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Custom House Studios at Westport Quay are pleased to host a meeting of the Mayo Artists Network   at 7.00pm Wednesday July 23rd 2014 at Westport Quay, Mayo

Custom House Studios at Westport Quay are pleased to host  a meeting of the Mayo   Artists   Network   at 7.00pm   Wednesday July 23^rd 2014  at Custom House Studios Westport Quay.  Co  Mayo.

Speakers;

Rosemarie Noone

Rosemarie Noone is owner and Director of Claremorris Gallery which opened in 2007, a commercial gallery in east Co Mayo dedicated to an ambitious programme of work by contemporary artists at varying levels of their careers and development.  The gallery focuses is on the presentation of the work of Irish and American artists.   Claremorris Gallery is founded on being an innovative showcase for the ongoing presentation and promotion of strong, visceral and visionary contemporary art.  Rosemarie Noone  completed a degree in English Literature at the University of Ulster in Coleraine before undertaking a Masters in Arts Administration at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  She worked in various arts organizations in Chicago, San Francisco and New York, including SFMOMA and The John David Mooney Foundation and was heavily involved in development and fundraising.  While in the US Rosemarie also gained diverse curatorial experience, curating a number of group exhibitions by American artists. She also planned two international solo shows by Irish artists, Mary Kelly and Abigail O’Brien which toured to Chicago and received strong support from the Irish government. 

Since returning to Ireland alongside the gallery she has curated one major exhibition in the American Irish Historical Society in Manhattan which featured work by Brian Maguire, Corban Walker, Alice Maher and others. She was involved in the production of an art book on the artist Brian Bourke and conducted the interview for this publication, which was published by Lilliput Press in 2011.  Among the artists who have had solo shows at Claremorris Gallery to date are Barrie Cooke, Brian Bourke, Bernadette Kiely, Mary Kelly, Charles Tyrrell, Paul Mosse, Imedlda Kilbane and group shows have included work by Hughie O’Donoghue, Tony O’Malley, Louis le Brocquy, John Shinnors and William Crozier among others.

Joel Feldman. (Public lecture by American  printmaker Please note change of date from previously advertised).

Joel Feldman is Professor Emeritus of printmaking in the School of Art and Design, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He is recognized nationally for large-scale woodcuts, such as the one on offer at Art Over Easy, which are represented in such prestigious collections as the Allan Stone Collection, New York, the Brooklyn Museum, The New York Public Library, and the Mary and Leigh Block Galleries, Northwestern University He has held fellowships from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and done numerous residencies and over 75 visiting artist lectures and workshops. In recent years he has also produced manipulated photographs, such as his "Annotated Landscapes." In fall 2009 he completed a residency with Three Shadows Photography Center in Beijing, China. Recent exhibitions have included solo shows at Zephyr Gallery in Louisville and the Tuska Center for Contemporary Art in Lexington, and group shows in Beijing, Chicago, and Mobile. He is represented by Galerie Negulesco in Munich, Germany, and Swanson Reed Contemporary in Louisville Kentucky. He currently lives and works in Lexington, Kentucky. For more, see http://www.joelfeldman.us/. 

Admission free. Please confirm attendance: info@customhousestudios.ie  T: 098 28735.

 

Féile Iorrais 2014

EVENTS AT ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE, BELMULLET

TEL: 097 81079   www.arasinisgluaire.ie

16.07.2014  -  20.07.2014

KATE BUCKLEY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Féile launch of Exhibition of artwork by the 5 schools in the Kilcommon Area

Wednesday 16th July 7pm & continues till the end of August

 

MAJA ELLIOTT, TOM PORTMAN & KARL CLEWS TRIO

Beautiful combination of soulful, rhythmic and exquisite sounds

Wednesday 16^th July 9pm

Classic Drive-In Movie “GREASE”  In Carne Golf Club.                                                         

Film Starts 10.20.  BBQ before Movie.   Admission 10E per car

 

CINECLUB NA NÓG showing HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Bilingual film club for children Friday 18^th July 4pm          

 

CAMERATA KILKENNY - MALCOLM PROUD                                                                                        

Classical Album of the Year Winner 2013 with Maya Homburger & Barry Guy

Friday 18^th July 8pm. 7/5E

 

TUMBLE CIRCUS 

‘Contemporary circus at its finest’                                                                               

In the park at Áras Inis Gluaire                                                                                                           

Saturday 19^th July @ 2pm sharp with BBQ on the day. FREE ADMISSION

 

SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN

OSCAR AND BAFTA WINNINGMUSIC DOCUMENTARY

 Saturday 19^th July  7.30pm 5E

 

Gráinne Mhaol Show returns for the 6th Year at Hotel Westport

The highly acclaimed traditional music and dance show The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol at Hotel Westport received a standing ovation following a sold out opening performance of the show last week in Westport.  The show, which runs every Wednesday until the end of September received glowing reviews from everyone in attendance with many stating they will be returning with family and friends later in the summer. 

Speaking at the launch of the sixth season of the show in Westport, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD said the promotion of traditional music, song and dance was central in developing and increasing tourism figures in County Mayo.

“We often don’t realise the wonderful talents we have on our own doorstep here in County Mayo and it is fantastic to have a world class production to showcase real Ireland to the world,” he said.  “This is a wonderful tourism product and I am thrilled to support the Grainne Mhaol show every year.  I have seen this show develop over the past five years and it is simply getting better and better every year,” concluded Minister Ring.

The Gráinne Mhaol Show is based on the real-life story of the legendary Irish Pirate and Chieftain, Grace O’ Malley or Gráinne Mhaol and it is a wonderful celebration of Irish music, song and dance. The show features a wealth of talented musicians and dancers from all over the west of Ireland. 

Achill native James Kilbane is also back for his sixth season having just returned from a whirlwind USA tour.  “The Grainne Mhaol show is just magical.  It has passion and power just like Grainne Mhaol herself but there is also tragedy and sorrow in the show.  I just hope everyone gets a chance to see it this summer,” commented Kilbane. 

The Grainne Mhaol show is full of energy and enthusiasm and guarantees to keep audiences of all ages gripped from start to finish as it blends the old and the new; the contemporary and the ancient, the Sean Nós dancing against modern step dancing. 

Tickets for the Gráinne Mhaol show cost €25 and are available from Hotel Westport at (098) 25122 or www.grainnemhaol.com

 

The Wild Atlantic Show

Traditional Irish music, song and dance is famous all over the world. Today you can find Irish shows in almost every corner of the globe, but where did it all begin?  The Wild Atlantic Show is Mayo's latest traditional Irish Variety show staged in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport every Tuesday night for the months of July and August. Featuring breathtaking Irish & Sean Nós dancing, thrilling Irish music and magnificent songs of Ireland. The Wild Atlantic Show is an exhilarating experience that promises to entertain all. Set in the early nineteen hundreds in rural costal Ireland, you will be brought back to a simpler time when music song and dance were all a part of daily life in the West of Ireland.

Our all star cast features WORLD CHAMPION MUSICIANS & DANCERS as well as a host of internationally renowned performers, all of whom are natives of County Mayo.  For the real authentic Irish entertainment experience this summer, make sure it's The Wild Atlantic Show.  Check out our facebook page for more details and cast profiles at www.facebook.com/TheWildAtlanticShow

 

Masterclass Opportunity for Ensembles

The National Concert Hall Education, Community and Outreach programme is delighted to request applications from youth orchestras to participate in a one-off master class with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, conducted by the great Kenneth Montgomery, on Saturday 29th November 2014.

Find out more details at www.nch.ie.

