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Creative Kilkenny 2026

Global Dance Club: A Creative Ireland Success Story

July 20, 2026
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One of the most inspiring Creative Ireland projects delivered in Kilkenny in 2025–2026 was the Global Dance Club, an initiative led by members of Kilkenny’s international protection community that celebrated cultural diversity,

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Fuaim na Cuimhne (Sound of Memory) in Care Settings Across Kilkenny

July 20, 2026
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Celebrating the Launch of Fuaim na Cuimhne (Sound of Memory) in Care Settings Across Kilkenny This June marked the strong beginning of Fuaim na Cuimhne (Sound of Memory), a live arts programme

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Cruinniú na nÓg Kilkenny 2026

May 11, 2026
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Unleash Your Creative Spark at Cruinniú na nÓg 2026! Ireland’s National Day of Free Creativity for Children & Young People Saturday, 6 June 2026 Get ready for a day bursting with creativity,

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International Women’s Day Celebrations at Rothe House

March 13, 2026
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Rothe House hosted a vibrant and uplifting International Women’s Day event featuring artist Michelle McMahon, delivered by Kilkenny County Council’s Biodiversity Office in collaboration with the Kilkenny Creative Ireland Programme Michelle shared

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Creative Ireland Grant Scheme 1 – Kilkenny County Council

January 5, 2026
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Applications are now open for Kilkenny’s Creative Ireland Grant Scheme 2026. Kilkenny County Council Creative Team, is inviting artists, creators, and community groups to apply for the Creative Ireland Grant Scheme 2026.

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Get Creative for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026

January 5, 2026
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Applications are now open for Kilkenny’s Creative Ireland Cruinniú na nÓg Grant Scheme 2026. Kilkenny County Council Creative Team, is inviting artists, creators, schools, youth groups, and community organisations to apply for

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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
We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice included as we develop Kilkenny County Council's 10 -year Arts Strategy! Join us for a fun hands-on exploratory workshop with artist Thomas Duffy. Immersive yourself in a workshop while also sharing your ideas and playing a part in building a vibrant and inclusive arts vision for the next decade. #kilkennycountycouncil#kilkennyarts#kilkennyyouth
REMINDER DEADLINE APPROACHING The Kilkenny County REMINDER DEADLINE APPROACHING The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting applications for funding to support events taking place in Co. Kilkenny as part of Culture Night 2026, which will be held on Friday 18 September from 4pm until late. Deadline for applications is 20th May 2026 4PM. For full details and application form visit : https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/culture-night-2026-open-call/
This residency award aims to support professional This residency award aims to support professional artists of 50+ to develop their practice, by creating time and space to think and reflect on their work and to bolster their peer network. This will be achieved through a dedicated bursary to attend a residency over the course of a week. Applications are NOW OPEN for Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Residency. This award is a partnership between Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Age & Opportunity and is in association with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. For full details on how to apply visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie #Kilkennyartist#kilkennyarts#tyroneguthrie
''...a lively, feisty tone maintained from start t ''...a lively, feisty tone maintained from start to finish. The language used throughout is as vivid as the images"- Enda Coyle Greene- Rhyme Rag Editor #youngwriters#poerty#kilkennyarts#youtharts#kilkennypoetry#kilkennycountycouncil# @kilkennycoco
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