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Castlebar Pool public art commission


(General Council)
Mayo County Council invites submissions for a public art project at the new Castlebar Pool site, County Mayo.
Budget - €45,000
Deadline - Monday 8th May 2017

Castlebar Pool public art commission-read the full story.

Posted: 27/03/2017

1916 Jackie Clarke Collection Artist in Residence announced!


(General Council)
Mayo County Council Arts Office, Library Service and the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina are delighted to announce that Mayo visual artist Katie Moore has been selected to be Artist in Residence to commemorate 1916.

1916 Jackie Clarke Collection Artist in Residence announced!-read the full story.

Posted: 06/10/2015

God Help Us! Open invitation to submit work for an exhibition by artists from or living in County Mayo at the Claremorris Gallery.


(Arts & Culture)
Co-curated and programmed by Rosemarie Noone Director of Claremorris Gallery in collaboration with Gaynor Seville, Public Art Co-ordinator with Mayo County Council Arts Office. Selectors including Patrick T Murphy, Director RHA and Catherine Marshall former head of collections at IMMA.

God Help Us! Open invitation to submit work for an exhibition by artists from or living in County Mayo at the Claremorris Gallery.-read the full story.

Posted: 26/06/2015

Mayo County Council – 1916 residency commission


(Arts & Culture)
Residency - €30,000 (to include all fees and related artwork costs)
6 month residency, approx. October 2015 to April 2016
To commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising, Mayo County Council invites submissions for a special residency working with the Jackie Clarke Collection’s artefacts relating to this key event in Irish history.
The aim of this commission is to enable the artist time to develop new work, dedicate time to research and develop new ideas in response to the 1916 Easter Rising by working with the Jackie Clarke Collection. This commission will provide one artist with an opportunity for a long term residency based in the Ballina area and provide an opportunity to highlight the unique, nationally significant resource that the Jackie Clarke Collection represents, especially in the centenary year of the Rising.

Site Visit: 11.30am Friday 19th June 2015

Deadline for submissions is: 1pm Thursday 9th July, 2015

Full brief available via attachment below

Mayo County Council – 1916 residency commission -read the full story.

Posted: 04/06/2015

Mayfield Lake Housing Development Public Art Commission


(Arts & Culture)
Mayo County Council invites submissions for a public art project in Claremorris, County Mayo. The funding for this project has been provided by the Percent for Art Scheme through the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Budget €28,500

This is an exciting opportunity for an artist to work with a forward thinking, creative and flexible housing association Clar ICH Ltd and residents of an impressive, innovative development.
See full brief attached
A site visit will take place on Friday 6th February at 11am
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday 6th March 2015
Full brief and map via attachments below

Mayfield Lake Housing Development Public Art Commission-read the full story.

Posted: 26/01/2015

Changing Tracks Seminar 25th & 26th September


(General Council)
Changing Tracks Seminar 25th & 26th September - Read for more information about the seminar programme and a link to the brochure.

Changing Tracks Seminar 25th & 26th September-read the full story.

Posted: 25/08/2014

CHANGING TRACKS – International Public Art Programme to launch in Mayo on July 12th 2014!


(General Council)
Mayo County Council is delighted to announce the official launch of CHANGING TRACKS at The Mill Times Hotel, Westport at 1pm on Saturday 12th July 2014.
Senator Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre will officially launch CHANGING TRACKS, an outdoor temporary public art project taking place this summer in County Mayo, Northamptonshire and Catalonia as part of the European Union’s Culture Programme 2007 to 2013.


CHANGING TRACKS – International Public Art Programme to launch in Mayo on July 12th 2014!-read the full story.

Posted: 25/06/2014

Changing Tracks - European Public Art Commission for Irish Artists


(Arts & Culture)
Mayo County Council, Public Art Programme, in partnership with Northampton County Council (UK) and Transversal (Catalonia, Spain) has been successful in securing EU Culture Programme funding from the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive of the European Commission (EACEA) for:

A major public art programme of outdoor temporary work.

