Nuacht & Deiseanna Eile - Other News & Opportunities
Employment/Internships
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.org
www.pallasprojects.org/info/info.htm
NAYD Seeks Youth Theatre Officer
NAYD, the development organisation for youth drama and theatre in Ireland, seeks to appoint a Youth Theatre Officer on a full-time basis.Reporting to the Director, the Youth Theatre Officer, will work to support the sustained development of youth theatres and youth theatre practice in Ireland through the development of resources, materials, training, support and advice. The post holder will also develop and deliver programmes to support the professional development of youth theatre leaders/directors as well youth participation programmes. A sound knowledge of youth theatre practice and experience of designing and delivering programmes with young people and adults is essential. Salary: €32-€35K.
For further information and application forms visit www.nayd.ie
Completed application forms can be sent by email to info@nayd.ie or by post to The Director, NAYD, 7 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1. The closing date for receipt of application is 19th February 2010.
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE SEEKS ARTS WORKER
The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo programmes arts workshops for the community across a range of art forms. The Linenhall is currently seeking applications for one position on a FÁS-funded Community Employment Scheme which supports its Visual Art Programme for Schools. Applicants should be available for interview on 18 and 19 February 2010.
Candidates shall:
- be skilled in the area of visual art
- have good communications skills
- be prepared to work as part of a team
Experience in workshop facilitation and/or experience working with children would be an advantage.
If you are interested and meet FÁS community employment eligibility criteria (please check with your local FAS office) send a current CV and cover letter to:Visual Art Programme for Schools, Linenhall Arts Centre, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Deadline for applications: 12 February 2010
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL ARTS OFFICE SEEKS INTERNS
Dublin City Council Arts Office is currently seeking interns for 2010. Internships are designed to extend interns' knowledge and understanding of how a Local Authority Arts Office works. Interns will also have an opportunity to gain experience in The LAB and Red Stables Artists' Studios which are managed by Dublin City Council Arts Office. Duties may include updating databases, archiving, PR and marketing as well as general administrative support for the arts office programmes.This opportunity is open to both graduates and professionals in the following areas: music, visual art, film, dance, literature, theatre, architecture, PR and marketing, event management as well as archivists and administrators. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. Internships are available for 3 to 6 month period with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week.
To apply, send a CV including at least two referees and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and what areas you are specifically interested in, to:Internship Programme 2010, The Arts Office, Dublin City Council, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/ArtsOffice/ArtsFunding/Pages/ArtsFunding.aspx
Deadline for applications: 19 February 2010
James Joyce Centre looking for a Manager
James Joyce Centre Manager (2 Year Fixed Term Contract) - Part-time Centre Manager (circa 20 hours per week)
Overall Job Purpose:
The James Joyce Centre Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the daily operational running of the centre. The successful person will also be responsible for the smooth delivery of all services the Centre provides to the public. A full job specification will be issued prior to interview.
Person Specification:
Thorough knowledge of the works of James Joyce. Previous experience of working in an administrative management role. Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. A commitment to delivery services to all stakeholders. Fluency in languages additional to English desirable. Flexibility to be available to work evenings, week-ends and public holidays.Salary: The gross salary for this part-time position is €18, 880 per annum
Applications, including a CV, outlining how you meet the requirements of this post should be sent to the Chairman, James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George’s St, Dublin 1.
Closing date for all applications is 5pm Friday 5th February 2010
For further information contact:
The James Joyce Centre35 North Great George's StreetDublin 1, IrelandEmail: info[at]jamesjoyce.ieTel: +353 1 878 8547Fax: +353 1 878 8488
'ARTISIT?' 2010 SEEKS PRODUCTION TEAM
To keep things fresh and current, the organisers of 'ARTISIT?' are seeking to appoint a new production team of hot, aspiring curators with relatively good organisational skills, a love of all things creative and a knack for throwing a party. An established template is in place for sponsorship and funding. 'ARTISIT?' is open to the event moving cities and changing in certain ways, but the main focus will be to promote the best of the years' international graduating students and to build a network from that.
Applicants must have had at least 1 year's experience in one or more of the following: art handling, curating, exhibition organising or event management. Ambition is essential. Ability to think outside the box: a must. Being somewhat obsessive about attention to detail: a plus. A love of art is crucial. But most of all to be able to take the heat and stay in the kitchen.
Open to individuals and/or groups, further details on this position are available at:www.artisit.orgDeadline for applications: 10 February 2010
VISUAL SEEKS INTERN & FÁS WORK PLACEMENT ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & the George Bernard Shaw Theatre in Carlow is seeking applications for the position of curatorial intern for a period of 6 to 12 months depending on the availability of the candidate.
