New Update section for Arts Update

Due to the large volume of information that comes into the office after the Arts Udate publication we will be adding another section to the arts update.  This will reduce the circulation of information to additional emails to the mailing list.  This will include information about artforms, opportunities and funding.  Please keep an eye on this as it will change regularly.

Community Foundation for Ireland

Deadline: various

The Community Foundation for Ireland works with community and voluntary groups in the Republic of Ireland. Through the Grassroots Grants Scheme it aims to support the disadvantaged in our communities by providing small grants for specific projects that will contribute to alleviating isolation and disadvantage. Since 2000, the scheme has supported hundreds of groups in this way. Next deadline for the Grassroots Grants scheme is 29 October 2010Other funds currently open:

- Community Growers Fund: deadline 29 October 2010

- LGBT Communities Fund - Small Grants Scheme: deadline 29 October 2010

- OLC Ireland Trust Fund: deadline 19 November 2010

Full details of all www.foundation.ie/our-grants/our-grant-making (note: arts activities need to meet wider grant objectives: see grassroots grants map for examples).

Arthur Guiness Fund 2011 opens - for social entrepreneurs

Deadline: 10 November 2010, 5pm

They are looking to support social entrepreneurs who are leading or starting innovative projects to change Ireland (NI & RoI) for the better. Projects should fall into one of the following stages of development; start up / early stage (0-2 years) and take off projects (2-5 years).In order to apply to the Arthur Guinness Fund, projects must meet the following criteria:

- The project must be led by a social entrepreneur who will commit to dedicating an appropriate amount of time to successfully implementing it.

- The primary focus of the project must be on benefitting people over the age of 18.

- The social entrepreneur must be 18 years or over when submitting an application form to the fund.

- The social entrepreneur must be resident in Ireland (either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland).

- The project should have an innovative approach to driving sustainable social change.

- The primary focus of the project must be on benefitting communities in Ireland.

- The social entrepreneur must be able to demonstrate not only the power of the idea but also how it will be implemented successfully (especially over the next two years).

- The social entrepreneur must have a clear way to measure the project's social impact.

- The social entrepreneur should be able to show how funding and support from the Arthur Guinness Fund in particular will make a tangible and measurable difference to the project.

Full details: www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/fund.html

CUISLE Limerick’s Annual International Poetry Festival

Wednesday 13th – Saturday 16th October 2010

2010 sees CUISLE Limerick City International Poetry Festival celebrating its fifteenth season. This is a must-go for your social diary, with evening readings by international, national and local poets, a schools’ programme, and Lunchtime readings to honour Limerick poets and their achievements on the literary stage.

This year’s festival includes performances by the popular Rita Ann Higgins and Mary O’Malley from Galway; RTE’s Vincent Woods; American-born Belfast resident Chris Agee, editor of Irish Pages; American award-winner Allan Peterson from Gulf Breeze, Florida; Poet-Surgeon Veronika Dintinjana and Poet-Songwriter Jani Kovacic from Slovenia; younger poets James Brookes and Sarah Jackson from the UK; with Limerick’s Patricia Byrne and Ed O’Dywer. Irish language poetry will be presented by the eminent Máire Áine Nic Gearailt, while poet/authors Catherine Phil McCarthy and Kerry Hardie will perform a selection of their work.

There will be discussions, socializing and crack, nightly open-mic sessions, book launches and the much-loved CUISLE Grand Poetry Slam. This years’ festival will be launched by Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman of Glenstal Abbey at Daghdha in John’s Square at 7pm on Wednesday 13th October. Full details of readings and festival timetable are available from www.cuisle.limerick.ie

The annual poetry publication Stony Thursday is a bumper new volume 10th edition, and will be launched at 7pm on Thursday 14th October in Daghdha. The journal is guest edited by Mark Whelan, including over 150 literary works in English, Irish and French.

Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. WicklowVacancy - Artistic Director

The Courthouse Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary venue which opened in 1996, and offers a diverse range of programming including classical, contemporary, jazz and

traditional music concerts, theatre productions by professional touring and amateur companies, a year-round visual arts programme, seasonal film screenings of independent, arthouse and foreign language films, education and outreach events and professional development for artists. Situated in rural South Wicklow, and just over an hour’s drive from Dublin, we draw audiences from the entire county as well as parts of Carlow, Wexford, Kildare and South Dublin. Artists who have performed or whose work has appeared at the Courthouse have included Mary Coughlan, the Vanbrugh Quartet, Jack L, Louis Stewart, the National Chamber Choir, John Banville, Kevin McAleer, Glen Tilbrook, Martin Hayes, Arty McGlynn, Donal O’Kelly, Dominic Thorpe, Luka Bloom, Jimmy Crowley, Juliet Turner, Billy Roche and John O’Connor to name but a few.

The arts centre operates independently but with financial support from the Arts Council and Wicklow County Council. We also have strong support from FAS through the local community employment scheme which currently provides a staff of five part-time employees. Governance is overseen by a Board of Directors, and we have three permanent staff positions at present.

A vacancy has arisen for an Artistic Director to oversee all management and programming for the Courthouse Arts Centre. The position is full-time and salary is commensurate with experience.

Deadline for applications: Monday 11th October, 2010

All applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman, Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow

YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT WORK TO AN ADJUDICATED OPEN EXHIBITION IN 'THE FRIARY' BALLYHAUNIS.

THE THEME FOR THIS YEARS EXHIBITION IS.................'BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER'VENUE: THE FRIARYDATES: OCT 23nd - NOV 2nd

OPENING SAT 23RD @ 2.30p.m.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY ARE SET OUT BELOW.

PLEASE BRING YOUR WORK ALONG, READY TO HANG (Please read Conditions of Entry) WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM TO 'THE FRIARY' BALLYHAUNIS SAT 9th OCT, between 3-6pmConditions of Entry

ENTRY FEE

There is a handling charge of €5 per entry which goes towards covering costs.

SIZE

No dimension larger than 70cm (including frame). Maximum of 3 entries per person, accompanied by a completed entry form-filled out in BLOCK CAPITALS please!

The exhibition will be adjudicated and you will be notified of the selection by text. Work which is not selected can be collected during the week of the exhibition.

GENERAL

All the work must be Original and may not have been exhibited in Ballyhaunis before.All work must be ready to hang (we cannot take responsibility for hanging work with no hangers)Each work must be labelled on the back with artist’s name, address & mobile number along with the title, medium and price.

HANDING IN

All work should be brought to The Friary on Sat 9th Oct, between 3-6pm

SALE OF WORK

A commission of 10% is charged on all work sold so please bear this in mind when pricing. No responsibility can be taken for failure of the purchaser to complete a sale whether a deposit has been taken or not.All pieces that are sold must not be removed until the end of the exhibition.

INSURANCE

Whilst due care will be taken of your works by the organisers we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage, however caused. Artists are therefore advised to arrange their own adequate insurance.

OPENING

The opening of the exhibition will take place on Sat 23rd Oct at 2p.m. Please come along & bring your family & friends.Please Note that ALL work must be collected from the Friary on the evening of the final day of the exhibition 2nd Nov by 6p.m. Thank you.

ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE FROM ALL THE COMMITTEE OF BALLYHAUNIS ARTISTS GROUP. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON HANDING IN DAYANN BURKE, MARLIESE HERTFELDER, FRANKIE O'MALLEY, XANTHE PRATT, MARY SMYTH & MOIRA STRATFORD

CALL MOIRA STRATFORD ON 087 988 4041 FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR EMAIL: moirastratford@gmail.com or moira@stratfordphotography.ie

JOHN HOBAN BOOK LAUNCH RUBY ROOM TF ROYAL HOTEL

Tuesday 26th October 2010, 8pm

"FROM THE PLAIN OF THE YEW TREE" The Lifetime Journey of a County Mayo Musician

Foreword by Christy Moore."Meeting Johnny Hoban is always like a good fleadh Cheoil for me. I look forward to lingering with him upon ‘the plain of the yew tree’. He is a pillar in my life. Nelson would only be in the ha’penny place. Take me home to Mayo Johnny Hoban...”

