Nuacht & Deiseanna Eile - Other News & Opportunities
Conferences/Talks/Seminars
IRISH & CELTIC FESTIVALS PRODUCERS CONFERENCE COMES TO IRELAND FOR FIRST TIME
The Association of Irish Festival Events [AOIFE] is pleased to announce that the Irish & Celtic Festivals Producers Conference will take place in Ireland this year, for the first time in November 2010. A delegation of international presenters and promoters, including key large festivals in the US and Europe, will meet in Ireland as part of the AOIFE 17th Annual Conference.
Topics such as Volunteer Management, Funrdaising, Web Marketing, Programming for Youngsters, Outreach and Classes will all be followed jointly with Irish delegates, and over 30 International producers and agents of Trad and Folk in the UK and Europe will join the event on Wednesday for some panel disucssions on the development of the Trad/ Folk style in an international context both from a musician’s and audience’s point of view .
“ We are looking forward to hosting some of the organisers from the signature Irish & Celtic Festivals in North America and over 30 International and European promoters to both Limerick and Ballinasloe and believe it will lead to significant partnerships of Irish performers, Irish Festivals and Irish promoters into the Festivals of North America” stated AOIFE Executive Director Colm Croffy.
A specially selected music showcase programme will take place in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Limerick [6.30pm to 12.00am] on Tuesday 2nd November and at Glór, Ennis on Wednesday 3rd November [6.30pm to 12.00am].
An extensive call is being made to up-coming talent, promising new artistes, and indeed bands. The closing date for completed application forms, including additional material, is 5pm Friday 3rd September 2010. Applications may be submitted online [with supplementary material to follow by post] or by standard postal delivery to: Amy Dillion AOIFE, The Enterprise and Technology Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Further information on the Irish & Celtic Festivals Producers Conference and Music Showcase is avialable from Amy at + 353 90 964 3779 or email amy@aoifeonline.com
Art Centres, Visual Arts and the Public.
Seminar to be hosted by VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow, on Wednesday, November 3rd 2010. How have Ireland’s visual arts centres evolved over the last fifteen years? What ways should visual arts programming, for publics both national and international, be developed for the future? And what is the role of the curator within these institutions?
Within the remit of visual art, this day long discussion will consider developments and related challenges associated with curating visual art in Ireland’s public and private art centres. With over seventy funded, whether privately or publicly, visual arts facilities in the country, this address hopes to position the recent development and expansion of the sector in relation to some of the key debates that surround the programming of visual art and the audiences it hopes for, whoever they might be. With these questions and issues in mind this seminar seeks to establish the need for the sector and its facilitators to engage in a discussion on the position of Ireland’s visual art centres within contemporary curatorial practices.It is also hoped that this event might consider the potential for a continued forum and research network, one which might; act as a support for those involved in the sector, promote new ideas, exchange expertise and keep its members up to date on what’s going on nationally and internationally.
This daylong seminar will take place at Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre.The day’s events coincide with the exhibition:Michael Warren, UNBROKEN LINE, New work and Retrospective.Performance artists Fergus Byrne and Ros Murray will be responding to this work as part of the seminars schedule.Tickets €20/€15 students inclusive of €10 charge for lunch by Lennons@ VISUAL, can be purchased through the box office at: boxoffice@visaulcarlow.ie or 059 9172400
Collaborative Practices & Public Art: Dublin City Public Art Programme in Partnership with Create
Date: Wednesday 13th October, 2010
Time: 10.00 – 3.00
Location: The Lab, Foley Street, Dublin 1
COST: €10.
Please note places are limited, so book early: email communications@create-ireland.ie or telephone 01-4736600. With introductions by Ruairí Ó Cuív Dublin City Council Public Art Manager and Sarah Tuck, director Create and presentations and discussions with Philippa Donnellan , Director Cois Céim Broadreach; Jennie Moran, visual artist; Michael McLoughlin, visual artist and Anne Maree Barry, film artist.Also:-The practicalities of Public Art: Briefs and Proposals with Sarah Searson and Clíodhna Shaffrey.-Presentation on Public Art Website www.publicart.ie with Sarah Searson and Clíodhna Shaffrey.-Contracts with Ruairí Ó Cuív, Dublin City Council Public Art Manager.-Dublin City Council Public Art Programme – A briefing by Ruairí Ó Cuív, Dublin City Council Public Art Manager.Full details on Event and Speakers: http://www.create-ireland.ie/events/collaborative-practices-and-public-art.html
Douglas Hyde Conference to highlight role of Creativity in Economic and Social Development
Friday 15th October, 2010
Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
This year’s Douglas Hyde Conference brings together an internationally renowned panel of academics, artists, politicians, and representatives of public bodies to examine four distinct roles of creativity in society.
Go to www.roscommonarts.com/hyde for programme details and biographies of speakers.
Go to www.facebook.com/douglashydeconference to see presentations by key participants.
Mary Hanafin, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport will deliver the opening address at the conference and the event is chaired by poet and broadcaster, Theo Dorgan.
Panel 1 - Creativity and the Economy
Bringing his unique expertise and insights, one of the leading authorities on the creative sector, Kevin Stolarick, Director of Research at Richard Florida’s Martin Prosperity Institute in Toronto looks at the role of the creative sector and the direct and indirect economic impacts of creativity on other sectors. Kevin is joined by Paul Young, CEO, Cartoon Saloon and Visual Artist Sarah Browne.
Panel 2 – Creativity in Education
Joe Hallgarten, Programmes Director with Creativity, Culture and Education (UK) discusses how creativity in schools and universities, the quality of teaching and the curriculum provided, all affect the way young people’s skills develop, and whether they have the skills they will need for living and working throughout their lives. Also on the Education panel are Ned Costello, CEO, Irish Universities Association and member of the National Innovation Taskforce and Martin Drury, Arts Director, Arts Council and founder, The Ark.
Panel 3 – Creativity and Innovation
Arantxa Mendiharat, Director, Conexiones Improbables in Bilbao, Spain will be joined by Michael John Gorman, Director of The Science Gallery and Justin Knecht from the Centre for Design Innovation in Sligo. Mendiharat is recognized internationally for her innovative approach to applying creativity to industrial, social and research areas.
Panel 4 – Creativity and Society
Concluding the presentations Michael D. Higgins T.D. will be joined by Tania Banotti, Theatre Forum and Dermot McLaughlin, Temple Bar Cultural Trust looking at how creativity ultimately permeates all aspects of society, and how society as a whole benefits from its development.
For booking and further information contact Philip Delamere on 090 66 37285 or email artsoffice@roscommoncoco.ie.
Arts and Health in Ireland - Networking day in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health on Friday, 3rd December 2010.
This is an opportunity to exchange practice – ideas, experience and issues – with your peers in the field of Arts and Health.
Places are on a first come, first served basis, so please book early.
