This exhibition presents a selection of both historic and newly acquired abstract artworks from the permanent Waterford Art Collection. Alongside artworks can also be found archival information, newspaper cuttings, and descriptions from the artists themselves, as well as critique by a cross-section of individuals invited and interested in demystifying this still often divisive visual language. […]
Waterford Gallery of Art is delighted to present ‘as below, so above’, a solo exhibition of new and recent paintings by Robert Jackson. Launching 6pm on 26th February, this free exhibition runs until 20 June 2026. Robert Jackson is a painter and printmaker based in Fife, Scotland. Jackson spent his early years in Waterford and […]
‘where oxlips and the nodding violet grows’ | Joseph Heffernan Exhibition dates: 9 May–6 June 2026 GOMA Joseph Heffernan is an Irish artist based in Backwater Artist Studios, Cork. Working across painting, drawing, text and assemblage/installation his practice is concerned with identity, rituals, performance and how memory is constructed. Heffernan’s sculptural work uses […]
CREATIVE PRACTITIONER CALL OUT Creative practitioners with a broad range of creative practices, all are welcome! Drama, music, glass maker, visual arts, weavers, environmental, archaeologists, baker… WE WANT YOU!! Closing Date: 5th June
The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2026. This competition is open to all writers currently living on the island of Ireland. This prize has emerged from the influence of the late Waterford writer Seán Dunne whose poetry continues […]
Bloomsday Waterford Celebrating James Joyce’s Ulysses Join us for a day of walking, reading, music and film inspired by James Joyce’s Ulysses. Experience Bloomsday in Ireland’s oldest city with events across Waterford celebrating literature, culture and performance. SCHEDULE: 11:00 – 12:30 WALKING TOUR Starting at Bishop’s Palace and including refreshments at Granville Hotel […]
Explore heritage and creativity as the streets of Waterford Cultural Quarter come alive with actor and writer Joe Meagher. Free tours are available each Saturday morning at 11 am throughout July 2026.
Mise en Abyme Sharon Murphy 15th July – 16th August Official Launch 23rd of July, 6-8pm Guest speaker – Cristín Leach Cristín Leach is an Irish author, radio and […]
AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025 at Waterford Gallery of Art.
The 1926 census has been an amazing new resource that allows people to discover their family stories and the stories of their communities since its release online by the National Archives of Ireland on the 18th of April. Now, Waterford City and County Archives and Waterford Libraries Service in partnership with the National Archives of […]
Join us for an Artist Talk with Sharon Murphy as she shares insights into her creative practice, inspirations, and the ideas behind her current exhibition. Saturday, 8 August 1 – 2 PM at GOMA Waterford. This is a free, informal event and everyone is welcome – just drop in. We look forward to seeing […]
Waterford Artist Group Mentoring Scheme 2026 The Arts Office, Waterford City and County Council is pleased to announce details of the ‘Waterford Artist Group Mentoring Scheme 2026’. This programme […]
