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Taking Yourself Seriously as a Writer Webinar

September 15, 2023
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Taking Yourself Seriously as a Writer Webinar Are you struggling to find the time, space and energy for your writing practice? Is it time to take your writing seriously? As part of

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Contemporary Visual Art Subsidised Mentoring Progr Contemporary Visual Art Subsidised Mentoring Programme. Kilkenny Arts Office in partnership with Big Look is offering this online mentoring programme designed to provide subsidised access to a mentoring programme in contemporary painting and drawing practice to artists living and working within the Kilkenny County Council administrative area. This mentoring programme will provide a framework and set of tools for artists to reflect on their existing painting practice and find new opportunities to develop and refine a cohesive vision for their work. Between 6-8 participants will join the programme working together online with an in-person session hosted by the Arts Office in Kilkenny in April and June. This programme is suitable both for new applicants as well as for applicants who availed of the programme last year, who can demonstrate the potential to build on top of the outocme of their prior participation. For those applicants who availed of the programme last year, please note, that the programme will follow a new structure and topics – see below for more. There will be an information session about the mentoring programme on 12th March at 5.30pm. Attendance of this is mandatory if you are intending to apply for this opportunity. Visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie for full details. #kilkenny#kilkennyartists#Kilkennyarts#kilkennycountycouncil#kilkenny
Kilkenny Arts Office in partnership with Big Look Kilkenny Arts Office in partnership with Big Look is offering this online mentoring programme designed to provide subsidised access to a mentoring programme in contemporary painting and drawing practice to artists living and working within Kilkenny. This programme is suitable both for new applicants as well as for applicants who availed of the programme last year, who can demonstrate the potential to build on top of the outocome of their prior participation. There will be an information session about the mentoring programme on 12th March at 5.30pm. Attendance of this is mandatory if you are intending to apply for this opportunity. For full details & to book onto the information session visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie #kilkenny#kilkennyarts#kilkennyartists#artscouncil#kilkennycountycouncil
The Nore Review, Issue 2, is available to purchase The Nore Review, Issue 2, is available to purchase online. An annual art journal that offers a small insight into art practices and artists working in Kilkenny – inviting contributors and commissioning new writing to capture the vitality of the arts in this place and at this time. This issue includes writing from Kate Fahey, Tara McGinn in response to the work of Saturio Alonso, Sara Muthi giving an overview of Brown Mountain Diamond’s recent RURAL LIFE 1.0 project and Róisín Power Hackett reflects on the 25 year anniversary of KCAT. Purchase online via PayPal, €4.50 incl. postage, please leave a note with name and address. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thenorereviewcountry.x=IE&locale.x=en_US. Also available to purchase in the Butler Gallery shop. Edited by Rachel Botha. Design by Cóilín O’Connell. [Cover image by Amelia Caulfield, featuring artist Sinéad Fahey.) Kindly funded by Kilkenny Arts Office and the Visual Arts Bursary, Arts Council, Ireland.
DEADLINE REMINDER! Performing Arts Forum is delig DEADLINE REMINDER! Performing Arts Forum is delighted to be working with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office to offer one bursary for Theatre Arts practitioners based in the Kilkenny County area to attend the Performing Arts Forum Gathering in Belfast on 26 and 27 May 2026. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: MONDAY 5PM 2nd MARCH 2026 Visit the following link for full details: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/performing-arts-forum-belfast-gathering-kilkenny-arts-office-ticket-bursary/
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR Artist Connect Bursa APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR Artist Connect Bursary for Spring 2026 The aim of the bursary is to enable artists to create opportunities for themselves and other artists across art forms to come together to network, build relationships, share knowledge and skills. For full details visit: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/artist-connect-bursary.../ Closing date for applications is March 2nd at 4pm
Help bring this year’s Bookville Book to life! You Help bring this year’s Bookville Book to life! You can design, illustrate, and create the content on your own, or combine your talents with a partner and apply together. For full details and brief visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie #kilkennyartists #bookville #kilkenny
Find more information about the programme and how Find more information about the programme and how to book for the info session visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie #kilkennyarts #kilkennywriters #kilkennyartists
SEWING SEEDS Details of the Winter season are here SEWING SEEDS Details of the Winter season are here.... places are limited on this wonderful seasons of making so book early to avoid disappointment @kilkennycoco @artscouncilireland
SEWING SEEDS A four season creative journey explo SEWING SEEDS A four season creative journey exploring circular design, textile waste, and community action. Each season is led by a different artist, guiding you through making, mending, upcycling, and connecting with local eco groups. Join one block—or all four—and grow your skills sustainably Booking details: email ann.carroll@kilkennycoco.ie SUBSIDISED COST 1 SEASON €50 / 2 SEASONS € 90 3 SEASONS €120 / 4 SEASONS €150 @aranameliamurph @lynn_haughton_ @jeniroddy @artscouncilireland @kilkennycoco For full details visit the Sewing Seeds post on the Arts Office Blog: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/sewing-seeds-a-seasonal-making-project/
KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET ISSUE 2026 Kilkenny Co KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET ISSUE 2026 Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce the annual call for submissions for the twenty‑sixth issue of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet. We invite Kilkenny-based poets, or poets born in Kilkenny, to submit poems for consideration. The aim of the Broadsheet remains to provide a strong platform for local writers and to support the vibrant poetry community within the county. We are thrilled to have Jane Robinson as this year’s editor. Last year, over seventy writers answered the call for submissions, sending in 133 poems for consideration, with twenty‑five poems selected for publication. Full details and download the application form at: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/kilkenny-county-council-arts-office-open-call-for-kilkenny-poetry-broadsheet-2026-poetry-workshop/
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Wednesday 11th February at 5pm in St Canice's Neig Wednesday 11th February at 5pm in St Canice's Neighbourhood Hall Join a relaxed community event with conversations about art, research & health with researchers from UCD and the Cut From the Same Cloth tapestry - a powerful artwork by award-winning artist Lorna Donlon that celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of people across Ireland today. Attendees will hear about health topics that affect everyday life and see how people’s experiences can shape research. There will be time for people to chat, ask questions, and share their own views in a relaxed and informal setting.
