VISUAL Carlow is seeking a Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director
Application deadline: 21 August 2026
About the role
Carlow Arts Centre Limited is seeking a Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director to lead the next phase of development for the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Based in Carlow Town and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director will shape artistic direction, drive strategic ambition, strengthen organisational performance and grow VISUAL’s profile and audience impact at local, national and international level.
The Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director will foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in support of VISUAL’s artistic vision, long-term sustainability and civic impact.
Further information on the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre is available online at visualcarlow.ie.
For information on the position download the Candidate Information Booklet.
Contact
For queries please Email: CEOcacltd@carlowcoco.ie or Telephone: 087 6579538
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 21st August 2026. Completed applications must be submitted online via the consult.carlow.ie platform. Late applications will not be accepted.
Carlow Arts Centre Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
Image credits: SKYFOLD by Emmett Scanlon, and Laurence Lord / Jeffrey Bolhuis of AP+E, at VISUAL Carlow c Aisling Mc Coy
