Clem Jacob Hire and Spraoi National Nomination
Business to Arts has shortlisted Clem Jacob Hire and Spraoi Festival for its 2025 business sponsorship of the arts awards. The Waterford firm is nominated in The Irish Times long-term
Coastal Cube at Carrickpherish Library
Spraoi will present an installation artwork titled ‘Coastal Cube’ at Carrickpherish Library from Tuesday, April 21st. ‘Coastal Cube’ celebrates seashores, their plants and marine animals. The cube’s surfaces consists of artworks created by students of Waterford Youth Reach, led by Spraoi artists Magda Karol, Tara Myers and Graham Phelan. It also contains a marine audio
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Things to do in Waterford
Waterford Greenway Paved pathways of Waterford Greenway enter Waterford City. Ireland’s premiere cycle and walking route hugs the River Suir, with stops at Kilmeaden Train Station and
‘Seaweed Girl’
Spraoi is currently participating in ACT, an environmental awareness and action project promoted by SETU, Creative Ireland, Waterford Council, and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communication. Spraoi artists and
Exciting Street Dance
Spraoi Festival has commissioned a new street dance performance from Waterford native and choreographer Rachel Ní Bhraonáin. This exciting production draws on an array of influences, including Waterford City’s vibrant
Successful Touring
Spraoi is incredibly proud that three street performance shows developed with Spraoi Studios assistance continue to successfully tour worldwide. Tape That by Hands Down Circus is currently touring in New
Autism Support Dungarvan
Autism Support Dungarvan has partnered with Creative Waterford to create an exciting contribution to this year’s Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The committee and members of Autism Support Dungarvan is
St. Patrick’s Day Shows
Design and production has commenced at Spraoi Studios on a series of new shows which the company will present in several Irish cities and towns on St. Patrick’s Day. Following
Arts Council Policy Launch
The Arts Council has launched its first Street Performance and Spectacle policy and strategy implementation plan. The document charts a roadmap for these exciting art forms for the coming years.
Spraoi Speech
Spraoi Speech, a periodic company newsletter, was recently published and circulated to festival and other Spraoi stakeholders. It captures the diverse range of activities Spraoi was involved in throughout 2024.
Spraoi at Samhain
Spraoi returns to Waterford streets with a Fire & Shadows procession on Friday, October 25th. An ancient Waterford folklore character with dark history returns with Waterford spectacle artists, dancers, musicians, and
Spraoi N.E.S.T. Artists 2024
Waterford Spraoi is partnered with festivals in Scotland, England, and Wales. Together they form the 4 Nations Bursary Project. It empowers artists from all four countries to create new street
Waterford Credit Union Winners
Congratulations to Waterford Credit Union and City of Waterford Brass who won Best Community Entry award for this year’s Waterford St. Patricks Day Parade. Their award was presented by Mayor