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Wexford Arts Centre Celebrates winning
Tourism Amenity of the Year Award
Wexford Arts Centre is delighted to win the Tourism Amenity of the Year Award Announced at a gala dinner on 23rd June 2010. 'It is wonderful to get this recognition for all the hard work over the years delivering vibrant contemporary arts programme for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Wexford.' noted Elizabeth Whyte, Executive Director who was presented with the award. 'In a year when we struggle against funding cuts - this is a great boost to morale and we look forward to celebrating the occasion with all our supporters.'
Ticket price: Free - Buy now »
All Day Arts Festival
Sun 01-08-2010 10:00
in the Bullring, Wexford 11.00am – 5.00pm
Fun filled day including FREE on-street entertainment. This unique event is about friends and fun, combined with world class non-stop entertainment in the charming market place in the Bullring. A diverse programme of music, theatre, dance, markets, exhibitions, workshops and activities for children.
Keep an eye out for the artists taking part in Wexford's Plein Air Festival which takes place from July 31st until Aug 1st - for more information visit http://artintheopen.org/
Ticket price: €14.00 per child including food
Arty Parties
Thu 01-07-2010 14:00,
Sun 01-08-2010 14:00
A party with a difference with games, arts and crafts and scrumptious food – BOOK NOW
If you are looking for a birthday celebration with a difference, why not book a birthday party at Wexford Arts Centre? Our parties give children a chance to be creative and explore the galleries in a fun way. The party group will be led in a number of games and a craft activity which you choose when booking. Materials are provided and children can take home what they make. Healthy food will be provided by D’Lush Café consisting of scrumptious homemade pancakes with a selection of cakes.
Ticket price: €12
An Evening with Billy Roche and friends: songs and stories.
Thu 05-08-2010 20:00
Billy Roche brings you an entertaining night from some of Wexford’s finest musicians and invited guests including Gary Lydon and Mike Odlum. Billy will read from a selection of works including a brand new short story called The Dog and Bone. All proceeds will go towards the Wexford premiere production of Lay Me Down Softly written by Billy Roche by newly founded Wexford company Mosshouse which will be promoting professional theatre and theatre development opportunities in Wexford. This exciting premiere which will run from 12th October - 23rd October at Wexford Arts Centre during Wexford Fringe Festival and will feature Wexford actors and production team in a production directed by Billy Roche which includes Gary Lydon, Michael O'Hagan, Anthony Morris, Leslie McGuire, Dermot Murphy and Pagan McGrath with Lighting Design by Paul Keoghan and Set/Costume Design Bui Bolg and Sound by Mick Egan.
Visual Arts Events
How I See the World
From Sat 26-06-2010 to Sat 09-10-2010
Ticket price: N/A
Exhibition of Children’s Work / 28th June – 9th October 2010 / Wexford Arts Centre
Official Opening: Saturday 26th June at 12.30pm
Opening Speaker: Eina McHugh, Director – The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children
Wexford Arts Centre is proud to host its first exhibition of children’s work entitled How I See the World. The exhibition represents all stages of work, from the early experimental scribbles to the more realistic and sophisticated. The ages of the children whose work is exhibited range from 4 years to 16 years, and each young artist undertook work in response to the theme of How I See the World.
Children’s Open Art Studio
From Sat 26-06-2010 to Sat 09-10-2010
Opening hours: Tues – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm
Pottery Studio: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am – 5.30pm & Saturdays 2pm – 5.30pm
To coincide with the first exhibition of children’s art entitled How I See the World, Wexford Arts Centre’s upper gallery will function as an art studio for children throughout the summer months. The studio will have a range of material available to budding artists of all ages. Parents will be able to partake in the activities or keep an eye on their children whilst relaxing with a refreshment from D’lush Café in our designated seating areas.
