News
Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director
Carlow Arts Centre Limited is seeking a Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director to lead the next phase of development for the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 21st August 2026 at 5pm.
Artworks Awards 2026 Winners Announced
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Festival are delighted to announce the recipients of the Artworks Awards 2026, part of this year’s annual open call exhibition presented under the theme 'Hold This'.
Open Call: PROPEL Artist Development Programme 2026
Strollers Network invites applications for the PROPEL Artist Development Programme 2026. The closing date for the receipt of Stage 1 applications is Wednesday 20th May 2026, 12pm.
Open Call 2027
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Office announce a new open call for exhibition proposals, which will result in a new project at VISUAL in 2027. Deadline is Friday 22 May 2026 at 5pm.
Open Call: Artworks 2026 ‘Hold This’
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Festival invites applications for Artworks 2026 ‘Hold This’, the annual open call exhibition. Deadline is Friday 27 March 2026 at 5pm.
Open Call for Volunteers 2026
VISUAL Carlow seeks enthusiastic volunteers to join its team! Come along to our open evening on Wednesday 28 January from 6pm – 8.30pm to learn about the exhibitions and find out more about volunteering at VISUAL. Meet the staff and other volunteers over tea and coffee. All welcome!
€500 raised for UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal
€500 raised from the film screening of No Other Land at VISUAL Carlow has been donated to UNICEF Gaza Emergency Appeal.
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
Artworks Award 2025 Winners Announced
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Festival are delighted to announce the recipients of the Artworks Award 2025, part of this year’s annual open call exhibition presented under the theme Dreamtime Ireland.
Invitation to Southeast Based Artists
The South East Venues Network invites artists from throughout the South East to join them at the first SEVN Networking Event in the Watergate Theatre Kilkenny on Tuesday 5th November from 5pm - 7pm.
VISUAL Turns 15: Celebrating the Energy of a Creative Teen
VISUAL is celebrating its 15th birthday—a milestone that marks its transformation into a sprightly, fun-loving teenager.
2024/2025 South East Venue Network (SEVN) Artist Bursary awarded to Carlow visual artist
The South East Venues Network SEVN are delighted to announce artist Chloe Brenan as the recipient of the 2024/2025 South East Venue Network (SEVN) Artist Bursary Award.