 

Workers Symposium | July 18th | Roscommon Arts Centre

This one day symposium coincides with the exhibition at Roscommon Arts Centre, also titled The Workers, and features works by Michelle Browne, Gareth Kennedy & Elaine Reynolds, each of whom have participated on the Art@Work programme in the past.
The symposium will reflect on contemporary modes of visual art production in rural contexts and the mechanisms and partnerships available to support them. This symposium will provide a platform for reviewing the Art@Work model that has been supported by Roscommon Arts Office for 10 years. The cultural, economical, social and physical landscape of the County has evolved since Art@Work's inception and this symposium will provide the opportunity to explore potential changes to the project. Over the course of the day visual artists will discuss and present their experiences of producing artworks in rural contexts while creators and facilitators of rurally based projects and representatives from International programmes will present case studies.

Art@work began in 2001 when Roscommon County Council invited artists to reside at a Roscommon business over a 15 day duration to create works that responded to the environment, materials and staff of their host company. The project was successful on many levels in terms of financially supporting artists who wished to work in collaborative environments, demystified contemporary art practices as many of the artists involved chose to make their work in very public situations and broadened the audience base for engaging with visual art in the County. Over 60 artists have engaged with the project, working with over 30 businesses.

Schedule

REGISTRATION: 10.30AM

11-11.15                
Introduction, Katherine Atkinson, CREATE

11.15-11.45           
Philip Delamere: Art@Work its formation and progression 

11.45 – 12.15
Panel of past participants: Michelle Browne, Gareth Kennedy, Elaine Reynolds with Niamh O’Connor

12.15am – 12.45  
Fiona Woods & Richard Saxton in conversation  on Collection of Minds #5 project

12.45 - 1.45        FREE LUNCH
Case Studies

1.45 – 2.15        
Deirdre O’Mahony; X PO, SPUD & Mapping Group Projects

2.15– 2.45         
Philip Delamere, Leitrim Arts Officer; LOCIS & SPARK

2.45–3.30        
Alistair Hudson, Grizedale Arts, UK

3.30 – 3.45       Break 

3.45 – 4.15       
Hollie Kearns & Rosie Lynch;  Workhouse Assembly

4.15– 4.45        
Panel discussion on case studies chaired by Katherine Atkinson

4.45- 5.15          
Audience Q&A
Times are subject to change

For further information contact: linda@lindashevlin.com
This is a free event but places are limited and booking is essential. Please contact boxoffice@roscommoncoco.ie to book.

 

Ballyhaunis Open Exhibition

This year’s Theme for the exhibition is CREATIONS so we invite you to start making your pieces of work, with that theme in mind. Each person can submit 3 entries and all work is subject to the exhibitions selection process. This year the exhibition dates are Saturday 18^th October to Monday 27^th. Entry forms will be sent to you in September via email if the exhibition team have your address, but if you know of anyone who would like to enter then ask them to email me at moirastratford@gmail.com .

 

COE 2014

It's that time of year again and activity is stepping up a gear as Preparations get under way for the annual Claremorris Open Exhibition. For over 35 years COE has brought the very best in contemporary art to the West of Ireland in an exhibition that has long established itself as one of the premier events on the Irish visual arts calendar. 

The event is highly regarded both at home and abroad and over the years has attracted artists from the thirty two counties, the U.K., Europe and as far afield as the United States, Australia and Asia. The event is also renowned for its commitment to the highest of standards with a list of curators that forms a veritable who's who of Irish and U.K contemporary art. Recent curators have included David Thorpe (Director of The Henry Moore Foundation, London), Tom Morton (UK based curator and contributing editor of Frieze magazine), Lizzie Carey-Thomas (Curator of Contemporary Art at Tate Britain) as well as a host of others, many of whom have served on the selection panels for such prestigious events as the Turner Prize, the Liverpool Biennial and the Venice Biennale.

This year's curator is Michelle Cotton. A graduate of English at King’s College London and the History of Art MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, Michelle Cotton has curated over 30 exhibitions and film screenings including projects at Kettles Yard, Cambridge; Tate Britain, Tate Modern, London; Tate St Ives, Whitechapel Gallery, London and Neuer Berliner Kunstverein including solo exhibitions by Michel Auder, Henning Bohl, Wolfgang Breuer, Christodoulos Panayiotou, Paul Sietsema and Stephen Sutcliffe. She has published numerous reviews, essays and articles and is the author of the recently published Design Research Unit 1942 – 72 (Koenig Books, 2011).

Michelle was awarded the Curatorial Bursary at Cubitt, London in 2009. She has been part of the panel for New Acquisitions at LUX (2006–2008) and a Specialist Advisor to the Scottish Arts Council (2006–2010). She is a member of the Acquisitions Committee for the collection at the FRAC Champagne-Ardenne, Reims and a selector for the Contemporary Art Society’s Annual Award for Museum’s 2012.

Michelle recently visited Claremorris to select the works that will form COE 2014. It would be difficult to be envious of Michelle's task, with over 200 artists submitting proposals and a standard of work that was as high if not higher than ever. Nevertheless, it was a case of job done as Michelle boarded her flight home having completed the arduous task of making the final selection. 

Below is a list of the artists selected to participate in COE 2014.

The exhibition will open on Sep 13 and will be on show in a number of key locations in the town until Oct 4.

More details will follow shortly. In the meantime keep an eye out for updates on www.coearts.org.

Giddy Biddy – Oughterard, Gabrielle Bishop – Westport, Jenny Brady – Dublin, Jackie Burke – Dunmore, Eleanor Duffin - Dublin, Marie Farrington - Kilcock, Lisa Fingleton – Ballybunion,Michael Gannon - Westport, Robin Jones - Galway, Jo Killalea - Swinford, Miriam McConnon - Lemba, Cyprus, Marielle MacLeman - Galway, Gavin Murphy- Dublin, Padraic O’Hora - Castlebar, Jane Queally – Galway, Bennie Reilly - Dublin, Joe Scullion - Dublin, Ian Wiezcorek - Castlebar.

 

CINEMOBILE COMES TO ACHILL

Cinemobile will be visiting Achill Keel from Thursday 17th July to Sunday 20th July showing a selection of films including Muppets most Wanted, Maleficent, X-Men, Calvery, Jersey Boys.  Tickets €5 and  €7.50* (*after 5.30pm) For Further information and tickets contact Cinemobile on 091 751629.

 

The Good Hatchery is inviting applications for membership

The Good Hatchery is an artist led studio in the midlands of Ireland. The collective project run by member artists and directors Carl Giffney and Ruth Lyons challenges the boundaries of contemporary art practice in Ireland through the development of ambitious artworks that are concerned with their relationship to place. The Good Hatchery also sets out to foster an alternative and sustainable way for artists to work and live in Ireland.

Membership is an opportunity to participate in the evolution of TGH as an expansive collective artwork while simultaneously making use of the resources and facilities in the development and production of self-directed work.

The Good Hatchery is a newly renovated residential studio and workshop space in North Offaly. The space includes open plan accommodation, shared studio space, workshop space, a cedar wood sauna and expansive outdoor areas.

Membership

Membership will operate as an expanded residency: member artists will have shared use of all the facilities of TGH including accommodation, studio and workshop spaces and access to curatorial visits and opportunities through TGH network.

Member artists will be able to reserve time at TGH through the use of an online calendar.

Annual membership will cost €300 and includes public liability insurance working as a Good Hatchery member artist though out Ireland for the year.
Membership will run from September 2014.

Past residents include: Emma Houlihan (IE), Mary-Jo Gilligan (IE),
Gareth Kennedy (IE), Andreas Kindler von Knoblock (IE), Stephen Lacy (US), Barbara Knezevic (AU), Supafast Collective (IE), Sinead Ni Bhreathnach Cashell (NI), Mark Clare (IE), Katherine Maguire (IE), Lioubov Kadyrova (RU), Dave Loder (NI), Peter Prendergast (IE), Broken Dimanche Press (DE), Hugh Cooney (IE).

