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| Galway County Council’s Public and Contextual Artist and Curator Panel June 1st 2013 – May 31st 2014 | |||
In December 2011 Galway County Councils Arts Office created a panel of artists from which a number of exciting and innovative Public Art Projects were commissioned. This panel allowed Galway County Council to plan a broad, cohesive and meaningful programme that responded to a number of themes, communities and contexts.
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| Artists and Curators wishing to be included in this panel should be aware of and adhere to Garda vetting and child protection procedures in their relevant field. This opportunity is open to all artistic disciplines and commissioned works and schemes may be permanent, temporary, participatory and ephemeral. Collaborative submissions are also welcome, either between artists/curators or with appropriate specialists. For an application form or Irish version, contact Bernardine Carroll at artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie |
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| Comhairle Chontae Ros Comáin - Artists Bursaries | |||
Roscommon County Council is now accepting applications for Artists Bursaries 2013/2014. Further details are available on www.roscommonarts.com The bursaries provide financial assistance towards the professional development of individual artists under the following 2 schemes –
This bursary programme is designed to further the development of individual artists, from any discipline, for any purpose that will demonstratively contribute to an artist’s development. Among such purposes, the scheme may be used to offset the expenses of the following:
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5 pm, Friday 31st May 2013 This programme is supported by Roscommon County Council and the Arts Council All enquiries to Mary Mullins, P: 090-66-37321 or email: mmullins@roscommoncoco.ie |
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| Department of Art, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s Philanthropy Initiative. | |||
In 2013, €210,000 is being made available to arts organisations under the Department of Art, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s Philanthropy Initiative.
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| JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE IRISH WORLD ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK | |||
Applications are invited for the following position:
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HUGH O’FLAHERTY SOCIETY MEMORIAL WEEK LITERARY AND ART COMPETITIONS - 2013 |
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The 6thHugh O’Flaherty Memorial Week will take place in Killarney between Sunday October 27th and Sunday November 3rd 2013. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has three elements to its Mission Statement – the third one of these is: Through the Annual Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Weekend we will ensure the continuous promotion of the inspirational story of the Monsignor, through various art forms i.e., Drama, Literature, Film and Art, etc. For the past three years and again this year, the Memorial Weekend Programme will include a dramatic performance related to the event. As in the 2012 Memorial Weekend, the Society is again going to extend further into its Mission Statement and include Literature and Visual Art. This will be done through a series of open and confined competitions NB: This year we have extended the Essay Competition into the Primary School category. The Memorial Society invites entries across the five categories detailed below, embracing literature and visual arts (further categories may be added in future years). All entries will be independently assessed and a shortlist will be selected in each category which will be exhibited as part of the 2013 Memorial Week Programme. From these short lists, one winner will be selected per category and the winner will receive a framed scroll and a cash award. The Competitions open on Friday April 5th and from that date, the Rules & Conditions for each competition will be available on www.killarney.ie and on www.hughoflaherty.com Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Entry Form, a copy of which will also be available on www.killarney.ie or www.hughoflaherty.com Hard copies will be available from the office of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, 2nd Floor Tourist Office, Beech Road.. The Categories and basic requirements for this year are:
The Closing Date for receipt of entries for all categories is 5.00.p.m. onFriday September 20th 2013.