For more information please contact:
Mary Grehan
Arts Director
Waterford Healing Arts Trust
Tel: 051 842664
E-mail: mary.grehan@hse.ie
'Partnering for Survival' - 17th Annual AOIFE Conference 2010 4-5 NOVEMBER 2010
Carlton Sheerwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co GalwayAOIFE 17th Annual Conference promises to be a unique experience this year, combining with the Irish & Celtic festival producers conference for the ultimate festival learning and networking event.
We are working hard on the conference programme with full details to be released in the coming days but with renowned sponsorship expert Sylvia Allen and international festival director Fergus Linehan already confirmed as key speakers it promises to make for enlightening conference. Other workshops in the conference will include Environmental, Health & Safety, Insurance, Local Authority roundtable, and much much more.
Early Bird registration is open now and ends on the 15th October so book now for savings!
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To Download the Conference Registration Form for Students Click Here
Gathering 2010 - Theatre for Young Audiences Northern Ireland (TYANI)
Bringing together a wide range of work from throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, the event will showcase the very best of local theatre for children and young people on an international platform. Eight companies will present performances and works in progress to an audience of practitioners, national interest groups, funders, policy-makers, delegates and the general public. In addition, panel discussions, a practical workshop and a keynote address by award-winning playwright Charles Way will provide opportunities for delegates to share experiences, work methodologies and developments in the field.
The companies presenting are Replay Theatre Company, Tinderbox Theatre Company, Branar Theatre, Young at Art, Sticky Fingers Early Years Arts, Moonfish Theatre, Cahoots NI and Monkeyshine Theatre.
For full programme information and to book your place, please visit the Gathering 2010 website.
The main venue for the conference will be the Old Museum Building, a stunning listed building in the heart of Belfast. Gathering 2010 is hosted by TYANI in association with TYA Ireland. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Jobs
Dublin Contemporary 2011 Seeks Sponsorship & Development Intern
Dublin Contemporary is a major city wide platform of Interntional and Irish contemporary art running for eight weeks in the Autumn of 2011. It will be the largest event of its kind to happen in Ireland and will showcase an exceptional rosta of art and artists in a dynamic city wide exhibition. Dublin Contemporary are looking for a highly motivated candidate interested in a career in sponsorship and development and/or arts administration to enhance the creative professional marketing team of Dublin Contemporary 2011.
The internship will support the Sponsorship & Development manager by researching and generating leads of potential sponsors and partners for its 2011 event. Ingenuity, tenacity, and attention to detail are required for intelligent prospecting and creative research skills to strengthen and deepen the arsenal of warm leads. A sensitivity to the specific nature of this event and the kind of brand fit possible is key in the overall strategy. Business acumen a must.
Duties include:
- Provide concentrated industry and prospect research for new cash and in-kind sponsors to be approached by the development manager
- Thinking creatively about possible links between the event and corporate companies
- Researching the Corporate Social Responsibility policies, marketing strategies and previous sponsorship history of potential targets
- Maintaining full and comprehensive records around the research
- Working with the Sponsorship and Development Manager on qualifying leads and maintaining a rating index on the potential opportunities. Separating the wheat from the chaff
- to find potential clients that are worthy of our future efforts
- Conducting a comprehensive research programme through Internet searches, national and trade media, business databases, end of year reports, in addition to contacting companies directly to determine the names and titles of decision makers
- Assist with preparing address lists, data entry, and assembling and mailing corporate sponsorship packages.
Required skills:
- Excellent internet research skills- Business acumen- An understanding of the positioning and marketing of brands- Computer literacy, including internet, email and MS Office specifically Excel- Self – starter- Data entry- Excellent communication and organization skills.
What does it offer?
- The internship offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and to be actively involved in the development of one of the most exciting cultural events ever to be held in Ireland
- Specific experience in the grassroots of Sponsorship & Development including strategy planning and presentation development
- Networking opportunities and career development
- General marketing experience.
Apply w/ cover letter & CV by email f.a.o: louise@dublincontemporary.com
Director of Chester Beatty Library
Deadline: Unspecified
T: +44(0)20 3010 3020
Described by Lonely Planet as "not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe", the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum which houses an internationally-renowned collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, dating from 2700 BC to the present day.The Board of Trustees wishes to appoint a new Director (Chief Executive), with effect from early 2011.
Workshops/ Training Courses
Sight singing in Cork and Dublin
Commencing on October 9th, Association of Irish Choirs, in association with Cork School of Music, will run a sight singing course for choral singers in Cork School of Music, Union Quay. Classes will run from 2 to 4p.m on Saturdays commencing 9th October. Course dates: 9/16/23 Oct & 6/13/20/27 Nov. and 4 Dec. The tutor for the classes is Bébhinn Ní Mheara. To ensure each student benefits fully from the course, numbers will be limited to 20 per class. Tuition will be offered at a beginner/intermediate level – for those with little or no knowledge of reading music or music theory
The sight singing course will commence in Dublin on Saturday 9th October. The 8 – week sight singing course will be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and topics covered will include the development of musicianship skills, use of solfa in sight reading, rhythm exercises, understanding notation and becoming aurally aware. The dates for the course are Saturdays 9, 16, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November and 4 December 2010. Tutors for the course are Wendy Stephens and Breda O’Shea. The courses will run from 11am to 1pm each Saturday morning.
Topics covered in both Dublin and Cork will include development of musicianship skills, use of solfa in sight reading, rhythm exercises, understanding notation and becoming aurally aware. The standard fee is €150 (for non members of AOIC) and the fee for AOIC Members, Students and unwaged is €120. The course fee includes 16 hours’ tuition plus all materials. Application forms are available to download from www.aoic.ie or by contacting the AOIC Office on 061 234823; email: aoic@ul.ie
AOIC Voice Production course for choral singers
As a new strand of its education programme, AOIC in association with Leinster School of Music and Drama is introducing a 4-week voice production course for choral singers, on Saturday 16th and 30th October, and 6th, 20th and 27th November. Limited to 12 singers in each group, classes will cover the basics of healthy, natural singing technique, breath control and support, posture and will include vocal exercises and warm ups. The classes will be held on Saturday afternoons at Griffith College and will be divided into upper voice (soprano and tenor) sessions on from 2 to 3pm and lower voices (altos and basses) from 3:30 to 4:30pm. The classes will be facilitated by Alan Leech, an experienced vocal teacher and professional singer with the National Chamber Choir of Ireland. To book, contact AOIC directly on aoic@ul.ie or tel. 061 234823/202715.
Music Network Continuing Professional Development Programme 2010/11
Music Network is currently seeking applications from Irish and Ireland-based professional musicians and composers interested in participating in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme 2010/11.
The CPD Programme provides professional musicians and composers with the opportunity to learn and develop skills in workshop facilitation.