One artist living in, or from, Ireland will be commissioned to create three temporary artworks, one in each partner country, related to the shared common theme and site of old railway lines. An artist from the other 2 partner countries will also be commissioned.

Total budget for each artist, including fee, production and all related costs – c. €61,000

Full briefing documents attached here
or email Gaynor Seville, Public Art Co-ordinator gseville@mayococo.ie

This is a 2 stage application process
Deadline for stage 1 is Friday 27th September






Changing Tracks - European Public Art Commission for Irish Artists-read the full story.

Posted: 21/06/2013

FIND - a collaboration between the Public Art Programme and the Linenhall Arts Centre A series of commission opportuities for visual artists living in, or from, Co Mayo


(Arts & Culture)
FIND aims to realise a series of temporary artworks/installations/events in and around the town of Castlebar. The works will be installed within walking distance of each other and found via maps provided to the public. The Linenhall Arts Centre will act as central headquarters/studio for participating artists and audience alike.
This project is the first collaboration of the Linenhall Arts Centre and the Mayo County Council Public Art Programme. The series of temporary installations in and around Castlebar, created by Mayo based artists in response to this brief will culminate in a special event in Spring 2014, hosted from the Linenhall Arts Centre including talks, tour of artworks and networking opportunities.
SEE ATTACHED BRIEF FOR FULL DETAILS
Deadline for applications - 9th September 2013

FIND - a collaboration between the Public Art Programme and the Linenhall Arts Centre A series of commission opportuities for visual artists living in, or from, Co Mayo-read the full story.

Posted: 13/06/2013

official launch of‘Instinct’ A new permanent public art work for Ballina Riverside Walkway By Rachel Joynt


(Arts & Culture)
Mayo County Council
Has the pleasure of inviting you to the official launch of
‘Instinct’
A new permanent public art work for Ballina Riverside Walkway
By Rachel Joynt
Official launch by Cllr. Willie Nolan, Mayor of Ballina
Saturday 20th April 2013 at 2pm
Meet at the sculpture on the riverside walkway, Barrett Street, near car park and play ground. Reception after and exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett Street, Ballina, Co Mayo
All Welcome, refreshments provided.
‘Instinct’ was commissioned by Mayo County Council and funded by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government under the Percent for Art Scheme.
For further information please contact Gaynor Seville, Public Art Co-ordinator, gseville@mayococo.ie 094 904 7561


official launch of‘Instinct’ A new permanent public art work for Ballina Riverside Walkway By Rachel Joynt -read the full story.

Posted: 10/04/2013

Public Art Sculpture Commission - Westport, Co Mayo


(Arts & Culture)
Budget €53,000

Westport Town Council invites artists to develop proposals for a new permanent sculptural commission to celebrate Westport winning the Irish Times award of Best Place to Live in Ireland.

Deadline for all applications is Monday 8th April 2013





Public Art Sculpture Commission - Westport, Co Mayo -read the full story.

Posted: 07/02/2013

REMNANT -A Performance Art Symposium in Ballina, Co Mayo - Saturday 29th September 2012


(Arts & Culture)
REMNANT

A Performance Art Symposium in Ballina, Co Mayo

Ballina Arts Centre/Jackie Clarke Museum/Civic Offices Gallery

Saturday 29th September 2012

Artists:

Amanda Coogan

Dominic Thorpe

Aideen Barry

With guest speaker Nigel Rolfe



REMNANT -A Performance Art Symposium in Ballina, Co Mayo - Saturday 29th September 2012 -read the full story.

Posted: 08/08/2012

Launch event of Aideen Barry's 'Minefield' at Ballina Arts Centre Saturday 24th March 2012


(Arts & Culture)
Time: Official Launch Event - 6.00pm
Artist’s Talk – 4.30pm

Guest Speaker: Aidan Dunne Art Critic with The Irish Times

There will be a talk by the artist at 4.30pm. Aideen will discuss her extensive and multi versatile practice, which spans a range of art forms and approaches, including sculpture, performance, drawing and animation. She will discuss the Minefield commission and give an insight into the many collaborations that take place within the production processes of her work. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from one of the country’s most exciting artists. The talk is free and open to everyone, to book a place contact the arts centre on 096 73593 or email ballinaartscentre@gmail.com


Launch event of Aideen Barry's 'Minefield' at Ballina Arts Centre Saturday 24th March 2012-read the full story.

