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Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2026

Arts Office – Waterford City & County Council Oifig Ealaíon Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge Since 1998 the Arts…

EXHIBITION: Robert Jackson, ‘As Below so Above’ at WGOA

Waterford Gallery of Art is delighted to present ‘as below, so above’, a solo exhibition of new and recent paintings…

EXHIBITION: HOW TO TELL A HAWK FROM A HANDSAW: Abstract Art from the Waterford Art Collection

This exhibition presents a selection of both historic and newly acquired abstract artworks from the permanent Waterford Art Collection. Alongside…

Poetry

WATERFORD POETRY PRIZE 2025

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025. The Waterford Poetry Prize is open…

ARTS COUNCIL ARTS GRANTS

The Irish Arts Council is the national supporter, funder and partner-developer for profesional artists and arts organisations in Ireland. Amongst their clients is Waterford City & County Council which receives…

ARTS AND DISABILITY CONNECT SCHEME ROUND 2

Arts and Disability Connect includes Mentoring, Training, New Work, and Research and Reflection awards for individual artists with disabilities. The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists…

Art…

OPEN CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPROSALS: GOMA’S 2026 PROGRAMME

GOMA Waterford is excited to announce an open call for exhibition proposals for available dates in its 2026 programme, celebrating the gallery’s 10 year anniversary! This is a milestone year…

“THE SOFT ANIMAL OF YOUR BODY”- JEN WADE EXHIBITION

24 Feb

GOMA Waterford is delighted to present The Soft Animal of Your Body, a solo exhibition of paintings by Jen Wade. Join us for the launch on Saturday 28 February, 6–8pm.…

Invitation to Participate: Wellbeing & Reflective Practice Programme & Survey

Dear Artists, We are sharing information about a proposed Wellbeing & Reflective Practice Programme for artists living in the Waterford area who are engaged in health, community, or socially engaged practice.…

FRENCH FILM NIGHT AT WGOA, MARCH 11 – ‘EN FANFARE’

French Film Night with Waterford St. Herblain Cultural and Language Exchange continues at Waterford Gallery of Art this March! Film: 'En Fanfare' ('The Marching Band') "Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia…

FREE CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP WITH PATRICK PENNEY

10 Feb

Workshop | Cyanotype with Patrick Penney – Wednesday 11 February 2026, 1–3pm Free art-making workshop at GOMA Waterford! Join artist Patrick Penney for a hands-on cyanotype workshop this Wednesday 11…

TimeWeavers — Inclusive, Genre-bending Music Theatre at the 10th Scene + Heard Festival in Smock Alley

3 Feb

30.01.2026. Dublin, Ireland. For Immediate Release: TimeWeavers — Inclusive, Genre-bending Music Theatre at the 10th Scene + Heard Festival in Smock Alley Following their retrospective at GOMA Gallery of Modern…

Art…

‘ARE YOU FEELING WELL?’ THE WELL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WELLBEING

28 Jan

Are you feeling well? Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2026 launches exciting lineup – lots of FREE arts events Music, art, dance/theatre, poetry, film and stories to lift people’s…

SHAPESHIFTING – GOMA GRADUATE AWARD EXHIBITION 2026

27 Jan

Shapeshifting | GOMA Graduate Award Exhibition 2026 Danny Foley, Tanja Novacic and Patrick Penney 29 January – 21 February 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday 29 January | 6–8pm Location: GOMA Gallery,…

ARDKEEN LIBRARY HOSTS YOUNG ARTIST EXHIBIT

23 Jan

Ayona is a local 2nd year student in St Angelas Ursuline and a very talented artist who works in paint marker, watercolours and digitally! We are delighted to host a…

FREE ‘HELIUM – INSPIRING LIFE THROUGH ART’

23 Jan

Online Workshops Bookings are now open for our FREE Online Spring workshops for children and young people with long-term physical health conditions. Distance Creates Spring Saturdays – Online(Ages 6–8) Workshop Dates: 7, 14, 21,…

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP | JAPANESE BLACK INK PAINTING AT BRÚ BORÚ CULTURAL CENTRE, CASHEL

14 Jan

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP | JAPANESE BLACK INK PAINTING AT BRÚ BORÚ CULTURAL CENTRE, CASHEL In this One-Day Sumi-e Workshop for Beginners, participants will learn brushstrokes and techniques used for painting…

