Nuacht & Deiseanna Eile - Other News & Opportunities
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS LAUNCHES PETITION TO GOVERNMENT
The National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) has organised a petition to Government to ensure that the arts are on national and local government agendas. The NCFA is calling for the following:- Maintenance of current levels of funding to the Arts Council- Retention of Culture Ireland, the agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide- Retention of The Irish Film Board, development agency of the Irish film industry- Retention of the Artists' Tax Exemption Scheme- Commitment to retain the Arts portfolio at cabinet as part of a senior ministerial portfolio
This petition went live on Wednesday 28 October 2009. Already more than 3,100 people have signed the petition (as of 10am on Monday 2 November 2009).
Visual Artists Ireland encourages VAI members and others to support this campaign and to sign the petition as soon as possible. To sign the National Campaign for the Arts petition please go to:www.petitiononline.com/ncfa/petition.html
Seminars/Conferences
'TRADE' SEMINAR, THE DOCK
TRADE will take place at The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim on 4 and 5 December 2009. TRADE consists of two elements - a residential programme and a seminar event that emphasis that art is a global construct and encourage a freeflow of ideas and opportunities both for local artists to engage internationally as well as for international artists to participate locally. .This year's participating residential artists are John Gibbons and Darren Almond. At the seminar, Gibbons and Almond will give presentations about their own practice, whilst the two groups of artists they have been working with over the last number of months will give group presentations about their experience of the TRADE programme. Rod Menghan and Brian Dillon will also give keynote presentations at the seminar. Other speakers over the weekend include Katie Browne, Anna Mcleod and Christine Mackey.Fee: E30 / E120 (artists / members of organisations), includes lunch and dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. To book for TRADE, please contact The Dock on:T: 071 9621694E: lodowd@leitrimcoco.ie www.leitrimarts.ie/trade
ARTS & DISABILITY IRELAND CONFERENCE: 'OUTSIDE IN', DUBLIN
Arts & Disability Ireland is pleased to 'OUTSIDE IN', a 2-day conference that will offer an opportunity for the arts and disability sectors to come together to explore, debate, discuss and connect ideas of practice as well as providing showcase opportunities for artists with disabilities. The conference will take place on 8 and 9 December 2009 at axis Ballymun. Attendance Fee: E100 / E50 concessions, includes a ticket to Mat Frasers’ performance ‘From Freak to Clique?’ at 8pm on 8 December 2009, axis theatre.Over the course of the conference, 'Outside In' will present a number of keynote addresses, seminars, workshops and panel discussions which will investigate barriers to the arts by people with disabilities as audience members and participants; offer a close-up look at models of contemporary artistic practice amongst artists with disabilities; and explore ideas, issues and strategies at a broader policy level to improve coordination and collaboration amongst the arts and disability sectors.To find out more or book your place at the conference please contact Janet Healy, Development Manager, Arts & Disability Ireland at:E: janet@adiarts.iewww.adiarts.ie
Jobs
FLAXART SEEKS STUDIO MANAGER
Flaxart Studios in Belfast is seeking to appoint a Studio Manager to work 16 hours per week (GBP10 per hour). This is initially a 6 month appointment, starting on Tuesday 5 January 2010, with the intention to extend to a permanent post, reviewed annually. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Monday 14 December 2009. CV plus completed application form (available online) should be posted or emailed to Flaxart Studios at:Eilís O’Baoill, Flaxart Studios, 44-46 Corporation Street, Belfast BT1 3DE
E: flaxartstudios@gmail.comwww.flaxartstudios.com/vacancies.htmlDeadline for applications: 10am, 4 December 2009
Music Network seeks Project Director
deadline: 5pm, 7th December 2009
Music Network - U2/The Ireland Funds Scheme for a National Music Education Programme: Project Director This is a new position, created to establish and run a major programme of music education in Ireland. The seed funding for this initiative has come from a major philanthropic donation from U2 and gifts from the Ireland Funds. The Scheme will be based on Music Network’s Music Education Partnership model. Music Network is looking for a visionary, entrepreneurial person with a passion for music education to lead this scheme, which has the potential to transform the conditions for music education in Ireland. Detailed job description and further background information at: www.musicnetwork.ie
FAS Work Placement Programme
FAS has relaxed the eligibility criteria for the Work Placement Programme, effective 1 December. This scheme might be of interest to arts organisations seeking to hire someone for up to 9 months.The attraction is that applicants continue to maintain their social welfare entitlements. Under the revised guidelines:
Unemployed graduates who are not receiving a social welfare payment will now be eligible. Companies with less than 10 employees are eligible. 2009 graduates are also eligible. The community and voluntary sector can apply.See www.fas.ie for details.
