SOUTHERN REGIONAL ASSEMBLY FACILITATES CULTURAL LINKS AT SPRAOI
SPRAOI and ISACS welcomed European street art and circus delegates of Cirostrada DIVE#3 to the South East at Assembly House on Thursday, 1st August; the first event of the SPRAOI festival line up.
As a sponsor of SPRAOI, the Southern Regional Assembly was delighted to host the commencement of DIVE#3 with opening addresses from Cllr Jason Murphy, Lord Mayor, Waterford City and County Council and Cllr Garret Kelleher, Cathaoirleach, Southern Regional Assembly.
SPRAOI, Ireland’s designated Street Arts Festival, attracts European artists to Waterford and showcases Irish artists to international audiences. During DIVE#3, delegates will visit cultural locations in Waterford and Wexford, talent-spot during the festival and participate in a series of specialist meetings and seminars.
“SPRAOI is an important shopwindow for Irish talent seeking European work opportunities. It also brings European and Irish cultural leaders together which leads to mutually beneficial connections. With SPRAOI, there is a shared value of fostering European conversations and connections,” said David Kelly, Director, Southern Regional Assembly.
Street Talk, an ideas exchange meeting of European arts professionals on the final morning of SPRAOI, is sponsored by the Southern Regional Assembly. This year’s discussion will focus on ‘Where next?’ exploring previous learnings and ideas for future art in public space.
Involvement with Street Talk aligns naturally with the ERDF strategic priority of a Europe closer to its citizens. The Southern Regional Assembly is the Managing Authority of the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 21-27.
“In an uncertain world Ireland’s European cultural connectivity is vital. We are thrilled to have a significant player like the Southern Regional Assembly involved in our work in this regard”, says Spraoi Director, T.V. Honan.
The full SPRAOI programme can be viewed at: https://spraoi.com/festival-guide/