How to apply

Please submit the following by email to thegoodhatchery@gmail.com by Friday 15th August 2014.
-CV
-6-8 images of previous work with description in PDF format (< 2MB)
-Statement of interest (< 400 words)

 

Bram Stoker Festival – Call for submissions

The Bram Stoker Festival celebrates the life, work and legacy of Bram Stoker and his gothic masterpiece ‘Dracula’. Running from 24^th – 27^th October 2014, the festival will see Dublin transformed into a lively gothic-inspired city of the macabre.

The festival is currently inviting submissions from artists, arts organisations and creative producers to engage with the city, its public and the festival by responding with ideas for unique work of all scales that will thrill audiences of all ages. The main focus for the call-out this year is work that gives a contemporary twist to gothic interpretations stemming from Bram Stoker’s work. We are hoping to commission contemporary work inspired by more recent takes on “the gothic”.

This call-out is open to performance and installation based art forms (e.g. dance, music, opera, theatre, visual art, sound art, video art etc.).

The successful proposals will ideally involve artists making new work as a central aspect of the commission, but pre-existing work that clearly sits within the context of the festival is also welcome.

Context

Bram Stoker (1847 – 1912), was born in Dublin and was the author of the classic gothic novel, Dracula (1897), which has since become one of the most influential cultural phenomena of the modern era.

Stoker did not invent vampires, but his Count Dracula became the mark by which, all other vampire stories are measured. Since his death Stoker has remained a somewhat enigmatic and isolated figure. When he died, not a single obituary mentioned his most famous work. Today it has been translated into over fifty languages and Count Dracula has become the most filmed fictional character in movie history.

The Bram Stoker Festival aspires to honour his memory and achievements and to encourage a spirit of enquiry and curiosity, inspired by the creator of one of literature’s most famous characters. Bram Stoker was a man of action: a high-achieving student at Trinity; a fine athlete; a dynamic theatrical manager during his tenure as director of London’s Lyceum Theatre.

Now in its 3^rd year, the 2014 festival is being programmed and produced in 2014 by Big House Productions.

Submissions

Closing Date: Friday 18^th July 2014

Artists or organisations are asked to submit a proposal and provide links to material relating to previous work in electronic format only for the attention of Jo Mangan, Artistic Director, Bram Stoker Festival at submissions@bighouseproductions.ie

Successful applicants only will be notified by Friday 8^th August.

Proposals

Proposals of no more than 4 x A4 pages in Word format should include: 

• Artistic concept
• How the proposed commission will relate to the context of the festival
• Supporting material (web links only for images,videos etc). Please note we will not accept video files/photo files/music files by email
• Summary biographies of team members
• Separately please attach an excel of the proposed detailed budget

General Conditions

• Submissions in hard copy or those which do not follow the guidelines outlined here will not be accepted or returned.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• The selection panel, whose decision is final, has the right to clarify any issue which may arise in the course of selection.
• Artists or teams may be asked to supply the names and contact details of referees as part of the selection process.
• Big House Productions reserve the right not to award commissions and in this instance reserves the right to pursue other selection processes.

Terms and Conditions

• The successful artist/team will be issued with a contract.
• The Commissioners will not insure equipment belonging to the artist or their associates.  
• The artwork must comply with Health and Safety standards.
• Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection: Selected artists will be required to follow national policy with regard to commissions involving interaction with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults and where applicable undergo training in this area, as per national requirements.
• Applicants should note that all commissions awarded are VAT inclusive, (whether VAT liability lies with the artist or theCommissioner).  Non-resident artists from EU and non-EU countries must be aware of any tax or VAT implicationsarising from the commission and ensure that any costs arising from this are included in their budget.

Further Information

Applicants are welcome to make enquiries regarding commissions/ submissions. These can be directed to Sam Keely at Big House Productions at sam@bighouseproductions.ie

For more information about The Bram Stoker Festival please see www.bramstokerfestival.com

For more information about Big House Productions, please see www.bighouseproductions.ie

The Bram Stoker Festival is an initiative of Dublin City Council and Fáilte Ireland.

Bram Stoker Festival 2014 is programmed and produced by Big House Productions.

 

Westport Festival of Chamber Music Update

The second Westport Festival of Chamber Music will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-7 September 2014.   Westport House and Holy Trinity Church will again host concerts providing a most appropriate setting for a music festival.   Violinist Catherine Leonard and pianist Hugh Tinney, artistic directors, will be joined by a starry line-up of international musicians – American violist Jennifer Stumm, Israeli clarinettist  Chen Halevi, English oboist Nicholas Daniel and cellist Guy Johnston as well as Irish pianist Finghin Collins.    Concerts featuring all the musicians performing works by the great masters of European 18^th to 20^th century music will include Friday night in Westport House, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Holy Trinity church.  On Saturday morning a Young Musician Invitation Concert will be given by Roscommon born pianist Peter Regan and on Sunday at noon there will be an opportunity to  Meet the Musicians and their instruments.

Catherine Leonard and Hugh Tinney are widely regarded as Ireland’s premier violin and piano duo.  In critical acclaim of their recent National Concert Hall Beethoven series, the Irish Times described the Duo as performing “with perfect poise and balance. Nothing understated, nothing forced, everything spot on ".   Their illustrious guests are all highly successful on the international stage as soloists as well as regular performers in chamber music festivals around the world.  They are looking forward to their stay preparing and performing concerts in Westport.   With many excellent and award winning hotels, restaurants, shops and pubs, Westport is an ideal week-end destination.  For visitors who also like outdoor activity, Westport has an 18-hole championship golf course and the Great Western Greenway providing magnificent views for walkers and cyclists.

Neil Mooney, Festival Chair says “We are looking forward to welcoming back last year’s audiences and many new visitors and guarantee a wonderful week-end of music performed by these world-class musicians”.

The Festival is grant aided by The Arts Council, Westport Town Council, Mayo County Council and Forás Éireann and supported by RTÉ Supporting the Arts.    Patronage and donations also play a significant part in establishing and continuing a world-class chamber music festival.   Full details and on-line booking are available on www.classicallinks.ie or from madeleine@classicallinks.ie  tel. 087 2809932.      Tickets are available to personal callers in the Clew Bay Hotel.   

 

Hyde Bridge Gallery 2015 Submission Call
The Hyde Bridge Gallery has launched the 2015 Submission Call. Local, National and International artists (solo/group) are invited to send submissions to the Gallery by Friday 12th September 2014 and there is an admission fee of €15 per submission, which will be deducted from your deposit if selected.

Please send an Artist CV, Artist statement and 6-8 images of work (jpeg) with each work labelled with size, medium, date and title. In the case of a group show each artist must submit CV, statement and images.

Exhibition Rates

Payment of €150.00 per week, or, in the event of sales of exhibited items exceeding €600.00, 25% of the payment received, will be paid to the Yeats Society (Sligo) Incorporated, on or before the first day of the Exhibition, any additional amount from sales, to be paid on the last day of the Exhibition.

The Hyde Bridge Open – 150 x 150 has been launched. A special 150th Yeats exhibition that will take place next year during the 2015 celebrations. Artists are invited to send their Yeats inspired work, dimensions - 150mm x 150mm, that can be 2D or 3D (including frame) to the Gallery committee. The deadline to submit is January 30th 2015 and there is an admission fee of €10 per submission.

Please send an Artist CV, an explanation of the work and two images (jpeg), one of the complete piece and the other a close up. Please provide work details such as title and medium.