PALLAS CONTEMPORARY PROJECTS SEEKS INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS
Pallas Contemporary Projects on Grangegorman Road, Dublin 7 is now accepting applications from people who are interested in taking part in PCP's internship/volunteer programme during 2010.Volunteers and interns will assist in daily gallery administration, exhibition installation and with the realisation of special projects as they arise. Their donation of time and expertise means they are valued contributors to the running of the gallery.For more information please visit the PCP website, or to apply, forward a brief expression of interest letter and your CV in an email with 'Interns' in the subject line to:E: info@pallasprojects.orgwww.pallasprojects.org/info/info.htm
THE MODEL SEEKS INTERNS
The Model in Sligo is currently seeking Curatorial Interns for its 2010 visual art programme. Internships will support Model contemporary art programming, collection programming and development, Model projects, and The Model studios programme in forms of administrative support, hands-on experience with exhibition production and artist support, and research, writing and scholarship that overlaps with candidates’ areas of research. The Model is also developing a quarterly publication that expands writing across Model programming and into international discourse and scholarship.Internships are available for three, six and twelve month durations. Graduate student interns may gain credits from their institutions as part of their role in The Model’s programme. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in art history, curatorial practice, contemporary arts, or visual art production. Experience with gallery administration or independent programming is an asset and graduate students in Art History or Curatorial Programmes are especially encouraged to apply. Fluency in English is a must.Applications should include a CV, letter of interest (including an outline of scholarly interest, if relevant), preferred dates, and a letter of support by a mentor or supervisor. Additional materials in the form of published/unpublished writing or project documentation may be sent to support applications.
Applications will be reviewed from December 2009.
Send applications to:Internships, The Model, The Mall, SligoE: reception@modelart.iewww.modelart.ieDeadline for applications: 1 February 2010 (postmark)
Submissions
LA CATEDRAL / THE BACK LOFT 2010: CALL FOR PROPOSALS
La Catedral Studios invites curators, theatre producers, solo artists, performers and artist collectives working in all media to submit proposals for its 2010 combined media programme at its multi-purpose venue, The Back Loft. The space may be hired for cross-media events, theatre projects, creative workshops, photography and film location, fine art exhibitions, students' end of year shows, live art performances, fashion showcases, artists meeting and experimental/acoustic music salons.Interested parties may hire the space or split 50/50 box office (when applicable) from as little as one evening or a half-day slot, up to a month or longer if requested. Rates are flexible and student discounts and VAI members' discounts apply.Submissions should include a clear outline of the project proposed, the length of the slot and the time the space needs to be hired for along with a website link or a sample of the work proposed. For tech specs, images of The Back Loft and events archive visit La Catedral's website. Submissions and proposals should be sent to:
E: lacatedralstudios@yahoo.comwww.lacatedralstudios.org
Deadline for submissions: Ongoing
CROW GALLERY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Crow Gallery in Temple Bar, Dublin 2, has slots available in its exhibition programme during November and December 2009. For more information please contact Dermot on:T: 086 8063618 www.crowgallery.net
The 3rd Annual 126 Members' Show - VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR
As part of the Artist Curates Series at the RHA
If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written, calling things to remembrance no longer from within themselves, but by means of external marks. -Plato on Writing
We are inviting members to submit work for The 3rd Annual 126 Members' Show, to be held in the Royal Hibernian Academy. 126 members are asked to propose or submit work based around the theme VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR.
