Well Festival of Arts & Wellbeing – Programme Launch
The Waterford Healing Arts Trust, Garter Lane Arts Centre and Waterford Libraries are delighted to welcome you to the launch of their sixth Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing programme on Monday 17 September at 11:00am in Garter Lane Arts Centre. The Well Festival celebrates the benefits of participation in the arts by everyone and will run from 8 – 13 October 2018.
The programme welcomes all to participate in a jam packed selection of mostly free events in various venues throughout Waterford. Embrace colourful, thought provoking music, art, film, theatre and literature. Experience the joy of creativity though a kaleidoscope of workshops, performances and nature trails.
Programmes will be available in Garter Lane Arts Centre and any of the 12 Waterford Library branches throughout Waterford Libraries or download it at www.wellwaterford.com
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