The Westmeath County Council Arts Office and the Arts Council invites writers from across Ireland to apply for the 2025 John Broderick Residency. Applications will be open until Wednesday 9th July 2025. This unique writer’s residency series is designed to honour Athlone writer John Broderick. The series provides support to a selected writer while increasing the […]
Take a look at our jam-packed programme of free events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025on Saturday 7th June! Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. This year, Westmeath invites you to participate in a programme of fun, creative activities. For more information on Westmeath County Council's […]
Role of ChairpersonWe are seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals with relevant expertise for appointment as Chairperson of Mullingar Arts Centre. The Chairperson is responsible for providing overall leadership to Mullingar Arts Centre and ensuring its effectiveness across all operational aspects. They must demonstrate high standards of integrity and probity while establishing expectations for […]
A new website has been launched to showcase County Westmeath as a filming location in Ireland. The website promotes the abundance of Westmeath’s landscapes, architecture, and urban infrastructure, with the aim of promoting filmmaking activity in Westmeath and helping productions to find a location ideal for their shoot. From period houses to historical sites and […]
As part of Westmeath County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme for 2025, Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to announce its 2025 Creative Practitioners in Residence. This residency programme is a county wide initiative that was open to creative practitioners across all creative fields. Shane Kelleher, Andrea Cullen, Jonathan Farrelly, Taz Kelleher and Maria Corcoran have each […]
The closing date for submission has been extended to Thursday 10th April 2025, 12pm Westmeath Arts Office invites youth organisations, community groups, and creatives to apply for funding for this years Cruinniú na nÓg gathering, taking place on Saturday June 7th 2025. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable […]
As part of Westmeath County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme for 2025, we are inviting applications for a number of grants and residencies. You will find details of all available funding below. All funding streams will be assessed by a panel. Applicants are welcome to apply for all available funding, but should note that, due weight will be […]
The Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Brinsley McNamara Bursary Award. The Brinsley McNamara Bursary Awards are designed to help artists of all disciplines to develop their artistic practice. Bursaries are valued at €2,000 and are intended to support the practice of artists living and working in Westmeath. Bursaries […]
Artists, creatives and community groups are invited to Bloomfield Hotel on Thursday 5 December for a day-long networking and brainstorming session. The event will take place from 3pm-8pm. We will be announcing the 2025 Creative Community Grants for Westmeath at the event, and encouraging attendees to think about how they might work collaboratively to bring […]
Introduction The 2024 Westmeath Arts Office Bursary Award commemorates the work of Brinsley McNamara and celebrates the centenary of the 1924 Paris Olympics. 100 years ago, McNamara’s work was included as part of the literature event in the Olympic art competition. The Brinsley McNamara Bursary Awards are designed to help artists of all disciplines to […]