Nuacht & Deiseanna Eile - Other News & Opportunities
Conferences/Talks/Seminars
Seminar: Altered Images & Modes of Practice
Friday 18 June 11 – 4pm Lecture Room, IMMA
Altered Images is the result of a partnership initiative of Mayo County Council Arts Office, South Tipperary Arts Service and IMMA’s National Programme. Accessible, interactive and inclusive in ethos, Altered Images aims to stimulate engagement with the visual arts for the general public and particularly for people with disabilities. The idea that a visual art exhibition should be accessible to all is not a new one, however, the idea of selecting an entire exhibition with an emphasis on accessibility in a multi-dimensional way is relatively new in Ireland. The exhibition aims to enhance people’s engagement with the works through the tactility of relief models and by listening to the audio and artist’s descriptions. Artist Amanda Coogan also produced an interpretive signed- representation of the exhibition in the form of a filmed performance. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue which is available in print, audio and Braille and a specially designed website.
The aim of this seminar, Altered Images: Modes of Practice is to reflect on the experience of the partnering institutions and to explore the challenges, practical issues and resources involved in delivering an exhibition of this scale. Speakers are invited to share information on their individual experiences, participants include; Damien O’Connor, Arts and Disability Officer, Mayo Arts Office. Marcus Dickey Horley, Curator of Access Projects, Visitor Services Manager, Tate Modern, Orla Moloney, Arts Council (Chair); Padraig Naughton, Director, Arts and Disability Ireland; Loz Simpson, Topografix (model maker); Anne Hornsby, Mind’s eye (audio describer) and Anne McCarthy, Mayo Arts Officer.
More information from IMMA T: +353-1-6129900 E: info@imma.ie
DANCE RESEARCH FORUM IRELAND (DRFI) 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The conference takes place in the Firkin Crane, Cork, from 24th to 27th June 2010.
DRFI is delighted to announce that details of registration fees, online payment facilities, programme of events, accommodation, and other relevant information is now available on DRFI’s updated website www.danceresearchforumireland.org All are welcome to attend the Conference, and the Board of DRFI would like to encourage as many people to attend as much of the conference as possible in order to support our colleagues in the field.
Employment/Internships
DUBLIN YOUTH THEATRE seeks a GENERAL MANAGER
Founded in 1977, Dublin Youth Theatre is one of Dublin's vital cultural and social resources for young people in the city. Serving a membership comprising young people aged 14-22; the company produces a number of theatre events each year and provides a year-round workshop and social programme.
DYT are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to take on this challenging and rewarding position as DYT prepares to enter its fourth decade of operation.
The General Manager's duties will include day to day running of the youth theatre, financial management, production administration, and co-ordination of the DYT Company. The successful candidate must have a good rapport with young people allied with experience in youth or arts administration and excellent computer skills. An arts administration qualification will be an advantage for the successful candidate.
The General Manager will have a passion for theatre and a solid interest in the arts. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Applications, comprising a letter of interest and C.V. should be received by 5pm Friday 11th June 2010 to:
The Chairperson, Dublin Youth Theatre, 23 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 or by email to: dyt.apply@gmail.com
Jobdescription available on request.
Prospective candidates must be available for interview between 6pm-9pm on the evening of Wednesday 16th June.
Dublin Youth Theatre is funded by the Arts Council, Dublin City Council and the City of Dublin Youth Services Board.
For more information please contact DYT Tel: + 353 1 874 3687
Fax: + 353 1 874 5189 Email: <mailto:dyt@u> <mailto:dyt@iol.ie> dyt@iol.ie
Dance United NI - Company Manager
Deadline: 4pm, 11 June 2010Dates: Interviews - 21st June 2010
Dance United NI wishes to engage a Company Manager to work on a freelance contract until 31 March 2011. Flexible working times are essential to reflect the company’s work pattern. An extension to this may be possible, funding permitting.Fee: £13,750. The successful applicant is responsible for his or her own tax and National Insurance contributions. Fee reflects 125 days work. Based: Dance United NI (DUNI), 35 Donegal Street, Belfast. (The office is shared with two other dance organisations).The successful applicant will work closely alongside DUNI’s artistic director to deliver an annual programme in line with the company’s artistic policy. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and operational skills, the ability to work in a small busy team and a passion and enthusiasm for the style of work the company undertakes.Dance United NI is a dance development company working locally and internationally to raise participation in and awareness of dance as an art form with enormous potential for personal and community development. This freelance service agreement is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Work period to be completed by 31 March 2011. (Any extension will be subject to funding). For an application pack including a full service specification and application form please email info@danceunitedni.com, telephone 028 90330956 or follow the link to www.danceunitedni.com
Louth Craftmark: Community & Good Relations Officer Deadline: 18 June 2010
Louth Craftmark Ltd has been awarded funding to develop and build Creative Spark, the Louth Creative Community Hub in Dundalk. The project will offer workspace and training support facilities to the creative industries and the community sectors in County Louth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the main role of the Community & Good Relations Officer will be ensuring the development of good relations with the local community, including urban social housing estates and rural areas affected by the conflict, encouraging the take-up of supports and opportunities offered. The officer will undertake the design and delivery of creative media programmes suitable for the engagement of communities in Creative Spark, the Louth Creative Community Hub. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with community groups on capacity building projects and/or creative community engagement projects. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working on a cross-community basis. He/she will have proven abilities of managing projects in this sector and have excellent communication skills. The position will be offered on a 2 year part-time (17.5 hours per week) fixed-term contract basis.
