Creative Director and Festival Co-Ordinator needed.
We are looking for a Creative Director and Festival Co-Ordinator for Bookville 2026.
For more information and application details please click here.
The closing date is 12th December 2025
Bookville is a festival for families and children between the ages of 0 – 12 years managed by Kilkenny County Council Library Service and the Arts Office. It is a multi-disciplinary festival running from October 1st – October 8th 2026 with a strong emphasis on books, literature and writing. The festival supports further engagement in the Arts for families, children and young people. Festival events include but are not exclusive to reading, writing, storytelling, comedy, illustration and the visual arts both in person and online.
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