For more details please contact Carissa Farrell, Director, VISUAL, at:E: intern@visualcarlow.ie
VISUAL has also been approved under the FÁS Work Placement Programme and has one available position of Arts Administrator, covering both theatre and visual arts, for candidates who are eligible under the FÁS Work Placement Programme.
Details of the programme can found on the FÁS website and applications for the FAS Work Placement Programme position will be received by letter post ONLY to:
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Old Dublin Road, Carlow
T: 059 9172438
www.visualcarlow.iewww.fas.ie
WCAC AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SEEKS ARTS FOR HEALTH FACILITATOR
West Cork Arts Centre and Dunmanway & Clonakilty Community Hospital seeks applicants for the part-time post of Artist/Facilitator: Arts for Health Programme. Responsibilities will include planning and delivering an arts programme with patients and staff at Dunmanway and/or Clonakilty Community Hospitals on a weekly basis.
The commitment is for 4 hours per hospital each week between February and December 2010 for a fixed period of 39 weeks. The person selected for the post will be part of a team of artists working on the Arts for Health Programme in six West Cork Community Hospitals.Applications should include a current CV and references.
To apply, or for further information and detailed job description (with 'Arts for Health Job Description' in subject bar), please contact Justine Foster, Education & Community Coordinator, on: T: 028 22090 E: justine@westcorkartscentre.com
Deadline for applications: 1 February 2010
GAZE SEEKS FESTIVAL MANAGER & FESTIVAL PROGRAMMER(S)
Now in its 18th year, GAZE, The Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place annually over the August bank holiday weekend. GAZE Film Festival seeks to appoint a festival manager. The position will be offered on a short-term contract basis and the successful candidate will work closely with the Board, festival programmers and host venues to deliver the 2010 festival. The ideal applicant will have experience of festival and event management; marketing, PR and fundraising; financial management; excellent writing, editing, communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work as part of a team.
GAZE is also seeking to appoint a Festival Programmer(s). The position will be offered on a short-term contract basis. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of programming and scheduling film and related events; knowledge/interest in LGBTQ film, festival experience, excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work to a budget and deadlines, and as part of a team.
Letters of application for the above positions accompanied by a CV should be submitted by email to: E: info@gaze.ie
Deadline for applications: 5pm, 15 February 2010
KERRY ARTIST RETREAT SEEKS INTERN
An artist retreat in Co. Kerry is currently seeking applications for a 3-month Internship Programme. Applicants must have good computer skills and be highly motivated. Accommodation is provided.For further information and application details please contact Kate on:T: 085 1516446
Call for performers for the St Patricks Day Parade and Festival in London
The Mayor’s St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will take place on Sunday 14 March 2010, and is likely to be one of London's liveliest celebrations of the year with over 100,000 people attending the event the previous year.
The festival is interested in receiving creative and original submissions from arts groups and individuals from Ireland. This is an opportunity to showcase the best of contemporary and traditional Irish arts to an international audience.
The deadline for submissions is 12 February 2010.
Further information
http://www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday/
Submissions/Competitions/Opprotunities
Dublin Fringe Festival 2010 seeking applications
Dublin Fringe Festival is delighted to welcome submissions for the 2010 edition of ABSOLUT Fringe, running from 11-26 September. The deadline for applications is Friday 12th March, 2010 at 6pm. There will be a Pre-Application workshop on Wednesday 10th February to address queries about the festival, how to apply etc.
For more information please see www.fringefest.com
ALLEY THEATRE & GALLERY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Alley Theatre and Art Gallery in Strabane, Co. Tyrone invites artists and art students to submit exhibition proposals for the gallery's exhibition programme from September 2010 to July 2011. Work in any artform, including oil painting, watercolour, textiles, installation and photography, will be considered.
For artists who would like to see the gallery space, a 360-degree online tour is available on the Alley Theatre and Art Gallery website and the space is open from 9am to 5pm six days a week. Application packs are now available online and from Jacqui Doherty at the Alley Theatre administration office on: T: 0044 (0)28 71884760
www.alley-theatre.com/exhibitions
Deadline for submissions: 16 April 2010
MOLLY KEANE MEMORIAL CREATIVE WRITING AWARD 2010
This is the 13th year of the Molly Keane Memorial Creative Writing Award. The Arts Office of Waterford Co. Council is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting short stories for this competition.
The late writer lived, until her death in 1996, in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Her first ten novels and four plays were published under the pseudonym M.J. Farrell. In 1981 ‘Good Behaviour’ became a publishing sensation for which she was short listed for the prestigious Booker Prize. To celebrate this rich literary life, the County Waterford Arts Office, by kind permission of the Keane family, is inviting entries for a previously unpublished short story to a maximum of 2000 words. There is no entry fee, no age limit and no restriction on the subject matter. A prize of €650 will be awarded to the winner at a special ceremony during the IMMRAMA Literary Festival in Lismore, Co. Waterford (June 10th – 13th 2010). The closing date for receipt of entries is 5pm on Thursday 25th March 2010.