Furtehr inforamtion Sarah Daly, Executive Director, Louth Craftmark, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk at 042 939 6943 / sdaly@lceb.iewww.louthcraftmark.com
Vision Exposed Seeks Business Director, Belfast
Vision Exposed is a Belfast based, photographic arts organisation, which holds exhibitions of international contemporary photography. We are currently seeking someone with a qualification in business and or business experience for the post of Business Director. Pay is based on commission. For further information and details feel free to contact us.
Telephone (0)7791330654E: info@visionexposed.comwww.visionexposed.com
a-n The Artists Information Company Seeks Production Assistant
a-n The Artists Information Company wants to appoint a part-time Production Assistant within the Editorial Production Team, based in Newcastle and London. We’re looking for experienced, visual arts-aware, well-connected and hard-working people with proven ability to use their initiative, work at a good pace and make things happen. Experience and knowledge of editorial and web-based production and use of content-management tools are essential. You’ll need to demonstrate that you are highly-motivated, self-managing, a good researcher and time-manager, have good interpersonal and analysis skills, and are able to write accurate and persuasive copy.You must enjoy the challenge of meeting targets and deadlines and be able to work effectively alone or in a team. The more you know about our philosophy and programmes, and how the visual arts world operates, the better. We use internet-based platforms for all internal and external communications so you must be thoroughly IT literate, already using social networks and Web2.0 on a regular basis within your professional and personal communication tools. Website: For further information and application details see www.a-n.co.uk
Deadline: Deadline for applications is 14 June. Interviews will be held in Newcastle on 21 June
Dumbworld seeks Company & Project Co-ordinator Deadline: 4th June 2010, 5pm
Dumbworld Ltd. is seeking to recruit a full-time Company and Project Co-ordinator for a two year period to assist the company in the delivery of its projects and plans over the next 2 years. DUMBworld Ltd. was established in 2007 to support the work of composer Brian Irvine and director, film-maker and writer John McIlduff and is managed by an independent board of directors. The company aspires to make high-quality work that can be enjoyed by both Northern Irish and international audiences. Work created ranges from traditional theatre-based projects and oratorio, to site-specific art works. The Company takes a very broad view of the work it creates, who will be involved and who our potential public is. What's almost certain is that there will be music and some form of visual/dramatic content, be that live or recorded. Those interested can download job pack and application form from www.dumbworld.co.uk , or request by email from cathie@dumbworld.co.uk
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 4th June 2010 5pm.
belfastprintworkshop Seeks Gallery Manager/ Art Sales Consultant
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, results-orientated individual to head our print sales department based in the Belfast Print Workshop Gallery in Cotton Court Belfast.Purpose of Post: Sale of Workshop members’ original prints, Marketing Belfast Print Workshop Gallery and the continued development of Belfast Print Workshop Corporate sales. Salary: £17,500 (with bonus) Details can be obtained from www.belfastprintworkshop.org.uk. Closing date 10th June 2010
Documentary Film Festival Seeks Volunteers
The 5th Edition of the Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival will take place from the 11 -13 June in Gortahork, County Donegal. Guth Gafa attracts filmmakers from all over the world, and hosts an annual programme of over 30 films from more than 15 different countries, with almost all the directors in attendance.It is currently seeking volunteers to assist on venue management, box office, transport and hospitality. It’s an opportunity to be involved in a fresh and exciting arts event that transforms a small Gaeltacht town into a vibrant festival village. If you have an interest in film, would like to meet those involved in the film industry, want some festival experience and are willing to give your time and effort to work for the festival (and having a cúpla focail will help too!), then please contact our festival manager Louise.Telephone (074) 9180730Email: volunteers@guthgafa.comwww.guthgafa.com
Festival of World Cultures - Volunteer Technical Festival Crew 23 - 25 July 2010
The Festival of World Cultures is Ireland's leading intercultural festivals with over 160 events spread across 40 venues with over 250,000 people attending last year. They are currently creating the Technical & Production Volunteer Team for this year’s festival, which is a two-day event, from the 23rd to 25th of July. If you have some experience in Stage Management, Site Build, Backline, Sound Engineering, Lighting, Construction & Electrics…they'd like to hear from you. The festival is a great opportunity to network, gain valuable experience with a professional technical crew on a large-scale live music festival and meet new people.So if you’re looking for a foot in the door-Festival of World Cultures will give you just that and more.Please email CV’s and application letters to Sarah -fwctechnicalvolunteers@gmail.comAll technical volunteer enquiries:01 2719542(more about Festival of World Cultures and other volunteer positions at www.festivalofworldcultures.com/get-involved/volunteers
Earagail Arts Festival seeks Volunteers 3 - 18 July 2010
The Earagail Arts Festival runs from the 3rd to the 18th of July this year and we are looking for volunteers who are reliable, enthusiastic and looking forward to having fun this summer.
There are benefits:
• Working with world-class performers in first class locations.
• Working with a team to help stage a fabulous regional and national event.
• The chance to do something new, develop skills and attend special events.
• It won’t cost you a thing, we’ll look after you and you will have a great time.
If you’re still reading and interested and over 16 contact: Maeve Sweeney, Volunteers Coordinator, Earagail Arts Festival.E: volunteers@eaf.ie T: 074 916 8800
Internships at Lorg Printmakers, Galway
We are accepting applications from individuals with a fine art background, Printmaking experience is of benefit but not essential. This is an un-paid position. Successful applicants should be available to work at least 1 day a week for 3 months. Fluent English is essential. Inters will be offered the opportunity to work in a professional printmaking workshop and gallery. Duties will include day to day administration, technical duties in the workshop and invigilation in the gallery. To apply please send a current CV with cover letter detailing your availability and level of interest to:Address : Lorg Printmakers, Unit 8, Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Ballybane, Galway Telephone: 091 773759 Email : lorgprintmakers@gmail.com www.lorgprintmakers.com
Deadline: Friday 4 June 2010
Temple Bar Gallery & Studios Call for Interns
TBG&S is looking for two interns, beginning in mid June and July 2010 to work 3 days per week. This three month internship is designed to extend the intern’s knowledge and understanding of how a visual art organisation functions. The internship is aimed towards persons who are interested in starting a career in arts administration.Duties will include assisting with general and day to day administrative tasks across arrange of areas. There will also be the opportunity for the interns to develop a self directed project that would be of benefit to the organisation. Please note that the internship is unpaid. To preserve resources only applicants successful for interview will be contacted. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Claire Power:Address: Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, 5 – 9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2Email: claire@templebargallery.com orDeadline: Tuesday 8 June 2010. Interviews with short listed candidates will be held Thursday 17 June.