Christy Moore  This is the story of County Mayo singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and teacher John Hoban. From the Plain of the Yew Tree takes the reader on a journey through music and time across the five continents. The author invites us to join him on his rambles through Ireland, London, Australia, America and many other places, meeting, listening to, and playing with every kind of ‘musicianer’. Poets, artists, writers, mystics and people from every walk of life are traveling on this mystery train with John Hoban as he unravels his life memories and explores his deep relationship of trust and belief in music. Music has been his guide and his constant companion through good times, bad times and other times. Music has been survival itself for John. This tale presents us with the tapestry of a life lived through music, providing us with a rare insight into the life of a modern-day Troubadour. This is a unique tale told in an unmistakably West of Ireland voice. A story told with humour, sensitivity and devotion.

"John interprets the events happening around him and puts them in an emotional or sensitive context that has given him a wide body of very personal material.  The well travelled troubadour has hit five continents at least and found something to write about in each but the Irish connections stand out.....you can witness his homage to a life on the road and the people and places that inhabit his songs.  You soon realize that very little is wasted or unobserved.  He lives in the music that he creates in his inimitable style that is hard to categorize beyond the realm of folk music."

Paul Keating, The Irish Voice.

*John will also be launching his new CD called "Episodes" on the night.

ABOUT JOHN:

Castlebar , Ireland native, John Hoban - musician, singer, songwriter, author - has played and taught music all his life in the Troubadour tradition.  He is highly regarded nationally and internationally for the unique and deeply personal nature of his music. The ultimate multi-instrumentalist, John plays fiddle, melodeon, guitar, banjo, percussion, mandolin, mandocello, harmonica etc in addition to being a singer and composer of wonderful songs and music. 

His songs combine very personal and original lyrics/music with various influences rooted in local and worldwide traditions.  It has been said that he could make music from a sheaf of oats.  Behind the talent and enthusiasm of John's music, is a caring, wise artist.  John Hoban's music brings us back to the source. He searched out music from old masters, showing deep respect for the social contexts in which music was played for generations.  His songs and music bridges the worlds of improvisation, experimentation and tradition.

This is an open invitation to all music and book lovers and friends of John Hoban.

For information on the Launch night contact John Hoban at johnhoban@hotmail.com or 087 743 1628

www.johnhoban.net 

2010/2011 Artist in Youth Work Residency Scheme Deadline: 3pm, 4 November 2010

The Artist in Youth Work Scheme is offered as a means of extending and enhancing opportunities for young people to experience and participate in the arts. The aim of the scheme is to encourage artistic collaboration between professional artists and young people. Young people will have the opportunity to work with and learn from practitioners of excellence in their field. Equally, artists will have the opportunity to enrich their own professional practice through the contextual experience of working with young people. There are two awards under this scheme: The Artist in Residency award and the Youth Arts Development award.

For more information, see http://www.youtharts.ie/content/artist-youth-work-scheme please contact Fiona Smith, youth arts project officer, at NYCI on 01 4784122 or email fiona@nyci.ie

Application materials can be found at http://www.youtharts.ie/content/artist-youth-work-scheme

P.S Very short survey about your youth arts training needs; it takes less than a minute! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7M6YY9K

Sign up for the NYCI Youth Arts News -our monthly e-bulletin for the youth arts community: www.youtharts.ie/content/sign-youth-arts-news

European Cultural Festivals - Strand 1.3.6

Deadline: 15 November 2010

The purpose of this strand of the Cultural Programme is to support European cultural festivals with a view to:1. encouraging exchanges of experience through the mobility of Europeanprofessionals in the cultural field2. promoting the circulation of cultural works by giving access to non-nationalEuropean cultural works to the largest possible audience3. promoting intercultural dialogueNote - this programme is open to festival organisations who have had at least five 'editions' and previous and planned programme must have had work from at least seven countries taking part of the programme.

Further details and guidelines: eacea.ec.europa.eu/culture/funding/2010/call_strand_136_2010_en.php#1

Artists in Prisons Scheme

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon offers this scheme in partnership with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This jointly-funded scheme allows artists to work with prisoners in one of the country’s prison / detention centres for a period of 10 days. It complements an existing arts and education programme within the prison system. Artists interested in being placed on the panel of shortlisted artists should contact the Artist-in-Prison Co-ordinator. All applications are carefully considered by the Arts Council and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. As opportunities arise within the prison system, or as specific proposals are made, an appropriate shortlisted artist may be called on to undertake a project within a particular prison or detention centre.