Full details and an entry form can be downloaded from www.waterfordcoco.ie or by contacting the Arts Office on 058-41416.
The Seán O'Riada Trophy Competition
The Cork International Choral Festival together with the National Chamber Choir of Ireland are delighted to announce the return of the Seán O'Riada Competition in 2010. The Seán O'Riada Competition is a composition competition which invites the submission of new works from Irish composers. The winning composition, as selected by an independent assessment board, will become a featured work at the Seminar for New Choral Music at next year's Festival. The National Chamber Choir of Ireland, conductor Paul Hillier, are artists in residence at the Seminar and the selected work will receive its premiere performance by the NCC during the festival in addition to featuring at a Seminar session in the presence of the composer, and being added to the list of Seminar compositions.
For further information on the Seán O'Riada Competition, please contact the Cork Choral Festival office at 021 4215125 or by email to info@corkchoral.ie.
REMINDER: THE MODEL: CALL FOR STUDIO APPLICATIONS
The Model in Sligo has announced a call for applications for its new studio facility. Located in Sligo town, The Model is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation that is led by contemporary visual arts programming. The extensive redevelopment programme of Future Model will provide additional facilities and storage space alongside purpose-built artists' studios. These 8 studio spaces will be available to rent for periods of 12 months for between 12 and 36 months. Fees for the studios will be subsidised and will include 24-hour access plus broadband access as generally at a small additional cost. One studio is residential.
For further information please go online to the link below or contact:The Model, Unit 6 Cleveragh Retail Park, Cleveragh, Sligo (temporary address) T: 071 914 1405E: emer.marron@modelart.ie
For application info go to: www.modelart.ie/artiststudios.html
For a virtual tour of the new Model go to: www.vimeo.com/8099933
Deadline for applications: 5 February 2010
Applications are now being accepted for the Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards 2010
The deadline for this round of the awards is Friday 5th of February. The guidelines and application form for the award are available on the Filmbase website here: www.filmbase.ie/awards/rteshort2010. This first round of the award in 2010 will fund up to two short films with teams receiving €10,000 in cash and a production package (Filmbase Equipment) to realise their projects.
Fire Station Artists’ Studios and Kuratorisk Aktion Think Tank Programme 2010/11
Opportunity for 4 artists and 2 curators, whose work is socially engaged, to develop their practice and a project proposal with the international curatorial collective ‘Kuratorisk Aktion’. For more information see: www.rethinking-nordic-colonialism.org
Public Hearing – January 28th 2010 @ 11am.
To find out more about the Think Tank , ‘Kuratorisk Aktion’ will present their practice and initial ideas for the programme in the Fire Station on January 28th 2010 at 11am. Pre booking is essential.
For further details on the Public Hearing and Think Tank Programme, contact: Fire Station Artists’ Studios, 9-11 Lwr Buckingham St, Dublin 1. Email: artadmin@firestation.ie Tel: +353 (0) 1 8069010 www.firestation.ie
Application deadline: Fri 12th Feb 2010
WATERSIDE THEATRE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Waterside Theatre has over 32 metres of hanging space throughout the theatre and has announced a call for new artists to exhibit their work. If you are interested in submitting your work for an exhibition slot please contact Mr Iain Barr, General Manager, on: T: 0044 2871 314000
GALWAY ARTS CENTRE STUDIO SPRING/SUMMER 2010: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Galway Arts Centre is now accepting submissions for its studio which is available to one visual artist from 8 March to 9 August 2010. The successful applicant will have 24-hour access to a studio and also access to a desk space with phone, photocopier, printer and internet. To apply please send a CV, proposal and good quality images on CD-ROM. Video work to be submitted on DVD. Postal applications only, please enclose a SAE with your application.
Decisions will be made by 12 February 2010. Queries should be addressed to Maeve Mulrennan by email at the address below.
Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway
Deadline for submissions: 5pm, 5 February 2010
BANFF CENTRE THEMATIC RESIDENCIES: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada is currently accepting applications to a number of its 2010 and 2011 visual arts Thematic Residencies as follows:
1. 'Beyond Former Heaven (or the Institute of Surrealist Ethnography)' with Olivia Plender 5 July to 13 August 2010. Application deadline: 5 March 2010. This residency will encourage participants to work, live, play, and think collaboratively.
2. 'The distance between our minds and thoughts equals the distance between our words and mouths' with Jan Verwoert 13 September to 29 October 2010. Application deadline: 14 May 2010. This residency is about acts, ideas, and emotions that constitute community in a different manner, through enacted difference and standing apart together.
