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Community Embroidery on Display!

September 8, 2025
Community/Community Embroidery/Waste Not Want Not

Kilkenny’s First Collective Community Embroidery A beautiful hand-stitched piece featuring motifs inspired by textile mending, making, and the natural world. Created over several months by a diverse group of community members, the

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Waste Not Want Not – Community Sampler

April 30, 2025
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As part of Kilkenny Arts Office’s community arts and climate action 2024 programme we continued to deliver Waste Not Want Not. This year’s programme is a natural progression and development of our

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Embroidery Sampler Travels to Rothe House

April 29, 2025
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We’re delighted that our beloved Embroidery Table has found a semi-permanent home for May and June! Join us for a creative journey during 24 drop-in sessions across two months. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer

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Waste Not Want Not Embroidery Workshops 2025

January 21, 2025
Community Embroidery/Waste Not Want Not

Back by popular demand! Waste Not Want Not Embroidery Workshops 2025!!! Kilkenny Arts Office are excited to announce our 2025 Embroidery workshops starting in February and running for 6 weeks in Kilkenny

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A wonderful afternoon today celebrating the launch A wonderful afternoon today celebrating the launch of Kilkenny's 2026 Broadsheet. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, especially of course to the fifteen poets whose contributions fill this year's edition with beauty, insight and inspiration. Special thanks to Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Kilkenny Arts Festival Poet-in-Residence, for launching the Broadsheet, and to Jane Robinson for her outstanding work as editor. Broadsheets will be available in all Kilkenny Library branches from next week. #KilkennyBroadsheet #PoetryLaunch #KilkennyArts #IrishPoetry
Kilkenny County Council Public Arts Commissions - Kilkenny County Council Public Arts Commissions - ‘All to Play For’ at the Watergate Theatre Monday 10th August, 12noon – 2pm. Free entry. The film is approximately 10 minutes long and will play on a loop between these times. All to Play For is a dance film that celebrates former hurling and camogie stars. Developed and shot on location in Kilkenny with All-Ireland medal winners Anne Dalton, Ann Downey, Liam Fennelly and Tommy Malone. More than a sports story, it lifts the viewer into something felt rather than simply seen. The film uses dance to embody connection, community, drive and determination, showing that, even after the whistle blows, it’s still all to play for. Commissioned and funded by Kilkenny County Council’s Public Arts Programme 2024-2027, funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Kilkenny County Council’s vision for public arts is to ensure that people who live in and visit Kilkenny experience captivating, challenging and culturally diverse high-quality public art projects. For details visit: https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/festival/programme/all-to-play-for#info #kilkennycountycouncil#kilkennyarts#kilkennyartsfestival
Artist Connect Bursary- APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Th Artist Connect Bursary- APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. The aim of this bursary is to enable artists to create opportunities for themselves and other artists across art forms to come together to network, build relationships and share knowledge. For full details visit: www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 31ST #kilkennyartists#kilkennyart#artscoucil#kilkennycountycouncil
Kilkenny Artists Café An informal monthly gatheri Kilkenny Artists Café An informal monthly gathering for Kilkenny artists. Curated by Eamonn Maxwell Location: Tea Houses Date & Time: 10am on Saturday 1st August. Join us at the Tea Houses for our regular Artists' Café, a relaxed and welcoming gathering for Kilkenny artists to connect, share ideas, discuss their creative practice, and enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Whether you're an emerging artist, or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome. We would be delighted if you could share this event with your own networks and help spread the word among fellow artists.The Artists' Café is shaped by the interests and needs of those who attend, so if there are particular topics or themes you would like to see explored at future gatherings, please let us know we are always keen to hear suggestions. Please note this an in-person session at the Tea Houses, Kilkenny. Link in bio to to book
REMINDER Deadline is this Thursday 16th July to ta REMINDER Deadline is this Thursday 16th July to take part in the Arts Office's Artists Workspace and Accommodation Survey. Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitioners, performers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, designers, interdisciplinary artists, the Arts Office wants to hear from you. We are carrying out an Artists' Work Space and Accommodation Needs Analysis to better understand current requirements, future demand, and the barriers artists and creative practitioners face in accessing suitable and affordable spaces to live and work. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established practitioner your experience matters. Have your say and help build a stronger future for the arts in Kilkenny. Deadline for completed surveys Thursday 16th July 2026. Complete the survey through the link in bio. #artists #artsandculture #artistsworkspace #CreativeSpaces #artistssupportartists
