Would you like to learn more about the how artist Maeve Clancy put together her exhibition and graphic novel on the life and work of Kathleen Lonsdale? Click play on the video below to hear Maeve talk about the research and creative process behind it all! A big thank you to Richard of Darn Skippy for recording and editing the …
June Fest 2023
Riverbank Arts Centre is delighted to once again partner with June Fest for their 2023 festival. Now in its eleventh year June Fest continues to celebrate and promote local music, arts, culture, nature, heritage and history by hosting events in and around Newbridge. Here’s a (small!) selection of events happening around Newbridge for June Fest: PopUpArt Newbridge Whitewater Shopping Centre Thursday …
Riverbank Arts Centre Welcome Emma Finegan
For the past two weeks performer and theatre-maker Emma Finegan has been resident in the boardroom at Riverbank Arts Centre, an opportunity which she has been using to create new work. Emma explains what she has been working on: “Over the past two weeks, I have been researching a new autobiographical work inspired by the Curragh where I grew up. With …
NATIONAL POETRY DAY with LIVE Network
For National Poetry Day 2023 LIVE Network has partnered with Dedalus Press and Bloodaxe Books UK, to present poetry from two amazing poets, who have short readings of their work featured today on the LIVE NETWORK YouTube Channel, which can be viewed below. A number of copies of The Golden Thread by Amali Gunasekera and Flirting With Tigers from Amy …
Introducing Meitheal: A Branar Initiative – Producer Development Strand at Riverbank Arts Centre
In November 2022 Branar opened applications for the Meitheal Emerging Producer in Residence Award. This award was aimed at producers who were working, or interested in working, across the area of performing arts for young audiences. After a great response from applicants Caoimhe Whelan was announced as the recipient of the award. Linda Geraghty -Creative Producer for Meitheal: A Branar Initiative …
Open Call for Cover Illustrator
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST Riverbank Arts Centre invites graphic artists and illustrators to submit a cover proposal for our Summer 2023 brochure. Each season Riverbank Arts Centre publishes a programme of events and activities taking place. This was stopped during the Covid pandemic in 2020, and resumed for our Autumn 2022 brochure. Since …
January to April 2023 at Riverbank Arts Centre
Our newest brochure has landed and is available now from the Box Office! This seasons brochure cover has been designed by Shams Asgarzade and is packed full of Comedy, Theatre, Visual Art, Workshop, Talk and Cinema events!
Christmas Opening Hours at Riverbank Arts Centre
As we come to the end of the year, and the end of a very busy season, we wanted to say thank you for your ongoing support. What began as a challenging year slowly changed as we welcomed the return of full houses for many of our events, something that was only possible with the understanding, patience and cooperation of …
Transition Year Work Placements 2023 – Applications now open!
***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED *** Riverbank Arts Centre are delighted to once again welcome applications from Transition Year students who are seeking work experience in 2023. In this week long placement, you will learn about administrative, marketing and box office aspects of the arts centre. This placement is suitable for students who are interested in theatre, music, cinema or …
The Strand Café at Riverbank Arts Centre
Riverbank Arts Centre is delighted to announce that local event catering company Catering365 is venturing into the world of café dining by opening The Strand Café at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge on Tuesday 1st November. Café visitors can expect freshly-baked sweet offerings, warming soups, flavour-packed sandwiches, hearty porridge and home baked breads, as well as delicious coffee and specially sourced …