3. 'Revolution 2012' with Adrian Stimson 5 January to 22 February 2011. Application deadline: 31 August 2010. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists will conduct critical and reflective research.
4. 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' with Ashley Neese 5 January to 22 February 2011. Application deadline: 31 August 2010. A residency dedicated to the investigation, critique, and cultivation of love in contemporary art.
For details of the above please contact The Banff Centre at: T: 001 403 7626100 E: arts_info@banffcentre.ca W: www.banffcentre.ca/va
CROSSTALK VIDEO ART FESTIVAL, HUNGARY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Media and video artists from all over the world are invited to submit single-channel works for Issue 3 of crosstalk video art festival which will be held in June 2010 in Budapest, Hungary. crosstalk video art festival is looking for video pieces that are critical, analytical or and show their subject from a new perspective. Open theme. To be eligible, work must have been completed after 1 January 2007. Student submissions welcome.
Submissions should be sent to Adrien Török at the postal address below or you can also use filesharing/large file delivery services (e.g. www.yousendit.com) to email your submissions.Crosstalk Video Art Festival, 1052 Budapest, Hungary, Galamb u. 6.
Deadline for submissions: 26 February 2010
MADART GALLERY & STUDIO: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Artist submissions wanted for exhibitions in 2010 in the newly-opened MadArt Gallery in central Dublin.Please email 5 images of your current work with short information about you or your website address and your details to:E: info@madartstudio.comwww.madartstudio.com
MILL COVE GALLERY SCULPTURE PARK: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Mill Cove Gallery in Castletownbere, Co. Cork is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and extending the Sculpture Gardens which open for the summer on 4 April 2010. If you would like your work to be considered for display outside in the gardens or the gallery (smaller works) then please visit the Mill Cove website for more information and an application form.
T: 027 70393
E: millcove@iol.iewww.millcovegallery.com
Deadline for submissions: 19 March 2010
SuperMassiveBlackHole ISSUE 4: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Open call for the next issue of photography journal SuperMassiveBlackHole. Issue 4's theme is 'Politics & Public Space'. Submission Guidelines are available online from:www.supermassiveblackholemag.comDeadline for submissions: 1 April 2010
AESTHETICA SHORT FILM COMPETITION: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Aesthetica Short Film Competition has just been launched and is seeking submissions of artists films as well as drama, documentary, music video, animation, satire, comedy, etc.
The award offers winners and runners-up a prize package that includes:- screenings of your film at The National Media Museum (Bradford), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London), Glasgow Film Festival, Kerry Film Festival, Project Space Leeds and on the Aesthetica website- GBP500 first prize, GBP250 runner-up- 12 months membership with Shooting People- collection of film books from Wallflower Press- winner and 10 runners-up to be included on a DVD that will go out to all Aesthetica readers.
Films may be up to 20 minutes long. For detailed guidelines and entry conditions please visit:www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm
FTLO 'FOR THE LOVE OF CHANGE': CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
FTLO invites submissions for the exhibition 'For The Love Of Change' which will open on 4 March 2010 at Mill Street Studios in Dublin 8 and run until 11 March 2010. 'FTLO Change' is an opportunity for you to express your views, concerns, opinions and predictions on the subject of change. Proposals for graphic design, painting, illustration, sound, sculpture, fashion, photography, performance, graffiti art, typography and installation work are all welcome.
The chosen artists/designers will be informed of their successful entry on Monday 15 February before 5.30pm. Please submit a high-resolution jpeg of your entry(ries) along with entry title, your name, price of the piece (if available for sale), actual size of the submitted piece, your contact details and your place of work/study to:
Deadline for submissions: 5.30pm, 12 February 2010
CROW GALLERY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Crow Gallery in Temple Bar, Dublin 2, welcomes submissions for its exhibition programme during spring and summer 2010. For more information please contact Dermot on: T: 086 8063618 www.crowgallery.net
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.com
Deadline for submissions: Ongoing
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.com
Deadline for submission: 30 April 2010
New Irish Writers Centre Short Story Competition: Lonely Voice
At The Irish Writers Centre we are committed to supporting writers at all stages of their development. With this in mind, we are delighted to announce a new event starting in January 2010. The Lonely Voice: Short Story Introductions will take place on the last Wednesday of every month. Four short story writers will be selected and invited to read their work at the event. We are particularly interested in providing a platform for emerging writers who previously may not have had the opportunity to read their work in public. Our inaugural event will take place on Wednesday 27th January.
We are currently seeking featured readers and are accepting submissions. Please send the short story you wish to read at the event and a short bio to: thelonelyvoice@gmail.com by January 8th February.
Email: info@writerscentre.ie
wordlegs call for submissions
A new online magazine- wordlegs- for young Irish and Northern Irish writers or international writers living here is looking for submissions, first issue out in the New Year. There are three categories, short story, flash fiction and other. Other includes short scripts, extracts, life writing or contemporary poetry.
