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Galway Culture Company Driving a collective creative vision for Galway through meaningful partnerships and collaborations.

EU Opportunity from Creative FLIP: Apply now to become a Visitor in the Ambassadors of Good Practice in non-urban areas ...
05/08/2025

EU Opportunity from Creative FLIP: Apply now to become a Visitor in the Ambassadors of Good Practice in non-urban areas programme!

Do you want to exchange on vibrant local communities, the links between art and tradition, or how poetry can contribute to rural regeneration? Apply as a Visitor in Creative FLIP’s Ambassadors of Good Practice programme.

They are currently looking for 10 CCSI organisations or local/regional authorities from non-urban areas. Exchanges run from October 2025 to March 2026.

📅 Deadline: 7 September 2025

More details: https://galwayculturecompany.ie/opportunities/ambassadors-of-good-practice-open-call-for-visitors/

Calling all artists! Culture Ireland is inviting expressions of interest for a cultural installation in the atrium of Ju...
25/07/2025

Calling all artists!

Culture Ireland is inviting expressions of interest for a cultural installation in the atrium of Justus Lipsius Council Building, Brussels, as part of Ireland's EU Presidency (July-December 2026).

This is your chance to make a lasting impact and present Irish creativity on a prestigious European stage.

Deadline: 2 September 2025

For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.cultureireland.ie/call-for-expression-of-interest-irelands-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-cultural-presentation-in-the-atrium-of-the-justus-lipsius-council-building-brussels/

18/07/2025

Shared Island: Cross Border Collaboration

This morning we were delighted have a panel exploring the creative and cultural connections across the island of Ireland through the lens of the screen industry.

It looked at the opportunities, challenges, and future potential for deeper collaboration between artists, producers, funders, and institutions North and South.

🗣️Joined by a remarkable group of speakers who are each playing an important role in shaping that shared cultural space:

- Marilyn Gaughan-Redden, Galway Culture Company (Moderator)
- Proinsias Ní Ghráinne, Commissioning Editor, TG4
- Macdara Kelleher, Wild Atlantic Pictures
- Trevor Birney, Fine Point Films (Northern Ireland)
- Áine Walsh, Northern Ireland Screen
- Coleman Farrell, Head of Skills Development, Screen Ireland

As we come together in Galway, this conversation offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the progress already made in building shared cultural narratives, and to consider what further steps can be taken to strengthen creative ties across borders. 🤝💚

Be sure to check out Tactile Tunes at Galway International Arts Festival 14-27 July at Aula Maxima at University of Galw...
09/07/2025

Be sure to check out Tactile Tunes at Galway International Arts Festival 14-27 July at Aula Maxima at University of Galway led by Jane Cassidy with Arts Alive Galway! There will be a gallery talk with the artists on Wednesday 16 July at 2pm.

Tactile Tunes is an interactive musical installation designed to encourage music-making among people of all abilities.

Using sensory-friendly materials and surfaces, it blends sound, touch, visuals, and movement to create an immersive environment. The project celebrates the belief that everyone has the right - and the ability - to make music in their own way.

This project was developed with the support of Galway Culture Company and Galway International Arts Festival’s ELEVATE Bursary, and the Create Artist in the Community Scheme.

Huge congratulations and well done to Jane Cassidy and Arts Alive Galway - we can't wait to see it!

More details: https://www.giaf.ie/festival/event/jane-cassidy-and-arts-alive

EU Opportunity: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 XRculture invites heritage tourism des...
06/07/2025

EU Opportunity: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

XRculture invites heritage tourism destinations to create stunning holographic postcards. The open call is seeking heritage sites eager to showcase their unique stories through immersive, accessible AR holograms, enhancing visitor engagement and promoting cultural tourism.

🔹 Why participate?
➡ Engage new audiences with immersive holographic storytelling.
➡ Get support from the project partners to deploy an innovative XR product.
➡ Be featured in the XRCulture project promotion, increasing visibility and digital reach.

🔹 Who can apply? Heritage tourism destinations with compelling stories eager to reach wider audiences through advanced XR technologies.

Application deadline: July 30th, 2025

More info: https://galwayculturecompany.ie/opportunities/open-call-heritage-tourism-destinations-for-holographic-postcards/

‘The Air We Share’ artists will premiere their work at this year's Westside Arts Festival!Following their selection last...
01/07/2025

‘The Air We Share’ artists will premiere their work at this year's Westside Arts Festival!

Following their selection last November, the commissioned artists – Christopher Steenson, Leon Butler, and A Place of Their Own (Paula McCloskey and Sam Vardy) – have spent the past eight months developing innovative and collaborative works in close engagement with the Westside community and scientific partners.

