News & Opportunities
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.
Young dancers required for theatre production this October in Bray and Dublin City Centre
Hatch Theatre Company, in association with Once Off Productions and Mermaid Arts Centre is looking for young people, boys and girls aged 8 -16 to perform and dance in a professional theatre production of The Jesus Trilogy.
Storytellers in Residence: International Residency
We are thrilled to have partnered with the World Storytelling Café in Marrakech on this exciting artist residency exchange, kindly supported by the Arts Council International Residency Initiative Scheme and Killruddery House & Gardens in Bray.
SEVN Artist Bursary 2024 - 2025
SOUTH EAST VENUES NETWORK A better future for artists in the South East Call-Out for SEVN’s Bursary 2024-2025. Applications are now closed.
IMRO Awards - Venue of the Year!
Mermaid Arts Centre were awarded Venue of the Year in the rest of Leinster category at the IMRO venue awards 2024
Open Call for Workshop Artists/Facilitators
Mermaid Arts Centre currently seeks artist/facilitators to devise and deliver workshops as part of its 2024/25 programme. Applications are now closed.