Submission guidelines:
1. Writers should be from or living in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Work must be from writers 30 years or under at 1.1.20102.
2. All manuscripts must be previously unpublished and sent via email to ereapy@hotmail.com. Please state the catagory: short story, flash fiction, other in the subject line of your email.
3. Work should be submitted as an attached document and also within the body of the email.
4. There is a strict submission limit of 300 words in flash fiction or 2500 words in short stories or other category.
5. Attach an up-to-date picture and biographical note with a cover letter in the email and as an attachment.
6. This magazine emphasizes its relevance and youth whilst maintaining the literary tradition of Irish writers, please keep your submissions in line with this.
www.wordlegs.com
Submission procedures for Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival
The 2010 Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival will take place in Gortahork between the 10-13 June next year.
Guth Gafa does not have an open submission policy. It is a 100% curated Festival, with a team of programmers attending international and Irish Festivals to seek out the best new documentary films for the Festival.
However, International and Irish films (over 50 minutes only) can be submitted along the guidelines below:
Please send an e-mail with the following material to info@guthgafa.com:
Name of film, director, year of production, other festival screenings, awards Short synopsis of the film (up to 300 words) Directors' biography (up to 200 words Website address, e-mail address of the contact person for the film Mark the subject line of your e-mail - Submissions 2010The deadline for international entries is 28 February 2010 and the deadline for Irish entries is 31 March 2010.
Further information
http://www.guthgafa.com/
RDS Feature Show Jump Design Competition
The Royal Dublin Society Equestrian Committee and Committee of Arts have come together to launch an open call for submissions for the design of a feature show jump for the 2010 Dublin Horse Show.
This jump may be featured in the RDS Main Arena during International competitions such as the Nations’ Cup for the Aga Khan trophy, International Grand Prix and various other International competitions. The winning design will also receive a prize of €500 and a feature in the RDS International Programme for the 2010 Dublin Horse Show.
This is a unique opportunity for artists and craft people in Ireland to showcase their designs and skills at one of Ireland’s biggest sporting and cultural events. The feature jump should incorporate some aspect of Irish life, culture, landscape or other related theme.
For more information a full design brief is available.
Designs must be submitted before March 22, 2010 at 5.00pm.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Sarah Ross
Arts, RDS Foundation Department Tel: +353 (0) 1 240 7255 Email: arts@rds.ie
OCCUPY SPACE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for submissions: 26 February 2010Occupy Space in Limerick seeks proposals from artists, groups and curators wishing to be facilitated as part of its exhibition programme from late April 2010 on. Occupy Space is a recently established artist-led space run by members of Wickham Street Studios to facilitate the need for exhibition spaces in Limerick.
Submissions should include a cover letter, CV and relevant documentation.Submissions should be sent by post or email to:
Submissions, Wickham Street Studios, 6a Wickham Street, Limerick
E: submissions.occupy.space@gmail.com
CAKE CONTEMPORARY ARTS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Cake Contemporary Arts invites submissions from artists to exhibit in its forthcoming show 'Let Them Luv Cake'. Cake is interested in work that explores the myth/consequence of the original statement associated with Marie Antoinette, which reverberates perhaps through to modern day Ireland. The exhibition will run from 25 March 2010.Artists are asked to submit an up to date CV and 5 images of their work.
Artists will be notified of the outcome of their submission by email. Please post submissions including a E10 submission fee to: Cake Contemporary Arts, The Curragh Post Office, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare
Deadline for submissions: 22 February 2010
SOURCE PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL: CALL
SOURCE photography journal is currently researching for future issues and wants to get updated about new photographic work being produced in Ireland. To let SOURCE see your work please email the magazine with a link to an individual website or by emailing six screen resolution images and a short background text about a particular project. SOURCE is published quarterly and more details about the magazine is available online. The deadline is ongoing.
Please send your submissions to: E: john@source.iewww.source.ie
Baby BEEF: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Baby BEEF independent art press is looking for submissions for the fourth issue of their art magazine.The title of the new issue is 'nostalgia' and the editors are seeking work from artists who use obsolete or out-dated materials, equipment or methods to construct their work and believe that the work has a nostalgic quality to it. Along with visual art the publication also accepts submissions of poetry, stories and screenplays.For more information contact:
www.myspace.com/babybeefartpress
Deadline for submissions: 1 March 2010
THE READING ROOM: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Open call for The Reading Room, a curated archive of artist’s printed projects based in Berlin, Germany. The archive is influenced by former institutional 'reading rooms' and functions as such. The Reading Room will be open for public viewing, with those wanting to use it being required to make an appointment and also register beforehand their particular interested in the publications or project.
