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Plean Ealaíon Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge / Waterford City and County Council’s Arts Plan

Tá áthas orainn Plean Ealaíon Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge – I dTreo 2030 – a chur i láthair.…

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…

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SEIKO HAYASE – ARTIST TALK AT GOMA

GOMA Gallery, 2nd April 2022 2pm Admission Free. Make a date in your diary to come and hear the Japanese artist Seiko Hayase speak about the process of her work…

NEON HEARTS AND THE ANGRY MOB – WAYNE POWER’S LATEST POETRY COLLECTION

Love in a time of lockdowns could be one way of describing this latest volume of poetry from Wayne Power – a worthy follow-up to his debut collection, Everyone’s…

THE BRIDGE (EDUARDO MARTIN & AHMED DICKENSON) A NIGHT OF RHYTHMS & MUSIC WITH A CUBAN FLAVOUR

25 Feb

Garter Lane Arts Centre April 30th 2022 7.30 pm The famous composer and guitarist Eduardo Martin Joins the renowned young guitarist, Ahmed Dickenson Cárdenas to create this duo that masterfully…

Creative Waterford…

THE PEOPLE WE GROW UP TO BE, A PORTRAIT EXHIBITION BY PHOTOGRAPHER DAVI MATHESON

23 Feb

Index Gallery, Central Library Waterford until 12th March 'The People We Grow Up To Be' exhibition, a stunning display of portraits by photographer Davi Matheson (DMG Photographic) is now on…

SOLIDARITY – A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND POETRY FOR UKRAINE

The Market Bar, 1st April 2022 at 8pm A night of music and poetry to raise funds for Ukraine. Venue: The Market Bar, John St. Waterford Admission €10 Doors open:…

ARTLINKS COLLABORATION AWARD 2022 INFORMATION SESSIONS

Online, 25th February 9:30am and 2nd March 10:00am. ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford City & County Council will soon be announcing the details of the collaboration award…

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NEW EXHIBITIONS IN OLD MARKET HOUSE ARTS CENTRE

The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan is currently showing it’s new exhibitions. ‘Landscapes from the Waterford Art Collection’ is curated by Dr. Éimear O’ Connor, HRHA…

Arts Opportunity…

GRANTS FOR WORKING MUSICIANS, DJS & TECHIES

Waterford musicians and performers encouraged to apply for Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme 2022 (MEBAS 2022) Following the announcement by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and…

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COLOUR | TUDOR VARGA | STAFF ART WALL EXHIBITION AT UHW

18 Feb

University Hospital Waterford. Runs until April 8th 2022. *Available to view by staff, patients and authorised visitors only. Colour, an enchanting exhibition of paintings by Tudor Varga, has opened on…

Creative Waterford…

CLIMATE ACTION WEEK

Climate Action – What can I do? Series of FREE online talks 21 - 26 March 2022 Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Libraries and Waterford Council’s Environment Department are coming together…

MUSIC – JENNIFER STUMM: AN IMPERFECT INSTRUMENT

The Large Room, City Hall Wednesday 6th April 2022 at 7:30pm Music Network and Waterford Music present: Jennifer Stumm - An Imperfect Instrument. Featuring Jennifer Stumm on viola. If the…

WATERFORD MUSIC PRESENTS SHARON CARTY (MEZZO-SOPRANO) & UNA HUNT (PIANO) VENUE CHANGE

WATERFORD MUSIC presents Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano) & Una Hunt (piano) Christ Church Cathedral, 17th February 2022 at 7:30pm Pianist Úna Hunt teams up with Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty to take a less…

The Waterford Gallery of Art, Saturday 12th 2022 Come to our free children's workshop this Saturday. We're making origami love hearts for Valentine's. There will be four one hour workshops…

BOOK LAUNCH: ‘TEENAGE RELIGION’

9 Feb

Garter Lane Arts Centre, Sat 12th Feb 2022 Doors: 2.30pm Tickets: Admission is free 'Teenage Religion' is Izzy Tiernan's first book. A collection of poetry and essays encapsulating…

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A DAY OF ART AND FUN WITH LAOCHAS THE WARRIOR SOUL PROJECT

3 Feb

St. Patrick's Gateway, Friday 25th Feb 2022, 10:30am to 4pm. Laochas the Warrior Soul Project in association with Déise Music Therapy presents a day of workshops for young people aged…

Arts Opportunity…

CREATIVE WATERFORD OPEN CALL 2022

Deadline: Monday, February 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM The Creative Ireland Programme is the Government’s Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016 – a five-year initiative which places creativity at the…

WATERFORD WRITER MEGAN NOLAN NOMINATED FOR THE 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD

2 Feb

Long List of Library Nominations Announced One of the world's richest literary prizes, the Dublin Literary Award prize of €100,000 is awarded to the author of the winning book. The…

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SEIKO HAYASE | WORLD IN BETWEEN | CONNECT 5 AWARDEE | EXTENDED

Seiko Hayase | World In Between | Connect 5 Awardee GOMA Waterford, Thursday 17th February – 30th April 2022 GOMA’s Connect 5 Awardee - Born in Shiga, Japan in…