Elaine Agnew, composer and leading music facilitator, is the Artistic Advisor and Lead Facilitator to the programme. The programme focuses on two key areas of musicianship: improvisation and vocal skills and how these key skills can be adapted to deliver a high-quality, interactive, fun musical experiences in a range of community settings including:
schools
youth groups
healthcare settings
very young children (from 18 months)
All participating musicians must be supported with a bursary from a local authority arts office, professional performing group or other suitable support body.
Closing date for applications is Friday 8th October, 2010
Further details about the course and how to apply are available here.
Music Network is currently seeking applications from Irish and Ireland-based professional musicians and composers interested in participating in Making Overtures 2010.
Making Overtures is a professional development course that focuses on two key, non-artistic elements of a successful career in music: self-promotion and self-management. The course is delivered by Irish and international professional and addresses a range of areas including: media, marketing, finance & taxation as well as local, national and international supports.
In 2010, we are offering applicants three options to engage with the course:
Option 1 Self-Promotion Only (8 & 9 November) Course fee €100
Option 2 Self-Management Only (11 & 12 November) Course fee €100
Option 3 Self-Promotion & Self-Management (8, 9, 11 & 12 November) Course fee €200
The course will take place at the Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2 from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. The closing date for applications is Friday 1st October, 2010. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Aisling Roche, Development Programmes Manager, Music Network, Tel: 01 6719429 development@musicnetwork.ie ]
Workshops at Leitrim Sculpture Factory
WOODCARVING WORKSHOP
Dates: 15th, 16th & 17th October
Trainer: Jackie McKenna
Course Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Course Fees: €150
Participants: 8
Experience: No experience required
Traditional woodcarving techniques are demonstrated upon a range of woods. Explanation of types of woods and their characteristics, the use of tools and their effects. Explanation of the types of wood best used for making sculpture and other objects as well as a short history of wood use in Ireland.
Jackie McKenna was one of the founders of Leitrim Sculpture Centre and a driving force for establishing a centre for excellence in stone in Ireland. McKenna has completed many public commissions and is an expert in the use of stone and wood in both public space and as a fine art practice.
DIGITAL DESIGN & GRAPHICS WORKSHOP
Dates:Sat 9th & Sun 10th October
Trainer: Ciarán Clancy
Course Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Course Fees: €100
Participants: 5
Experience: Basic computer skills required
This course offers a study of the basic principles and elements of Graphic Design. Using industry standard software you will develop the ability and confidence to determine appropriate and successful designs. This course is designed to help you achieve basic knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
You will demonstrate effective use of color, typography, imagery and production skills to make effective design layouts, which meet industry standards. Participants will initially be taken through the basics of photoshop, illustrator and in-design. More advanced work on the second day will include tips and solutions for typical problems found by the non-expert. Artists are encouraged to bring along current assignments they would like help with or a list of specific tasks they would like to master.
Ciarán Clancy is a Graphic and Web Designer based in Leitrim. He has a Bachelors Degree in Digital Media and has studied and worked in Letterkenny and Dublin. Ciarán has recently set up his own Graphic Design and Web Design business in Leitrim called Taobh Bán. www.taobhban.com
CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Dates: Thur 14th, 15th & Sat 16th October
Trainer: Pete Williams
Course Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Course Fees: €240 (three days)
Participants: 6
Weekend courses are designed especially for those participants who will be able to cover the basics of their chosen subject and will provide them ample time for ‘hand-on’ opportunities to learn new skills. Small classes ensure more press time and interaction with master printer Pete Williams. Throughout each course you will be encouraged to experiment with each process and develop your own prints while you learn.
Areas covered: Initial drawing with image selection coupled with mono-printing techniques and new processes. A non- toxic approach to etching and dry point, using a combination of traditional and water based grounds. Relief and Woodcuts covering hand print techniques and the use of the press.
Pete Williams is an artist and director of the Print Market Project that is an exciting new venture, which has developed from the Print Market Workshop, based Cardiff. We are now moving forward to encompass not only our primary interest in print but to involvement in a wider range of art based projects- providing the possibility of a more flexible environment for fine art to flourish. We are instigating the opportunity for international exchange and commission based work that now includes sculptural activities. See www.printmarketworkshop.com
If you are interested in any of these courses please contact:
Leitrim Sculpture Centre
New Line, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim
www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
Telephone: 071 985 5098
RHA School Autumn/Winter Series September – December 2010
The RHA School is delighted to present a series of exciting master classes, drawing marathons and lectures this autumn and winter. Following on from the success of the RHA School’s past year’s activities, a comprehensive programme has been developed, to benefit artists wishing to expand their expertise. The series offers 3 one-week-long Drawing Marathons, 8 Master Classes and 8 Evening Lectures.Drawing MarathonsThe Drawing marathons are aimed towards professional artists wishing to develop their drawing skills in a concentrated and informed environment, specifically looking at drawing from life models.
Marathon 1: September 27th – October 1st
Marathon 2: October 25th – October 29th
Marathon 3: November 29th – December 3rd
Each drawing marathon runs from 10am – 5pm for 5 days, Monday - Friday. Fee €250 per person.
A Member of the RHA or specially invited artist will facilitate each day.
Master Classes
In response to demand from artists, the RHA School is offering for the first time a series of 8 master classes by it distinguished Members. The master classes are designed to provide artists with an intensive and informed workshop in a specialist area, taught by artists with a proven and unique knowledge of each area.
Each master class specifies a maximum number of participants so places are limited. To ensure the professional standard of the series, the master class places will be allocated through an application process. Artists are required to submit by email, a short CV and up to 4 images of their work when applying to do the master classes to ciara@rhagallery.ie
Lectures
Each of the 8 master classes will be accompanied by a lecture the given by artist. The lectures are open to the public and will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6pm, in the Friends Room of the RHA. The lectures are free to Friends of the RHA and to artists participating on that particular master class. The cost to anyone else wishing to attend is €10. €5 concession available to students, OAPs, VAI members and unemployed.
Bookings
Bookings and all general enquiries for the drawing marathons, master classes and lectures should be made to the Academy Co-ordinator, Ciara Timlin, phone 01 6612558 or email ciara@rhagallery.ie See website for further details on the RHA School Series www.royalhibernianacademy.ie
TRAINING IN DEVELOPMENT ISSUES & SOCIAL MEDIA
This 2 weekend course explores the use of new technology, visual arts and social media to raise awareness of development issues.
Dates: 15th-17th of October, 19th, 20th & 21st November
It will be facilitated by Eimear McNally. Eimear currently works with IDEA (Irish Development Education Assioation) as the training and communications officer. Her degree is in Craft, Design and History of Art from NCAD and she has a Masters of Science in Sustainable Development. She has worked with Mayfield Arts, Newbury House and Eco-Unesco.She is passionate about art, science, learning, nature and the systems that connect them all.