Artists are invited to submit printed projects, zines, publications, books and handouts that actively interrogate or reconsider the published format and that are independent objects of artistic production. Selected publications will be kept in The Reading Room for a minimum of 12 months. Before sending your work please email a brief abstract of your printed project including a text description and PDFs/photographic documentation to:
E: thereadingroomindex@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions: 15 March 2010
Training
Centre for Creative Practices - Artistic Workshops / Seminars / Courses - February - May 2010
In this term the programme will cover the following areas:
Artistic Professional Development for artists and creative practitioners (seminar topics: Marketing; Copyrights and Alternative Forms of Dispute Resolution; Contracts and Consignments; Forms of Doing Business and Taxes; Online Marketing)
Digital Arts and Photography (courses in: Colour Theory; Image Composition; Studio Setting & Lighting; Portfolio Preparation; Editorial Photography; Photo Editing; Intro to Digital Art and Animation)
Visual Arts and Craftwork (workshops in: unique in Ireland Puppetry and Marionettes Workshop; craftwork courses in: Handcrafted Personalised Gift Stationary; Artist Book / Notebook Making; Design Your Own Wedding Stationary)
Music and Performing Arts (courses in: Jazz & Blues Guitar – improvisation for advanced practitioners; Creativity & Communication Skills combining performance & NLP; Youth Theatre Workshop; Words and Music workshops combining improvisation, performance and creative writing)
Writing and Publishing (courses in: Editing Your Manuscript; Critical Exchange for writers and creative artists working on a project; Broadcast Journalism; Graphic Novel; Manuscript Assessment; Travel Writing and Journalism)
The aim of the programme is to help people interested in all the areas listed to widen and deepen their skills and to work with and learn from experienced and outstanding practitioners.All courses taking place at the Centre for Creative Practices will finish with an artistic event – a screening, reading, concert, performance or an exhibition and definitely with a glass of wine or for non-adults a smoothie.
For more information please contact: Landline: 01 254 2100/ 086 608 4020or email info@cfcp.ie
‘Training People’ fundraising courses
Some places still remain on the following ‘Training People’ fundraising courses in Belfast (at Grosvenor House Conference Centre, Gt. Victoria St.) and Dublin (at All Hallows College, Drumcondra). Course fees are £95.00 and €100 respectively – a 10% discount applies to organisations booking more than one place. To book phone 028 (NI) 0r 048 (RofI) 9267 4737, e mail admin@gillassociates.com with you details or visit www.trainingpeopleni.com and fill in the booking form.
A free podcast ‘Fundraising in Hard Times: 10 Practical Strategies’ is also available on the Training People website.
The courses are:
- Researching and Securing Grant Aid Dublin 12th Feb
- How to be a Confident Presenter (suitable for all types of presentation needs – not exclusively about fundraising) Belfast 2nd February, Dublin 4th February
- Raising Money from Legacies Belfast 9th February, Dublin 11th February
- Improving your writing skills for fundraising Belfast 2nd March, Dublin 4th March
- Raising Money from Companies Belfast 16th March, Dublin 18th March
Training with National Youth Council of Ireland’s Arts Programme
1. Documenting your Youth Arts Projects (in association with the Gallery of Photography)
There is great value in documenting your youth arts projects through photography. Not only will you have impressive documents and images to show potential funders, you will have recorded for posterity the magic that took place during the project. This training will look at simple and effective techniques to help you take higher quality and more effective photographs of your projects in action. Participants will also explore the techniques for editing and sharing photos.
Date & Location
22nd March, 10-5pm, Dublin (lunch will be provided)
Course fee
€50 Payment must be received by NYCI for place to be confirmed
(Limited places for €25.00 for those without the resources of an organisation – freelance practitioners and volunteers) Duration
One day
Learning Content
• Survey the basic functions and features of digital photography and how to get the best from your camera.
• The principles of good photography and how they would apply to recording images of youth arts projects.
• How to track and capture the moment. Different techniques suitable for various situations - night photography, action shots, photographing a play/performance/exhibition etc.
• Basic techniques for editing and sharing photos e.g. e-mailing images, burning to DVD, creating an online photo album etc.
• Exploration of particular child protection/best practice issues which come into play when photographing young people.
Designed for
Youth workers and volunteers interested in exploring photography in more detail, and learning how to better document their youth arts projects.
Numbers
Approx 10-12 participants
2. Make it Happen: Funding, Managing, Monitoring and Evaluating your Youth Arts Projects
This one day training will introduce participants to the practical elements of designing, managing and evaluating youth arts projects. It will explore the whole life of a project, from beginning to end.
Date & Location
4th March, 10-5pm, Dublin (lunch will be provided)
Course fee
€50 Payment must be received by NYCI for place to be confirmed
(Limited places for €25.00 for those without the resources of an organisation – freelance practitioners and volunteers)
Duration
One day
Learning content
• Designing your project.