CHOSEN FAMILIES Ki McBride | Shane Gallagher Cho CHOSEN FAMILIES Ki McBride | Shane Gallagher Chosen Families is a collaborative portrait exhibition exploring the relationships we create beyond traditional ideas of family with artist Ki McBride and curated by Shane Gallagher. Rooted in the experiences of LGBTQ+ participants, the project celebrates the friendships, solidarity and care that help us not only to find support, but to discover, express and become our most authentic selves. Bringing together photography, video, sound, personal objects and participants' own contributions, the exhibition presents seven co-created portraits. Rather than simply photographing people, each work emerged through a process of collaboration, with every participant helping to shape how they, their relationships, and their stories would be represented. Each portrait carries the traces and memories of that shared experience. While portraiture has often been used to commemorate power, status or biological family, Chosen Families turns its attention to the people we choose—and who choose us in return. It honours friendship, community and care as relationships equally worthy of being seen, remembered and celebrated. As part of Kilkenny Pride, the exhibition will also host a Chosen Families Portrait Event on Saturday 25 July from 4.00 pm at the Tea Houses. Pride attendees are warmly invited to drop in with their friends, partners or chosen family to have a portrait made together. Each group will receive a complimentary digital copy of their photograph, extending the project beyond the gallery and celebrating the connections that continue to strengthen our communities. ________________________________________ Opening Tea Houses, Kilkenny: July 18th | 3:00 – 5:00p.m. Exhibition Dates Sat 18th – Fri 31st July Opening hours: Thurs – Sunday 12 – 5pm (excluding Sunday 26th) Chosen Families Portrait Event (Kilkenny Pride) Tea Houses, Kilkenny: Saturday 25 July | 4.00 – 7.00pm
Please join us at The Tea Houses on Bateman Quay, Please join us at The Tea Houses on Bateman Quay, Kilkenny City this Friday evening 10th July for the opening of the Artist's Book Fair. There will be a selection of unique artist's books for you to peruse, from one-off architectural pieces to zines. We also have some summer sounds provided by DJ Kieran Kehoe. Please stop by. Have a look. Bring a friend. And a beer or a mineral! Please see the attached Evite below for more details. I look forward to seeing you on Friday or over the weekend fair! https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/artist-book-fair-at-the-teahouse/
Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitio Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitioners, performers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, designers, interdisciplinary artists, the Arts Office wants to hear from you. We are carrying out an Artists' Work Space and Accommodation Needs Analysis to better understand current requirements, future demand, and the barriers artists and creative practitioners face in accessing suitable and affordable spaces to live and work. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established practitioner your experience matters. Have your say and help build a stronger future for the arts in Kilkenny. To complete the survey click the link in our bio. #Artists #Artsandculture #Artistsworkspaces #Creativespaces #Artistssupport
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It was great to welcome the newly re-elected Mayor It was great to welcome the newly re-elected Mayor of Kilkenny, Andrew McGuinness, to our Arts Strategy consultation stall on The Parade recently, where he met with Arts Officer Mary Butler and Assistant Arts Officer Kathy Conlon. As we develop a new 10-Year Arts Strategy for County Kilkenny, we're continuing to seek input from artists, communities, audiences, and anyone with an interest in the future of the arts in our county. If you haven't had your say yet, there's still time. Complete our short online questionnaire and help shape how we can grow, support and sustain the arts in Kilkenny over the next decade. Visit kilkennyartsoffice.ie to take part. #artskilkenny #Kilkenny #kilkennyartists #kilkennyyoutharts #kilkennycountycouncil
Schools out and we’re taking a moment to look back Schools out and we’re taking a moment to look back at the incredible creativity and passion of the young people who took part in the Art of Change Schools Programme. This programme encourages students to engage with environmental and climate issues through the arts. Working with an artist over a series of workshops the groups explored different sustainable art techniques and processes which invited them to reflect on our impact on the environment. A huge thank you to all the schools and students who participated. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and thoughtful engagement brought the programme to life. Art of Change forms part of Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Climate Action initiative. Art of Change Schools Programme is supported by Creative Ireland #youtharts#kilkennyyouth#kilkennyart#kilkenncountycouncil#sustainableart
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our consultat Thank you to everyone who stopped by our consultation stall on The Parade today, shared their thoughts, and chatted with us about the future of arts supports in Kilkenny! Your ideas and experiences are helping to shape a new 10-Year Arts Strategy for County Kilkenny, and we greatly appreciate everyone who took the time to have their say. There's still time to get involved! Join us tomorrow at: 📍 Graiguenamanagh Library | 10am – 12.30pm 📍 Castlecomer Library | 2pm – 4.30pm Or complete our short questionnaire online at kilkennyartsoffice.ie. We look forward to hearing from you! #artskilkenny #Kilkenny #kilkennyartists #kilkennyyoutharts #kilkennycountycouncil