Cost €150
Please click on link below for application form
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRAININGINDEVELOPMENTISSUESSOCIALMEDIA
Mayfield Community Arts CentrePh 021 4530434www.mayfieldarts.org
Arts Courses at Newtownbarry House
The fully equipped Artists Studio is in the old Kitchen of Newtownbarry House. It has beautiful light from its two roof light windows making it an excellent painting and drawing studio. It has easels, a room with sinks and a separate room for painting boards or still life. It can accommodate 12 people on the art courses. It also has a separate room for lunch and discussions. Newtownbarry also offers B&B with a delicious dinner for anybody who wishes to stay. There are also plenty of opportunities to do landscape painting or drawing around the grounds and parkland of the house.
For details, please download the PDF of New Studio Programme 2010 (approx 1mb).
For more details check out http://www.newtownbarryhouse.com/
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
Professional Development Training for Visual Artists
A joint initiative of Visual Artists Ireland and the National Sculpture Factory
Dublin & Cork
For full programme details see: http://visualartists.ie/education/autumn-winter-2010
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE ON SOME SESSIONS
Practical Issues
Documenting your Work with Tim Durham (3 places remaining only)Monday 27th Sept (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Friday 19th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Understanding your Accounts with Gaby Smyth (2 places remaining only)Tuesday 5th Oct (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Preparing Digital Images for Print with Mike Hannon Monday Thursday 7th Oct (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
So I’m an Artist?! – Talks & Networking for Recent GraduatesSpeakers & Date tbc (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Professional Skills for Visual Artists with Patricia Clyne-Kelly Monday 8 Nov date (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Writing & Talking about Your Work with Kerry McCall Tuesday 28th Sept (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Money Matters for Visual Artists with Patricia Clyne-Kelly Monday 18th Oct (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Promoting Your Work
Developing Critique around Your Work with Sarah BrowneThursday 4th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Friday 5th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Visual Artists & Copyright with Alex Davis (IVARO) and Caroline Campbell Thursday 11th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Friday 12th Dec (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Career Paths Artist Led Projects with Fiona Woods Friday 19 Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Wed 1 Dec (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Public Art Proposals with Sarah Searson & Cliodhna Shaffrey (5 places remaining only)Monday 22nd & 29 Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Thursday 2 Dec & Friday 3rd Dec (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Making the most of Residencies with Janice Hough (IMMA, ARP) & Clodagh EmoeTuesday 23rd Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Friday 29th Oct (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Working with Private Galleries with Charlotte Schepke, Frith Street Gallery & Jerome O’Drisceoil, GreenOnRed GalleryThursday 25th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin (3 places remaining only)
Working with Public Galleries Tutors & Date tbc (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin
Peer Critique
Peer Critique – Site Specific Projects with Sean LynchWednesday 24th Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Dublin Tuesday 23rd Nov (10.30 – 16.30) Cork
Venues
Unless otherwise stated all Dublin workshops take place at Visual Artists Ireland, Dublin and all Cork workshops take place at the National Sculpture Factory, Cork.Cost: fees range from €40 – 60 per workshop and concession rates apply to VAI and NSF members.
Booking
As places are limited early booking is advised. Places are only guaranteed upon receipt of payment along with a current CV.
To book Dublin workshops contact Monica Flynn / Education Officer , Visual Artists Ireland.
T: 01 872 2296 E: monica@visualartists.ie
To book Cork workshops contact: Elma O’Donovan / Administrator, National Sculpture Factory
T: 021 431 4353 E: elma@nationalsculpturefactory.com
9th -10th October, 2010 ~ Space-Site-Environment-Place (West Dorset)
A Training Workshop in Environmental Movement Skills for Performers
The emphasis in this workshop for performers is on creating work for outdoor environments in a way which lets creative expression emerge from the site, rather than using nature as a backdrop for a piece of work. Ideal for practitioners interested in environmental work.For bookings and further details, please click on the workshop title below or visit my workshops website www.moveintolife.com or contact me +44 (0)1297 560511 or by e-mail.
The Insight Track
The International Council for Traditional Music (Ireland) in association with Dance Research Forum Ireland this year invite postgraduate students involved in study and research
in the disciplines of music, song or dance in Ireland to attend and participate in The Insight Track, a one day event taking place in the new Irish World Academy of Music and
Dance building at the University of Limerick on Saturday 9th October.
The Insight Track is an event where experienced facilitators will deliver workshops designed to support researchers in various interrelated areas of their research and working
lives. Participants in this year’s The Insight Track workshops will be introduced to the Alexander Technique and its benefits in terms of some of the most common difficulties experienced
by research students from the anxiety often associated with performing, presenting, and public speaking, to the discomfort of sitting in front of a computer for many hours.
Another workshop will focus on ways of improving one’s writing skills and strategies, finding satisfaction in engaging in regular and productive writing, and integrating writing into one’s
working life. There will be much opportunity for discussion, reflection, playing, singing and dancing throughout the day.
For further details of the event, including information on registration, schedule etc. visit www.ictm.ie and www.danceresearchforumireland.com
For further information on The Insight Track contact ICTM Ireland Education OfficerThomas Johnston education@ictm.ie
Business to Arts Upcoming Training Days 2010
All of our programmes are open to the staff of Affiliated Arts Organisations. For further information on Affiliation go to www.businesstoarts.ie
Discounted place on Advanced Diploma in Management and MSc in Leadership
Advanced Diploma in Management Practice & MSc in Leadership
We are delighted to be again partnering with Irish Times Training to offer one person working in the arts a place on two of the most prestigious executive development programmes available today, for incredibly significant discounts.
Advanced Diploma in Management Practice : Boston College and University of Ulster. http://www.businesstoarts.ie/images/uploads/ITT_-_AdvancedDiploma.pdf
This part-time one-year programme run with Boston College and University of Ulster, aims to improve the competitiveness of organisations by developing the business skills and personal competencies of key experienced managers and executives. It combines practical experience with management theory, enhancing participant’s skills and enabling them to achieve business goals. See attached further information.
The 2010 fee to complete this impressive programme is €3,250 (reduced from the usual €5,900). Business to Arts is offering a place to one arts professional for €1,850!
MSc in Executive Leadership: Boston College and University of Ulster
http://www.businesstoarts.ie/images/uploads/Executive_Leadership_brochure_2010.pdf
This two-year part-time strategic development initiative run with Boston College and University of Ulster is targeted at senior executives with significant budgetary or people management experience. Further information attached.
The programme is already considerably reduced for 2010 from €11,950/€9,950 (year 1&2) to €9,500/€7,600, but we have a place for 1 person working in an arts role for €4,750 for year 1 and €3,800 for year 2, which is a fantastic reduction of 50% on this year’s fees.
Both of these programmes will be career altering experiences. Please contact us if you would like to be considered for either place.
Reduced Rate Irish Times Training Courses 2010
Irish Times Training Courses are offered to Affiliates of Business to Arts at €250.00 whether 1 or 2 day programmes. This is a significant reduction on the costs which range from €450 - €900.
In 2010, all courses will take place at Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara St, Dublin 2.