Submissions/Competitions/Residencies
Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010
The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is now open for entries! Aesthetica Magazine is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work into the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010. Now in its third year, the Creative Works Competition is dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent across three disciplines, identifying new artists and writers and bringing them to international attention. The Competition has three categories, Artwork, Poetry and Fiction.Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual. Winners of each category receive £500 prize money, plus other prizes. Entry to the Creative Works Competition is £10 (e12). The entry fee allows the submission of 2 images, 2 poems or 2 short stories. The deadline for submissions is the 31 August 2010. More guidelines on how to submit can be found online at:www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Sound Station OPEN CALL for sound works
Sonic Vigil V is the fifth annual sound art event held in Cork, Ireland and is curated by the Quiet Club. This year we are issuing an OPEN CALL for Sound Works to be presented in four specially commissioned 'Sound Stations". These stations have been designed by students of the Cork Centre for Architectural Education and fabricated by them in the National Sculpture Factory. These four 'Sound Stations" will form part of the Sonic Vigil V event which will take place on Saturday the 17th July in St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, one of Ireland's architectural treasures http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Finbarre's_Cathedral Please send your works before July 10th to sonicvigil@ireland.com
Or by post to: Sonic Vigil V, Cork Artists Collective, Dean Street, Cork, Ireland
Sound Stations Terms and Conditions - We will accept: 1 Sound pieces, electroacoustic music, field recordings, sound poetry, radio art and other variations. 2. Maximum of 3 sound works per Artist. 3. The works submitted must be playable without any restrictions.
REQUIREMENTS of the sound work:1. Name and duration of the sound work.2. Short biography of the Artist
3. The sound works should be no longer than ten(10) minutes.4. Sound files in. AIFF or. MP3 320 Kps (mono - stereo). In case of files larger than 25 MG, we recommend to open a Mydrive account http://www.mydrive.ch/ (for free) and send us an E-mail with User and Password to download the file(s).
FaberStudios Open Call for Performance Artists/GroupsFaberStudios
Open Call for performance artists or groups interested in participating in a night of performance art to take place in mid July at FaberStudios, Catherine St. Limerick. Proposals should include artists C.V, examples of previous work and detailed description of proposed performance. Email all proposals to: Email faberstudios@gmail.com
Website www.faberstudioslimerick@blogspot.comDeadline Monday 14 June.
Frieze Writer’s Prize 2010: Call for Submissions
Frieze is inviting entries for the Frieze Writer’s Prize 2010. Frieze Writer’s Prize was established in 2006 and is presented annually. The aim of the prize is to promote and encourage new critics from across the world, and many of the previous winners and commended entrants, including Jessica Lott and Jeffrey Ryan, have gone on to contribute frequently to frieze magazine.Writers are invited to submit an unpublished 700 word review in English of a recent contemporary art exhibition. Entries must be submitted in English, but may be a translation (this must be acknowledged). Entrants must be over 18 years old. To qualify, entrants may only previously have had a maximum of three pieces of writing on art published in any national or regional newspaper or magazine. Previous online publication is permitted (this does not apply to the submitted review).The winning entrant will be commissioned to write a review for the October issue of frieze and be awarded 2,000 GBP. Entries should be emailed as a word attachment. Please do not send images. The winner of the prize will be announced in September. The judges are Boris Groys, A.M. Homes and Jörg Heiser.
Email: writersprize@frieze.comwww.frieze.com
Deadline: 25 June 2010.
The Core Project: Call for International Submissions
The Core Project is a Visual Art endeavour, devised by the Irish visual artist Matthew Nevin. Matthew who is co-curator of MART – www.martgroup.org – is collaborating with artists.I am looking for one video entry from one person in every country in the world! This Video Art Project shall contain 200+ Videos, one entry representing each of the Sovereign States or Countries of the world. The project shall be shown here online at www.the-core-project.com and during MART’s European Tour Exhibition ‘An Instructional’, visiting: Norway, England, Slovak Republic, Germany and Rep.Ireland.I am looking for participants from all over the world and I need your help! Have a look at the website and if you know anyone in any of the countries that are still represented by white boxes please contact me and your friend could feature in a first of its kind collection. I have also entered the project to be recognised as A Guinness World Record For more information and to help with this project visit the sites below or contact:Email: info@the-core-project.comwww.facebook.com/people/The-Core-Projectcom/100000917974689 Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheCoreProjectwww.the-core-project.com
Small Scale Private Commission
Expressions of interest are now invited from artists to create trophies for a Youth Environment and Sustainability Awards Ceremony taking place in Oct 2010. Given the event theme, the artist’s materials would need to be sourced locally. 18 trophies will be required with a budget of £50-100 allocated to each trophy. The preference is for artists living and working in Northern Ireland.Telephone: (+44) 28 9043 4320Email: louise@event-ful.co.ukwww.event-ful.co.ukDeadline: 15 July 2010.