The fee payable to an artist is €2,000 (€2,400 where the artist lives over 80 kms from the prison/detention centre). The fee will be paid in two installments, the first on commencement of the workshop and the second on completion of a report at the end of the workshop.

For further information and to apply, please contact: Veronica Hoen
Co-ordinator of Visual, Artists-in-prison Scheme,Tel: 087 9548178
Email: veronica_hoen@eircom.net

Online consultation on the future European Youth programme

Area: EU

deadline: 30 November 2010

The EU Youth in Action Programme will come to an end in December 2013. The European Commission has launched an online public consultation to start shaping its successor programme. This consultation, which will be open until 30 November 2010, is a key component of the vast consultation process that the Commission is carrying out in order to collect views and ideas on how to best develop the future European youth programme.

This public consultation is addressed to all citizens, associations, organisations, public authorities, policy-makers and other stakeholders willing to let us know their views on how the new programme can best meet the needs and expectations of young people in Europe. The questionnaire is available in all the official languages of the EU at http://ec.europa.eu/youth/news/news1815_en.html

Please send any questions related to this consultation to eac-youth-online-consultation@ec.europa.eu

Writers in Libraries Scheme

Deadline: 5 November 2010

The Writers in Libraries Scheme, established by the Arts Council in 1985, will provide funding for imaginative literary programming, with a focus on teenagers, in libraries across the country. The Scheme will encourage libraries to partner with local and national literary festivals, resource organisations, and will also encourage libraries to use digital and social media. Funding amounts may vary, but in general will not exceed €3,000. Further information & application process at www.poetryireland.ie/education/writersinlibraries.html

The Scheme is co-funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the An Chomhairle Leabharlanna/Library Council, and is managed and administered by Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann.

Imaginosity: Front of House-Duty Officer

Deadline: 20 October 2010

Dates: Interviews - 1st and 2nd of November / commencement: 8th November

The purpose of the Museum is to promote learning for children of all abilities through interactive, informal hands on exhibits and programmes. The museum is a welcoming, fun environment, which helps spark learning through imagination, creativity and discovery. Imaginosity relates to its region, its community, its children and their developmental needs. It is a place where children and adults learn through play.They are currently recruiting for a full time, Front of house and Duty Officer role.

In particular, they are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, motivated and skilled individual who would enjoy working with children and families, interactive exhibits along with encompassing arts and educational programming, in a multi-purposed fast paced environment.

Requirements:- A 3rd level degree in a related field or equivalent experience. - The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years front of house/Reception Management experience. - Supervisory experience essential. -Possess excellent PC skills, with extensive knowledge of MS Office (Word, excel, power-point). Publisher and additional PC skills a bonus.

They are open seven days a week, so availability must include weekends. Excellent level of English required Salary range 24K-25K

Please forward a CV and cover letter to rebecca@imaginosity.ie www.imaginosity.ie

Filmbase seeks Intern for Marketing & Admin Assistant Role

Deadline: 11 October 2010, 5pm

Filmbase is a not-for-profit resource centre for filmmakers. Based on Curved Street, in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar, it is a public space where filmmakers can network, hire filmmaking equipment, take training courses and receive support and information about working within the Irish film industry. Filmbase also publishes the cultural magazine Film Ireland and administers a number of film and documentary production award schemes.

About the role:

The candidate will work directly with the Project & Administration Officer assisting in the execution of Filmbase’s marketing activities. They will also be entrusted with a range of administrative duties.This internship will offer the candidate the opportunity to use and develop their marketing skills in a variety of ways. Tasks will include writing, proof-reading and distributing press releases in a timely manner. They will also be entrusted with regularly updating various Filmbase social media including Facebook page and news blog. Other activities will be the assisting in the development and execution of special events from start to finish particularly the publicity of said events. Administrative duties will include conducting research, archiving materials, and database development and management.