Submissions are accepted from 126 members only. For information on joining 126 please visit http://126.ie/member.htm.
The board of 126 will adjudicate.
Submissions are due no later than Friday, December 4th, 2009 6pm.
To submit work for consideration by email, send images of your work (maximum of 10 images , 750kb or less jpegs only), an artists statement and current CV to contact@126.ie
To submit work by post, please send a hardcopy proposal or Mac readable CD to 126 Artist-run gallery, Queen St. Galway, Ireland. Please do not send actual artworks or photographs/slides of work. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you wish to have your proposal returned.
This project is made possible by the RHA.
'THE HOWL INTO THE HOLE' AT THE SHED: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
'The Howl Into The Hole', a new monthly showcase for ephemeral art and music commencing 28 January 2010 at The Shed in Dublin 1, seeks proposals from established and emerging artists and musicians interested in a platform for the performance / execution / exhibition of projects and experiments in the ephemeral.More information on submitting proposals can be found online or by contacting:E: aroomforimprovement@gmail.comhttp://aroomforimprovement.com/thith
Deadline for submissions: 25 December 2009
DRAÍOCHT AIR COMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME 2010/2011: CALL
Draíocht in association with Fingal County Council's Arts Office is pleased to announce a new artist in residency programme. There are two strands to this residency programme; the artist's own personal development and a specific community engagement project in the area of Youth Arts. Draíocht is currently accepting applications for this 15 month Community Engagement Programme 2010/2011, due to commence on March 1st 2010.In an effort to further engage and strengthen bonds with the community serviced by Draíocht, the selected artist will be invited to create, develop and nurture a working relationship through their artistic practice with a specific children's/young people's group within the community of the greater Dublin 15 area.The residency will result in a solo exhibition of the artist's personal work and a concluding exhibition or event for the Youth Arts project to be held during the period of Spréacha, Fingal's annual international children's festival, in April 2011. For more information on this opportunity and to obtain an application form please contact Niamh Ryan at:T: 01 8098026E: niamh@draiocht.ie
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2010
MERMAID ARTS CENTRE FILM PROGRAMME: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre invites filmmakers and artists to submit shorts for inclusion in its film programme. Launching its newly installed digital projector, Mermaid will begin to screen shorts in January 2010 (on its 8.8 x 3.8m screen) as a prelude to the weekly arthouse feature film screening. Shorts will also be screened in Mermaid’s foyer and as part of Mermaid Arts Centre's countywide touring programme.To be considered, please submit your short film on DVD with a cover note indicating the title, director’s name, contact details, production year, place of production, duration and broad theme of the piece by postal mail ONLY. Enquiries may be forwarded by email to the address below.SHORTS, Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co. WicklowE: info@mermaidartscentre.ie
PROJECTED WEEKENDS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Digital Hub is calling for submissions for a second site for Projected Weekends from November 2009 to April 2010. As well as the original screen beside OneFiveSeven on Thomas Street, the new site at the Watling Street wall of the Bank of Ireland on James's Street went live a few weeks ago with the screening of work by Kim Haughton and Lar Boland.The Digital Hub is still calling for submissions for the remainder of the 2009/2010 series. If you have work that you would like to screen in public (any subject or discipline considered) please email:E: exhibit@thedigitalhub.comwww.thedigitalhubexhibit.comDeadline for submission: 30 April 2010
CAVAN CO CO ARTS OFFICE EXHIBITION PROGRAMME 2010/2011: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Cavan County Council Arts Office invites submissions for the 2010/2011 exhibition programme at its local authority exhibition venues including Cavan County Museum; Johnston Central, Bailieborough and Cootehill Libraries; and Ramor Theatre.Submissions and queries should be addressed to:Cavan County Council Arts Office, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, CavanT: 04943 78548E: artsoffice@cavancoco.ie
Deadline for submissions: 5pm, 26 January 2010
PRINTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL PRINTMAKING SYMPOSIUM: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Printopolis International Symposium on Printmaking presented by Open Studio that will take place in Toronto, Canada from 21 to 24 October 2010. Organisers are currently calling for submissions of proposals for papers and demonstrations as part of this event. Printopolis will feature issue-based panel discussions/presentations, artist talks and printmaking demonstrations, as well as exhibitions.Proposals for papers should be based on one of the following topics: 'Print in the Public Sphere', 'The Collector's Impulse', 'The Mechanical Veil: Printmaking and Technology' and 'Print Now See'. Proposed demonstrations must to be compatible with Open Studio's printmaking studio set-up and equipment.For more information on the submission processes for both papers and demonstrations, please follow the links below or contact:E: heather@openstudio.on.ca or sara@openstudio.on.cawww.openstudio.on.ca/printopolis.htmlwww.openstudio.on.ca/images_site/printopolis-call-for-papers.pdfwww.openstudio.on.ca
Deadline for submissions: 1 February 2010
CENTRE CULTUREL IRLANDAIS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME 2010/2011: CALL
The Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris, France is currently inviting applications from Irish artists for a number of artistic residencies at the Irish College in Paris from September 2010 to July 2011. Through the residencies and its own cultural programme, the Centre Culturel Irlandais showcases contemporary Irish culture on an international stage.The Centre Culturel Irlandais' Residency Programme gives participants the opportunity to spend time living and working in Paris. The residency is open to practitioners in all art forms, within the limits of the facilities available in the Centre. The residency bursary covers travel and accommodation in the Centre Culturel Irlandais and each resident artist will receive a stipend of E700 per month. AIRs will participate in one public event within the cultural programme of the Centre Culturel Irlandais.To apply, send a short biography or CV with a clear indication of the focus of the residency and details of publications, exhibitions, performances, compositions and related aspects of practice, as well as experience of other residencies and any familiarity with French culture and language. Applications should be sent by post or email to Sheila Pratschke, Director, at:Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5, rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris
E: spratschke@centreculturelirlandais.com
www.centreculturelirlandais.com
Deadline for applications: 29 January 2010
VISUAL STUDIES READER: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Proposals are currently being accepted for inclusion in the Visual Studies Reader, a collaborative book project authored by post-graduate students from around the world that is due for publication by Routledge in 2012. The project has been initiated by a group of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.The publication will be an anthology of writing on visual studies, art history, visual communications, visual anthropology and visuality in general, including science. All post-graduate students studying for an MA, MFA, or PhD, or those who received their PhD in the last six months are eligible to contribute texts to the book. Around 100 topics will be included in the book, and contributing students will also have an opportunity to be involved in the editing process.For more information on the project and how to submit your work please visit:www.visualreader.pbworks.com
Deadline for proposals: 30 January 2010
Training
MA ART IN PUBLIC, UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
The MA Art in Public course at the University of Ulster’s Belfast campus has evolved from current complex concerns for the role of art and artists in a changing society where engaged art practices have been developed in various 'contested spaces' for many years.The programme seeks to develop testing modes of working that are dialogic, participatory, interventionist or collaborative in intention and structure. Throughout the programme students will work with both formal and informal external partners and be expected to develop self initiated, innovative practice-based approaches.The programme is run over 3 semesters / 18 months including a summer break. Interviews will be held in February/March 2010. For more information on course content and application process please see:www.interface.ulster.ac.uk/ma4/www.interfacebelfast.comwww.uupadb.com
European training session "Music in Health Settings".
Musique & Santé and the Royal Northern College of Music are setting up for the third time a European training session "Music in Health Settings". This training is open to all European musicians who wish to explore practical and theoretical tools to work in healthcare settings.