Seeking Assistance with Major Exhibition
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of individuals to work at a major exhibition to be held in Enniskillen from the 25 June – 21 July. The positions will require successful candidates to assist with the final preparations of the exhibition, the opening reception and invigilation over it’s duration. The exhibition will be installed in 3 sites in Enniskillen and invigilators will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day to day running of the exhibition.We are seeking friendly, responsible, first class communicators who are confident enough to interpret and communicate the exhibition to visitors. This position would suit a student, recent art graduate, a candidate with an interest in contemporary art or anyone considering a career in an arts institution.To apply for this position please email Linda Shevlin with a current CV outlining your experience with a cover letter indicating any specific skills you feel would be beneficial and your main area of interest.A stipend will be paid to successful candidates.Email : sacredproject@ireland.com
Galway Arts Centre: Call for Submissions
Galway Arts Centre invite all artists and curators working in any and all materials, media, styles, genres, themes and concepts, to submit proposals for an exhibtion. The Galway Arts Centre aims to provide exhibitions that place innovation and risk as a main objective while creating engagement with its audiences. To apply send contact details, CV, artist’s statement, proposal, visual material such as DVDs and CDs to Maeve Mulrennan. Please include a stamped addressed envelope for the return of these materials. Materials will not be returned unless a SAE is provided. Proposals will be accepted on CD Rom or in printed material. Proposals will not be accepted by email.Address: Galways Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway.Telephone: + 353 (0) 91 565 886Email: maeve@galwayartscentre.ieDeadline: 5pm 11 June 2010.
Courthouse Arts Centre Call for Submissions
Calling all visual artists: the date for receipt of submissions for visual arts exhibitions at the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow next year has been pushed back to Friday, 16 July 2010. Visual artists working in all media are invited to submit applications before 5pm on this date, to be considered for 2011.The Courthouse Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts venue and full-time gallery located in the picturesque village of Tinahely in South Wicklow. The exhibition space consists of approx. 175 running feet of wall space, distributed between the main, ground floor and the first floor balcony. Large windows provide excellent natural light, which is augmented by halogen track and spot lighting. Dado rails, radiators, and panelling restrict the vertical size of wall art; these details can be provided upon inquiry.Artists interested in being considered for an exhibition to take place in 2011 should send their CV and a letter of application, along with work samples (up to 20 images/samples on CD-Rom or memory stick, or other photographic documentation of the work, with SAE for return if required), to:Address: Shelley Hayes, Artistic Director, Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Email: Applications may also be submitted by email to info@tinahely-courthouse.ie although you are asked to restrict message size to 1MB, and we may then request additional supporting materials www.tinahely-courthouse.ie Deadline: 5pm on Friday 16th July, 2010.
Plein Air Painting Festival, Wexford – Register Now
Art in the Open 2010 plein air painting festival takes place over August bank holiday weekend 30 July to 1 August in Wexford and Enniscorthy. Six extra paint out days around the county, 5 demonstrations of plein air painting, numerous cash awards, good fun and an exhibition opening on Monday 2 August. Download the brochure and registration form on the website.Website: www.artintheopen.org
Call For Submissions: RUA Annual Exhibition
Call for submissions for Royal Ulster Academy annual exhibition 2010. The Royal Ulster Academy’s 129th Annual Exhibition will take place from 15 October to 14 November 2010 in the newly renovated Ulster Museum. The exhibition will comprise work by RUA members, invited artists and artists selected by open submission. Artists are invited to submit a maximum of two works in any medium for consideration. Work will be selected anonymously by a jury and a range of prizes will be awarded by an exhibition adjudicator. To receive an application form please go online or contact the RUA office.Address: Royal Ulster Academy, 9-13 Waring Street, Belfast.Telephone: 0044 (0)28 90320819Email: info@royalulsteracademy.orgwww.royalulsteracademy.orgDeadline: 30 July 2010.
RUA RED Summer Open Exhibition: Call for Submissions
Our 2nd Annual Summer Open is coming upon us and we are now accepting submissions. This year we are offering one of the artists selected for the Open Show a 4 week, supported solo show in Gallery 2 during 2011 – dates to be confirmed. For further info on how to apply and to see images from last year’s show please go to our website www.ruared.ie/SummerOpen2010.html. A Registration and Handling Fee of €10 (inclusive of VAT) is required for each work.
Applying online: Read through the guidelines, submit the online form and pay through paypal when prompted.By Post: Download the guidelines and submission form from our website. Read through the guidelines. Cheques and postal orders should be made to ‘South Dublin Arts Centre Company’. Post the submission form together with disc of images and payment to: Address: RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24Deadline: 5pm, 14 June 2010
BELLTABLE ARTS CENTRE SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
Belltable Arts Centre seeks submissions for 2011 from artists working in all media. We welcome proposals for solo and group exhibitions. The Belltable’s 69 O’Connell St site is currently under significant renovation works in both the Gallery space and main auditorium. The renovated building will re-open Winter 2010. If you are you are interested in submitting an application please contact Jane Gough by email info@belltable.ie to request an application form.All Applications should contain:
1. Completed Application Form.
2. Current Biography or CV.
3. Exhibition Proposal (max. 200 words)
4. 10 – 12 high quality images of the work. Images can be submitted as digital prints, photographs, slides, or jpeg format.
5. Image list with titles, medium and dimensions clearly labeled. All applications must be submitted by 5pm Thursday 10th June 2010 to:Belltable Visual Art Submissions, Belltable Arts Centre ,69 O’Connell St., Limerick.