Carmel Madigan new exhibition at Old Market House Arts Center

14 Jan

Carmel Madigan: This is My Place (14 January - 28 February 2026) Since 1994, Carmel T. Madigan pivoted her life’s path away from the telecom’s industry that had sustained her…

Film

FRENCH FILM NIGHT AT WATERFORD GALLERY OF ART

8 Jan

OUR DEPEST APOLOGIES – LUNATRACKTORS

10 Dec

Our Deepest Apologies | Lunatraktors 10th–24th January 2026, GOMA Waterford Lunatraktors are a performance art duo disguised as a folk band, obsessed with decolonisation, non-dualism, speculative folklore, queering tradition,…

ARTLINKS BURSARIES 2026

The ArtLinks partners in Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2026 are now open for submissions. These…

GOMA’S 8TH ANNUAL WINTER EXHIBITION

3 Dec

GOMA Gallery of Modern Art is delighted to invite you to GOMA Waterford’s 8th Annual Winter Exhibition, officially launching on Friday 5 December 2025, 6–8pm. Our Annual Winter Exhibition is…

GIG AT GOMA: BASCIVILLE SUPPORTED BY IVORY TUSK

12 Nov

Basciville, an indie-folk-rock duo consiting of Cillian and Lorcan Byrne are coming to GOMA Waterford on Thursday 27th November at 7.30pm! Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to see…

BASKET WEAVING WITH ED HAWAN

Tue 18th Nov 9.30am - 5.30pm Garter Lane Arts Centre Rehearsal Room €60, all materials included 18+ Buy Tickets Join Edmund Hawan for a basket weaving workshop in Garter Lane…

Art…

OPEN CALL: EXHIBITION PROPOSALS FOR GOMA’S 2027 PROGRAMME

5 Nov

OPEN CALL: EXHIBITION PROPOSALS FOR GOMA'S 2027 PROGRAMME Deadline for submissions: 5pm, Tuesday 18th November 2025 GOMA Waterford is excited to announce an open call for exhibition proposals for available…

Art…

OPEN CALL: GOMA WATERFORD EMERGING CURATOR AWARD 2026

5 Nov

OPEN CALL: GOMA WATERFORD EMERGING CURATOR AWARD 2026 Deadline for applications: 18th November 2025 at 5pm GOMA Gallery of Modern Art Waterford is inviting applications for our 2026 Emerging Curator…

Film

FRENCH FILM NIGHT AT WGOA, WED 19 NOV – LA PASSION DE DODIN BOUFFANT

4 Nov

French Film Night with Waterford St. Herblain Cultural and Language Exchange continues at Waterford Gallery of Art this November. Film: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (the Taste of Things) Date:…

FIRST-PERSON | EXHIBITION BY ISABEL ENGLISH

29 Oct

Exhibition opening Saturday 1st November 2025, 4–6pm, GOMA Waterford | All welcome! Through the combined mediums of photography, textile, and sculpture, artist Isabel English extends from the literary genre of…

Art…

YES, BUT DO YOU CARE? A TOUR OF AUDIO-VISUAL ART WORK BY MARIE BRETT

17 Oct

YES, BUT DO YOU CARE? A tour of audio-visual art work by Marie Brett from IMMA's national collection. Acclaimed visual artist Marie Brett is bringing her tour of 𝘠𝘦𝘴, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦? to GOMA…

FREE CERAMIC WORKSHOP at WCQ Place 25/10/2025 ‘Observing Faith: Waterford – The Invisible Made Visible’

17 Oct

Observing Faith: Waterford – The Invisible Made Visible . Make sure to come along to this free public ceramic art event running from 11am-3pm, 25th October in WCQ Place, Waterford.…

Art…

KIKI – ART WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN ARDKEEN LIBRARY

11 Oct

Saturday 18th October 10am-11 for ages 6-8 years and 11.15 – 12 for ages 9-12. To celebrate the Childrens Book Festival, in association with Waterford Libraries. Mixed Media Workshop. Make…

