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County Wexford Community Arts Network

What is the County Wexford Community Arts Network? 

The County Wexford Community Arts Network is a structure whereby artists and communities are brought together to make community arts happen in Co. Wexford.

Established in 2007, CWCAN aims to:

bring the arts to the people of Co. Wexford 

empower communities and artists to develop and lead community arts projects

create meaningful community engagement and participation 

create an environment for socially inclusive access to the arts

support artists and the development of their practice in a community context

enable diverse and imaginative community arts programming

facilitate a local community arts network

provide funding supports for community arts

Who is CWCAN for?

CWCAN is targeted at all community groups that are interested in becoming involved in the arts. Whether you are working as a volunteer, or a member of parish committee; providing a service for children, young people or older people; or working in the field of heath care, disability, community development or social work; or working with new immigrant communities or travellers -  CWCAN is open to you.

How much funding is available per project?

Funding from €500 up to a maximum of €10,000 is available. Wexford County Council will provide 50% funding. The remaining 50% is matched by community groups which can be costed as voluntary labour, in kind contributions and/or direct funding.

Is there a closing date for project proposals?

Project proposals will be accepted on the following dates (subject to the availability of funding):

5pm, Thursday, 26th August, 2010

5pm, Thursday, 28th October, 2010

5pm, Thursday, 25th November, 2010

For Further Details

Please Read the Attached Guidelines

or contact The Arts Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Wexford

T: 053 9176369 / 053 9176440 / arts@wexfordcoco.ie

For Further Details on CWCAN Artists see below


Sylvia Cullen Biography
Suzanne Power Biography
Michael Fortune Biography
Terence White Biography
Ann Colgan Biography
County Wexford School of Music Biography
Dave Flynn Biography
Jennifer Byrne Biography
Aileen Lambert Biography
Orla Bates Biography
Boolavogue Textile Biography
Bui Bolg Biography
Roisin Markham Biography
Andi McGarry Biography
Helen McLean Biography
Eileen Redmond Biography
Steph Atkins Biography
Myriad Dance Biography
Patricia Howard Biography
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