Payment options

1. Cheque / Postal Order payable to The Yeats Society, Sligo. 
2. Paypal via our website www.yeatssociety.com - Go to Hyde Bridge Gallery, Information for exhibitors, support our work, Donation.
3. Payment may be made by Credit Transfer to:  

• IBAN:  IE04 AIBK 9372—5848 7010—66 BIC:  AIBKIE 2 D

(Please label payments with Hyde Bridge Gallery and your name)

Submissions are to be sent to: gallery@yeatssociety.com

Hydge Brigde Gallery, Yeats Memorial Building, Sligo, Ireland.

Tel: +353 (0)71 9142693

Email: gallery@yeatssociety.com                          

Web: www.yeatssociety.com

 

Scholarships for December event in Italy

Dates of the event:  December 15 - 22, 2014

Location of the event: Carrara - Toscana, Italia

Scholarship grant amount: each grant covers up to 300 eur of the participation fee.

Who can apply:

The scholarship is open to candidates from different countries. 

The support is provided to aspiring talented and enthusiastic individuals searching for professional development

in their performing arts training, career and network -
in dance, choreography, acting, circus art, performance in diverse artistic techniques and genre.

Each candidate application is reviewed individually.

More details on the event programme and the scholarship guidelines:
https://twitter.com/iugte_art

 

CELLO WORKSHOPS LED BY MASTER TEACHERS & STELLAR MUSICIANS

WILLIAM BUTT         ADRIAN MANTU        ADELE O’DWYER

Music for Galway is bringing together 8 of the best cellists in Ireland to start its 34th concert season with a Cello Extravaganza on Tuesday 30th of September at An Taibhdhearc., Bill Butt, Annette Cleary, Christopher Ellis, Sarah Joyce, Aoife Nic Athloich, Adrian Mantu, Adele O'Dwyer and Gerard Peregrine will perform Schubert, Piazzolla, Villa Lobos and more!

Tickets: €20/€16/€6

Booking: Music for Galway 091 705962

Connected to this concert The Galway Music Residency invites you to take part in The Galway Music Residency Cello Workshops, Wednesday 01 October 2014 which happens at St. Mary’s College, Galway.  Open to all young adult and adult cellists and string ensembles, these workshops will give you the opportunity to learn from one of three of Ireland’s finest musicians and teachers. 

William Butt is a soloist, chamber musician and professor of cello at RIAM.

Adrian Mantu is co-artistic director of The Galway Music Residency and cellist with ConTempo Quartet.

Adele O’Dwyer is director of Tullamore Classical Music School and a cellist and composer.

Early registration is encouraged.  There is a nominal fee of €20/person/session.  Each student or ensemble may book up to 3 sessions with any of the teachers.

v  For further information and to reserve your place please contact:

v  Delia Breathnach – Education Coordinator  The Galway Music Residency

v  091 58670 or info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie

 

Arts Columnist, IdeasTap

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 5.00pm

 

Arts charity IdeasTap is looking for a brilliant journalist to write a weekly 500-word column for its popular online magazine IdeasMag. The column must be entertaining, inspiring and relevant to IdeasMag's young, creative demographic.

The successful applicant will receive £100 per week for a 500-word column that's bursting with original opinions about arts and culture. They'll also be offered the option to take up free, full-time desk space at IdeasTap's London Bridge office.

IdeasTap is an arts charity that helps creative people get to where they want to be. We work with leading arts organisations to create industry opportunities for our members as well as providing access to funding, competitions, jobs, training and advice. Since launching in December 2008, IdeasTap has awarded more than £1.8 million worth of direct funding and accompanying expert mentoring to emerging artists. Its membership currently stands at 150,000+ and its partners include BFI, Magnum Photos, Mother London, The National Theatre, Royal Exchange Theatre and Sky Academy.

Only applications submitted via the website can be considered. Apply by 31 st July 2014, 5pm at www.ideastap.com/columnist

 

Office Administrator - Newpark Music Centre

Friday, 18 July 2014, 5.00pm

Duties will include being the first point of contact for students and customers responding to incoming calls and face to face enquiries; organising and filing data and records. Proficiency in Excel, Word and general computer skills. Strong Organisational and communication skills.

Salary: €22,000pa

Send CV and cover letter to director@newparkmusic.ie

Search for this opportunity here: www.jobseeker.fas.ie/

 

Visual Artists' Workspace Scheme 2015
This scheme is funded by The Arts Council and administered by Visual Artists Ireland. 

Description:

Visual Artists Ireland, on behalf of the Arts Council, invites applications for grants of up to a maximum of €30,000 towards the running costs of visual artists' workspaces. In keeping with the Council's policy document Visual Artists' Workspaces in Ireland - A New Approach (DOC, 0.18 MB), this scheme has the aim of assisting artists workspaces throughout the country to provide the best possible environment for working visual artists and, where feasible, to enable a level of subsidy for resident visual artists.

The scheme will award grants of up to €30,000 towards running costs such as light, heat, rent, administration and/or appropriate management costs. (Capital costs cannot be applied for through this scheme).

Guidelines and Online Application Form:

Please refer to www.visualartists.ie for the Visual Artists Workspace Scheme 2015 Guidelines and Online Application Form.

Deadline:

The deadline for applications is 5pm Thursday 4 September 2014.

Contact details: 

Niamh Looney
T: 01 6729488 | E: niamh@visualartists.ie 

 

Regina House: Invitation to Tender for Public Art Work under the Per Cent for Art Scheme

As part of the New Ward Extension at Regina House, Kilrush, Co. Clare, the HSE is now inviting artists to tender for the provision of original art work(s) for display, under the terms of the Government ”Per Cent for Art Scheme”. The available funding is €8,300.

Please note the HSE is not obliged to accept any proposal submitted and should the standard of work or proposals be deemed unacceptable then no art work commission may be awarded.

The deadline for receipt of proposals is by 4pm on Monday 18th August 2014.

The detailed Invitation to Tender document is available here with map and location document here.

 

Ballyconnell Building Peace through the Arts: Re-imaging Communities: Public Art Commission

Ballyconnell BPttA Steering Committee is now inviting expressions of interest from artists or groups of artists for a public artwork to be sited in front of the Market Square, Main Street, Ballyconnell.
The theme for this artwork is ‘The Crossing Point’ which reflects Ballyconnell’s rich history as a crossing point on the river and on the border with Northern Ireland.

There is no payment to artists submitting the initial Expression of Interest (Stage 1). Between 3 and 5 artists will be selected to proceed to Stage 2 and will be asked to develop a full proposal with sketches and a maquette. £500 is available for each artist selected for Stage 2.

Artists interested in submitting an Expression of Interest should read the following Artist Brief carefully and follow the guidelines for submission.

• Ballyconnell BPttA Artist Brief

The total value of the commission will be up to £48,000 (including VAT). This figure must also allow for all necessary design, treatment of surfaces, installation, erection and all fixings to secure the feature etc. There will be a six month timeframe for delivery of the artwork.

All queries should be directed via email only to catrionaoreilly@cavancoco.ie

Completed Expressions of Interest should be sent to Ballyconnell BPttA Committee, c/o Catriona O’Reilly, Arts Officer, Cavan County Council by the deadline 5pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014.

 

RUA RED seeks General Manager

RUA RED, Blessington Rd, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre is seeking applications for the position of General Manager. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation including operational management, HR, financial management and governance. As well as supporting the Executive Director in the development, execution and review of the Business and Strategic Plan and working closely with the rest of the Senior Management team to head up operations and staffing across the organisation.

Background

SDACC (South Dublin Arts Centre Company) has been engaged, since its establishment in 2009, in the development of RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre as a successful hub for the showcasing and development of the arts in South Dublin.