For course details go to:
http://www.businesstoarts.ie/images/uploads/Training_Courses_Autumn_2010.pdf
Please contact Business to Arts in advance of any booking to receive your ID number with which to book all future Irish Times Training Courses.
Reduced Rate SureSkills Training Courses 2010
Location: SureSkills, 14 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Full details: www.sureskills.com
All SureSkills training courses are offered at €90 for a one day course and €180 for two day courses unless otherwise state.
For course details go to:
http://www.businesstoarts.ie/images/uploads/Training_Courses_Autumn_2010.pdf for
Make or Manage Your Own Website
Location: Everyman Training, 10 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2
Date: Every Thursday & Friday
Cost: Full Cost €495
Cost to Business to Arts Affiliates €249.00
Full Details: www.online365.ie/training.htm
We’re really delighted to announce that Everyman Training have re-started their popular 2-day ‘Manage Your Own Website’ programme for non-technical people to develop and make regular changes to their own site. This training has been completed by a huge number of arts organisations in the past, but this new programme is devised especially to give more one-to-one attention. Instead of being scheduled monthly, it’s scheduled weekly, with a maximum of just 3 participants.
The 2 day programme will see you create from scratch a new website, or work to develop or edit your current site, and have it live on the web by Friday at 4.30pm! The course covers use of both Mac and PC.
New Stream – dates for your diary
As we move toward Year 2 of the New Stream programme, we have a number of Brown Bag Briefing events programmed in that you should pencil into in your diary.
12noon Tues 21 September Data Compliance – issues for Fundraising
4.30pm Thurs 7 October Cultural Branding
Bespoke Training Requirements
Business to Arts is working with a number of arts organisations and representative bodies developing bespoke programmes for staff or members. If you have a training requirement that you would like us to develop a programme around please let us know.
Remember that your organisation must be Affiliated to Business to Arts to take part in any of our programmes. If you would like to book a place on any of the above courses please contact Business to Arts. Tel : 01 672 5336 or email Rowena@businesstoarts.ie
Submissions/Competitions/Residencies/Studio Lets
The Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award 2010.
Closing date for entries extended to Thursday 7th October 2010.
The Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award for a first unpublished collection of poems in English is open to poets, born in the island of Ireland, or of Irish nationality, or long term resident in Ireland.
The award is now in its 39th year. Previous winners include Eileán Ni Chuilleanáin, Paul Durcan, Thomas McCarthy, Peter Sirr, Sinead Morrissey, Conor O’Callaghan, Celia de Freine and Joseph Woods.
The winner of this year’s award will receive €1,000.
Certificates will be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place.
The closing date for entries has been extended to Thursday 7th October 2010.
The Award will be presented on the evening of the 26th November at the opening of the Annual Patrick Kavanagh Weekend in Inniskeen.
Rules and entry form from the Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen:
Tel. 00353(0)429378560, Fax 00353(0)429378855
E-mail: infoatpkc@eircom.net www.patrickkavanaghcountry.com
WOW! Awards Open for Submissions
Entries are being accepted for the 2nd annual WOW! Awards in poetry and fiction. The WOW! Awards are awarded to the best entries in poetry and fiction submitted and will be published in the WOW! Anthology. The WOW! Awards are particularly suitable for those who have a short publishing record and for more emergent writers.
Full details, including submission details, are on www.wordsontheweb.net.
Fish Short Story Prize open for Submissions
The 2010 Fish Short Story Prize is open and Simon Mawer, author of Man Booker Prize shortlisted ‘The Glass Room’ will judge. The ten best stories will be published in the 2011 Fish Anthology, and we look forward to another terrific occasion next July when we will launch it. The closing date is 30 Nov and results will be announced on 17 March 2011. Entry is online at www.fishpublishing.com and the full details are there too.
Create and TRIL call for Expressions of Interest
Create; the national development agency for collaborative arts, in partnership with Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL), invites artists to submit expressions of interest to participate in an innovative arts research programme.Create and the TRIL Centre intend to include two artists in a proposal to the Welcome Trust's Engaging Science grants programme, which funds projects that explore biomedical science and its social contexts. If successful, the project will commence in late 2010 and the artists' residencies will last for a period of 6 months.
National Choral Singing Week, 3rd – 10th October 2010
Ireland’s National Choral Singing Week will take place during World Mental Health Week, from 3 – 10 October, 2010. This joint initiative of AOIC, Wexford County Council Arts Office and Mental Health Ireland was an enormous success in 2008 and 2009. The initiative was developed to show the positive benefits of choral singing to people's mental health and to encourage people to become involved. Choral singing gives the body a physical and mental boost, increasing blood flow, reducing isolation, lessening stress! We hope that we will have even more choirs, schools and groups involved in the National Choral Singing Week, 2010, so start planning your event now. Events can include joint choral performances; workshops in workplaces; open rehearsals; performances in the street, in shopping centres, in hospitals and day care units, and even a live juke box!
For further information, please call us at 061 234823 or email: aoic@ul.ie
Artists on Video : New Showcase for Visual Art / Call for Submissions
Recently launched, Artists on Video provides a new window through the medium of video into Irish visual art and artists. ArtistsonVideo.com presents an exciting new platform to understanding artists and the Visual arts. The service gives context to the work and the concepts behind the work. The video pieces are produced by the Artists on Video team, who combine their background in visual arts with their experience as broadcast professionals. Such skills allow them to deliver high production values to their video pieces while maintaining a sensitivity and an understanding of their subject.
Artistsonvideo.com currently broadcasts profiles of some established Irish artists including Stephen Loughman, Helen Barry, Denise McShannnon and others. New artist profiles are currently in production. All videos are commissioned specifically for artistsonVideo.com and are broadcast on artistsonvideo.com and showcased on individual artists’ sites, gallery and art websites.
This is an exciting new opportunity for artists and galleries to harness a new access point which will bring them closer to the public through the medium of video. Artists, galleries and others wishing to be involved should contact the Artists on Video team through the website.
Telephone: Aisling at 0863466221
www.ArtistsOnVideo.com
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.com www.facebook.com/people/The-Core-Projectcom/100000917974689 Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheCoreProjectwww.the-core-project.com
Monster Truck Project Space: Submission Call
Monster Truck Project Space at 73 Francis Street, Dublin 8 will be excepting submissions for events and exhibitions from this coming August through to 2011. We will take submissions from individual artists / groups for proposed shows or events. We are interested in artists working in a variety of mediums. The use of the space can be for short weekend events or longer one or two week exhibitions.