The training session will take place in Paris from April 26 to 30,2010.Full information on: http://www.musique-sante.org/europe/europeanTraining.html
The European Commission's Lifelong Learning Program offers the opportunity to apply for a Grundtvig In-Service Training Grant. Anyone in adult education can participate in the program including adult learners, teachers and trainers from a variety of organizations.
This training session is registered in the Grundtvig training database under the number FR-2010-274-001 : http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/index.cfm?fuseaction=DisplayCourse&cid=20826 This represents the opportunity for musicians who are trainers/educators/teachers to apply for a scholarship.
For more information, contact your Lifelong Learning Programme national agency at: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc1208_en.htm#irl ).
Visual Artists Ireland – Professional Development Training Workshops
Visual Artists Ireland is currently enrolling for places on the following Professional Development Training Workshops as part of our Autumn/Winter 2009/10 Education Programme.
For booking and further details visit:www.visualartists.ie/Services/sfr_current_prog.html
CORK
- 'Art Publishing & Having your Work Reviewed' with Niamh O’Malley: Thurs 3 Dec
To book Cork workshops please contact Elma at:T: 021 4314353E: elma@nationalsculpturefactory.comDUBLIN- 'Art Publishing & Having your Work Reviewed' with Niamh O’Malley: Thurs 10 Dec
- 'Money Matters for Visual Artists' with Patricia Clyne-Kelly: date TBC, spring 2010
- 'Peer Critique - Multimedia & Installation' with Conor McFeely: Mon 1 Feb 2010 places remaining
To book Dublin workshops please contact Monica at:T: 01 8722296E: monica@visualartists.iePLEASE NOTE: Workshops that are not fully subscribed may be rescheduled so please keep an eye out for date changes on our website and in local press. For the full programme and further details see:www.visualartists.ie/Services/sfr_current_prog.html
PRACTICE.IE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY, DUBLIN
dlr Arts Office presents a Practice.ie professional development day for artists, 'Considering new models of practice within a challenging environment'. This 1-day professional development event for artists will take place at The National Concert Hall on Saturday 28 November 2009 from 10.30am to 1.30pm.The day will include presentations from Thomas O’Connor and Irma Grothius who will discuss their practices to date, followed by a chaired discussion based on considering new approaches to arts practice involving children and young people within these challenging times for the arts sector. It will also provide an opportunity to meet, create, and engage in a facilitated discussion about creating new approaches to working with children and young people in today’s environment. This event is free but places are limited. To book a place contact Jo Holmwood at:T: 071 9124945E: info@kidsown.ie
Other Opportunities
Production for Arts Events: A PLANNING CHECKLIST
First time events organisers and those wishing to produce more ambitious events – this new guide from Voluntary Arts Ireland will help you plan the logistics of putting on your event; whether a theatre piece, exhibition or arts festival. Find at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning (38 pages)Author: Brenda Kent, Voluntary Arts Ireland, 2009
Supported by: Production Services Ireland for technical support and sponsorship www.productionireland.com Features:
• CHECKLISTS on (1) Venue/Site; (2) Performance / Exhibition Area; (3) Front of House; (4) Programme & Stage Management; (5) Artists / Art / Speakers; (6) Team & Management; (7) Compliance / Legal; (8) Health & Safety overview; (9) Disability Access
• CHECKLIST for briefing sound / light suppliers
• CASE STUDIES & supported by technical advice from Production Services Ireland - Leading technical production company
• Unique TWO STEP system. The guide is presented in two columns. Step One for the basics and Step Two for further issues which might apply depending on the event you have in mind
• LINKED so that you can move through the guide as you would a website
• CLICK THROUGH links to a wealth of further guidance material
Use this guide to think through your event step by step. If you need any further guidance, Voluntary Arts Ireland is happy to help with planning and Production Services Ireland with technical advice.Further information: info@vaireland.org – 028 / 048 4483 9327 / www.vaireland.orgRead 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