Carrie Neely Comtemporary Art Call for Submissions
‘Pride’ at The Black Box, Belfast – Opening 1st July with Late Night Art – emailed images to be received by 18th May. Decisions made by 26th May. Work to be received framed at Carrie Neely Contemporary Art office by Friday 25 June. ‘Pride’ is a group exhibition that will run alongside The Pride festival, it will not only deal with issues surrounding the festival itself and the gay community but with work related to the feelings of pride in general. Call or email if you are unsure if your work ticks the box.Email : carrie@carrieneely.com.www.carrieneely.comOpen Call: The New Living Art Exhibition at IMOCAThe Irish Museum of Contemporary Art [IMOCA] is pleased to announce the call for artists working in any media for the New Living Art Exhibition launching July 1, 2010; Deadline for entries is June 4th. For more information and to apply or download a form, visit www.imoca.ie
Exhibiting at Turn-berlin
Turn-berlin is an artist funded space, with a large gallery in the middle of the biggest concentration of art in Europe. We are working to find the most effective ways of progressing an artists name and reputation. By introducing a more integrated approach we can be more effective and develop wider opportunities.The intense experience of showing work in a gallery is the best way to have work seen. To get the most from exhibiting which can be a relatively short event, to include it as part of a comprehensive package gives more considered exposure. Developing a name is the only way forward, it takes time and a lot of determination. This is why many artists are finding new ways of being seen. If you don’t exhibit you are only doing half of the job, but taking a positive approach to exhibiting should include other forms.We are now big enough to be a representational gallery offering a full promotional package. More information on turn-berlin’s long term approach to developing artists is on the following link: http://turn-berlin.de/application/index.htmlAddress: turn-berlin Gallery, Josetti Höfe, Rungestr 22-24, 10179 Berlin, Germany. Deadline: Open
Exhibit with ‘Riding High’ at Moycullen, Galway
Lynda Cookson’s exhibition “Riding High” will be moving from the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway to the new Moycullen Shopping Centre during the second week of Galway Arts Festival and ending with Galway Race Week. The dates are 19 July - 2 August 2010. She has hired a huge unoccupied retail space facing the main traffic light in Moycullen, with large window space. Workshops and demonstrations are planned.Artists interested in exhibiting with “Riding High” in Moycullen are invited to email Lynda with one or two sample images of work. The fee to exhibit four medium size paintings is €30 or six medium size paintings at €50 for the two week period. Payment is required no later than 1 July 2010. Artists would need to provide easels or similar supports to stand the paintings on. Work would need to be delivered to the unit in the Moycullen Shopping Centre on the opening day and collected on the closing day. Paintings are delivered, exhibited and collected at artist’s own risk.
Even a large space has limits so please apply early to ensure a space.Lynda Cookson is the author of “Tea ‘n Turps”: / http://teanturps.blogspot.com/Telephone : (091) 571983 086 3489888Email: lyndacookson@gmail.comwww.lyndacookson.com
CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART Polonia
ArtPolonia/CFCP would like to invite all artists to submit their projects to be realised in their venue. Art Polonia is especially interested in installations and happenings of all forms which interact with their neighbourhood and the audiences.For the agreed projects the available space and some support to cover material costs is offered.Please send your proposal with a short bio to sapielak@artpolonia.org
http://www.artpolonia.org/
Earwig! Tuam Arts Festival 2010Earwig!
Tuam Arts Festival invites all artists and curators working in any media, to submit proposals for the Visual Arts Programme of this years arts festival in August. The main theme of the 2010 exhibitions are creating engagement and addressing your audience.Applications must contain: contact details (incl. email), CV, artist’s statement, detailed proposal and 6 jpeg images or 6 examples of video work (mac compatible). Email application are not accepted, applications are not returned. Please post to:Address: Earwig!, Visual Arts 2010, The Arts Lab, Dublin Road, Tuam Co. Galway.www.earwigart.com
Deadline: Closing Date is 7th of June 2010
Cork Cycling Arts Festival Call for Submissions
Cork Cycling Arts Festival invites all artists to submit work for this year’s exhibition. We are seeking a variety of artwork in various media, photography, sculpture, painting and installation, with the general theme: ‘the bicycle and cycling culture’. The exhibition will run in the Unitarian Church, Cork City for the duration of the festival, from 19 - 25 July 2010. Apply online by sending images of proposed work (72 dpi) and contact details to email address below or see website:
Telephone: 086-1234364
Email: curatorccaf@gmail.com
www.cork-cycling-artsfestival.org / www.facebook.com/corkcyclingartsfestival
Deadline: 5.30pm, 7 June 2010
onedotzero_adventures in motion: festival call for submissions!
A fantastic opportunity to get your work seen by a like-minded, connected and creative international community.
This year’s festival premieres at the bfi southbank, 10-14 november 2010 before touring internationally. Deadline for receiving entries is 30th june 2010, 5pm.
onedotzero are seeking innovative short films, installations, interactive work and live audiovisual performances to showcase at the bfi southbank, london, uk, 10-14 november 2010. The five-day festival is the first stop on onedotzero's extensive worldwide network of events.
onedotzero_adventures in motion has been the largest dedicated digital short film festival in the world since 1999. Over fourteen years the programme has expanded to embrace a wide range of digital motion arts and is acclaimed by artists, audiences and creative industries alike for providing a platform to explore new ideas and fresh innovation through curated compilation screenings, features, exhibitions, live av performances, club nights, presentations and panel discussions.
Further information on http://www.onedotzero.com/submissions.php
TWEAK! Inter Active Arts Festival - Call for Submissions
The third edition of tweak takes place in Limerick between September 13th and 24th 2010!
Tweak is an interactive art festival aiming to promote the understanding of the use of technology in our lives.
This year’s tweak consists of an exhibition, cinema, talks, music performances and a week long workshop and lots more in-between.