Please send a short proposal, including dates required, project idea and some examples of works to be exhibited to: info@monstertruck.ie
Successful applicants will be invited to hire the space. The overall rent of the space is subsidised by Monster Truck to reduce the rental cost to artists as much as possible. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.
www.monstertruck.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
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/
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre: Call for Submissions
Due to open in Autumn 2010, the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is a multi-purpose arts centre featuring exhibition galleries, community workshop rooms, 215 seater theatre, dance studio, storytelling/ presentation area and outdoor town square for external events and performances. We are currently seeking visual artists to contribute to our gallery programme which will include local, national and international artists. Artists working in any media are welcome, as are both emerging and established artists. Interested artists should submit a current CV, statement and a minimum of 8 images of recent work. Please also indicate interest and capacity to participate in accompanying gallery education and community activities if applicable. Requested items should preferably be emailed to or posted to:
Email: desima.connolly@limavady.gov.uk
Address: Limavady Borough Council, 7 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0HA (marked for the attention of the Arts & Cultural Services Officer)
Website: www.limavady.gov.uk
Deadline: Ongoing
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag
Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag 2010
10th, 11th, 12th December
Mayo Food, Crafts and Arts individuals and groups are invited to take part in the Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag.
Eolas 098 26555 or eolas@gnomhaigheo.ie
Iarrthóirí a lorg do mhargadh mhór traidisiúnta na Nollag ar an 10ú,11ú, 12ú Nollaig.
Má tá baint agat le Bia, Ceardaíocht nó Ealaíon i Maigh Eo agus má tá suim agat páirt a ghlacadh sa Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag
Bí i dteagmháil le
098 26555 nó eolas@gnomhaigheo.ie
SING OUT WITH STRINGS SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT THE IRISH WORLD ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
An Irish Chamber Orchestra/Irish World Academy Initiative at the University of Limerick.
Applications are invited for five scholarships, valued at €5,000 each, for prospective students for the following educational programmes at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick:
MA Community Music (contact jean.downey@ul.ie) MA Classical String Performance (contact ferenc.szucs@ul.ie)The successful candidates will display the skills necessary for the programmes in question, with special reference to their suitability for internships with the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s Community Outreach Initiative, as an integral part of their study programme. Both programmes lead to a Master of Arts degree from the University of Limerick following one year of full-time study. The successful applicant, as well as demonstrating the necessary musical requirements for the programme in question, will also have a proven ability to interact in a challenging classroom context. A capacity to work with voice or strings will also be an advantage.
Applicants should apply in writing, including a CV and two referees, to
Ellen Byrne, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. Phone: + 353 (0) 61 202917 Email: ellen.byrne@ul.ie
RHA Artists’ Studios 2011
The RHA School is offering 3 studios to rent in 6-month slots in 2011.
These purpose built studios were completed in 2008 on the third floor of the RHA as part of the redevelopment of the RHA building and the future RHA School.Each studio measures approximately 4.7m x 4.9m and is fully equipped with a sink and storage units. There is also a common room and kitchen facilities available to the studios. Easels, chairs, tables etc can also be provided. The studios have 24 hour secure access and are non-residential studios.
The 3 studios are available in two slots in 2011, January - June inclusive and July to December inclusive (6 studio slots in total are being offered). Applicants for the studios are asked to send in BY POST a CV and up to 10 images of their work in a printed format, accompanied by a letter detailing candidate’s intentions for the allocated period in the studio. We would ask also that artists state which time slot they are applying for.The subsidised cost of each studio to the awarded artists is €200 per month, all heat and utility costs are included in this.Applications should be sent to the Academy Co-ordinator at the RHA no later than Friday 15th October 2011.
Any questions or requests for further information can be forwarded to Ciara Timlin, Academy Co-ordinator RHA Gallagher Gallery, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2. Phone 01 6612558. Email ciara@rhagallery.ie http://www.royalhibernianacademy.ie/html/school/studios.html
Residencies at Lorg Printmakers
Lorg Printmakers is offering a 4 to 8 week residency to printmakers who display an outstanding ability in at least one printmaking process. The Artist in Residence will gain 24 hour access to access to Lorg’s fully equipped printshop studio as well as technical support, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative workshop environment that encourages experimentation and growth.During the course of the residency he/she must give a talk on their work and a demonstration to the Lorg Members and donate a print to Lorgs collection. Travel and Accomodation expenses most be covered by the artist, however Lorg printmakers can give advise on accommodation in the area.Deadline for Receipt of applications: November 30th 2010
Sculpture workshop and digital media residencies at Fire Station
2 sculpture workshop residences
We are offering 2 sculpture workshop residences starting in November 2010 with a bursary of €500 each.
This residency is for 4-6 months and the artists will have full access to the sculpture workshop, part time workshop manager, workshop equipment and other resources in the Fire Station.
Application Criteria:
Letter of interest in the residency and rationale for why it is appropriate for your practice and/or project; what you can gain from the residency.
Artists' statement.
Work plan.
Documentation of work: photos/jpegs of previous work and/or work-in-progress. 6-8 images.
DVD showreel (up to 5 minutes in length), must be cued to pre-selected piece.
Do not send us original artworks or master copies of videos.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th October, 3pm.Please mark to the attention of: Office Manager, Fire Station Artists' Studios, 9-11 Lower Buckingham Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. Tell us how you want your documentation returned. If by post, include a separate envelope with sufficient postage. Otherwise, you can arrange to pick up material from the Fire Station.
Digital Media Residencies
We are offering 4 digital media residencies from November 2010 to November 2011 for a duration of up to 4 months each and with full access to the Resource Centre, part-time resource area manager and access at subsidised rate to all the digital media equipment.
We are looking for artists who are working on projects or artists who want to experiment with the resources to develop their practice.
Application criteria:
Letter of interest in the residency and rationale for why it is appropriate for your practice and/or project; what you can gain from the residency.
Artists' statement.
Work plan.
Documentation of work: photos/jpegs of previous work and/or work-in-progress. 6-8 images.
DVD showreel (up to 5 minutes in length), must be cued to pre-selected piece.
Do not send us original artworks or master copies of videos.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th October, 3pm
Please mark to the attention of: Office Manager, Fire Station Artists' Studios, 9-11 Lower Buckingham Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. Tell us how you want your documentation returned. If by post, include a separate envelope with sufficient postage. Otherwise, you can arrange to pick up material from the Fire Station.
For any further queries call Fire Station Artists' Studios: +353 (0)1 8069010
Siansa Gael Linn
Siansa Gael Linn is teideal don chomórtas do ghrúpaí traidisiúnta atá á reáchtáil ag Gael Linn, le tacaíocht ó RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus Irish Music Magazine, chun spreagadh agus ardán a thabhairt don chuid is fearr do ógthhallann ceoil agus amhránaíochta traidisiúnta na tire.
Siansa Gael Linn is a competition for young traditional music and singing groups organised be Gael Linn with funding from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and Irish Music Magazine.
Tá súil againn grúpaía a mhealladh a mbeidh sé mar sprioc acu an ceol agus an amhránaíocht tradisiúnta a thabhairt leo, mar atá déanta ag grúpaí ar nós Téada, Altan, Danú nó Solas &rl.
Siansa provides a platform for traditional groups who are aiming to develop their own traditional style as did Téada, Altan, Danú or Solas etc.