Posted: 29/02/2012

Knock Sculpture Commission


(Arts & Culture)
Mayo County Council, on behalf of Swinford Community Recreation Centre Ltd invites submissions from experienced artists for a public art project at Knock Airport. The artwork will be a figurative bronze sculpture depicting Monsignor Horan.
Proposals should include designs for a figurative bronze sculptural work, depicting Monsignor Horan at a minimum of 1.5 x life size, with appropriate plaque and surround/plinth, to be designed by the artist.
The artist should outline a budget which will cover design, production, supply and installation, inclusive of all costs, VAT, insurance and other charges.
All briefing documents are available via www.etenders.gov.ie Register on the website as a supplier to search for and access information relating to the commission.



Knock Sculpture Commission-read the full story.

Posted: 29/11/2011

Free Concert - Ballintubber Abbey Sunday 16th October, 8pm ConTempo Quartet


(Arts & Culture)
Ian Wilson's 'Still Life in Green and Red'
Composed especially for Co Mayo as part of the 'Landmark' Public Art Programme.
40 minute work for string quartet and soundtrack inspired by the people of Mayo.

Free Concert - Ballintubber Abbey Sunday 16th October, 8pm ConTempo Quartet-read the full story.

Posted: 04/10/2011

Public Art Commissions - Ballina Commission 1 – Ballina Arts Centre – Budget €20,000 Commission 2 – Ballina Riverside Walkway – Budget €35,000


(Arts & Culture)
Mayo County Council invites artists to develop proposals for two new commissions. The first is for a permanent wall based, suspended or window mounted internal artwork in the foyer of the newly developed Ballina Arts Centre. All artforms will be considered though the outcome is assumed to be permanent.

A second commission is for the new nearby Riverside Walkway. It is envisaged that the artwork for the Walkway will be sculptural due to the nature of the proposed site and the fact that North East Mayo has very few examples of sculptural work.

deadline for all applications is Monday 17th October.

Public Art Commissions - Ballina Commission 1 – Ballina Arts Centre – Budget €20,000 Commission 2 – Ballina Riverside Walkway – Budget €35,000 -read the full story.

Posted: 16/08/2011

Official Launch Event for new sculpture in Kilkelly


(Arts & Culture)
‘Echo, Again’, the new sculpture by artist Vivienne Roche in Kilkelly adds the finishing touch to the improvements in the town centre and will be officially launched on Thursday 26th May at 3pm.

Official Launch Event for new sculpture in Kilkelly-read the full story.

Posted: 11/05/2011

CONNECT - Mayo County Council Artist’s Professional Development Training Opportunity Fake Public Art Panel


(Arts & Culture)
Date: Saturday 4th June, 10.30am – 5pm
Venue: Macalla Hall, Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Castlebar
Cost: FREE

How do Public Art selection panels work? How can you improve your chances of securing commissions?


CONNECT - Mayo County Council Artist’s Professional Development Training Opportunity Fake Public Art Panel -read the full story.

Posted: 04/05/2011

‘LANDMARK’ – Public Art Programme in Castlebar, Co. Mayo


(Arts & Culture)
Commissioned Artists and Connect professional development programme announced

‘LANDMARK’ – Public Art Programme in Castlebar, Co. Mayo -read the full story.

Posted: 08/02/2011

En Route by Aileen Lambert - Saturday 18th Sept. event in Ballindine


(Arts & Culture)
Would you like to get outdoors and visit some local sites in the Ballindine and Tulrahan areas? If so you might be interested in a tour taking place on Saturday 18th Sept.

Mayo County Council and artist Aileen Lambert are extending an invitation to members of the public to join them in a bus and walking tour of sites related to old routes.


En Route by Aileen Lambert - Saturday 18th Sept. event in Ballindine-read the full story.

Posted: 19/08/2010

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