Literary Entries together with completed Entry Forms must be delivered by the above deadline in a sealed envelope to: Hugh O’Flaherty Competitions c/o Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce 2nd Floor Tourist Information Office Beech Road Killarney Co. Kerry, Ireland
Alternatively, Entries and completed Entry Forms may also be submitted by the above deadline to jerry@killarney.ie
Art Entries together with completed Entry Forms should be delivered by the above deadline to: Hugh O’Flaherty Competitions c/o Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce 2nd Floor Tourist Information Office Beech Road Killarney Co. Kerry, Ireland |
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| WRITING FOR SCREEN a screenwriting workshop with Eugene O’Brien | |||
| Eugene O’Brien is a writer and actor from Edenderry. His play, 'Eden', was produced by the Abbey Theatre on the Peacock stage before transferring to the theatre's main Abbey stage. Eden won the Irish Times and the Stewart Parker Awards for Best New Play in 2001 and was subsequently staged at the Arts Theatre, on London's West End. Eugene O'Brien has also written for television, including the IFTA-winning RTÉ series 'Pure Mule' in 2005. Eugene’s story The Greaser is currently on show at Luan Gallery as part of the exhibition A Very Grand Canal WORKSHOP: This intensive writing workshop is aimed mainly at people new to screen writing. Eugene will present practical knowledge and hints that he has found particularly useful in writing for the screen. Through discussion and exercises, Eugene will explore how a screenplay works and asks how the themes and ideas of the writer can be represented in a visual way. Location: Luan Gallery Workshop Date: Wednesday 24th April 2013 Time: 13.00 – 16.00 Cost: €12.00 (€10.00 for Luan Gallery Members) Places are limited, please pre book on 090 644 2154 |
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| GET TOGETHER 2013 | |||
A day of engaged sharing, networking and information provision Friday 28 June, 2013 National College of Art & Design, Dublin Visual Artists Ireland is pleased to announce that the Get Together 2013 will take place on Friday, June 28th at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin. The Get Together 2013 gives practicing artists and those involved in the contemporary art world the opportunity to hear from and engage in discussion with invited international and local speakers about a number of key concerns and opportunities. This day-long event comprises four strands that will run simultaneously: Short Information Briefings, Art Writing, Current Trends in Academia and Cultural Corridors. The Common Room Cafe will provide a social space through out the day for taking time out, networking and gaining information. A Speed Curating event will also take place, where artists and curators will meet in quick-fire sessions. During lunch, our keynote speaker (TBA) will deliver a talk, and the day will culminate with a wine reception where discussions from the day can be continued in an informal way. There will also be a prize draw, where the winner will receive an original work by Nathalie du Pasquier entitled Sligo (5). Your paid registration will entitle you to a ticket as well as entry on the day. STRAND ONE: SHORT BRIEFINGS Talks include: Empty Spaces, (The Complex, Occupy Space, Household); Self Curating (Mary Conlon); Outside the Box: Becoming an activist in your local area (Linda Shevlin, Lisa Fingleton); Thinking About Abroad (ArtQuest); European Cultural Contact Point: The Arts Council Perspective; Internships (the aspirations and the reality); Arts Audiences (Jen Coppinger); Artists' Payments; Legal Contracts; Digital Archiving / Limited Edition Publishing (Leszek Wolnik); Collaboration and Exchange (Peter Richards). STRAND TWO: ART WRITING 'Publicise, Interrogate, Record' will build on the focus of the Get Together 2012 Art Writing strand: the rise of independent online (and other) visual arts publishing in Ireland. This year, discussion will centre on exploring how the visual arts can reach out beyond its own media, to more mainstream journalism in order to address wider audiences. Speakers from the worlds of academia, art history and representatives from the mainstream media will consider the multiple meanings, functions and potential of publicising the visual arts, addressing diverse topics that include: art-speak, the role of press-release, mainstream media perceptions of the visual arts sector, and the role of exhibition catalogues and monographs. This strand will also include presentations from Mea Lerm Hayes of Ulster University. More to come about this section. STRAND THREE: ACADEMIA STRAND FOUR: CULTURAL CORRIDORS Following on from a CREATE's successful involvement in the 2012 Get Together, a selection of artists will reflect on the motivations behind their work, to elaborate on the processes they undertake in the creation of work, and to consider these in relation to the role of the artist in civic life. The emphasis will on shaping discussions with artists whose collaborations and artistic process inspire them to engage in social, environmental and political arenas. SPEED CURATING [When we have received full payment for your attendance, you will receive details on how to apply to be part of the Speed Dating event. As there is limited availability, it is important to ensure that you register and pay quickly] COMMON ROOM CAFE Your payment includes a light lunch and refreshments as well as access to our networking drinks party that will take place at the end of the day. It is important to register as quickly as possible to take advantage of the early bird discount (20%) and to allow us to fully plan for the day. We are currently developing even more content which we will publicise as it is confirmed. TICKETS Early bird rates: Current Members of VAI and AICA Ireland: €20 Rates after 1 May 2013: Payments may be made by Credit Card, Cheque, Paypal, Debit Card or Cash. Cheques should be made payable to Visual Artists Ireland.
