September promises to be an exciting month on the Copper Coast, as The Art Hand premieres their innovative new Talamh festival. Talamh will see 30 environmental artists coming together from areas as far flung as New Zealand and as local as Bunmahon to create art with organic material in an organic manner. Featured artists include … Continue reading Stay Grounded with Talamh
Today saw the release of the official programme for Waterford Writers Weekend -- and all we can say is wow! Under the curatorship of Eimear Cheasty, this promises to be a weekend that celebrates both local and national talent. An array of talks, workshops and launches will leave lovers of words in all their forms … Continue reading Waterford Writers Weekend Programme Released
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
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
** Update - Please note that the Digital Creative Series is now complete ** Calling all South-East based creatives to express their interest to participate in a creative showcase gallery which will be on display throughout a Digital Creative Series of events in 2023. Creative Waterford and Waterford Local Enterprise Office are coming together to … Continue reading Digital Creative Showcase Expression of Interest
A wonderful article written by Sylvia Thompson and featured in the Irish Times on Thursday Jan 5 2023 - 07:00 Waterford city building a decarbonisation zone for others to follow Involvement of local communities a catalyst for behavioural change “Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) has chosen Waterford city as its decarbonisation zone and … Continue reading Waterford city building a decarbonisation zone for others to follow
The Creative Waterford Programme and Waterford Local Enterprise Office were successful in an application to the Creative Ireland Economic Action Fund to carry out an economic analysis of the creative sector in the region. RIKON Research Centre in the South East Technological University has been commissioned to carry out the economic survey. Why are we … Continue reading Help us map out the Creative Economy of Waterford & the SouthEast