Tá an comórtas oscailte do dhaoine óga atá ós cionn 12 agus faoi bhun 19 mbliana d’aois. Bíonn idir cúigear agus ochtar i ngach grúpa.
Young people taking part in Siansa must be over 12 and under 19 years of age. Groups may have between five and eight members.
Beidh Craobh Siansa 2011 á chraoladh beo ag RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta ón gCeoláras Náisiúnta, Baile Átha Cliath ar an Domhnach, 10 Aibreán 2011, áit a mbeidh 8 ngrúpa san iomaíocht do duaischiste €4,500.
The Siansa 2011 final will be broadcast live by RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta this year from the National Concert Hall, Dublin on Sunday 10th April 2010 where 8 groups of taltented teenage musicians and singers will be in contention for a prize fund of €4,500.
Is é data deiridh iontrála ná 16ú Samhain 2009 agus caithfidh na hiarrachtaI cheoil a bheith ag Gael Linn roimh 14 Nollaig 2009.
Last date for enteries is 16th November 2009 and Gael Linn must be in receipt of all recordings by 14th December 2008.
Tá gach eolas ar fáil ó 01-6753303 nó niamh@gael-linn.ie nó ag www.gael-linn.ie
For more information please contact 01-6753303 or niamh@gael-linn.ie or at www.gael-linn.ie
Parke Arts & Drama Group seek new talent.
Following two very successful comedy productions in 2009 and 2010, the Parke Arts & Drama group is beginning preparations for its 2011 performance. The group are currently reading scripts looking for an appropriate Play. This process will be completed in the next 2/3 weeks and then the group will be able to commence the auditioning and rehearsal process.
The Group is always looking for new blood to join the Cast and Crew. Last year the Group unearthed a number of new talents for the stage and they hope to do the same again for the next production. If you think you would be interested in joining the Group in any capacity – as an actor or backstage member, male or female – please contact Vincent McHale on 087 4106496 or any member of the Group. It is a well worthwhile experience, you require no previous stage experience only the desire and willingness to participate in a fun activity where you will meet new people and make great new friends. It will only take a few hours of your time each week and in return you will have the experience of a lifetime.
The Group has also recently set up a website that gives information on the Group and what it does; why not pay a visit to the site: www.parkedrama.com
Last year the Group successfully raised €1,750 for Charity with its sell-out production of A Wake in The West. They were also the winner of the 2010 EBS Community award that is awarded to groups in recognition for the work and the difference that they make in their community and to help them continue the good work.
For more information you can contact Vincent McHale Tel. 087 4106496 or by Email: vincentmchale@gmail.com or Michael Maguire Tel 086 3356252 or by Email:Michael_rosemaguire@hotmail.com and they’d be delighted to hear from you. You can also contact any other Group member.
DAGHDHA DANCE COMPANY RECRUITING – DMP 10/11
DAGHDHA 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 |
Publications/Websites/Services
ASNI. Artist Studio Network Ireland
Aims and priorities of ASNI
Establish itself as a collective voice for studio providersPosition itself as a principal source of information, advice and support on all aspects of artists’ studio provisionAdvocate and lobby for better working conditions on behalf of the visual arts studio workspace sectorASNI aims to be an all island studio network supporting artists workspace in rural, urban and international locationsBuilding on the number of member studios is a priority for ASNI. As the range and diversity of ASNI members grow, the greater its mandate to speak and act on behalf of artists studios and to represent the concerns of studio providers.
Benefits of membershipBe part of an all island network of affordable studio providersAdd your support to ASNI campaigns in favor of studio provisionAccess to information and resourcesListing in the online Directory of studio membersOpportunity to participate in decision-makingVoting rights at the ASNI AGMCriteria for membership
Provide studio accommodation for visual artistsOffer these spaces at an affordable rent to artists in need; i.e. those who are unable to afford to rent workspace on the open market in addition to somewhere to live.Provide these spaces wholly or substantially for the purpose of creative art practice and the production of art works and cultural meaning in visual and other related languages.Be not for profit and be able to demonstrate a commitment to affordability and the ongoing support of visual arts practice.Be of benefit to the public by encouraging and supporting art practice that ultimately engages with the public, or sections of the public, through Open Studio events, exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, residencies, teaching, community activities or otherwise.Support equality of opportunity and be working towards sustainability, accessibility and diversity in their organizational structure, studio provision and other related activities.Annual membership of ASNI
Unfunded Studios €20 Funded Studios €50 Individual Artists €20.
Payment account details; Artist Studio Network Ireland (ASNI), Address: AIB, 37 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. Account No. 14017092. Sort Code: 93-11-36
Postal address.Artist Studio Network Ireland. Studio 9, c/o Broadstone Studios. 36-40 Upr. Dominic Street. Dublin 7.
www.asni.info
contact@asni.info
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, 2009Supported 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 materialUse 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.ieor 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 4736600More 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
Chrysalis Arts UK (worked on Kilkenny Woodstock Project in 2009) Launches Sustainable Approach to Public Art: FREE GUIDELINES
The first ever set of FREE guidelines to help artists and commissioners embrace the sustainable as well as the artistic impact of their work has been launched by Chrysalis Arts , a public art, training and development agency based in rural North Yorkshire. Public Art Sustainability Assessment (PASA for short) is a free interactive assessment tool available from which aims to promote sustainable practice in public art to artists and commissioners and has been developed to assist Chrysalis Arts in the process of analysing and evaluating projects that they are involved in. Kate Maddison, Director at Chrysalis Arts comments:” “ When we set out to discover how to address sustainability within our public art practice, we were dismayed to find so little information to guide us. This prompted us to take the first step and start the process of establishing our own method of working sustainably. What we found interested us greatly because it threw the spot-light on issues that are relevant to others involved in commissioning and creating public art and beyond that to the way society values sustainability.” “ Art has an ability to reflect and potentially influence our behaviour and public art is by its nature in the public eye. Chrysalis Arts believes it has a role to play in promoting responsible behaviour in this context. It soon became clear that we needed to disseminate this information widely, as the issues need to be dealt with by everyone involved in the process of planning, commissioning and implementing public art.” The online interactive checklist is easy to use and covers the key issues which surround sustainable practice in public art.
This checklist is supported by full guidelines and useful case studies. To use the free PASA checklist and download the guidelines please visit and register at www.pasaguidelines.org .
Registered users can answer questions about their art activity or project online and when the checklist is completed, they can download their answers as a pdf document. PASA has been created for artists and creative practitioners as well as public art organisations, local authorities, developers, commissioners, funders, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, communities, schools and anyone else who may be involved in the commissioning, development, creation, maintenance and decommissioning of public art at different scales and in different contexts.
