WYA BLOG

Ballybricken & Barrack Street Films DVD

Hundreds of local people joined us for the recent premiere screening of the Ballybricken Film in St. Patrick's Gateway Centre. The film celebrates the history of the area and captures the memories of people who grew up in Ballybricken in the 1950's and 1960's. The film is about and for local people so we were delighted to see so many there. We are pleased to announce that we will be launching a DVD of the two films in the series - the Barrack Street and Ballybricken films in the very near future. Watch this space!

New Music Development at WYA

WYA would like to welcome Damien McDonnell on board as Music Development Worker. Damien is a well known percussionist and originally hails from Dublin. Damien hopes to develop some Samba Drumming talent among young people in Waterford and will also develop a one-stop shop for young people interested in music here at Waterford Youth Arts. If you would like to get in touch with Damien please email damo@waterfordyoutharts.com

Teen Art - New Visual Art Workshop

Teen Art will run on Mondays from 5pm-6.30pm and will offer expert artistic tuition for young people (13-16 years). Visual art classes for teenagers. Exhibitions, diverse art forms, art appreciation and more.

We're all set to bring dance to life for young people from all over Waterford! Places available in our dance groups now for ages 3-4, 5-7 & 8-11 enrolling now. If you have young friends and family please pass on the word. Youth Dance ages 12+ watch this space for open call auditions. All dance classes for Sept-Dec 2014 will take place here at The Arch, Barrack Street.

Waterford Youth Arts enrolling Sept 2014

Waterford Youth Arts is NOW enrolling for workshops in art, dance, drama, music, writing and much more.

O'Regan Bursaries winners announced

The 2014 Ted & Mary O’Regan Arts Bursaries were presented at a ceremony in Garter Lane Thursday, 11 Sept. The winners were playwright and drama teacher James Rockett, film student Shane O’ Sullivan, musician Rob Doherty and visual artist Keith Currams. MORE, WITH PHOTOS >

stArt - New Arts Sampler Workshop Series Launched

Waterford Youth Arts is delighted to announce its new stArt arts sampler workshops for ages 9-12 years. Exclusively available on Fridays (4.30-6pm), these workshops will introduce young people to a variety of art forms with some of our best tutors.