County Wexford Culture Night
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Culture Night Friday September 20th 2024
Wexford County Council is pleased to confirm that Culture Night will take place on Friday 20th of September 2024 from 4pm till late and is currently seeking expressions of interest to participate.
Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day. Special and unique events and workshops are specifically programmed at participating locations and thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council and local Authorities across the island of Ireland, all activities are made available to the public free of charge.
The County Wexford Arts Department has announced a call-out for both artists and the wider community to get involved with their own Culture Night projects or events this September. If you are a creative practitioner/artist, not-for-profit organisation, local community group, an arts, heritage and cultural group, venue, and/or a society based in County Wexford, we would like to hear your proposal.
Application forms can be downloaded Here
If you require support with the application, please contact wexfordculturenight@gmail.com who will be happy to provide assistance.
What are we looking for?
We are looking to celebrate the value that art, culture and creativity bring to our lives and provide a platform and exposure for cultural organisations, activities, facilities and community groups. This could mean opening the door of a venue or organisation to the public which might otherwise be closed at that time of day or creating an event that reminds us all about the fantastic cultural facilities and resources that we have locally that we can experience year round.
We are particularly interested in projects that provide opportunities for increased participation with those who may not always have easy access to events of a cultural nature, particularly but not limited to the following – Asylum seekers, refugees, migrants; D/deaf culture or arts and disability; Irish traveler culture; and those promoting gender equality. We are also interested in engaging with County Wexford's natural, built, and cultural heritage, events curated by young people and late-night events that provide a platform for creative talent in its many forms.
The closing date for receipt of submissions of interest is Friday June 14th 2024 @ 5pm and any questions should be emailed to wexfordculturenight@gmail.com.
Culture Night is brought to you by the Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaíon, in partnership with local authorities and cultural organisations throughout the island of Ireland.