Waterford based creative and cultural projects are being invited to apply for council funding.

Creative Ireland Waterford has announced an open call to provide grant support for creative and cultural projects.

Everyone, from artists and creatives to collectives and communities is being invited to apply.

The maximum grant to a project is €5,000 and a wide variety of projects were supported in 2018.

Katherine Collins, Creative Ireland Waterford Coordinator said “the objective of the Open Call is to relate your project to the Creative Ireland Waterford Strategy, and to its key themes which include collaboration, participation, communication, empowerment, community, inclusivity, and innovation.

“We see the public as co-creators of their own cultural and creative experiences, and encourage new, ambitious and meaningful collaborations between individuals and communities that enhance creativity and well being. Waterford is bursting at the seams with creativity and cultural gems, and this open call is an opportunity to showcase that wealth.”

To assist individuals and communities in their thinking about how to develop and present projects, Waterford City and County Council will present two information sessions on April 25th; one in Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford at 3 p.m. and the other in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan at 6:00 p.m.

These events are free and open to all to attend. Please reserve your place by emailing creativewaterford@waterfordcouncil.ie

Details of the Creative Ireland Waterford Strategy, the information sheet and application form are available here

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