Submissions are currently open for the following categories
Exhibition, Workshop, Cinema, Music Performance, Listening Post, Symposium
For more information visit: http://www.tweak.ie
BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL IS NOW ACCEPTING ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED ONE-ACT PLAYS
Boyle Arts Festival is now accepting original unpublished one-act plays with a maximum length of 15 minutes from amateur playwrights/directors and actors for its inaugural Brass Shillelagh Drama Award. Five winning finalists will be selected to perform on the night of Saturday 31st July during the Boyle Arts Festival. You will be required to stage the play with your own cast. You need to have your own props. On the final night an overall winner will be selected based on the performance and the transformation from script to stage. They will provide the audience, the Judges, advertising, prize money of €300 to the winner, €50 to the four runners up and the prestigious Brass Shillelagh itself. Closing Date: 15th June 2010
www.boylearts.com info@boylearts.com Tel. 071 966 3085
HAWK'S WELL IYEATS POETRY COMPETITION
The theme of the iYeats Poetry Competition 2010 will be A SENSE OF PLACE. The closing date for receipt of poems on this subject is Friday June 11th 2010.
For full details of the competition and to enter online go to http://www.hawkswell.com/competition/
2010 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competition sponsored by Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway
In 2010 Over The Edge is continuing its exciting annual creative writing competition. The competition is open to both poets and fiction writers. The total prize money is €1,000. The best fiction entry will win €300. The best poetry entry will win €300. One of these will then be chosen as the overall winner and will receive an additional €400, giving the overall winner total prize money of €700 and the title Over The Edge New Writer of The Year 2010. The 2010 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year will be a Featured Reader at a reading to be scheduled in Galway City Library in Winter 2010/11. Salmon Poetry will read without prejudice a manuscript submitted to them by the winner in the poetry category. Entries should be sent to Over The Edge, New Writer of the Year competition, 3 Carbry Road, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland with an accompanying SAE. Entries will be judged anonymously, so do not put your name on your poem(s) or story. Put your contact details on a separate sheet.Criteria: fiction of up to three thousand words, three poems of up to forty lines, or one poem of up to one hundred lines. Multiple entries are acceptable but each must be accompanied by a fee. The fee for one entry is €10. The fee for multiple entries is €7.50 per entry e.g. two entries will cost €15, three entries €22.50 and so on. Fee payable by cheque or money order to Over The Edge. To take part you must be at least sixteen years old by September 1st 2010 and not have a book published or accepted for publication in that genre. Chapbooks excepted. Entries must not have been previously published or be currently entered in any other competition.The closing date is Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010. A longlist will be announced in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010. A shortlist will be announced at the Over The Edge: Open Reading in Galway City Library on Thursday, August 26th. The winners will be announced at the Over The Edge reading in Galway City Library on Thursday, September 30th, 2010. This year’s competition judge is James Martyn.
For further details contact Over The Edge on 087-6431748, e-mail over-the-edge-openreadings@hotmail.com or see http://overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com
HISK, Belgium: Call for Applications
HISK call for applications for 2010-2011. The Higher Institute for Fine Arts (HISK) organizes postgraduate education in Flanders in the field of the audiovisual and visual arts. It provides approximately twenty-five young artists from Belgium and abroad with a studio of their own for the duration of two years along with specific, tailor-made guidance. At the HISK, emphasis lies mainly on individual practice with an international focus. The visiting lecturers are crucial. There are also frequent visits to significant art events and lectures, seminars and workshops are provided. The HISK also offers technical facilities and production opportunities.Address: Higher Institute for Fine Arts, Charles de Kerchovelaan 187a, B-9000 Gent, Belgium.Telephone: +3292696765Email: info@hisk.eduwww.hisk.eduDeadline: June 15, 2010
Fire Station Artists’ Studios – Two Residential Studios Available: February & March 2011
Applications are welcome for two residential studios which will become available in February and March 2011. Fire Station Artists’ Studios offer city centre subsidised residential studios for professional visual artists. The studios are let from a period of between one year and two years nine months. International artists may apply for shorter periods. Resident artists have free access to high end computers, software, WiFi, technical expertise & support and also subsidised access to digital equipment. This is a competitive selection process. Selection panel includes Fire Station representatives, 2 external curators and an independent artist.
Full details on application method and criteria on:
Web: www.firestation.ie
Email: artadmin@firestation.ie;
Tel: 01 8069010
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th June 2010, 4pm
Artists in Residence - Leitrim Sculpture Centre - Call for Applications 2010/11
Leitrim Sculpture Centre and Leitrim County Council are offering 5 residencies to visual artists in 2010/11. Each residency is based at the Sculpture Centre and is valued at a total cost of €4,500.
Background of artists applying for these residencies:
- At least two of these residencies are for artists originally from or living in Leitrim
- Three of these residencies are open to artists from elsewhere.
The types of residency supported include either one or both of the following:
a) Two residencies to support artists develop their professional practice and/or technical skills.
b) Three residencies to support artists to lead engagement with places / people/ industry / groups / communities in Leitrim (to be suggested by the artist in their proposal).
For information and guidelines on how to apply, email: info@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
Deadline is 5pm, Friday June 18, 2010 - Notification by July 9th 2010
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown/Airfield Residency
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in collaboration with Airfield invite applicants for 6 month residency, commencing Summer/Autumn 2010. The residency is open to visual artists across all disciplines including craft practitioners. The total budget for the residency is €12,000. This amount is to be fully inclusive of the artist’s fee, materials and other related costs as agreed. See website for full details.
Objectives of residency:
• To develop the artists work.
• To foster an environment where artmaking and an appreciation of art making can flourish.
• To engage with the broader community as appropriate to the context of Airfield.
Address: Arts Office, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/arts/visual_artist_2010.htm
Email: arts@dlrcoco.ie
Telephone: 01 2719531
Deadline: 12pm, 30 June 2010.
