STORIES FROM LISMORE AND BEYOND
Artists and participants include: Dervla Baker, Lee Behegan, Ella Bertilsson, Stephen Brandes, Susan Buttner, Clashmore Chairs, Carol Anne Connolly, Cronan Creagh, Fanny Currey, Francis Edmund Currey, Lucien Freud, John Graham, Breda Geoghegan, Elaine Grainger, Austin Hearne, Paul Henry, Michele Horrigan, Fiona Kelly, Valerie Lee, Victoria William Ley, Heather and Ivan Morison, David Nash, Peter Nash, Dennis McNulty, Katie Nolan, Deirdre O’Mahony, Alison Pilkinton, The Quiet Club, Philip Quinn, Jim Ricks, Ciara Roche, Carolyn Sergeant, Angie Shanahan, Emma Tennant, Aram Wahhoud, Louise Wallace – and many more
WRITING BURSARIES AWARDED FOR ARDMORE WRITERS RETREAT
The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council has announced the recipients of bursaries to attend the Molly Keane Writers Retreat in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. In receipt of full bursaries … Continue reading
DR. ERIC SWEENEY R.I.P.
The composer and former head of Music at the Waterford Institute of Technology, Dr. Eric Sweeney, has passed away he was 72. A member of Aosdána he also served on … Continue reading
SCREEN IRELAND ANNOUNCES SUPPORT MEASURES FOR CREATIVE SCREEN INDUSTRY
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland has announced a series of new measures to support production companies and creative talent, across feature film, TV drama, animation and documentary in Ireland. Responding to the … Continue reading
JAPANESE BLACK INK PAINTING WORKSHOP
Coastguard Cultural Centre, Sun 9th December 2018 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Sumi-e: Japanese Black Ink Painting is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper, and a special … Continue reading
FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS IN GARTER LANE THEATRE
PJ Lynch: Pilgrims, Princesses and Beardy Old Men Garter Lane Theatre, Jun 28th – Aug 11th 11:00 am to 5:30pm Internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator and Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s laureate … Continue reading
‘BEALTAINE’ EXHIBITION OF WORK BY RIVER BARN ARTISTS
Gallery 20ten, 18a, Lombard St, Waterford, May 1st to June 2nd, 2018, Gallery opening hours are 1 to 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday The ‘Bealtaine’ visual art exhibition at Gallery 20ten … Continue reading
JAPANESE BLACK INK PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore Sun 15th April 2018 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Sumi-e: Japanese Black Ink Painting is a unique art form using only black ink, handmade paper, and a … Continue reading
BAROQUE MASTER PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH BRIAN SMYTH
Adrian Cooke | Classical Art Atelier, Dunhill Ecopark, Co. Waterford, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th April 2018 from 10.00am-5.00pm (each day) In this intensive 3-day workshop led by Brian Smyth … Continue reading
TREELINES & SKYLINES EXHIBITION EXTENDED IN GREYFRIARS
Treelines & Skylines In Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery has now been extended until May 18th. An exhibition of paintings from the Waterford Municipal Art Collection, featuring artwork by Transition Year … Continue reading
MOLLY KEANE CREATIVE WRITING AWARD 2018
Waterford City & County Council’s Arts Office is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting entries for the Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2018. The late writer lived, until … Continue reading
KATIE KIM & IN THE WILLOWS
St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Saturday 3rd February at 8pm – 11pm. St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre will play host to Katie Kim playing alongside alternative folk band The Willows Katie Kim is … Continue reading
WATERFORD YOUNG ARTS CRITICS
Garter lane Arts Studio, October 25th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Open to 13-17 year olds, Waterford Young Arts Critics is a free and exciting opportunity for young people to take part … Continue reading
WATERFORD WALLS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS
Fri 18th August @ 14:00, 15:30 and Sun 20th August @ 15:30 Garter Lane Arts Centre is delighted to partner with Waterford Walls Festival 2017 to bring you a series … Continue reading
“MAINIE, EVIE, MARY AND GRACE” EXHIBITION IN GREYFRIARS!
