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Arts Office

The Arts Office leads a dynamic arts programme; offering a wide range of supports, advice and opportunities to develop arts and creative projects in County Galway.


A photograph of four performers on stage singing into microphones and playing guitars and double bass

Galway County Council is the leading agency engaged in local arts development in County Galway. Through its Arts Office, it is committed to working collaboratively and in partnership with others to provide excellence and leadership in the development and delivery of the arts throughout the County.

The Galway County Arts Office is dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts throughout the county. Our programme offers a wide range of opportunities for artists and communities, including grants, workshops, and events. We aim to nurture local talent and provide platforms for artistic collaboration and innovation.

Funding

Our funding deadlines for 2025 are now closed. Please check here again for updates.

Partnerships

We partner with professional arts organisations to support the Arts Office to deliver programmes and initiatives. Galway County Council provides financial support annually to Áras Éanna, Interface, Music Generation Galway County, UNESCO City of Film/Ceantar Scannán and the WRAP Fund.

A photography outside of Áras Éanna Arts Centre. A currach stands in the foreground with sealife painted on it

Áras Éanna

Áras Éanna is Europe’s most westerly Arts Centre located on Inis Oírr, Oileáin Árann

Áras Éanna Website
A photograph of an aerial view over Interface an ex salmon hatchery nestled in the hills of the Inagh Valley Conamara

Interface

Interface, "where art meets science", is an artist studio and residency space in the Inagh Valley, Conamara.

Interface Website
A photograph of a concert. Teenagers are playing brass and wind instruments seated with a children's choir standing behind

Music Generation Galway County

A Music Education Programme transforming lives of children and young people through performance initiatives.

Music Generation Galway County Website
A photograph of President Michael D Higgins presenting the Ceantar Scannán award to filmmaker Bob Quinn

UNESCO City of Film / Ceantar Scannán

Galway County Council holds the UNESCO City of Film designation with Galway City Council.

Galway City of Film Website
A behind the scenes photograph of the Smother TV drama set. Actor Dervla Kirwan and film crew in a kitchen

WRAP Fund

Develops a sustainable Film, Television, Games and Animation sector in the West of Ireland.

WRAP Fund Website

Stay in touch with the Galway County Arts Office

If you have an Arts Office question send us an email and we'll get back to you

Phone numbers

Phone
091 509636

Arts Office Team

Arts Officer – Sharon O’Grady

Assistant Arts Officer – Amie Lawless

Arts Office Admin - Ramona Burke