#DecadeofCentenaries #creativeResponse #poetry #Poetryworkshops #Athlone Westmeath Libraries Westmeath Arts

🎥 practical steps for maintaining painted wrought iron gates. 👀youtube.com/watch?v=_loLrO… @theheritagecouncil Creative Ireland @Westmeathcoc #wroughtirongate #vernaculargate #forgedgate

Inside Out Cluain Lir is one of over 40 projects supported in 2023 by Creative Ireland Westmeath. Lucy Tormey speaks to us about ensuring that "the voices of our ageing community can be heard" #creativeireland westmeathculture.ie/news/a-look-in…

🔥 Artist Opportunity 🔥 Applications are now open for FUEL 2024 FUEL is our 9-month artist residency programme for theatre-makers based in the West of Ireland ➡️ Apply today: bit.ly/3X14vfC ⏰ Deadline: Fri 24 Nov at 5pm

🚨Reminder: Meet the Irish Applications should be submitted before 12 noon on Friday 10th November 2023 🔗cultureireland.ie/news/article/m…

A new art exhibition by Nataly Yakorieva launched today in the Atrium space at Athlone Civic Offices 🎉 Nataly is a modern professional artist and a Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. The exhibition will run until Nov 30th 🎨 #artexhibition Westmeath Libraries

In 2023, Photographer Emma O'Brien led a series of workshops exploring identity and place through documentary photography with Mullingar's Ukrainian Community📷 Read about the Creative Ireland Westmeath project 'Where We Are' below 👇 westmeathculture.ie/news/arts-news… #creativeireland

SA LÁR; A Westmeath Artists Awards group exhibition featuring work by 30 Westmeath Artists selected by Guest Curator, Emer McGarry Official Opening tonight at 6pm in Luan Gallery. All welcome In collaboration with Westmeath Arts Office with funding support from the Arts Council

Christmas Concerts 2024 ⭐ We have a number of Christmas performances lined up this week in Áras an Chontae and Athlone Civic Office. Pop in to any of the concerts listed below for some Christmas cheer on your lunch break 🎄 Wednesday 13 December St Peters GNS Athlone Civic

Announcing the 2024 John Broderick Residency 📣 €16,500 will be granted to a selected professional writer for a 10-week period beginning in September 2024. The Residency is open to all #writers The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17 April. westmeathculture.ie/.../john-brode…

2024 John Broderick Residency for Writers is open for applications. See details below. Read Colm Tóibín's Laureate blog about Broderick here: bit.ly/3Pxkwrs Westmeath County Council #johnbroderick #colmtóibín #laureateirishfiction

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Writers applying for the 2024 John Broderick Residency should take a look at our upcoming information session 📣 Today at 3pm 📷 Link to join: tinyurl.com/BroderickInfoS… #WritingCommunity

🖋️OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS 🖋️ Read blog for upcoming competitions, submissions, bursaries and more! 👸🐲 To celebrate International Children's Book Day we are spotlighting one of the only dedicated children’s bookshops in Ireland Halfway up the Stairs ✨ 🔗irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunities-…

Projects kicking off in 2024 range from live podcast shows, to samba bands, animation workshops, a women’s art circle and much more. Westmeath Arts Westmeath County Council westmeathindependent.ie/2024/04/08/cre…

*Reminder* The deadline for the John Broderick Residency closes tomorrow at 5pm 📚The Residency is designed in partnership with The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Visit the link below for more 👇 westmeathculture.ie/.../john-brode… #WritingCommunity #WritingOpportunity #JohnBroderick #Athlone

There is still time to apply for one of the Westmeath Creative Practitioner Residencies 👇 There are 3 €8,400 residencies with a focus on creative engagement with a community in Westmeath. Deadline: 25 April Supported by Creative Ireland westmeathculture.ie/creative-pract…

The 2024 Westmeath Film Award is now open for submissions 📣 €10,000 will be awarded to a selected filmmaker for a short film or documentary in Westmeath in 2024. Apply by Fri 31 May 2024 👇 westmeathculture.ie/arts/westmeath… Supported by Westmeath County Council and The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 at Athlone Castle: Date: Saturday 15th June 2024 Venue: Abbey Road Artists' Studios, Abbey Road, Athlone Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm Cost: FREE, but spaces are limited and must be booked in advance Suitable for Children aged 8-18 years

"testament to his enduring influence & the vital role the arts play in our community" Maureen Kennelly This week we celebrated the centenary of John Broderick with Westmeath Arts. We were thrilled also to name Eithne Shortall as new Writer in Res. more: bit.ly/3WxcQYX