In 2023, Creative Ireland Westmeath supported over 20 creative projects in communities across the county. Here, photographer Emma O'Brien talks about her experience running 'Where We Are Mullingar', a collaborative project with artist Jurgita Stuckaite and the Ukrainian community in Mullingar. Hi Emma, can you start by telling us about your Creative Ireland project? The […]
Highlighting a selection of Creative Ireland projects that took place throughout Westmeath in 2023, the Westmeath Arts Office will be releasing a series of videos looking back 6 distinct projects Creative Ireland Westmeath projects; a local Samba group, a creative cooking and agriculture project, a film and drama hub, a sustainable visual arts project, an […]
The Westmeath Arts Office is inviting all Westmeath County Council staff to participate in a Staff Art Exhibition from 26th February until 15th March 2024. If you are interested in participating in the exhibition, please fill out this short form by Friday 8th December. This will let us know how many people will be participating […]
The Westmeath Arts Office is partnering with nursing homes across the county for the Creativity in Older Age Scheme to deliver a rich and varied large-scale series of music performances across residential care settings this winter. Westmeath Arts Office have developed significant supports in engagement with nursing homes and other wellness settings (including Direct Provision […]
At the Westmeath County Council Arts Office, we are in the process of preparing a new five-year Arts Plan for Westmeath (2024 to 2028). As part of the preparation for this new strategy, we are looking for feedback from the community. In December, we are planning two consultation meetings. We are inviting artists, individuals, community […]
Fruitbowl Film and Drama Hub is a media literacy course for adults with addtional needs. The course utilises youth theatre techniques and video production to explore creatively how media works. Participants will learn how to act and perform for the camera. They will also learn video production technique, camera, framing, lighting, editing, and mastering final […]
In 2023, Creative Ireland Westmeath supported over 20 creative projects in communities across the county. Here, Lucy Tormey talks about her experience running 'Inside Out', a collaborative project with photographer Emma O'Brien and the residents of Cluain Lir Community Nursing Unit and its associated Day Care facility. The project aims to tell a story about […]
As we move into the colder months of the year, our demand for energy rises. The Home Energy Saving Kit by Codema is an easy way to measure your energy usage and discover practical ways that you might be able to reduce your bills. The kits are available to borrow from Mullingar Library and Aidan […]
Please click on the links below for more details, and to book your tickets. Remember you can always contact us on 044 9332162 or email library@westmeathcoco.ie if you have any questions, or just ask on your next visit to your local library. 23rd - 28th October Activity BookClub Exhibition Group Meeting Lecture / Talk Storytime Workshop / Class […]
Westmeath Libraries and Westmeath County Council are running a Road Safety Poster competition. Simply design a poster to raise awareness of Road Safety and drop it in to your local Westmeath Library to be in with a chance to win.