Last couple of weeks to catch “MAINIE, EVIE, MARY AND GRACE – The Women Who Led the Modern Movement in Irish Art” Curated by artist Ben Hennessy, this exhibition tells … Continue reading
SECONDARY SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITY
Waterford City & County Council’s Arts Office is now accepting expressions of interest from groups and/or individuals to deliver a strand of their Secondary School Arts Programme for the school … Continue reading
WITHOUT THE WORDS
Illustrator’s Ireland Garters Lane Art Centre, June 17th – Aug 26th @ 2.30pm Without the Words is an exhibition inspired by a line from Emily Dickinson’s well-loved poem Hope is … Continue reading
FLOOR STAFF
Central Arts Centre, July 14th @ 9pm Floor Staff is pop music that plays on the contrast between the grandiose and the intimate, persona and person, exploring themes of social … Continue reading
RTE NATIONWIDE WATERFORD GREENWAY
RTE Nationwide, Friday 12th May @ 7pm Enjoy this taster of the RTE Nationwide feature on Waterford Greenway due to be broadcast on Friday 12th May at 7pm. An … Continue reading
WATERFORD POETRY PRIZE 2017
The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce details of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2017. The Waterford Poetry Prize is open to all writers currently living … Continue reading
GALA SPRING CONCERT AT THEATRE ROYAL
Friday 3rd March 2017 at 8pm FUNDRAISING EVENT IN AID OF THE FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK’S HOSPITAL, WATERFORD Tickets €18 -€20 Box Office Tel: 051-874402 or www.theatreroyal.ie A MAGICAL NIGHT OF … Continue reading
BETWEEN THE BARS WITH KATIE KIM AND MARC O’REILLY!
St. Patrick’s Gateway, Waterford, 3rd December – 8:00pm. A double bill of Katie Kim and Marc O’Reilly making a rare return to their home City following both releasing critically acclaimed … Continue reading
SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Central Arts Centre, December 10th @ 10pm Presented by Central Arts & BPM Junction. Spotlight: Experience the future of electronic music. The event that gives electronic musicians and music lovers … Continue reading
MICKEY MACCONNELL
Coastguard Cultural Centre Tramore, November 25th @ 8pm From “Only Our Rivers Run Free” to “The Ballad of Lidl & Aldi” with great songs and stories in-between. Earlier this year … Continue reading
NEWFOUNDLAND AND BREW THE BONES
Central Arts, December 20th @ 9pm Newfoundland have created a signature sound that they have become known for, putting their own stamp on traditional tunes as well as contemporary songs, … Continue reading
WATERFORD 10TH ANNUL FILM FESTIVAL 2016!
Garter Lane Theatre, Friday 4th – Sunday 6th Nov @ 7pm The festival is now is celebrating its 10th Annual Event this year and Garter Lane Arts Centre will be hosting … Continue reading
LOVE YOUR VOICE
Central Arts, 12th October 7:00pm Love your voice is a singing creative workshop where you can explore and get to know your voice in a safe encouraging environment. Love your … Continue reading
FRIDAY 16TH EVENTS
Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. Taking place on Friday 16th September 2016 special and unique events are specifically programmed at … Continue reading
THE DRESSER PROJECT COMES TO DUNGARVAN!
Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Exhibition runs throughout May and June, 2016. Please contact the Arts Centre for exact opening times and dates. The Dresser … Continue reading
ARTS OPPORTUNITY FOR WATERFORD SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Waterford City & County Council’s Arts Office is now accepting expressions of interest from groups and/or individuals to deliver a strand of their Secondary School Arts Programme for the school … Continue reading
REVISED COLLABORATION & YOUTH INCLUSION GRANTS
Applicants for the Professional Creative Collaboration Production grant and the Youth Social Inclusion Arts programme grant are invited to reapply with new or reworked proposals. This follows the workshops held … Continue reading
SUMMER DANCE RECITAL AT GARTER LANE
Summer Dance Recital Garter Lane Theatre, Sat 28 May, 19.30 A Place of Dance and Performing Arts celebrate their end of year Summer Dance Recital 2016. Students as young as … Continue reading
PINOCCHIO AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
Pinocchio, June 14th – 10am & 11.30am One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring … Continue reading
POSITION VACANT: VISUAL ARTS & OUTREACH MANAGER – GARTER LANE
Closing Date Friday May 13, 2016. Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford is recruiting a Visual Arts & Outreach Manager (f/t). The Visual Arts & Outreach Manager will have responsibility for … Continue reading
‘STREETCAR’ CASTING CALL!
Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre: Casting Call for A Streetcar Named Desire – May 17th 20.00 Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan is delighted to announce that our next production is the iconic Pulitzer … Continue reading
CORNER BOYS IN GARTER LANE
Fri 20 May, 20.00 Following their sell out tour with Lucinda Sly, Mend & Makedo Theatre Co return with Corner Boys, written by John MacKenna and directed by Marian Brophy. … Continue reading
NICOLA COONEY WINS SEÁN DUNNE YOUNG POETS’ AWARD
Friday 6th May 2016 at 7pm in Greyfriars Municipal Gallery, Waterford City. The award will be presented by poet and this years judge Kathy D’Arcy. As a key part of … Continue reading