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Artistic Programme
Artistic Programme
Our artistic programme puts Tuam’s artists and creatives centre stage. From visual art to music, it celebrates the talent that’s already here and creates new ways for people to make, share and enjoy creative work in the town.
Tuam Artist Spotlight
Tuam Artist Spotlight is an open, rolling artist and community roster that celebrates artists and creatives living and working in Tuam and the surrounding area. Anyone can apply at any time, whether you’re a visual artist, craftsperson, maker, writer, musician, designer, creative group or simply doing something interesting and creative in the town.
Being part of Spotlight gives artists and creatives:
- A dedicated profile on the Creative Places Tuam website and social media.
- A three-week physical showcase in the Connaughtons windows on Shop Street, providing an opportunity to display or represent your work to the wider community.
We’re also exploring how Spotlight might grow into a more comprehensive online Tuam Creative Directory, making it easier for people to discover local talent, find collaborators and connect with the creative community.
So far, we’ve had musicians, writers, visual artists, furniture designers, set designers, craft groups and many more sign up. We’re continuing to hear from new people as the project becomes more visible.
If you’re doing something creative in Tuam, we’d love to hear from you.
Click here for more information about the Tuam Artist Spotlight.
Sounding Tuam
Sounding Tuam is a celebration of music, musicians and music-making in Tuam, bringing together local talent, creative voices and the wider community.
The idea began with conversations in the community about how Creative Places Tuam could support the wealth of musical talent in Tuam.
Rather than launching straight into a full-scale festival, we wanted to start with something achievable within the funding and resources available, allowing the idea to grow over time. The aim is to bring together some of Tuam’s established musical talent while also creating opportunities for new voices to emerge.
Join us for the first edition from 12 to 14 February 2027 for a programme of music, performances and opportunities to connect through the sounds of Tuam.
Culture Club
The idea for Culture Club began with conversations about the possibility of establishing a local movie club, offering monthly screenings and an affordable way for people to enjoy films together in Tuam. We’ve been exploring the possibility of working with established film societies, potentially sharing resources and licensing costs.
Looking further ahead, we see Culture Club potentially becoming a wider programme of shared cultural experiences, including film, talks, workshops and other activities. But we’d like to develop this in conversation with the people and organisations already contributing to Tuam’s cultural life.
This initiative is a work-in-progress.