HARMANIA INDIE CHOIR PRESENTS HAÇIENDA NIGHTS

10 Oct

Bank Lane October 16th 2025 - Doors 8 pm. Harmania Indie Choir Present HAÇIENDA NIGHTS Indie and Club Classics including: The Stone Roses - Moby - The Happy Mondays - Soul…

Artist's Gallery…

OPEN CALL, 2ND ANNUAL POETRY COMPETITION

7 Oct

THE SECOND ANNUAL WATERFORD COMPETITION Announcing the return of the annual waterford competition. The competition was launched in 2024 to promote and establish a new, unique, poetry format – the…

CIARA O’CONNOR AND CRISTÍN LEACH IN CONVERSATION AT GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE

Event: Ciara O’Connor and Cristín Leach in conversation at Garter Lane Arts Centre Date: 9th October (Thursday) Time: 11.30 am Duration: 45 minutes/1 hour Fee: Free Venue: Garter Lane Theatre Booking: Details below Link: https://garterlane.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173662831/events Website link: https://garterlane.ie/events/c-p-d-ciara-oconnor-in-conversation-with-cristin-leach/ About Ciara…

Waterford Libraries…

WATERFORD CLOTHES SWAP, WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER AT CENTRAL LIBRARY AT 5PM – FREE EVENT

Come along and upgrade your wardrobe! Step away from fast fashion and exchange your clothes for something new to you! Book your FREE Spot: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waterford-clothes-swap-tickets-1701185103439 Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford…

Arts Council…

YOUNG WATERFORD PLAYWRIGHT AWARD 2025

7 Oct

YOUNG WATERFORD PLAYWRIGHT AWARD 2025 An exciting once-off opportunity for young local writers was revealed this week with news of the Young Waterford Playwright Award 2025. Announcing the Award, valued…

Arts Council…

C.P.D – FUNDING APPLICATIONS WITH EAMONN MAXWELL

7 Oct

C.P.D – FUNDING APPLICATIONS WITH EAMONN MAXWELL Thu 30th Oct 10am – 12pm Online via Zoom Free, but booking essential This workshop will give artists insights into how…

Artist's Gallery…

OPEN CALL: GOMA WATERFORD’S 8TH ANNUAL WINTER EXHIBITION 2025

3 Oct

GOMA Gallery of Modern Art. Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 5pm. GOMA Gallery of Modern Art Waterford invites submissions for our annual winter exhibition of Fine and Applied Arts. We…

Poetry

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH PRESENTS THE POETRY LOUNGE AT WGOA 27 SEPT 2025 2PM

26 Sep

Speak Your Truth Presents The Poetry Lounge Hosted by Ger Duffy Presented in association with Poetry Ireland Saturday 27th September, 2:00-4:00pm With Luke Morgan, author of Blood Atlas (Introduced by…

Artist's Gallery…

BREAKING THE PATTERNS

26 Sep

Breaking the Patterns Exhibition Opening of Emerging Irish and European Artists GOMA Gallery, 6/7 Lombard Street, Waterford. Launching Saturday 11th October 2025, 6pm - 8pm Exhibition runs 11th – 25th October |…

Waterford Writers Weekend

WATERFORD WRITERS WEEKEND 2025

Waterford City and County Council is pleased to present the programme for the Waterford Writers Weekend 2025. With support from the Arts and Library Services there is a range of…

Art…

VOXES AND VALVES AT CATHEDRAL SQUARE

17 Sep

Culture Night Waterford is happening THIS FRIDAY 19th September 🕺🕺💃💃 And as part of Culture Night, we are delighted to announce that 'Vox & Valves' is coming back, for one…

FREE OLD IRON WORKS WALKING TOUR WITH JAMES DOHERTY ON CULTURE NIGHT

Free Walking Tour with James Doherty reflecting on the Old Iron Works of Waterford City. Not to be missed. 7.30pm Starting point Tracy's Hotel 19/09/25

Arts Council…

WATERFORD MARITIME WALKING TOUR WITH JOHNNY CODD FOR CULTURE NIGHT

17 Sep

Waterford City is steeped in unique maritime history. Ever wondered why there are three ships on the city crest, who was the local hero on Titanic, why do some Canadians…