Head to this year's Westside Arts Festival (8 - 12 July) to see these innovative works!

The Air We Share programme supports artists to work with local communities and creatively respond to scientific research on air quality and climate, conducted by local citizens and climate scientists from the University of Galway.

Read more about the 'Air we Share' programme and the Westside Arts Festival here: https://galwayculturecompany.ie/news/artists-works-exploring-air-quality-and-pollution-to-premiere-at-galways-westside-arts-festival/

Galway City Council Galway Arts Centre Westside Resource Centre CreativeIrl University of Galway

01/07/2025

Many thanks to our colleagues at Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune for their feature on The Air We Share project in their June 27th issue.

The Air We Share is funded through CreativeIrl with the Creative Climate Action Fund and is coordinated by Galway City Council in collaboration with Westside Resource Centre, Galway Arts Centre, University of Galway, and Galway Culture Company.

Please seehttps://www.westsideresourcecentre.ie/docs/TAWS_press_release.pdf for detailed information about The Air We Share project.

Today we were delighted to support the 55th Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference, which took place at The...
26/06/2025

Today we were delighted to support the 55th
Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference, which took place at The Galmont Hotel & Spa from June 24th –26th.

This international event brought together academics, industry leaders, and tourism professionals to explore the future of global travel and tourism.

As Galway is a UNESCO City of Film and a hub of creativity, we were proud to have been a part of a local expert panel on Film Tourism - a growing niche that explores how screen stories inspire real-world travel.

The panel was moderated by our CEO Marilyn Gaughan Reddan and featured insights and wonderful discussions from:

Tomás Ó Síocháin Údarás na Gaeltachta
Heather Higgins Galway Film Fleadh and Éiru Films
Gar O’Brien-Collins
Miriam Kennedy Wild Atlantic Way, Fáilte Ireland
Mary McVey Northern Ireland Screen

We hope all attendees enjoyed a productive and inspiring conference.

With sincere thanks to Una Murphy and Niamh Stack and the wonderful team at and Karen Jones and her team.

International Opportunity: Liepaja 2027 Announces an International Competition for Co-Financing Cultural Events The Liep...
24/06/2025

International Opportunity: Liepaja 2027 Announces an International Competition for Co-Financing Cultural Events

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation has launched an open international competition for the co-financing of cultural and artistic initiatives to enrich the programme of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 with innovative, interdisciplinary, contemporary and outstanding cultural events. Individual artists, creative teams, organisations and cultural professionals are welcome to apply with projects that can be implemented in Liepāja, South Kurzeme or the Kuldīga regions.

📌 Applications are open across several programme lines, including:
- the interdisciplinary contemporary art programme “Moving Horizons”,
- the photography event cycle “World of Images”,
- the participatory performing arts programme “Karosta-Radosta”,
- the literature and oral culture programme “Phantom of the Library”,
- the environmental installation and digital experience programme “Island of Adventure",
- the visual theatre development programme “Open Theatre Quarter”,
- the “Kino Sapnis” world Film Days in Liepāja,
- the electronic dance music event “No More Heavy Metal”.

A total of EUR 640,000 is available for co-financing.

Priority will be given to projects that promote international cooperation, reach and engage diverse audiences, uphold European fundamental values, demonstrate environmentally responsible practices and ensure accessibility for all social groups.

The deadline for submissions is 11:00 a.m. (EEST/Latvian time) on 10 September 2025.

More details here: https://galwayculturecompany.ie/opportunities/liepaja-2027-announces-an-international-competition-for-co-financing-cultural-events/

Photo: Liepāja 2027, ohm.lv / Liepājas koncertzāle "Lielais dzintars"

We’re very proud to support Livefeed. Looks like it was a fantastic event!
09/06/2025

We’re very proud to support Livefeed. Looks like it was a fantastic event!

Open Call for Artistic Residencies: S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION via Starts S+T+ARTS is calling artists working at the intersect...
26/05/2025

Open Call for Artistic Residencies: S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION via Starts

S+T+ARTS is calling artists working at the intersection of art, science, and technology to join one of the 25 AQUA MOTION residencies and help rethink the future of water management across Europe - in Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria.

Each residency challenge has been shaped in collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, and seeks solutions that will create meaningful, lasting impact on the ground.

As an artist in the program, you’ll be supported by a diverse network of stakeholders - including the residency hosts, quintuple helix partners, and local community members who are eager to be part of the process and watch the projects come to life.

Deadline: June 13, 2025
More info: https://galwayculturecompany.ie/opportunities/starts-aqua-motion-open-call-for-artistic-residencies/

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