News & Opportunities
Open Call - Community Film Project
Please note all spaces have been filled for this project. If you wish to join the waiting list please fill in the waiting list form.
Mermaid Announces Aoife Demel as new Artistic Director/CEO
Mermaid is delighted to announce the appointment of Aoife Demel as our new Artistic Director
SEVN Networking Event
The South East Venues Network (SEVN) invites artists from throughout the South East to join them at the first SEVN Networking Event at Watergate Theatre Kilkenny on Tuesday 5th November from 5-7pm
An Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. Launches Mermaid's Strategic Plan
We were delighted to welcome An Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. to launch our Strategic Plan 2024-2027 on 6th October.
Gap Day 2024 - Call for Applications
We are delighted to announce that we are now taking applications for Gap Day 2024. The deadline has now passed for 2024 applications.
Artistic Director Julie Kelleher departs Mermaid Arts Centre
It has been announced today that Julie Kelleher will step down as Artistic Director & CEO of Mermaid Arts Centre after 4 years, in October 2024.
The Lullaby Residency – Wicklow
The Lullaby Residency is looking for versatile, playful, singers/instrumentalists for an innovative project working with young children and families.
Chloe Brenan
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.
Mermaid’s New Dance Artists in Residence
Mermaid Arts Centre is delighted to welcome and support Honey & Lemon as our Dance Artist in Residence. Honey & Lemon are multidisciplinary entertainers who experiment with dance, voice and film to blur the boundaries of contemporary dance.
Women in Technical Theatre 2024
Women in Technical Theatre is a collaboration between The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin and the Abbey Theatre which aims to introduce young women to careers in lighting, sound, and stage management.