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| Festivals and Events Facilitator (2 vacancies) JobBridge Internships | |||
The interns will gain practical experience in being a coordinator and programme facilitator of a number of festival and events in Offaly. They will receive informal training in the following, project management of and facilitation of programmes directly from these organisations. The interns will also assist in the PR and evaluation of these events, and will attaining skills in event management and the processes needed to ensure a successful festival or events. Please note: This is an Internship. An allowance of €50 per week will be paid in addition to your current Social Welfare payment. See link below. |
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| Music Generation Development Officer | |||
| 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT: €45,000 per annum The Development Officer will be responsible for managing an extensive music education programme on behalf of the Offaly Westmeath Music Education Partnership. Offaly and Westmeath, together as a region, has recently been selected for participation in Music Generation - Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which is funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds. Music Generation aims to help children and young people to access vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area. Application forms together with qualifications and particulars of posts are available from the Human Resources Section, Offaly County Council, Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly or they may be downloaded from our website www.offaly.ie/jobs Closing date 3pm. on Thursday 25th April 2013 |
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| Artist in Schools Programme 2013 | |||
| Roscommon County Council in association with the Arts Council is seeking artists to take part in the Artist in Schools Programme 2013.
We are looking for artists who have experience in delivering high quality arts experiences for children and young people and who are interested in working collaboratively with the selected primary school. If you are interested in working on this programme, please apply in writing to Mary Mullins, Roscommon County Council, West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon by close of business Friday 3rd May 2013 and include the following – - CV of relevant experience All enquiries to Mary Mullins, PH 090-66-37321 or email: mmullins@roscommoncoco.ie. |
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| Western Development Commission | |||
Micro-Loan Fund for the Creative Industries- Closing Date for this call is last working day of March 2013 The Western Development Commission has established a dedicated micro-loan fund on a pilot basis for the Creative Industries Sector. This €1m “Access to Finance” initiative for the Creative Industries Sector will make loans available ranging from €5,000 to €25,000 over 1 to 5 years at the EU reference rate for unsecured lending. The micro-loan fund will operate on a competitive basis with quarterly calls for applications. Applications will be accepted from the first working day to the last working day of each quarter, i.e. the last working day of March, June, September and December. Q1 2013 Call for Applications is now open and closes on the last working day of March 2013. The Micro-loan Fund is open to all businesses, both start-up and existing, in the Creative Industries Sector and includes the following sub-sectors: - Advertising Architecture Art/Antiques trade Crafts Design Digital media Fashion Internet and software Music, visual and performing arts Publishing Radio and TV broadcasting Video, film and photography If you feel that this type of funding will help grow your business, and you have the capacity to repay the loan, then you may be interested in applying for a micro-loan. More information is available, and an Application Form can be downloaded, on www.wdc.ie/microfundci |
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| News Updates, Recent Announcements, Forthcoming Events | |||
