Here in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Culture and Creativity team have seen firsthand how creativity is not just immensely enjoyable, but something that can transform a community for the better.

We’re proud to support the innovation and passion of our residents through a yearly Open Call initiative, which encourages Waterford communities of all descriptions to seek financial support for their most creative of dreams.
We celebrate all iterations of creativity, but are particularly interested in initiatives that fit with the strategic priorities of our Culture and Creativity Strategy:

• People and place
• Supporting our creative sector
• Building in creativity
• Creative wellbeing
• Collaboration
• Climate and biodiversity