Excel 2017
EXCEL 2017 is Mayo County Council Arts Service’s annual celebration of young people’s creativity (ages 13-19). This year we have fabulous events taking place in the month of November. We have a particular emphasis on youth drama and theatre. We have also teamed up with the various Art Venues in Mayo to provide a wide range of arts activities throughout the County. Activities include film screenings, talks, tours, workshops in graffiti, printing and drawing. We also have a series of workshops and masterclasses taking place with specific youth organisations throughout Mayo.
A Meeting of Minds - Youth Theatre Event.
Three expert theatre practitioners will provide a day long Masterclass to the various youth theatre and drama groups in Mayo.
Workshops
Mayo Arts Service are providing workshops in drumming and circus skills to the Youth Booth @ The Maple Youth Centre, Ballinrobe.
Mayo Arts Service in partnership with local Art Venues:
This year Mayo Arts Service has partnered with the local Art Venues throughout Mayo to provide a fun packed programme of arts activities to young people of Mayo. Some venues are working directly with specific schools/groups, others schools/groups can book directly with venue.
Masterclasses:
There are a variety of Masterclasses taking place as part of Excel 2017. Mayo Youth Orchestra are having a Masterclass with Michael Dooley, Crimlin Community Arts will receive a Masterclass in Pipe Band Drumming from Stephen Doyle and Achill Pipe Band are getting a Masterclass in Pipe Band Drumming from Stephen Creighton.
For further information contact:
The Arts Office, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae Castlebar, Mayo, F23 WF90
Phone: 094 90 47471 or 094 90 47558
Email: mayoarts@mayococo.ie
Posted: 24/10/2017
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