This has included promotion of the building as a space to hire and use for artistic purpose (including long term and short term hires and tenancies) and development of key strategic relationships with artistic and community partners. The company is responsible for the ongoing management and delivery of events, exhibitions and activities within the building, both self-generated and delivered by other partners, as well as managing a busy Café. Our vision is to provide a dynamic, vibrant and accessible home for arts and culture in South Dublin County.

How to Apply

Complete an application form and return by 5pm, 23rd July 2014.

Application forms and full job description with person specification is available to download from the RUA RED website: www.ruared.ie/Opportunities-GeneralManager.html

Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.

 

Dunamaise Arts Centre seeks Box Office Manager (6 Months Cover)

Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

The Box Office Manager is responsible for the operation of the systems necessary to sell all tickets and associated products, performances and events at Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Reporting to the Director, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain a high standard of excellence in all contacts with patrons, visitors and stakeholders.

Dunamaise Arts Centre, based in the heart of Portlaoise town, is the county arts centre for Laois. Opened in May 1999, Dunamaise Arts Centre exists to provide the local and visiting communities access to a diverse range of artistic activity and to be a venue for artistic engagement and development. The wide range of professional and amateur artistic events presented include theatre / music / dance / comedy, film and visual arts exhibitions, literary events and opportunities for arts participation (workshops, classes, etc). Dunamaise Arts Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2014.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES are detailed on the attached, along with Candidate specifications and requirements. Details also on www.dunamaise.ie or contact manager@dunamaise.ie for full job description.

TO APPLY Please email a cover letter, addressed to the Director, outlining why you think you would be suited to the position of Box Office Manager, along with a detailed CV to manager@dunamaise.ie by Friday 18 July.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Wednesday 23 July with a view to role commencing soon after.

 

‘Living Local: Exchange’ – Castlereagh Arts | Call for Submissions

Following on from our hugely successful pop-up exhibition last year, Castlereagh Arts once again calls for submissions from visual artists living, working, practicing or studying in the Borough for inclusion in an exhibition of works celebrating the diverse talent residing in the Castlereagh and Lisburn areas.

Living Local: Exchange will provide a reflective and stimulating space to open up dialogue and interchange between audience and art with a series of special events, artist talks and workshops. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to showcase their work to a new audience, as well as a chance for residents to view the wealth of talent and skill on display, meet the artists, buy original artwork and to keep the legacy alive.

A touring exhibition is scheduled for August and September and will take in venues across both Boroughs. To keep up to date and stay informed follow the journey on www.castlereagh.gov.uk/community services.

Castlereagh Borough Council calls for submissions in all media from visual artists living, working, practicing or studying in either the Castlereagh Borough Council or Lisburn City areas for inclusion in an open community exhibition: Living Local: Exchange. This exhibition will tour within the area and is a fantastic chance for artists at all stages in their career to show and for locals to buy affordable, original artwork and keep the legacy of Castlereagh Arts alive. The deadline for applying is the 28 July 2014.

All works must be for sale and priced in sterling.

For more information and application form, contact Caroline Reid, Community Arts & Outreach Officer, T: 02890494566, E: carolinereid@castlereagh.gov.uk

 

Open Call – Hospital Shop Window Festival (HSWF)

Hospital Shop Window Festival (HSWF) invites artists across all disciplines to submit work for their Festival which will be launched on Culture Night, Friday 19 September, 2014 and run until Friday September 26, 2014. 

The Festival will take place on the main street of Hospital, Co. Limerick and will utilize dormant and functional shop premises as showcases for visual arts with the aim of bringing art and culture to the street, allowing free and unrestricted access for all. 

Whilst the submission is open, the curators have an interest in the idea of ‘home’ in all its aspects. One exhibition space will also be reserved for work based on an environmental theme. 

A Hospital Main Street Meet + Greet will be held on Saturday 19 July between 2 – 5pm. This is to allow artists to visit Hospital, to view premises and meet with local shop owners in order to develop their work if necessary. 

Works in any medium can be submitted. Up to a maximum of three works per artist may be submitted. There is NO submission fee. 

For full details on the submission process please see www.hswf.weebly.com

Email: hswf@outlook.com

 

Production CCA 2014 | Open Call

Centre for Contemporary Art, 10-12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland

CCA is pleased to present our annual open call for emerging artists with a connection to our region, Production CCA. This year’s proposals will be assessed by writer Maria Fusco, curator Remco de Blaaij, and CCA Director Matt Packer.

Applications are invited from artists to realise a project in the galleries of the CCA, taking place from early December 2014 and continuing until end of January 2015. There is the additional possibility of incorporating the façade of the CCA building as part of the proposal.

No age limit applies to this call, but the applicant needs to be in the earlier stages of his or her career and have a connection to Northern Ireland. Applicants must also demonstrate that the project can be realised within the specified budget and timeframe.

The selected project will be supported with a production budget of £3000 and an award of £1000, plus the organisational and curatorial support of the CCA.

Production CCA has been made possible through the generous support of Arts & Business NI, Caldwell & Robinson Solicitors, and The Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Previous Production CCA recipients include Lee Welch (2012) and Dorothy Hunter/Neil Clements (2013).

Apply by sending a project description (up to 500 words), a curriculum vitae (no more than two A4 pages), an estimated budget, and up to 10 images and/or links to audio/visual works. Please submit all materials via WeTransfer (www.wetransfer.com) to info@cca-derry-londonderry.org. The total application submission should not exceed 10MB.

See here for further details. For further information contact info@cca-derry-londonderry.org.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, 27th July at midnight (GMT).

The successful applicant will be contacted during the first half of August 2014.

 

ĺontas Arts Centre – Artistic Programme | Call for Submissions

Iontas Arts Centre, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, is currently seeking submissions from artists for a free exhibition in its Foyer Gallery, for work to be exhibited from February 2015 to June 2016.

Exhibition 6-8 weeks.

Please supply the following:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV (Art Related)
• Artist Statement
• Proposal for Exhibition
• 8-10 high resolution jpeg images. Max.1mb each. CD only.
• Images titled & with artist name.
• Indication of availability

Group applications also welcome.

The deadline for submissions is 5th September 2014.

Please post to:
Gina Martin, Arts Promotions Officer
ĺontas Arts Centre, Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Further information www.iontascastleblayney.ie or 042 9753400

 

Independent Editions Fine Art Print Studio – Discounts for VAI Members

Independent Editions
Fine Art Print Studio.
10% discount to VAI members on production of a valid membership card.

Independent editions collaborates with the artists in the realization of their ideas into prints. All technical considerations are the studios this leaves the artist free to concentrate on the creative aspects of the project. All prints are hand pulled onto the finest cotton paper using the most light-fast inks available.

Monotype sessions can also be facilitated.

Training sessions in all aspects of Lithography

Unit1, The yard 16 Stoneybatter Dublin 7
Ph. 085 8509311
E: independenteditions@gmail.com
www.independenteditions.com

 

Newtownabbey Borough Council: Vally Park Public Art Commission: Call for Expressions of Interest

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced artists for inclusion on a shortlist to design, manufacture and install public realm art works at the Valley Park, Newtownabbey,Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Expression of interest application information is available on the Council’s website:  www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/procurement

Closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon Monday 4 August 2014

 

Sol Art Gallery – Artistic Programme | Call for Submissions

Sol Art Gallery, No. 8, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Sol Art Gallery, established in 2002, is one of Ireland’s leading commercial contemporary galleries. Located on Dawson Street the gallery is a thriving and active art space – showcasing up to ten exhibitions a year, and traveling to national and international art fairs on a regular basis. In 2014 Sol Art has attended AAF Milan, AAF Battersea, AAF Singapore and AAF Hampstead and the RDS Fine Art and Antiques Fair, Dublin.