We are delighted to be back in Fóroige The Drum ag We are delighted to be back in Fóroige The Drum again this year with Art of Change! Join us this March for lots of art making, experimentation and a good bit of fun! All workshops are free to join, so spread the word! #youtharts #kilkenny #kilkennyarts#kilkennycountycouncil #enviromentalart
Bookville Festival 2026 is seeking a designer to c Bookville Festival 2026 is seeking a designer to create a vibrant and imaginative 28 page activity book inspired by this year’s theme, Wild and Wondrous Things. Bookville is a festival for families and children between the ages of 0 – 12 years managed by Kilkenny Library Service and Kilkenny Arts Office. It is a multi-disciplinary festival with a strong emphasis on books, literature, writing and illustration. 2026 is the 9th Bookville festival. Design medium: 28-page book - Book size A4 Application process: • Cover Letter, outlining relevant experience for the role • A PDF portfolio of previous relevant work or link to your portfolio • Curriculum vitae • Designers fee (inclusive of VAT if relevant) • Please ensure that your application is sent as one PDF max size of 10 MB The deadline for receipt of applications is 27th February. Visit the following link for full details: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/bookville-festival-calls-for-designer/
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR Artist Connect Bursa APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR Artist Connect Bursary for Spring 2026 The aim of the bursary is to enable artists to create opportunities for themselves and other artists across art forms to come together to network, build relationships, share knowledge and skills. For full details visit: www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie Closing date for applications is March 2nd at 4pm #kilkennyarts #kilkennycity #kilkennycountycouncil #kilkennyartists #artscouncil
FINAL REMINDER FOR OUR ANNUAL OPEN CALL Deadline FINAL REMINDER FOR OUR ANNUAL OPEN CALL Deadline for all awards is Monday 26th January 2026 at 4pm. For queries please contact the Arts Office at 0567794547 or email deirdre.southey@kilkennycoco.ie Arts Act Grants 2026 The 2003 Arts Act permits a local authority to provide financial assistance for the purposes of stimulating public interest in the arts, promoting the knowledge, appreciation and practices of the arts or improving standards in the arts. In this act, the expression ‘the arts’ means creative or interpretative expression (traditional or contemporary) in whatever form and includes in particular visual arts, theatre, literature, music, film, literature, dance and multi-disciplinary practices and events. Kilkenny Artists’ Residency Bursary Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office is offering funding for one-week artists residencies, at Greywood Arts, Cork for 2026. The bursary aims to support both established and emerging practitioners by providing them with dedicated time to research and develop their practice and / or work intensively on a specific body of work relevant to the development of their current arts practice. Tyrone Guthrie First-Time Artist Residency Bursary Artists across artforms, based in Kilkenny administrative area for a minimum of two years and must be over 18 years old, who can show achievement in their chosen field. This bursary offers first time applicants the opportunity to spend one week at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre. Providing time to work intensively on a ‘project’ in a dedicated arts environment. Tyrone Guthrie Performing Arts Residency 2026 The Kilkenny Arts Office and The Watergate Theatre are offering this residency to performing artists working in theatre, music and dance. Applicants must be based in Kilkenny for a minimum of 2 years and must be over 18 years old. Applications welcome from individual practitioners and two-person collaborations. Your project or residency must take place within this calendar year – 2026 For further information and to download application forms visit the Arts Office Blog at: Kilkenny County Council Arts Act Grants and Residency Bursary Announced - Kilkenny County Council Arts Ofice
Performing Arts Forum is delighted to be working w Performing Arts Forum is delighted to be working with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office to offer one bursary for Theatre Arts practitioners based in the Kilkenny County area to attend the Performing Arts Forum Gathering in Belfast on 26 and 27 May 2026. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: MONDAY 5PM 2nd MARCH 2026 Visit the following link for full details: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/performing-arts-forum-belfast-gathering-kilkenny-arts-office-ticket-bursary/
We are delighted to be back in Fóroige The Drum ag We are delighted to be back in Fóroige The Drum again this year with Art of Change! Join us this March for lots of art making, experimentation and a good bit of fun! All workshops are free to join, so spread the word! #youtharts #kilkenny #kilkennyarts#kilkennycountycouncil #enviromentalart
Deadline fast approaching for the Performing Arts Deadline fast approaching for the Performing Arts Residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. Deadline Monday 26th January 4pm. Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office in partnership with the Watergate Theatre is offering a one-week fully funded residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan, specifically for performing artists. This bursary is designed to give applicants the opportunity to experience the unique environment of the Guthrie Centre, providing dedicated time and space to focus on your creative work, away from everyday distractions. visit the following link to download application forms: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/tyrone-guthrie-centre-performing-arts-residency-bursary-2026/
The Kilkenny Arts Office will soon be putting out The Kilkenny Arts Office will soon be putting out their open call for the Artist Connect Bursary 2026, so keep an eye out here and on our blog at www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie for further details. Scroll through the images to get an idea of the projects we supported last year.......
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