Training/Workshops/Courses
DAGHDHA DANCE COMPANY RECRUITING – DMP 10/11DAGHDHA MENTORING PROGRAMME IN CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE
Since 2004 Daghdha Dance Company has supported over 50 artists as part of the Daghdha Mentoring Programme in Choreography and Dance (DMP). For 52 weeks on a full time basis, Daghdha has stimulated the participants to develop their professional practice in Daghdha’s stunning resources. Former participants are already contributing to contemporary dance and choreography in Ireland and beyond, having received numerous bursaries, commissions and residencies.At present, Daghdha is designing the 2010 -11 programme and invites interested artists to contact the Coordinator Bush Hartshorn for further details on mail@daghdha.ie. PLEASE NOTE: For the upcoming programme of 2010/11 Daghdha specifically encourages expressions of interest from artists who have no formal academic qualifications and are in receipt of social welfare payment.
Please visit http://www.daghdha.ie/004/002.html
For more information: www.daghdha.ie | mail@daghdha.ie | 061 467872 |
Margaret Irwin (Mo West) demonstration in Lorg Printmakers (Galway)
Margaret Irwin (Mo West) will give a demonstration in Lorg Printmakers on Wednesday 9th of June from 10 am to 1pm.
Irwin work’s in Intaglio, etching and some dry point and carborundum on copper or aluminium. She uses figurative imagery from which she seeks to draw out greater resonance’s that suggest their cultural and social or spiritual contexts. She has her own studio and etching press at Claddaghduff.
From 1982 – 1991 She was full-time lecturer in the education facility in NCAD prior to that, full-time at Dun Laoghaire School of Art and Design
This will be a free demonstration but places are limited so please book in advance.
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Dates: 5th & 6th June - Course Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Course Fees: €120 - Participants: 6
Experience: Basic experience of digital media required
The camera is used to explore the scale, texture and colours of the natural landscape, encouraging participants to look at the world around them in a different way. Digital SLR cameras are provided, along with instruction on using the cameras effectively. An illustrated introduction to landscape photography offers some basic principles. Participants are then given hands-on support on a photography field trip. Images are edited on computer using a digital software package.
Dr Michael Brown is Director of the Development Media Workshop based in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. DMW uses digital media to focus on environmental and social issues.
If you are interested in this course a booking form is attached or contact us at:
Leitrim Sculpture Centre, New Line, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim
info@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
Telephone: 071 985 5098
RHA Drawing Marathons: Call to Artists
The RHA School is delighted to present an open call to artists to participate on our upcoming drawing marathon week. The drawing marathon will be held the week beginning 28 June. It will take place in the new drawing studio in the RHA. Places are limited to 24 artists and are aimed towards professional artists wishing to develop their drawing skills in a concentrated and informed environment, specifically looking at drawing from life models. The marathon runs from 10am – 5pm for 5 days, Monday June 28th – Friday 2nd July.The fee for the drawing marathon week is €250 per person. A Member of the RHA or specially invited artist will facilitate each day. A deposit of €50 is required to secure a place and full payment must be received before the marathon commences. For more information please contact Ciara Timlin. Telephone: 01 6612558Email: ciara@rhagallery.ie
CIT's Arts Participation and Development - Creative Approaches to Global Education Programme
This is a HETAC level 8 certificate comprising of one 10 credit assessed module. This experiential training course explores the role of art in development settings as well as exploring creative methodologies and approaches to exploring development and global justice issues.The course is aimed at anyone working, volunteering or interested in developing skills to work in the community, youth, arts or education sector.
Application deadline July 15th.For enquiries please email globalarteduc@cit.ie
Limited places left for Core Theatre College!
The 5th of June is the deadline for sending in your application to Core Theatre College. To get an application form, please email coretheatrecollege@gmail.com or contact Judith on 086 382 7082.
Core Theatre College is a serious 10 week foundation course for actors training for 20 hours per week in Core theatre subjects like Voice, Acting Technique, Movement, Theatre History and Theatre Production.
Auditions will be held on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of June in Galway.
For more information please go to www.coretheatrecollege.com.
Core Theatre College is in receipt of a Bursary from the Galway County Council.
The National Youth Council of Ireland - Upcoming Training Courses
The National Youth Council of Ireland provides training in the areas of Youth Health, Youth Arts, Development Education, Interculturalism and Child Protection. Youth Arts Courses running across the country throughout 2010 include:
ArtsA1 Creative Facilitation*A2 Digital Filmmaking*A3 Directing a Play*A4 Documenting your Youth Arts Projects*A5 Keep Things Going: Managing your Youth Arts Projects*A6 Make it Happen: Funding, Managing, Monitoring & Evaluating your Youth Arts Projects*A7 NYCI’s Certificate in Youth Arts
Further information is available in our brochure which is available to download at:http://www.youth.ie/youth_work/training_calendar
For further details or to book a place on a course please contact Lisa or Elaine on 01-478 4122 or e-mail training@nyci.ie
Publications/Websites
Invitation to join Breaking Tunes - a project of First Music Contact
We are getting in touch to let you about Ireland's only dedicated Irish music showcase site http://www.breakingtunes.com
Breaking Tunes is a free online music portal for Irish bands and artists aimed at and sent to the greater music industry and fans every month.
Register as industry here http://www.breakingtunes.com/industry_signup for regular updates and to browse the site.