The mission of the gallery is to educate and intrigue by showcasing and supporting both established emerging Irish and European contemporary artists.

We are reviewing our current programme and we would like to offer the opportunity to artists to send us their websites, CV or bio and/or several jpeg images (low res please).

Please forward submissions to solartireland@gmail.com by August 1st 2014.

www.solart.ie

 

Soundworks: Call for submissions

Soundworks is a series of bespoke sound installations presented as part of Crash Ensemble fringe events.

Soundworks installations are selected though open call to Irish composers and artists working in the field of electro-acoustic composition. Works are then chosen to specifically resonate with the host environment to create a unique aural experience.

In 2013-14 works were shown at The Kilkenny Arts Festival, New Music Dublin at The National Concert Hall and the Phase One Festival in Carrick on Shannon.

Crash Ensemble welcomes submissions for electro acoustic works and installations for presentation in partnering festivals in venues as part of its 2014 -15 programming.

Deadline: 5pm, 28th July 2014

Criteria:
This opportunity is open to composers / artists and born or resident in Ireland.
Only one submission per applicant.

Format:
Please send submissions as .mp3/ .m4a/ .wav files

Please include the following information:
1. Personal information: Name, address, phone number, email address.
2. Details of work: Title, minutes, a short paragraph on concept or construction.
3. Installation: Works may be for speakers or headphones, please specify if your piece is for one format only. Include details of any extra installation or environmental elements if relevant.

Entry:
By Email: admin@crashensemble.com (please title Soundworks)

By Post: Soundworks, Crash Ensemble, The National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

 

SMBHmag – ISSUE 17 | Call for Submissions

We are now accepting submissions for ISSUE 17 ‘The Face of Latin America // La cara de América Latina’. We are looking at contemporary portraiture from Latin America, at people from across the full spectrum of society. Who teaches in the schools? Who runs businesses or stands on street corners at night? Who is shaping policy in an office in the city and who plants seeds in the countryside?

Estamos mirando las tendencias contemporáneas del retrato en América Latina, de personas que representan un espectro completo de la sociedad. ¿Quién enseña en las escuelas? ? ¿Quién dirige las empresas y quien esta parado en una esquina en la noche? ¿Quién define la política en una oficina en la ciudad y quien siembra semillas en el campo?

ISSUE 17 will be co-edited by Tom Griggs.

Deadline: August 1st 2014

See here for further details.

 

‘The Taste of Cavan Festival’ | Open Call to Independent Artists

Open call to independent artists to submit to a visual arts exhibition which will take place in Cavan town 7th August to 22nd.

Hand in date Monday 21st July 11 am to 5 pm.

Art Exhibition will be a fringe event to The Taste of Cavan Festival.

Artists are asked to respond to a Taste of Cavan: whether this is what they know of images of the County through literature, music or song: perhaps the landscape of Cavan, famous for its lakes and drumlins, for its unspoilt lane ways and vernacular architecture; or perhaps, to what they may know of the County’s history and folklore. The theme is broad but must be relevant to Cavan.

Full information with application form can be downloaded from the site: www.riantaart.com .

Unfortunately we cannot facilitate sculpture and we cannot facilitate postal submissions. This event is supported by Cavan County Council.

 

RHA SCHOOL: Artists Studios 2015 | Call for Applications

The RHA School will award six successful applicants an artist’s studio at a subsidised rent, for six months in 2015.

The six months are allocated from January to June, or July to December.

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, wifi and kitchen facilities available to the studios. The studios have 24 hour secure access and are non-residential studios.

The subsidised cost of each studio to the awarded artists is €200 per month, all heat and utility costs are included in this.

Artists wishing to be considered should apply by completing the application form from the RHA’s website including:

• A current CV
• A covering letter
• Six images of their work
• A list of images submitted

Applications deadline: Friday 26th September 2014

Any questions or requests for further information can be forwarded to Fernando Sanchez, Academy Co-ordinator Phone 01 6612558. Email fernando@rhagallery.ie

www.rhagallery.ie/school/artists-studios-2015

 

Business to Arts Seeks CEO

The CEO will be responsible for the core work of supporting partnerships between business and the arts, along with the management of a small team of three permanent staff; executive governance of the organisation, including reporting to the Board; leading the generation of substantial income from corporate, major donor and individual sources; and primary responsibility for communication with stakeholders from across the business, public and arts sectors. 

The Candidate:
As CEO of Business to Arts, you will be a high achieving, experienced and dynamic professional with a passion for the arts and a proven ability to develop a clear vision for the organisation.

You will demonstrate leadership ability and expertise across the specified range of competencies for this position, including the ability to develop, communicate and deliver on goals in support of the business’ mission; some experience of the cultural sector and an understanding of its working; the ability to influence people at senior levels in the business community and public life; and proven capacity in income generation and fundraising. You will demonstrate strengths in communication, business development, marketing and sponsorship development.

To Apply:
Candidates should submit their application in confidence to recruitment@businesstoarts.ie outlining how they meet the above requirements and their vision for the organisation, and enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae and full contact details on or before 5.00pm on Tuesday 5th August 2014.

More information can be found here.

 

Riverbanks Arts Centre Seeks Marketing & Development Manager

Theatre, comedy, music, cinema, visual arts and more, Riverbank Arts Centre is a vibrant multi-disciplinary arts venue, which provides cultural experiences and entertainment for a broad range of ages and interests.

Marketing & Development Manager:

Candidates should be experienced marketing professionals with a background preferably in venue/arts marketing with experience and a proven track record of working with a range of stakeholders including artists, arts organisations, public bodies, and the general public.

The role requires the candidate to engage in strategic development as well as day to day management of marketing activities, monitoring box office sales, budgets and event/venue marketing. The successful candidate will be a motivated and dynamic person with strong communication skills, a keen interest in the arts, and a creative flair for marketing.

The responsibilities of the role requires the candidate to be highly organised, work well under pressure and to deadlines, and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Riverbank Arts Centre uses the Pro Venue Databox system, a working knowledge of this or similar system is advantageous. Strong IT skills required and experience of fundraising is also desirable.

Conditions of Employment:
The Marketing and Development manager will be employed on full-time basis with an initial probationary period of 6 months and will be subject to one month’s notice in writing on either side.

Salary is commensurate with experience. 
Duties will require flexibility in attendance and representation at weekends and evening events as required.

For more info see: http://www.riverbank.ie/riverbank-arts-centre

Deadline: Application closing date for CVs and Cover Letters: 5.30pm Wednesday July 23rd 2014

 

National College of Art and Design Seeks Head of Design

The National College of Art and Design in Dublin is Ireland’s leading provider of art and design education for art practitioners and for teachers of art.

Following the appointment of Professor Alex Milton as Programme Director for the Year of Design by Design and Craft Council of Ireland, NCAD is now seeking to appoint a new Head of Design to lead the School of Design through an exciting period of strategic development, growth and change. The ideal candidate for this senior management position will be a visionary dedicated to the development of design practice education and experienced in leading change and sustainable growth.

The post holder will be responsible for the overall management and administrative co-ordination of the School including the development of new teaching methods and courses. Experience of managing and engaging with internal and external stakeholders is essential. Strong communication and influencing skills are also required. Previous experience in the higher education sector is an advantage.

Salary Scale:
€84,573 – €100,153 per annum

New Entrant Salary Scale:
€76,116 – €90,138 per annum*

* Subject to all new entrants to public sector as of 01 January 2011

Appointment will be made on appropriate scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 18th July 2014

See more at: http://www.ncad.ie/about/vacancies/

 

Craft NI seeks Project Officer

Craft Northern Ireland is the sector lead agency for the development of the contemporary craft sector in Northern Ireland. We are now recruiting a Project Officer to lead the implementation of the organisation’s programmes and activities.

