Kilkenny Arts Office

02/11/2026

At Repair to Care, Roisin Gribbin was chatting with people about ways to get more from the clothes they already own, from reworking pieces in their wardrobe to picking up something in a charity shop and giving it a new lease of life.

It was all about looking at clothes a little differently, getting creative and discovering what a few simple alterations can do.

Have a listen to Roisin talking about some of the ideas and conversations from the day.

28/10/2026

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St Canice’s Cathedral is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Learning & Engagement Officer to develop and deliver an engaging programme of

28/10/2026

Join Kilkenny-based writers Dr Alice Bennett and Nuala Roche at Butler Gallery for an engaging conversation about the fascinating connections between research and creative practice.

Alice will explore how her PhD research into adult education, drawing on art, textiles, poetry and film, has inspired her to develop her ideas further through fiction and magic realism.

Nuala will share insights into her work-in-progress, The Dead on Street View, a creative non-fiction book exploring family history, memory, technology and storytelling. Drawing on her experience as a film editor, she reflects on piecing together fragments of the past to create a narrative.

Arrive a little early! Step Inside, a short film made by Freddie Greenall as part of Alice’s PhD, will be screened in the Digital Gallery before the event. The film offers an evocative glimpse into the Open Studio Workshop at KCAT (Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent).

Whether you’re a writer, researcher, artist or simply curious about the creative process, come along for an evening of ideas, discoveries and conversation.

Where: Butler Gallery, Evans’ Home, John’s Quay, Kilkenny
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Date: Thursday 5th November
Check the Butler Gallery website for event and booking details.

We’d love to see you there!

28/10/2026

Kilkenny City is delighted to welcome the Irish Society of Botanical Artists to the Mayfair Library in the heart of the Medieval City. The exhibition, ‘Nádúr | Looking Closely’ will be opened on Tuesday 24th November at 2pm by Senator Malcolm Noonan and will run until Tuesday 1st December 2026 (Closed Sunday 29th November). Original artworks by both established and new members of the Society will be on show in the bright, spacious library venue. A special nature table will be set up within the space giving visitors an opportunity to participate in some close-up observational drawing. Mini workshops on the theme of looking closely at nature will be held free of charge in the Makers’ Room in Mayfair Library. These can be booked through the library either by phone 056 7794174 or email [email protected]

28/10/2026

25/10/2026

A look back at Repair to Care last weekend! 🧵

Thanks to all the makers who shared their skills, and everyone who came along to learn, have a go and explore new ways to mend, reuse and reimagine textiles.

It was great to see so many ideas and skills being shared, helping us give the things we already own a longer life.

22/10/2026

If you are heading to Nowlan Park this Sunday Oct 25th don't miss your chance to to see Fearghus Ó Conchúir’s cinematic dance film ‘All to Play For’ which will be screened on the giant LED screen at the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship final

The short film captures the raw power, energy and athleticism of former Kilkenny camogie and hurling greats Anne Dalton, Ann Downey, Liam Fennelly and Tommy Malone and embodies the pure skill and dedication of players.

The dramatic short film was developed and shot in Kilkenny and is one of five community-rooted projects commissioned by Kilkenny County Council’s Public Arts Programme 2024-2027, and funded by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

21/10/2026

Call Out to Playwrights and Theatre makers!

Applications are now open for Six in the Attic & Six in the Virtual Attic 2026/2027 - Irish Theatre Institute’s year-long artist development programme for playwrights and theatre makers.

➡️ 12 artists will be selected
➡️ Support includes mentoring, workshops, networking & more
➡️ €1,300 artist honorarium
➡️ Open to artists across Ireland

Twelve artists will be selected in total across Six in the Attic and Six in the Virtual Attic. At least six places will be for artists based in supporting Local Authority Counties, including Kilkenny County Arts Office, Leitrim County Arts, Sligo County Arts Service and Wicklow County Arts Office.

Register for the Info session: 27 Oct, 1pm (Zoom) : https://form.jotform.com/262702490912354

Applications close: 9 Nov, 4pm

The Six in the Attic programme is funded by and supported by partner Local Authorities.

Read More & Apply:

https://www.irishtheatreinstitute.ie/news/call-for-applications-six-in-the-attic-virtual-attic-2026-27/

19/10/2026

Kilkenny Artists Café
How to get an exhibition
Curated by Eamonn Maxwell
Hosted by the Tea Houses

10am, Saturday 31st October

We're back! The Kilkenny Artists Café is an initiative aimed at creating an informal space for artists to come together and discuss issues, discover new approaches and meet other artists, over a cuppa!

These sessions will take place in the Tea Houses on the last Saturday of each month, with a theme for each meet up.
For the first session of the season we will gather and discuss that most important question - how do I get my work into exhibitions? We'll talk about open calls, networking and other approaches artists can take.

Kilkenny Artists Café was created in response to artists saying they want more opportunity to meet with others. So these are your sessions and need your input!

The Café is limited to 15 people each time so please book your ticket before all the spaces are snapped up: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003592220266?

(image: Amelia Caulfield)