• Exploring successful grant and sponsorship applications.
• Managing your project.
• Monitoring and evaluating your project.
Designed for
Youth workers, youth arts co-ordinators and freelance practitioners with beginner-mid level project design experience.
Numbers
Approx 10-15 participants
3. Directing a Play (in partnership with the National Association for Youth Drama)
This training will offer an introduction to simple directing techniques for working with young people from choosing suitable scripts to devising with a group. The day will also explore simple staging and production ideas.
Date & Location
30th March, 10-5pm, Dublin (lunch will be provided)
Course fee
€50 Payment must be received by NYCI for place to be confirmed
(Limited places for €25.00 for those without the resources of an organisation – freelance practitioners and volunteers)
Duration
One day
Learning content
• Script analysis and a discussion about some of the good material available for working with young people.
• An overall plan for directing a play from beginning to end.
• Some directing techniques and discussion around problem solving issues such as set and costume design on a budget etc.
Designed for
Youth workers and volunteers who are interested in, or who work with young people on variety shows, plays and performances and are interested in developing some new and simple skills in this area.
Numbers
Approx 15-20 participants
For more information on these training opportunities please download NYCI’s 2010 training brochure at www.nycitraining.org
Explore Global Issues and Diversity through the Arts 6, 13 & 20 February 2010
This course involves 3 practical participatory skills-based workshops. Learn to explore diversity and global development issues through the use of a variety of art forms, such as music, drama, storytelling, and visual art. Skilled trainers will guide participants through how to use these methods and will provide the theoretical knowledge to feel confident to deal with any issues that may arise while carrying out these activities with a group. For more information call 01-4783490 or send an email to developmenteducation@comhlamh.org
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
PhDArts IN VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN, THE NETHERLANDS: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
PhDArts offers an international, high-level doctoral programme in visual arts and design that aims to stimulate and facilitate artist-researchers and to provide a suitable research environment. Each doctoral course of study comprises individual research as well as a joint doctoral study programme.PhDArts is a collaboration between the Leiden University Academy of Creative and Performing Arts and the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague. The PhD programme is partly organised in collaboration with the Institute for Practice-Based Research in the Arts (IvOK) of the K.U.Leuven.
Prospective PhD candidates can submit an application to Leiden University's Academy of Creative and Performing Arts. Applicants must have a Master's of Arts Degree or proof of study at a comparable level. The final decision on admission rests with Leiden University, which will also award the PhD.
Applicants must put together a research dossier for their entrance exam. A form for this is provided online at:www.phdarts.eu
Deadline for applications: 30 April & 31 October 2010
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.htmlThe 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 and our partner organisations are pleased to announce a series of Professional Development Training Workshops that will take place in Dublin and Northern Ireland as part of VAI's Spring 2010 Education Programme.
For booking and further details on all our workshops please visit:www.visualartists.ie/Services/sfr_current_progspring10.html
DUBLIN
- 'Peer Critique: Multi-media & Installation' with Conor McFeely, Mon 1 Feb 2010
All Dublin workshops will take place at Visual Artists Ireland, 37 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1.
To book Dublin workshops please contact Kate at:T: 01 872 2296E: kate@visualartists.ie
DERRY
- 'Technical & Installation Skills for Visual Artists' with Ed Kiely & Gillian Fitzpatrick (IMMA), Sat 6 Feb 2010
- 'Peer Critique: All Media' with Caroline McCarthy Spring 2010, date TBC
All Derry workshops will take palce at VOID, Patrick Street, Derry BT48 7EL.
NEWTOWNARDS
- 'Artists Groups Exchange Event' with Veer North, Tue 9 to Thur 11 Feb 2010. An opportunity for local arts groups to meet and chat with the Scottish professional association ofvisual artists, Veer North.
- 'Working with Public & Private Galleries' with Kirsty Ogg and other tutor TBC, April 2010
All Newtownards workshops will take place at Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4DB
BELFAST
- 'AIR TIME Belfast', 3 to 5pm, Wed 24 Feb 2010
Network with like-minded artists and get timely advice from other artists and Experts, open to undergraduate and practising visual and applied artists in Ireland.
- 'Cross Generation and Reminiscence Work' with Age Exchange, Fri 5 March 2010
- 'Writing About Your Work' with Kerry McCall, spring 2010 (date TBC)
All Belfast workshops will take place at Belfast Exposed, 23 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2FF.
ENNISKILLEN
- 'Money Matters for Visual Artists' with Patricia Clyne-Kelly, Mon 15 March 2010
This Enniskillen workshop will take aplce at the Higher Bridges Gallery, The Clinton Centre, Queen Elizabeth Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 6AA.
