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County Longford Arts Services page for County Longford Arts Services County Longford Arts Services’s social media pages are closing.

Going forward information relating to the arts in Longford will be disseminated via the Longford Library Services social media page on Facebook, as well as on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Core activities of the Arts Office are:
Provision of information and advice on all matters relating to the arts, the Arts Office acts as a contact point for information on such issues as professional development, project planning, funding opportunities for artists, arts organisations and community groups. Project development – On occasions when the Arts Office identifies gaps in provision for the arts sector it initiates and develops projects. Financial Support – a range of grant schemes are administered by the Arts Office to individuals and groups, these include: Arts Act Grants, Residencies, Project Funds and Bursaries. Research – the Arts Office drafts various art-form development plans and strategies as well as carrying out research and preparing reports for the County Council and the Arts Council

22/10/2026

♻️🎨 Where Creativity Meets Sustainability 🎨♻️

Join us for the R.A.C.E. Symposium and explore how artists, festivals and local communities can help drive the circular economy.

The event will feature a special address by Minister of State Alan Dillon, project presentations, an exhibition of original artwork, a panel discussion and networking opportunities.

📅 Friday, 6 November 2026
🕚 11am to 2.30pm
📍 Swinford Cultural Centre, County Mayo
🎟️ Free admission, but booking is essential

Book by emailing [email protected] with your name, organisation and any dietary requirements by Monday, 2 November.

Read all about it here on our news section ➡️ https://ow.ly/ccHK510022E

County Longford Arts Services

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22/10/2026

Artist Call Out for Cavan Arts Festival 2027

Are you a local artist with an idea for Cavan Arts Festival 2027? This could be your chance to bring it to life!

Every year we receive amazing proposals from wonderful people, but so many of them arrive just a little too late for us to programme. So consider this your reminder and a helping hand: if you want to bring something to the festival taking place from 13th - 16th May 2027, now is the perfect time to get in touch.

We’re welcoming ideas from all artforms, visual art, music, performance, theatre, circus, digital work, installation, film, or anything in between!

Deadline for submissions is 5pm Friday 27th November 2026

To apply, visit www.cavanartsfestival.ie 💥

Cavan Arts This is Cavan CreativeIrl Cavan County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

21/10/2026

🎨 Artist Call-Out | Inclusive Gym Space Artwork 🎨

Longford Sports Partnership is seeking an artist to create a piece of artwork for our new Inclusive Gym Space at St. Mary's Community Campus & Sports Hub, Edgeworthstown.

The artwork should celebrate inclusion, disability, participation, belonging and the power of physical activity for all.

A €500 commission is available for this project.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Simply send a short expression of interest along with a few examples of your work to [email protected] by November 5.

This project is supported by funding from County Longford Arts Services.

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Longford County Council
County Longford Arts Services
Sport Ireland
St. Mary's Community Centre & Sports Hub Edgeworthstown

14/10/2026

🎨 Bring Your Creative Ideas to Life 🎨

Are you an artist looking to strengthen your funding applications or communicate your creative ideas with greater confidence? Longford County Council Arts Service is inviting artists from across County Longford to take part in a practical Creative Proposals Workshop on Saturday, 14 November.

Led by curator, commissioner and public art specialist Annette Moloney, the workshop will cover proposal writing, selection processes, supporting materials, common pitfalls and more. It is open to emerging and established artists working across all art forms, including visual arts, music, literature and performance. 🎭

Six one-to-one mentoring sessions of approximately 25 minutes each will also be available in the afternoon, with priority given to artists attending the morning workshop. Places are limited, so early booking is advised.

📅 Saturday, 14 November 2026
⏰ Workshop: 10am–1.30pm
📍 Longford Arms Hotel
🎟️ Cost: €10
👥 Limited to 30 participants

Read all about it here ➡️ https://ow.ly/UBc150ZX6hu

02/10/2026
30/09/2026

​The Longford Arts Recognition Awards were presented at a special ceremony in the Backstage Theatre, bringing together artists, their families and supporters from across the county

29/09/2026

Address

Great Water Street
Longford

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+353871999253

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