The job description, application form and Craft NI current strategy document are available to download from the Craft NI website – www.craftni.org

Alternatively, you can email info@craftni.org or phone 028 9032 3059.

The deadline for submission of completed applications is 4pm, 21 July 2014.

www.craftni.org

 

Contemporary Irish Landscape’ at Gallery Revival | Call for Submissions

Gallery Revival, Moneygall, Co. Offaly

Exhibition runs from 1st of August 2014 to 2nd of September 2014 at a new gallery in Moneygall, County Offaly.

Any medium and artists outside Ireland are welcome, work must be of landscape in Ireland. 15.00 euro wall space rental per image, maximum size 1m x 1m, 25.00 euro for work larger than 1m x 1m and up to 1.5m height x 2m width. Gallery receives 25% commission, artists get paid within 7 days after buyer has 30 days to paid in full.

Send your image(s) maximum 1000 px / 72dpi in jpeg. with bio, sizes, title(s), medium and price(s) to: joseph-philippebevillard@hotmail.com before the 24th of July.

 

Visual Artists’ Cafe: Working in the Creative Sector

Visual Artists’ Cafe: Working in the creative sector
Friday 1st August, 11am – 5pm. Catalyst Arts Gallery, Belfast

This Visual Artists Ireland professional development event brings together speakers that make a living in the creative sector. The speakers have very different approaches to their careers in the arts and include entrepreneurs that have started their own businesses in different fields and artists that work in community arts.

The afternoon session will feature ten recent graduate artists giving five minute presentations about their work followed by a seminar on how to price your work from Patricia Clyne Kelly of the Clyne Gallery, Dublin.

The event will take place at the Catalyst Arts Gallery, Belfast on Friday 1st August 2014.

10.15 – Registration & coffee
10.45 – Introduction to Catalyst Arts
11am – Charlotte Bosanquet – Working in socially engaged arts projects
11.45 – Dr Sarah McAleer – Managing a growing creative business
12.30 – Oisin O Brien – A creative entrepreneur
1.15 – Panel discussion
2:00 – Lunch
2.30 – Show & Tell
3.30 – Coffee
3.45 – 4:45 – Patricia Clyne-Kelly – Pricing Your Work

Show and Tell – Recent Graduates:

The Visual Artists Ireland ‘Show and Tell’, provides artists with the opportunity to give a presentation on their practice in an informal setting where they can network and meet people with similar ideas and interests.The presentations will be fast paced and will consist of 10 slides/images per speaker. The images will change automatically, giving the speaker a few seconds to talk about what is on the screen. This ensures that an equal amount of time is given to each image. There will be a maximum of 10 speakers asked to present. Speakers must be recent graduates (2013/2014) and current members of Visual Artists Ireland.

If you are interested in participating in Show and Tell see further info here.

Full details on all the above and booking info can be found here:

Early Bird Tickets (before 18th July)

For any other information, please email event organiser Rob Hilken: rob@visualartists-ni.org

 

International Conference is inviting Participants to the marble city of Carrara, Italy!

Conference dates: 18 - 22 December 2014

The conference meeting is highly recommended to performing arts practitioners and researchers from different countries searching for international network and new collaboration partners: performing arts academics, arts educators and teachers, performers of various genres and techniques, theater directors, dancers and choreographers, arts administrators and producers, musicians, stage designers costume designers, mask makers, multimedia artists, scriptwriters, playwrights, theater critics and arts journalists.

The programme is being regularly updated, please follow the news.

Programme and registration details: https://twitter.com/iugte_art

 

Fógraíonn An Taibhdhearc GRADAM WALTER MACKEN do scríbhneoireacht nua i nGaeilge i gcomhair le RTÉ

AON SCÉAL
Tá Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, An Taibhdhearc, ag insint scéalta ar stáitse ar feadh 85 bliain anuas. Anois táimid ag cuardach scéalta nua, nó seanscéalta inste as an nua le forbairt don stáitse. Ní mór do scríbhneoirí taithí scríbhneoireachta a bheith acu don stáitse nó do na meáin eile. Caithfidh Gaeilge líofa a bheith acu agus ní cheadófar aistriúcháin don scéim seo, ach is féidir na cáipéisí eile a bheith dátheangach ionas go mbeimid in ann tuairimí a fháil ó shaineolaithe scripte.

TREOIRLÍNTE
Táimid ag lorg smaointí do scripteanna stáitse agus caithfear cloígh leis na nithe seo a leanas:
- Scéal comhaimseartha nó le téamaí comhaimseartha
-4 aisteoir ar a mhéad
-Fad- 45 nóiméad

Seo na cáipeisí atá ag teastáil:
-Imlíne an scéil: 1-2 leathanach
-Cur síos ar na carachtair
-Suíomh agus fís
-An chéad 30 leathanach den script
-Nótaí ón scríbhneoir faoin inspioráid
-C.V. an scríbhneora leis an taithí chuí

GRADAM
Beidh saineolaithe scripte ag léamh na n-iarratas.
Rognófar 3 scríbhneoir agus bronnfar duais 1,000 Euro an duine ar an triúr.
Beidh forbairt scripte i gceist le hEagarthóir Scripte, agus, léitheoireacht gháirmiúil sa Taibhdhearc os comhair an phobail ar stáitse. Beidh ceann de na drámaí á léiriú ar stáitse sa Taibhdhearc mar chuid d’Fhéile Walter Macken 2015.

SPRIOCDHÁTA
Ní mór do scripteanna a bheith istigh roimh 17.00 ar an gCéadaoin, 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2014.
Cóipeanna crua amháin, clóite ar thaobh amháin, le spás dúbailte, gan ainm an scríbhneora ar an leathanach. Beidh cinneadh faoin ngearrliosta fógartha laistigh de choicís.

BUÍOCHAS
Buíochas ó chroí le Tom Murphy, Patrún na Taibhdheirce, agus le Gabriel Byrne, Moya Doherty, Mairéad Ní Nuadhain RTÉ agus an fhoireann ag RTÉ Radio Drama, as a bhflaithiúlacht don chiste seo.

Seol chuig:
Anne McCabe, Stiúrthóir Ealaíona
An Taibhdhearc.
19, An tSráid Láir,
Gaillimh.

eolas@nullantaibhdhearc.com

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An Taibhdhearc announces the
WALTER MACKEN AWARD FOR NEW WRITING IN IRISH
in conjunction with RTÉ

THE STORY
An Taibhdhearc, the national Irish language theatre, has been telling stories on stage for 85 years. Now we want to find new voices to write for the stage in Irish, contemporary stories or old stories with a new twist. Writers should have some previous experience in writing for stage or other media. Dialogue must be written in Irish. However, the pitch documents should be written in both Irish and English to allow for expert feedback on concepts.

GUIDELINES
The challenge is to pitch us a one-act play with the following points:
-the story to be contemporary or with a contemporary theme
-up to 4 actors only
-Duration 45 minutes

DELIVERY DOCUMENTS
-Story outline
-Description of characters
-Stage setting
-First 30 pages of the play
-Writer’s notes on the play and its origins
-Writer’s C.V with relevant experience

AWARD
Submissions will be read by a panel of experts. Awards of 1,000 Euro each will be made to three writers.
The plays will be developed with a Script Editor leading to rehearsed readings of the plays on stage at An Taibhhdearc.
One of the plays will then be chosen for production as part of the Walter Macken Centenary celebrations in 2015.