OMAGH
- 'Writing About Your Work' with Kerry McCall, March 2010 (date TBC)
This Omagh workshop will take place at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT78 1BL.
To book Northern Ireland workshops please contact Kate at:T: 01 872 2296E: kate@visualartists.ie
PLEASE NOTE: Workshops that are not fully subscribed may be rescheduled so please keep an eye out for date changes on the VAI website and in local press. For the full programme and further details please see: www.visualartists.ie/Services/sfr_current_progspring10.html
Publications/Websites
Production for Arts Events: A PLANNING CHECKLIST
First time events organisers and those wishing to produce more ambitious events – this new guide from Voluntary Arts Ireland will help you plan the logistics of putting on your event; whether a theatre piece, exhibition or arts festival. Find at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning (38 pages)Author: Brenda Kent, Voluntary Arts Ireland, 2009Supported by: Production Services Ireland for technical support and sponsorship www.productionireland.com Features:
• CHECKLISTS on (1) Venue/Site; (2) Performance / Exhibition Area; (3) Front of House; (4) Programme & Stage Management; (5) Artists / Art / Speakers; (6) Team & Management; (7) Compliance / Legal; (8) Health & Safety overview; (9) Disability Access
• CHECKLIST for briefing sound / light suppliers
• CASE STUDIES & supported by technical advice from Production Services Ireland - Leading technical production company
• Unique TWO STEP system. The guide is presented in two columns. Step One for the basics and Step Two for further issues which might apply depending on the event you have in mind
• LINKED so that you can move through the guide as you would a website
• CLICK THROUGH links to a wealth of further guidance material
Use this guide to think through your event step by step. If you need any further guidance, Voluntary Arts Ireland is happy to help with planning and Production Services Ireland with technical advice.Further information: info@vaireland.org – 028 / 048 4483 9327 / www.vaireland.org
Read the Event Planning Guide at www.vaireland.org/eventplanning
The Ireland Funds’ Philanthropy and Fundraising Toolkit
The Toolkit is an essential practical guide to fundraising and philanthropy for any non-profit. It looks at many key areas such as: board development, running a successful campaign, the 4 fundraising steps: research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, how to run successful meetings, collaborating and merging with other non profits, how to approach companies for CSR support, how to build a brand for your nonprofit, how to write a case statement, and lots more. It steps out practical and feasible tips for ensuring your non-profit can survive and thrive during these uncertain times. The toolkit contains 5 main sections, 4 focus inserts, actions plans, useful tips and lots more. If you wish to purchase a copy of The Toolkit, please click on the following link http://www.irlfunds.org/ireland/toolkit_pay.asp or contact Nicki at (01)6627878 or nlynch@irlfunds.org
Guidelines for Good Practice for Participatory Arts in Healthcare Contexts
The Waterford Healing Arts Trust and the Health Service Executive South (Cork) Arts and Health Programme, with financial support from the Arts Council, recently published Guidelines for Good Practice for Participatory Arts in Healthcare Contexts, which were produced by the Centre for Medical Humanities at Durham University.
The Guidelines are designed to present clear, concise and user-friendly direction to those working in the area of participatory arts in healthcare contexts. The partnership of arts and health can bring new challenges to artists, healthcare professionals, clients and those working in the health-related community and voluntary sector, and it is hoped that these guidelines will help successfully negotiate these partnerships.
The Guidelines were developed through consultation with those currently working in the field of arts and health. They can be downloaded from www.waterfordhealingarts.com and/or www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/Arts_Practice_in_Healthcare_–_New_Guidelines.html
Those of you working in the field of arts and health are invited to take time to consider and interpret the Guidelines in the context of your own practice, and send feedback by the 31 October 2010. The Guidelines will be reviewed in the light of feedback received.
Further information
Contact the Waterford Healing Arts Trust at 051 842664 or email mary.grehan@hse.ie or the HSE South (Cork) Arts and Health Programme at 086 7872061/021 4923136 or email aidan.warner@hse.ie
Artist in the Community Scheme: Four Essays
A new publication from Create and the Arts Council highlights the exciting practice of artists working with diverse communities.
In the publication, Artist in the Community Scheme: Four Essays, artists - Rhona Byrne, Susan Gogan, Declan Gorman and Ríonach Ní Néill, describe their collaboration with communities of interest and place, and document the work produced through the Artist in the Community Scheme, which Create manages on behalf of the Arts Council.
The book shows how the Scheme has become a key mechanism through which collaborative arts is now understood as a vibrant and dynamic contemporary art practice.
Further information
The publication is free - to order a copy call Create on +353 1 4736600 More information on the Artist in the Community Scheme: http://www.artscouncil.ie/en/view_fund.aspx?fid=40fbd581-bd45-4118-9023-2bf236b9e46c