Successful candidates must posses the following skills

:> good written and verbal skills

> ability to work in a team and on own initiative

> be computer literate (Word, Excel, Access & internet)

> marketing experience, particularly in the form of online / social media

Candidates must also have an interest in filmmaking and the arts and be familiar with the role Filmbase plays in the Irish film community. Hours are flexible, please note that this position is unpaid. The initial internship period is for eight weeks from mid-October but may be extended if mutually beneficial. If you think you're right for this position, apply by email only with your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you would like to work for Filmbase to Clare Creely at clare@filmbase.ie

A day-long information session for arts organisations on cultural tourism

With 2011 in mind, Arts Audiences, the Arts Council and Fáilte Ireland are hosting a day-long information session for arts organisations. This will cover information on the cultural tourism landscape, 2011 tourism activities, practical examples for arts organisations on how to attract visitors and information on how to access supports required to make the most of any tourism opportunities. The day will also provide an opportunity to network with other arts organisations.

The day will take place on 18 November at Farmleigh House in Dublin and invitations will issue to arts organisations in the coming weeks.

If you are interested in attending, you can register your interest:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G57STX3

The Arts Council announces deadline for Reel Art 2010

The Arts Council has announced the deadline for the 2010 Reel Art scheme.  Launched in 2008, Reel Art is designed to provide film artists with a unique opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme.  Operated in association with Filmbase and the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, Reel Art will wholly support three films with grants of €70,000-€80,000 per project.  Reel Art films will premiere at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in February 2012.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 18 October at 5pm.

The Arts Council’s purpose in offering the Reel Art scheme is to support film artists to make documentary art films that would not otherwise get made. A key aim of the scheme is to complement, rather than replicate, the documentary and other funding programmes offered by the Arts Council, broadcasters and funding agencies in Ireland.  Reel Art projects should be conceived for theatrical exhibition at film festivals and in arthouse cinema settings.  Only proposals for original, imaginative and aesthetically-driven treatments of arts subjects will be considered while proposals that offer visually engaging, creative and experimental approaches to their subject will be prioritised.

Updated guidelines for Reel Art 2010, together with application forms for the scheme are available for download from the website www.reelart.ie.

Further information

For more information, please contact:

Clare Creely, Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple BarDublin 2

Tel: 01 6796716

Email: info@reelart.ie 

Ger Reidy, Damien Drohan & Martin Dyar for October ‘Over The Edge: Open Reading’

The October Over The Edge: Open Reading takes place in Galway City Library, St. Augustine Street, Galway on Thursday, October 28th, 6.30-8pm. The Featured Readers are Ger Reidy, Damien Drohan & Martin Dyar.

Ger Reidy was born near Westport in Co. Mayo in 1958, qualified as a Civil Engineer in 1979 and started writing poetry in 1980. His first collection of poems, Pictures from a Reservation, was published by Dedalus Press in 1998, and received widespread praise for its compelling voice and authentic evocation of the west of Ireland. His second collection, Drifting Under the Moon, was published earlier this year and considerably advanced his reputation, the new poems revealing an increased awareness of craft, a broadening and deepening of his vision.

Damien Drohan is a Limerick man who came to Galway and stayed for the weather. He is now a student teacher, so please excuse him if he dives for cover at any loud noises. He once tried to write a book about procrastination, but never got around to it. Damien mostly writes short fiction, but will write a poem if badgered enough. Most of his characters are a nastier version of himself, and say the things he would never say, at least in polite company. He has been a participant in creative writing classes at Galway Technical Institute and was longlisted in the 2010 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competion.

Martin Dyar grew up in Swinford in County Mayo. He has worked as a special needs teacher, a teacher of creative writing, and as a lecturer in medical ethics. His poetry has been published widely in journals, including the John McGahern yearbook, the Oxford Magazine, Poetry Ireland Review, the Stinging Fly, and Ropes. His writing has received a number of awards, including the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 2009, and the Strokestown Poetry Award in 2001. This year he was selected for the Poetry Introductions Series. He is also the recipient of an Arts Council Bursary Award in Literature for 2010. Martin will also be performing his one man show Tom Loves a Lord, with soprano Anna-Louise Costello, at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on October 29th.

There will be an open-mic when the Featured Readers have finished. This is open to anyone who has a poem or story to share. New readers are always especially welcome. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. For further details phone 087-6431748 or see our website http://overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com/

Over The Edge acknowledges the ongoing generous financial support of Galway City Council and The Arts Council.