DEADLINE
Scripts must be received by 17.00 on Wednesday 1st October 2014, in hard copy only, double-spaced, on one side of the page, without the author’s name. The shortlist will be announced within two weeks.

THANKS
This award is made possible with the kind support of our Patron, Tom Murphy, Gabriel Byrne, Moya Doherty, Mairéad Ní Nuadháin RTÉ, and the team at RTÉ Radio Drama. Many thanks for their generousity.

Send to:
Anne McCabe, Stiúrthóir Ealaíne
An Taibhdhearc.
19, Sráid Láir,
Gaillimh.
eolas@nullantaibhdhearc.com

 

Workshops & Readings at Scoil Acla 2014

Achill Island, Ireland 

Scoil Acla 2014 are pleased  to present  Writers Workshop with Macdara Woods. 28 July - 1 Aug 2014 . Cyril Gray Hall Dugort  Achill Island.

Public reading from Workshop participants with Macdara Woods.  Ted Lavelle’s Bar, Cashel, Achill.    Friday August 1^st  8.00pm.  http://scoilacla.ie/ 

Poetry Readings  by Aideen Henry and Harry Clifton on Tuesday  July   29^th  at 8.00pm at the  Cyril Gray Hall Dugort  Achill Island.

Aideen Henry 

Aideen Henry lives in Galway and works as a writer, physician and lecturer. Her poems have been published previously in several literary journals and magazines including Crannóg, The SHOp,  Ropes, The Cúirt Annual and Southword, and she has given many poetry readings around the country.  She was shortlisted for the 2009 Hennessy X.O. Literary Awards.  This is her first collection of poetry.  She also writes plays and short stories.

Her collection Hands Moving at the Speed of Falling Snow (Salmon Poetry 2011) explores a spectrum of conflicting emotions that hold us in their power.  Some poems meticulously describe people and their particular ways, the point of view of the child interwoven with that of the adult.  Other poems show a view of damage as though viewed from inside a wound; they try to name the unnameable, speak the unspeakable, to make sense of the complexities of life when experienced acutely.  Throughout the collection there is a palpable sense of multiple parallel realities which surface at intervals from the subterranean continuum of the unconscious mind. This gives a feeling of pause, of an imagination straining to leave the quiet bay for the pitch and roll of the open sea. She is working on a 2nd collection of poetry. She also writes plays and short stories. She is writer in residence at the Heinrich Böll Cottage in July 2014.

Harry Clifton

Harry Clifton was born in Dublin in 1952, but has travelled widely in Africa and Asia, as well as more recently in Europe. He won the Patrick Kavanagh award in 1981 and has been the recipient of fellowships in Germany, France, the United States and Australia. He has published five collections of poems,  including The Desert Route:Selected Poems 1973-88 and Night Train through the Brenner, all from Gallery Press. On the Spine of Italy, his prose study of an Abruzzese mountain community, was published by Macmillan in 1999. A collection of his short fiction, Berkeley’s Telephone, appeared from Lilliput Press in 2000. His most recent collection of poems Secular Eden:Paris Notebooks 1994-2004 was published by Wake Forest in 2007 and won the Irish Times Poetry Now award.  He has taught in Bremen and Bordeaux universities, as well as Trinity College and University College Dublin. He returned to Ireland in 2004 and was Ireland Professor of Poetry from 2010 - 2012.

Harry Clifton has published seven books of poetry, most recently The Winter Sleep of Captain Lemass (2012) from Bloodaxe, and Secular Eden: Paris Notebooks 1994-2004 (2007), winner of the Irish Times / Poetry Now Award, from Wake Forest University Press in the US. His other books include On the Spine of Italy (1999), his prose study of an Abruzzese mountain community, and Berkeley’s Telephone (2007), a collection of short fiction.

His recent book The Holding Centre: Selected Poems 1974-2004  (Bloodaxe Books)
presents for the first time the thirty year trajectory of an acclaimed Irish poet who has lived and worked between the secular and the religious, Eros and history, Ireland and elsewhere, be it west Africa after civil war, south-east Asia after the Khmer Rouge or Europe at the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and whose extraordinary body of work has re-defined what it means to be Irish in the twenty-first century.

Creative Writing Workshop with Macdara Woods

28 Jul - 1 Aug 2014 10:00  - 17:00 each day.

Cyril Gray Memorial Hall Dugort , Achill, Co. Mayo

Public reading form Workshop participants with Macdara Woods.

Ted Lavelle’s Bar, Cashel, Achill.    Friday August 1^st  8.00pm. 

Macdara Woods conducts a week long writer’s workshop as part of the Scoil Acla programme of events.  The course focuses on the art of creative writing. At the end of the week the course participants hold an evening to read their completed works from the week. The workshop and public reading are always a most enjoyable event.

‘Scríobh an fíor is an bhreág is beidh tú dá chur le chéile aríst’ (Write the truth and the lie and you will be able to review your material later).

Macdara Woods. Born in Dublin in 1942, he has been publishing his work since the early 1960s. His poetry collections include Decimal D. Sec Drinks in a Bar in Marrakesh (1970); Early Morning Matins (1973); Stopping the Lights in Ranelagh (1987); Miz Moon (1988); The Hanged Man Was Not Surrendering (1990); Notes From the Countries of Blood-Red Flowers (1994); Selected Poems (1996); Knowledge in the Blood: New & Selected Poems (2001); The Nightingale Water (2001); Artichoke Wine (2006);  Knowledge In The Blood (Reissue, 2007); The Cotard Dimension (2010); Collected Poems (2012).

He frequently works with musicians and has written a number of songs: most notably Winter Fire and Snow with Brendan Graham. In 2002 he collaborated with composer Benjamin Dwyer on a sequence of poetry and music, In The Ranelagh Gardens, performed around Ireland and issued as a CD in 2005. In 2003 completed The Cello Suites to accompany a performance of the six Bach cello suites on double bass by American musician Richard Hartshorne, performed jointly in USA and Canada – most recently in St Bartholomew’s Cathedral, New York, December 2004.

In 1975, he co-founded the literary journal Cyphers with Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, and Leland Bardwell and Pearse Hutchinson, and he continues to serve as its editor. He lives in Dublin and, when he can, in Umbria, Italy.

Scoil Acla c/o Achill Tourism Office Achill Sound Co Mayo Ireland             Telephone:   00353 9820400

 

CUISLE YOUNG POET OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Closing Date 29^th September 2014

Part of CUISLE - LIMERICK CITY INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL

16-19 October 2014

Cuisle has a comprehensive Education Programme and the Cuisle Young Poet of the Year Competition is a popular part of the programme.

If you would like an Entry Form have any queries you are welcome to contact me at 0857593265 or by email: bertha.brid@gmail.com

 

Exhibition by Achill Artists Group

The Achill Artists Group will host an exhibition on new works at Abha Teangai, Dooagh Achill Island, from August 3rd – to August 17th 2014.

The exhibition entitled Gravity will be formally lunched by Irish Times art Writer Aidan Dunne on at 3.00pm Sunday August 3rd.

All interested are invited to attend.                                             

The Achill Artists group is a collective of visual artists who have organized a series of 9 group exhibitions over 19 years - each containing new works in sculpture, painting and printmaking.   These  exhibitions attract a diverse audience and are of particular interest to visitors to Achill Island, in seeking out the cultural heritage and traditions of the island.

The exhibition to include new selected works from;  Ronan Halpin, Mary Lavelle Burke, John Mc Hugh, Amanda Mc Mahon, Margo Mc Nulty, Margaret Morrisson,   Frances van Miele, Antic Ham, Willim Van Goor, Imelda Kilbane and Kathlyn O Brien.

Further information; 086 2325516