Wexford Arts Centre

Wexford Arts Centre
Cornmarket
Wexford
Co Wexford

Not-For-Profit Information

A vibrant arts centre and professional arts management service delivering an inspiring arts programme supporting artists and audience engagement in Wexford through delivery of a visual and performance art programme with emphasis on contemporary arts practice and participation.

Mission Statement

We believe that members of all ages in the Wexford community should have access to a contemporary arts programme to inspire, innovate and challenge the creative thought process. To support this belief, we deliver an arts programme of excellence for life and for all with emphasis on contemporary arts practice, participation and education and inspire creativity in the Wexford community.

How We do it.

Here are some of our main activities we deliver facilitated by qualified arts facilitators and administration:
We host a year round programme of contemporary art exhibitions - free admission with educational free talks for the public
We run workshops for all ages for toddlers and parents, school children, and adults
We host vibrant events in theatre, music, comedy, and dance with after-school programmes
We provide subsidised rental rates for various clubs in the county, including Picture House film Club, Occupational Therapy Group and Wexford Life Drawing Group
We deliver Living Arts visual arts educational programme each year in different schools countywide in association with Wexford County Council
We deliver exhibitions in Wexford County Council County Hall
We provide an Emerging Visual Artist Award each year in association with Wexford County Council and Arts Council Ireland
We support management of Presentation Centre Enniscorthy
We support offsite programme in varied locations countywide
We promote Wexford arts and culture on a local, regional, national and international level

Number of paid employees: 
11-20 employees
Current board size: 
8
Annual turnover: 
€250,000 - €500,000
Not-for-Profit focus: 
Arts, Culture, Heritage, Science, Business and Enterprise Development, Local Community Development

Location

Office Address

Cornmarket
Wexford
Co Wexford