Louth gallery awarded almost €10k under after hours grant scheme

The Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda has been awarded €9,660 in funding as part of €620,000 awarded nationally to museums and galleries under the After Hours at the Museum Grant Scheme announced earlier this year. 

The scheme aims to support museums and galleries to open their doors later by hosting innovative events to encourage people to enjoy a more diverse nightlife in our towns and cities across the country.

Announcing the funding awards, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D said:

“I am really encouraged by the response to this scheme and the imaginative, diverse range of events which will take place right across the country as result of this initiative.  I hope this will attract new audiences and give people an opportunity to attend their local museum which they may not be able to do during the day. 

“There is something for everyone here to enjoy and I would encourage people to head out and explore and experience what is on offer at these venues.   I hope that the organisations see the value in opening up their spaces later into the night to support a more vibrant night-time economy and provide opportunities for local artists and DJs.”

Speaking further Minister Martin said: 

“I am also delighted to see that the National Cultural Institutions are continuing to explore how they can open up the spaces to increased late night activity.  I am particularly excited to see a new iteration of the highly acclaimed “Haunted Dancehall” event which took place last year in the NCH.   

“It is great to see new audiences connecting with our valuable Cultural spaces and working in new and innovative ways”.