Droichead aims to produce a cogent, compelling programme of work that supports artists and nurtures audiences. This is at the heart of who we are and what we do. It is why we exist. To put the arts at the heart of peoples’ lives we need to ensure two things. We need to take care to create a programme that is of interest and relevant to all those within our many, diverse communities. We also need to enable artists to make work of ambition. As such, we must be part of an ecology which nurtures art and artists, and which makes the production and presentation of high-quality work available.
We partner/produce/co-produce projects across all disciplines. We engage with artists awarded bursaries, and residencies over a period of time to develop work, and potentially produce down the road.
Droichead supports artists through a number of initiatives including:
- Artists in Association - where artists is provided with mentoring; space, and a stipend to further develop their work and practice.
- Bursaries – we have an open call for a number of bursaries for artists in all disciplines.
- FIRST SOLO AWARD – this award is an open call to visual artists in the North East Region, and offers support and funding at a key point in the careers of professional visual artists in the North East region who have yet to present a solo show.
- Makers Making More - The MMM initiative itself places an established artist (and their eyes and ears) at the core of producing events, workshops, Q&A’s for the community from which they come, with the intent of identifying artist’s unique needs and struggles, and devising creative solutions to enhance resources and empower artists. These workshops are free for attendees, but booking is recommended. Co-ordinated by Juliette Crosbie.
- Surveyor Group Exhibition.
Droichead Arts Centre is delighted to announce its partnership with fellow North East Network members, Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, and An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, in a unique extension of Solstice's annual selected survey of local professional arts practice.
Surveyor 2025 will simultaneously open at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda and An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, showcasing the work of artists from the Northeast of the country. Patrick Murphy, Director, RHA will select work at Solstice Arts Centre, Dorothy Smith, Droichead Visual Arts Curator in Residence, will select work at Droichead Arts Centre, whilst artists Declan Kelly and Els Borghart will select work at An Táin Arts Centre.
North East Network supports, values and encourages visual artists in the North East to develop their practices and creative careers. The exhibition presents an overview of contemporary visual arts practice in County Louth and Meath. There will be a visual arts award of €2,000 selected by each curator in each arts centre.
Applicants living in Co. Meath or Co. Louth are welcome to apply to any of the participating venues; however, you may only submit to one.
To apply to Droichead Arts Centre, please download the application form in PDF HERE
. Please send your submissions to droicheadarts2020@gmail.com and images via google drive. If you require a word document, please email us at droicheadarts2020@gmail.com