Wexford Arts Centre, a Protected Structure acts as a physical hub for visual and performance arts for the county of Wexford. The centre is the oldest regional arts centre in operation since 1974. This new build extension of approximately 600 Square metres completed Phase 3 of Wexford Arts Centre’s Arts for All plan. The €2.5 million project was supported by Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Wexford County Council and completed and launched in November 2023.
As well as a renovation of the existing building, the works carried out by ODKM Architects included a part two/part three storey extension to the side which includes much needed access for all including lift to upper gallery and theatre space, a whole new accessible entrance and overhanging additional gallery space, workshop space, artist dressing rooms and upgraded facilities and storage space. The spirit of the project was to restore the original fabric, and introduce a legible contemporary form to sit against this historic structure. The old and new now sit side by side, the common thread being that of a simple balanced elegance in facade treatment across both styles. A new, welcoming accessible entrance was created which re-orientates the access to the building to face both the public parkland to the side and also the historic town wall.
Wexford Arts Centre continued capital upgrades with the completion of its community garden in the back of the Wexford Arts Centre Annexe with support from Heritage Office for restoring part of the Town Wall and support from Wexford Local Development Leader funding for the community garden including raised beds with pollinator plants.
Further support from Department of Culture, Communications and Sport contributed to purchase of technical equipment in our theatre in 2026..
We continue to raise funds for ongoing required capital upgrades for supporting delivery of our vibrant arts programme. For further information on how to partner and support us on reaching our target fundraising goal please email: elizabeth@wexfordartscentre.ie
