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Established in 1982, Galway Arts Centre is dedicated to providing year-round access to the arts through programmes in visual art, literature, theatre,  youth arts, festivals, music and performance.

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Author Emilie Pine and artist Declan Clarkein conversation as part of “The Last Broadcast” April 2022

Professional Development


Galway Arts Centre endeavors to offer professional development opportunities for artists of all disciplines.

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About Galway Arts Centre


We work with artists to create, challenge and connect audiences to exceptional local, national and international art that inspires new ideas and ways of thinking about our world.

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Our Team


Production shot from Decadent and Galway Arts Centre‘s co-production A Low and Quiet Sea.

Decadent Theatre Company


Galway Arts Centre has a long-standing creative relationship with Decadent Theatre Company since the company’s first professional production in 2001.

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Cúirt International Festival of Literature


Founded by Galway Arts Centre as a three day poetry festival in 1985, Cúirt International Festival of Literature has grown into one of Ireland’s most prominent annual literary events.  Cúirt International Festival is part of Galway Arts Centre and its office is located at our venue in 47 Dominick Street.

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Galway Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the continued support of our funders and partners.

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Email: info@galwayartscentre.ie

Phone: + 353 (0) 91 565 886 or +35389 607 5619

Address: 47 Dominick Street Lower,
Galway City, Ireland, H91 X0AP

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Thu: 10am-9pm I Sun: 12pm-5pm
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