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WATERFORD MUSICAL SOCIETY – CALL FOR ACTORS

2 Feb

Waterford Musical Society are looking for new male members for the chorus of their upcoming production of My Fair Lady which takes to the stage of the Theatre Royal, Waterford…

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CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES

GOMA Gallery of Modern Art, Saturdays 4th - 25th Feb & 11th - 1st April 2023 And they are back!!! Children’s Art Classes with GOMA's Resident Artists. Every Saturday -…

HOW TO FALL FLAT ON YOUR FACE AT GARTER LANE

29 Jan

Garter Lane, 8th - 12th March 2022 at 8pm Doors: 7:30pm *Note: start time may change with ongoing government restrictions. Tickets: €15 & €12 concession. To book: garterlane.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173620413 A play…

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SALUTE TO SPRING | AN EXTERNAL ART INSTALLATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH SPRAOÍ

28 Jan

Old Market House Arts Centre, 1st to 28th February 2022 Waterford Spraoí has created a large-scale art installation on the Arts Centre’s external walls which will be illuminated at night.…

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FOLLOWING A TRAIL OF BREADCRUMBS | EXHIBITION BY ILLUSTRATOR/AUTHOR CAITRIONA SWEENEY

28 Jan

Garter Lane Arts Centre Front of House, 25th Jan to 30th April 2022 Following a Trail of Breadcrumbs - Illustrating a Modern Irish Fairytale by Caitriona Sweeney runs until the…

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WELL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WELLBEING 2022

Monday 7th to Saturday 12th February 2022 Fancy a lift?, Doodling for Wellbeing and Small Acts are some of the highlights of this year’s Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing. Taking…

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BREAKING BORDERS – ARTIST TALKS

GOMA is delighted to present a series of ONLINE artists talks as part of Breaking Borders Exhibition- Curated by Valeria Ceregini | GOMA's Emerging Curator Awardee 2021 Exhibition 8th January -…

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COASTGUARD CULTURAL CENTRE PRESENTS: A REFLECTION OF MINDS

21 Jan

Coastguard Cultural Centre. Viewing from 16th January Until 25th February 2022. Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre are delighted to host a wonderful new exhibition in their Gallery and in their Cafe…

WATERFORD FILM FOR ALL PRESENTS : PETITE MAMAN

Garter Lane Waterford. 1st February at 6.00 pm Director Céline Sciamma (Portrait of A Lady on Fire, 2019) latest is a delicate, wonderfully beguiling tale about the power of memory and…

Arts Opportunity…

GOMA WELCOMES SUBMISSIONS FOR IT’S 2023-2024 PROGRAMME

Submit by: 30th January 2022 at 9pm GOMA Gallery is currently welcoming submissions for available dates in its 2023/2024 programme. The programme is open to all disciplines of Visual…

Arts Opportunity…

LEATHANACH GO LÉIRIÚ

Ag glaoch ar amharclannóirí, scríbhneoirí agus ealaíontóirí a bhfuil suim acu obair trí Ghaeilge: Coimisiún do lucht féachana óg le Comhairle Contae Chorcaí & Graffiti Theatre Company, le tacaíocht ó…

FIREDANCE LIVE STREAMING LINKS

Never mind the cold – sit back and watch the Winter Firedance on your Smart TV, Computer, Laptop or Phone from the comfort of your home. Four of the six…

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SEE THE SKYDANCE FIREWORKS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOUSE!

The organisers of the Winter Firedance have announced that you will be able to observe the Fireworks from the comfort of your own home. Working with a specialist Dublin Company…

Arts Office Projects…

MISSED OUT ON TICKETS FOR THE WINTER FIREDANCE? VOLUNTEER!

18 Dec

Volunteers needed! Are you available to steward 5pm - 9pm ish Tuesday 21st December? It will involve, popping on a high vis (which you will get to keep), keeping an…

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THE WATERFORD WINTER FIREDANCE – SOLSTICE 2021

The Waterford Winter Firedance is six specially curated concerts, exhibitions and displays spread across the County. Each is organised separately and each will have the culmination of a local fireworks…

NEW FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE SECTOR

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has today (8 December) announced additional funding of €50m to support the Live Performance Sector. The supports…

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ARTFORM ANNUAL 44 ART EXHIBITION 2021 NOW OPEN!

8 Dec

Dec 2nd to Dec 23rd 2021 On Dec 2 Artform Annual 44 Art Exhibition opened at 44 The Quay, Waterford. Following the success of the last three years, Artform Annual…

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THE HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL WINTER MUSIC SERIES

1 Dec

House of Waterford Crystal, Every Saturday and Sunday 20 Nov - 18 Dec 2021 12pm to 3pm And from the 20th to the 23rd of December Date and Artist: 20th…

Arts Opportunity…

ARTS OPPORTUNITY – ACT WATERFORD

ACT Waterford is an interdisciplinary project which brings together Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in an exciting project funded by Creative Ireland Climate Action fund. Five different communities in…