Production for Arts Events: A PLANNING CHECKLIST
First time events organisers and those wishing to produce more ambitious events – this new guide from Voluntary Arts Ireland will help you plan the logistics of putting on your event; whether a theatre piece, exhibition or arts festival. Find at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning (38 pages)Author: Brenda Kent, Voluntary Arts Ireland, 2009
Supported by: Production Services Ireland for technical support and sponsorship www.productionireland.com Features:
• CHECKLISTS on (1) Venue/Site; (2) Performance / Exhibition Area; (3) Front of House; (4) Programme & Stage Management; (5) Artists / Art / Speakers; (6) Team & Management; (7) Compliance / Legal; (8) Health & Safety overview; (9) Disability Access
• CHECKLIST for briefing sound / light suppliers
• CASE STUDIES & supported by technical advice from Production Services Ireland - Leading technical production company
• Unique TWO STEP system. The guide is presented in two columns. Step One for the basics and Step Two for further issues which might apply depending on the event you have in mind• LINKED so that you can move through the guide as you would a website
• CLICK THROUGH links to a wealth of further guidance material
Use this guide to think through your event step by step. If you need any further guidance, Voluntary Arts Ireland is happy to help with planning and Production Services Ireland with technical advice.Further information: info@vaireland.org – 028 / 048 4483 9327 / www.vaireland.org
Read the Event Planning Guide at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning
The Ireland Funds’ Philanthropy and Fundraising Toolkit
The Toolkit is an essential practical guide to fundraising and philanthropy for any non-profit. It looks at many key areas such as: board development, running a successful campaign, the 4 fundraising steps: research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, how to run successful meetings, collaborating and merging with other non profits, how to approach companies for CSR support, how to build a brand for your nonprofit, how to write a case statement, and lots more. It steps out practical and feasible tips for ensuring your non-profit can survive and thrive during these uncertain times. The toolkit contains 5 main sections, 4 focus inserts, actions plans, useful tips and lots more. If you wish to purchase a copy of The Toolkit, please click on the following link http://www.irlfunds.org/ireland/toolkit_pay.asp or contact Nicki at (01)6627878 or nlynch@irlfunds.org
Guidelines for Good Practice for Participatory Arts in Healthcare Contexts
The Waterford Healing Arts Trust and the Health Service Executive South (Cork) Arts and Health Programme, with financial support from the Arts Council, recently published Guidelines for Good Practice for Participatory Arts in Healthcare Contexts, which were produced by the Centre for Medical Humanities at Durham University.
The Guidelines are designed to present clear, concise and user-friendly direction to those working in the area of participatory arts in healthcare contexts. The partnership of arts and health can bring new challenges to artists, healthcare professionals, clients and those working in the health-related community and voluntary sector, and it is hoped that these guidelines will help successfully negotiate these partnerships.
The Guidelines were developed through consultation with those currently working in the field of arts and health. They can be downloaded from www.waterfordhealingarts.com and/or www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/Arts_Practice_in_Healthcare_–_New_Guidelines.html
Those of you working in the field of arts and health are invited to take time to consider and interpret the Guidelines in the context of your own practice, and send feedback by the 31 October 2010. The Guidelines will be reviewed in the light of feedback received.
Further information
Contact the Waterford Healing Arts Trust at 051 842664 or email mary.grehan@hse.ie or the HSE South (Cork) Arts and Health Programme at 086 7872061/021 4923136 or email aidan.warner@hse.ie
Artist in the Community Scheme: Four Essays
A new publication from Create and the Arts Council highlights the exciting practice of artists working with diverse communities.
In the publication, Artist in the Community Scheme: Four Essays, artists - Rhona Byrne, Susan Gogan, Declan Gorman and Ríonach Ní Néill, describe their collaboration with communities of interest and place, and document the work produced through the Artist in the Community Scheme, which Create manages on behalf of the Arts Council.
The book shows how the Scheme has become a key mechanism through which collaborative arts is now understood as a vibrant and dynamic contemporary art practice.
Further information
The publication is free - to order a copy call Create on +353 1 4736600 More information on the Artist in the Community Scheme: http://www.artscouncil.ie/en/view_fund.aspx?fid=40fbd581-bd45-4118-9023-2bf236b9e46c
Young People, Creative Action and Social Change - Now available to download!!
This is an important piece of research, commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland’s Arts Programme. Through a specific sample group and through focused questions, Anna Fiona Keogh (researcher) has tried to follow the sometimes faint, often mercurial line of young people’s engagement with an art form. We have tried to ascertain (in as much as we can ever quantify these things) what is unique and special about youth arts, what exactly happens in the life of a young person when they engage with an art form and what begins to happen in their creative and imaginative processes. We don’t suggest that this research is exhaustive or conclusive, but it maps a patch of ground in the landscape.
The study involved conducting in-depth research with approximately 50 young people, between the ages of 10 and 18, involved in five youth arts projects or programmes. The projects were selected on a number of criteria including diverse art forms and geographical location. Also, we aimed for a sample which reflects the views of young people from different social backgrounds.
Download the research at http://www.youtharts.ie/content/research
Visual Artist's Ireland launches Social Networking site for Visual Artists
Visual Artists Ireland (VAI) has launched a new social networking site for the visual arts – www.thecommonroom.net. Visual Artists Ireland has been helping professional visual artists since 1980 with an ever widening group of services. Following discussion and research, VAI wished to supply a further level of public service to the visual arts. Noting the benefits of social networking sites for increasing a person's circle of contacts and connecting users to familiar and new people through mutual acquaintances and common interests, VAI created The Common Room Social Network for the Visual Arts.With forums, blogs, image & video galleries, special interest group creation, and links to other networking sites such as Twitter, thecommonroom.net provides a convenient one stop area for people working in the visual arts to keep in contact, as well as providing a free platform for presentation, discussion and group support.
New website for CCP Ireland
Cultural contact points have been established in the Member States and in most of the other countries taking part in the programme. They are responsible for promoting the programme, facilitating the participation of as many cultural professionals as possible, ensuring an exchange of information with national cultural institutions, maintaining contact between the participants in the various Community programmes and a link with the other sources of information on the various Community programmes. CCP Ireland has just updated it's website - see more at http://ccp.ie