, and we’re building on the success of previous events in the series. If you’ve been following our journey, you will know that our events are more than just gatherings - they’re an opportunity for creative minds to come together, get inspired and learn from each … Continue reading Digital Creative Series is Back
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
€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.
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.