Central Arts

12/04/2026

Guidelines for the Basic Income for the Arts are live. The proofs of active practice, and details for a survey which are required when applying.

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport/publications/basic-income-for-the-arts-scheme-2026-2029-guidelines-for-application/

02/04/2026

There are artists who perform and then there are those who build culture and community and then there is

At a time when we talk about cultural infrastructure, artists like Tobi are the infrastructure. They are the connectors, the mentors, the ones doing the long, consistent work of building scenes and holding communities together.

Now, Tobi is facing an unimaginable personal challenges and needs our support.

https://gofund.me/cd947d712
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22/12/2025

28/11/2025

Take a moment to fill out this survey for our friends Waterford Walls - be in with a chance to win €200!

🎨We want to hear from you!🎨

Waterford Walls murals brighten our city year-round, and your perspective helps shape what we do next.

Take our short survey and tell us about your experience with street art across Waterford City and the surrounding areas. Your feedback supports our planning, community projects, and future public art.

Plus! Complete the survey, and you can enter a draw to win a €200 One4All voucher.

Closing Date: Monday, December 8th 2025, at 5pm.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9XXZWJ

Thank you! 🤩

📸 Dan Leo, Waterford Walls 2020 by Karol Kachmarsky

09/10/2025

Congrats and the very best to Ciara as she joins the team Dunamaise Arts Centre as CEO!

Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciara O'Connell as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of an ambitious new path for the organisation and its sister venue The Fort Protector.
Ciara brings extensive experience in arts leadership and strategic cultural development across Ireland and the UK. Her focus will be on invigorating programming, expanding community engagement and driving new opportunities for artists, audiences across the Midlands and nationally.

The Board of Laois Arts Theatre Company welcomed her appointment as “a significant step in shaping the future of Dunamaise and The Fort Protector”

10/06/2025

If you are based in Scotland - this is for you!

14/08/2024

"Rhasidat Adeleke is a beautiful emblem of everything that’s great about modern Ireland."

13/07/2024

Some great opportunities here for aspiring filmmakers in the area! 🎥

Call for Crew! 📢

We're excited to announce that we're looking for enthusiastic trainees to join our film crew on a exciting TV drama in Portlaw-Waterford!

If you're local to Waterford and able to commit to a full-time adventure from the end of August to mid-October, we want to hear from you! 📽️✨

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a film set and be part of something special. If you have a passion for film and a great attitude, apply now!

📅 Availability: End of August to Mid-October
📍 Location: Waterford (locals only, please)

THIS IS A PAID POSITION!

*Please apply only you are able to work full-time, there is no part time positions*

Send us your CV at [email protected]

Apply before 16 July 2024 📅

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Let's make movie together! 🎬

20/05/2024

lookin great for 10 years!We hear you have some HUGE name is the street art world visiting Waterford in 2024!!Here is to the next 20!
Well@done .snapper

18/04/2024

Check out NOVUM Festival... super city and an even better festival programme for 2024!

We’ve updated the NOVUM Festival website today with the incredible programme that’s been curated and created by the brilliant Curated Place team. An eclectic music programme bringing together established acts with rising stars (thanks to Arts Council England grassroots music fund and the insightful knowledge of F54), immersive art with Great North Museum: Hancock hosting the visceral work of Lawrence Malstaf, outstanding photography from long time partner Andrew Brooks Photography, deeply rooted spoken word and visual arts from Lizzie Lovejoy, Northern Print internationally renowned dance from Motionhouse, Rob Anderson & Payal Ramchandani, staggering circus and theatre from Cirque Bijou, Unfolding Theatre, Newcastle Circus Arts , local, national and international artists and even magical non-verbal puppetry from The League of Curiosity. This just scratches the surface and we’re still 4 months out with loads more to come. Save the date and get your music tickets now novumnewcastle.com

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