We Want to Hear From You! The Kilkenny County Cou We Want to Hear From You! The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office team is on The Parade today as part of our public consultation process for a new 10-Year Arts Strategy for County Kilkenny. How can we grow, support, and sustain the arts in Kilkenny over the next decade? We want to hear your ideas and perspectives. 📍 The Parade, Kilkenny City 🕛 12pm–2pm 🕒 3pm–4pm 🕔 5pm–6pm Pop by, have a chat, and help shape the future of the arts in Kilkenny. #artskilkenny #Kilkenny #kilkennyartists #kilkennyyoutharts #kilkennycountycouncil
We are all set up on the parade. Come and have you We are all set up on the parade. Come and have your say as @kilkennycoco develops its new Arts Strategy @kilkennyartsoffice #theartsinkillenny #strategy
Kilkenny County Council Arts Strategy 2027-2037 K Kilkenny County Council Arts Strategy 2027-2037 Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is undertaking a series of public consultations as part of the development of our new Arts Strategy. This strategy will support us, as an organisation, to sustain and strengthen artist activity throughout the city and county, ensuring Kilkenny’s position as a centre for excellence for the arts and a successful and thriving arts environment. Through this consultation process, we aim to listen carefully to a wide range of perspectives, enabling us to ensure that diverse voices are heard and valued. The insights gathered will help us identify current needs, opportunities, and challenges, and will inform a strategy that is inclusive, responsive, and reflective of the rich cultural life of our communities. Be part of a strategy that reflects the richness of our communities and supports an inclusive, responsive, and thriving arts environment. We would appreciate you taking the time to complete the short questionnaire by scanning the QR code in the picture or visiting www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is undertaking Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is undertaking a series of public consultations as part of the development of our new Arts Strategy. Through this consultation process, we aim to listen carefully to a wide range of perspectives, enabling us to ensure that diverse voices are heard and valued. The insights gathered will help us identify current needs, opportunities, and challenges, and will inform a strategy that is inclusive, responsive, and reflective of the rich cultural life of our communities. We would be delighted if you could join us at a public consultation to share your thoughts. Please see the following dates and times: PILTOWN DATE: 15th June VENUE: Piltown Community centre TIME: 5pm – 7pm CITY DATE: 16th June VENUE: The Parade TIME: 12 – 2pm / 3 -4pm & 5pm – 6pm GRAIGUENAMANAGH DATE 17th June VENUE: Graiguenamanagh Library TIME: 10 – 12.30 CASTLECOMER DATE 17th June VENUE: Castlecomer Library TIME: 2pm – 4.30pm #artskilkenny#Kilkenny#kilkennyartists#kilkennyyoutharts#kilkennycountycouncil
REMINDER: Deadline this Wednesday 10th June for Ag REMINDER: Deadline this Wednesday 10th June for Age and Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency The Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award in partnership with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office aims to support older professional artists to develop their practice, by creating time and space to think and reflect on their work and to bolster their peer network. Applications should be submitted to Deirdre.Southey@kilkennycoco.ie no later than 4pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026. Visit the below link to download application form: www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie
A gentle evening of stitching, creativity and conn A gentle evening of stitching, creativity and connection at Sewing Seeds this evening 🌿🧵 Drawing on the techniques and skills developed throughout previous Sewing Seeds sessions, participants spent the evening creating textile pictures through embroidery, layering, and textile collage. Using reclaimed fabrics, each person explored colour, texture, and composition to create a unique piece of work. The workshop provided an opportunity to revisit and build upon skills learned across the programme, including hand sewing, embroidery, repair, and creative textile reuse. Working slowly and mindfully, participants transformed textile remnants into art - thank you to everyone who joined us today. #SewingSeeds #KilkennyArtsOffice #CommunityArts #Embroidery #TextileArt CreativeReuse CircularDesign SustainableMaking ClimateAction TextileWaste Kilkenny
Sewing Seeds continues to grow 🌱 As part of Kilke Sewing Seeds continues to grow 🌱 As part of Kilkenny Arts Office’s Community Arts and Climate Action programme, Sewing Seeds brings together creativity, sustainability, and community connection through making and reflection. This summer season, participants are exploring textile reuse and have created beautiful seed pouches using linen repurposed from old trousers sourced in a local charity shop. Sewing Seeds builds on the success of our Waste Not Want Not programme and earlier climate-action community projects including Three Bags Full, Born to Knit and Making Space, continuing a long tradition of creative reuse, skill-sharing, and environmental awareness through the arts. Across Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, the programme explores circular design, textile waste streams, care and repair, and sustainable making practices through artist-led workshops, Generate Days, and collaborations with local eco-groups. Together, participants are learning new skills, rethinking consumption, and discovering how creativity can inspire positive environmental action and stronger community connections. #SewingSeeds #KilkennyArtsOffice #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #TextileReuse SustainableMaking CommunityArts WasteNotWantNot CreativeReuse Kilkenny
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