Chrysalis Arts have developed PASA in consultation with a wide range of partners – including artists and arts organisations, local authority officers, specialists from higher education establishments and environmental consultants Gaia Research, as well as looking to government sources and other creative practitioners such as architects for guidance on sustainable principles and practice. “While artistic considerations should be foremost in creating public art, there is no reason why artists cannot embrace sustainable principles in the way in which they conceive and implement their ideas, as long as this is supported through the funding and commissioning process… “Kate Maddison. Chrysalis Arts view PASA as very much the starting point in the debate around public art practice and sustainability, and hope that by throwing the debate open to others, the result in the long term will be a more sustainable way of working. F
or more press information and images contact Jane Redfern PR tel 01845 526720 / 07724 131179 email pr@janeredfern.co.uk / to speak to Kate Maddison, Chrysalis Arts / email kate@artdepot.org.uk
Ireland: Launch of Plein Air Painters Community Site
PLEIN EIRE, a website for plein air painters in Ireland has been launched. For information on outdoor painting, equipment, paint outs and to make new friends and keep in touch, sign up. Free.Contact Name: Tony RobinsonVenue Address: http://pleineire.ning.comEmail: info@artintheopen.orgWebsite: http://pleineire.ning.com
Professional Photo/Video Documentation for Artists
Professional, high quality and economical photographic and video documentation is now availabe at a special, discounted rate for artists by the award winning lens-based media artist Mike Hannon. Mike has many years of expertise in photography and video, as an artist in his own right and in the provision of documentation for others’ projects. He understands that artists often require top quality documentation of their work for websites, applications and catalogues, but that this may not always be economically viable. He is offering a heavily discounted rate for individuals working in the visual arts.
Please see www.mikehannonmedia.com for examples of his work, and to contact him for a quote.
Telephone: 087 678 2962
Email: mikeisnice@gmail.com
Have Your Artists Books and Monographs Listed in the VAN
The Visual Artists News Sheet runs regular listings of artists books and monographs – in order to assist artists with distribution and publicity for their publications.
If you are an artist and have recently produced (in the last 12 months) a monographic publication, simply email the following details to jason@visualartists.ie – date of publication; title; dimensions; number of pages; format (eg: spiral, stitched perfect bound, hard-back / soft-back etc.); list of contributors; ISBN number (if relevant); short description (two or three lines).
Call for Expressions of Interest – from Organisations with significant Arts and Health expertise that are interested in developing an independent national Arts and Health website
The Arts Council requests expressions of interest from organisations with significant Arts and Health expertise that are interested in developing and maintaining an independent national Arts and Health website, and embedding the long-term development of the website into the ongoing work of their organisation.
It is envisaged that a national Arts and Health website would be a resource and a focal point for the sector, providing information, support, advice and news, and generating discussion between artists, arts organisations, health service users, carers, healthcare professionals and others interested in the area of Arts and Health in Ireland.
The budget for the design, build, ongoing maintainence, development and promotion of the website is in the region of €40,000, to be paid over the period 2010 / 2011.
Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Contact for enquiries:
Ann O’Connor
Arts and Health Adviser
Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
70 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
Mob: 00353 86 0469696
Email: ann.oconnor@artscouncil.ie
New Irish Internet TV - An Làr TV
An Làr TV is a new Irish Internet TV channel, broadcasting 24/7 over the internet. As the name suggests, An Làr TV is about all things Irish. The programme schedule reflects that. Communities, groups and individuals around the country are invited to engage with An Làr TV, using the channel as a platform to educate, entertain and inform.
An Làr TV has produced a documentary called “Civil Partnership and Pride 2010 – We are family too”. Made with co-operation from the LGBTQ community in Ireland, this ground breaking documentary explores new Irish legislation on Civil Partnership and its impact on families, from legal and personal perspectives. The documentary includes extensive coverage of the LGBTQ Pride Festival held in Dublin in June 2010.
“Civil Partnership and Pride 2010 – We are family too” is currently being broadcast on An Làr TV daily, at 9am, 1pm, 7pm and 9pm (GMT). An Làr TV would recommend viewing for anyone with an interest in the Pride Festival or Civil Partnership - the channel can be found at www.anlar.tv, www.anlar.ie or www.anlar.net.
An Làr TV is currently calling for submissions from groups and individuals. If you are interested in making a show, please contact Susanne Carpenter at Susanne@anlar.tv.
Advice from the Wheel on cost cutting measures and making ends meet during the recession
The devastating effects of this recession on all aspects of Irish society need no introduction. However, tough as times undoubtedly are, there are still a number of practical steps that all non-profit organisations can introduce to alleviate the strain on operations.
Practical Steps for Cutting Costs:
Staffing costs - while staff working in non-profit organisations are not usually highly paid in general, staff costs tend to be our largest expense. If times are really hard and you are considering having to consider redundancies, perhaps you could consider some alternative ways of reducing staff costs e.g. pay cuts (heavier at the top than at the bottom, and voluntary), short term working, shorter hours etc.
Fundraising costs – can they be reduced or should they be increased to do more of what you are doing at present or something different to bring in more funds? Do you always do the same things? Is your message dated?
Service providers - your costs with various service providers (e.g. utility companies etc) may be limited, but there still may be some worthwhile savings to be obtained by reviewing offerings for utilities and rent, bank charges etc.
Mergers - could you merge your organisation with another and save funds? If so, this may be an excellent route, but it is a longer term option, not a short-term fix.
Back-office services - a less ambitious target and one which might be a stepping stone to longer term merger would be to merge back-office services – accounting/admin support etc.
Further information
This article comprises edited highlights of a full article which can be read at http://www.wheel.ie/funding/fundraising-guide/cost-cutting-and-making-ends-meet.25:25 Arts and Culture in Local Development Conference
In 1985 the first County Arts Officer was appointed to Clare County Council. This marked the beginning of a new relationship between the Arts Council and local authorities in promoting and developing the arts at local level. To mark this 25 year partnership, and under the auspices of our relationship with the County and City Managers Association, the Arts Council and the Association of Local Authority Arts Officers are together organising a conference on local arts development.
This will take place at the new Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick on 25-26 November. The conference will explore the role of the arts and culture in achieving local economic and social development objectives, and ask how we can unlock the potential of future integrated planning in these areas. Chaired by Olivia O’Leary, senior contributors from Ireland, the UK and Australia will present papers.
The conference is aimed at key policy makers such as City and County Managers, senior local authority and enterprise officials as well as local public representatives and providers in the arts and cultural field. Incorporating a live recording of RTE’s Sunday Miscellany, the conference will also offer an opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved over the past 25 years of local arts development.
Further information
For further information please contact: Natalie Byrne, Local Arts Assistant on +353 1 618 0284 or natalie.byrne@artscouncil.ieSelected Programmes:
excel 2016
Mayo County Council's Youth Arts Programme 2016
Bealtaine 2016
Celebrating Creatibity as we Age – May 2016
John F. Deane
Mayo County Council Writer in Residence 2015
Culture Night 2016
Countywide programme of cultural events – 16th September
Facebook: Mayo Culture Night
http://www.culturenight.ie/tax_regional_events/mayo/