| T.J. Gillespie (aka Tom na gCapaillín) talks about writing and the creative process in a guest post that he has kindly contributed to this week's edition of our News Blog. Tom is an avid hoseman and his book I Want to Really Learn about Horses is widely read and consulted by the horse and equestrian community generally. His views on writing, Why Write, How to Write, When to Write, will be of interest however to writers and authors across all genres, disciplines, fields of enquiry. Read more ... Creative writing forms one aspect of our Writing for Publishing course, which is running during April/May in Roscommon. Being successful as a writer also requires a certain knowledge and understanding of the publishing process. Registrations and expressions of interest are currently being accepted on the Writing for Publishing website (see Calendar of Events), which also provides full details of time, dates, venue, course outline and modules. More information ... Still in Roscommon, the annual SiarScéal Festival takes place this week, starting Thursday, 7 March and continuing until Saturday, 9th. Highlights include a screening of Kanata: an Irish Story; presentation of the Hanna Greally Literary Awards and a joint Irish-Canadian collaborative concert. The full programme of events is available from the SiarScéal website - www.SiarSceal.com. Finally, it's Read and E-Book Week all of this week. The twin aims of this global celebration of the written word in electronic format, are to encourage readers to give e-books a try and to give authors an opportunity to gain exposure of their work. As part of a special promotion on Smashwords, all of our titles will be available at 25% discount for the week that's in it. Thousands of other titles are available at similarly discounted rates, or even available to download for free. More information ... |
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| Roscommon County Youth Theatre | |||
| Roscommon County Youth Theatre presents "The Roses of Eyam" by Don Taylor in the Roscommon Arts Centre for more information view the poster here (2.9MB) | |||
| Kilmaley Voluntary Housing Scheme Public Art Project | |||
Kilmaley Voluntary Housing Association (KVHA) is currently engaged in building 12 new houses for the elderly in Kilmaley, Ennis, Co.Clare. Clare County Council in conjunction with KVHA now wish to commission an artist(s) to develop a new public artwork in the context of the Voluntary Housing Scheme generally, inclusive of the current 12 houses and the Daycare Centre / Health Centre on the same grounds. |
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| A Celebration /Gathering of Roscommon Writings | |||
Note; www.roscommoncoco.ie is a useful starting place to search for links to aspects of Roscommon |
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| Pathways to Practice is a one day symposium exploring and celebrating artists practice and development through the Arts & Disability Ireland and Fire Station Artists' Studios ‘Studio Award for an Artist with a Disability’ (2008 - 2012).
By bringing together artists, curators, studios and arts organisations Pathways to Practice aims to stimulate debate around supporting artists with disabilities in Ireland, and includes discussions on residencies, peer mentoring opportunities and curation. Speakers: Patrick Murphy (RHA), Garry Robson (Niet Normaal), Padraic Moore (Independent Curator), Maureen Gilbert (Disability Consultant) and Katherine Atkinson (Create). |
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| Made in Dublin Early Bird offer ends January 21 - Don't miss out, book now! | |||
With just two-weeks to go until the opening performance of Made in Dublin - a season of new dance performances - taking place at Project Arts Centre, Abbey Theatre and Meeting House Square, we are delighted to remind you about our 25% early bird discount which runs until January 21. Tickets for Made in Dublin performances can be purchased at Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 - www.projectartscentre.ie - 01 8819613/4 |
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| 24th February 2013 (SUNDAY) | |||
| 10.30am -1pm HAND PAPERMAKING from pure plant fibres and recycled materials Introduction to traditional and contemporary techniques Make your own beautiful, textured, decorated handmade paper! 2 - 5pm SILK FIBRE PAPERMAKING using raw silk fibres, fabric dyes and a variety of decorative material to create striking silk papers, interior decorations, cards, small pictures! A truly fascinating, contemporary process. Participants will create and complete a number of pieces at each workshop while learning all basic steps and processes necessary to continue at home. VENUE: workshops will take place in the function room of the new Community Hall in the middle of the picturesque village INISTIOGE, Co. KILKENNY FEES: each workshop costs € 35 per participant, including ALL materials used DISCOUNT for those participating in both workshops: € 60 for the full day, including ALL materials Bookings are confirmed with €30 deposit paid in advance Both workshops are suitable for beginners or those with some previous experience, for adults and young people from 14 years of age. CONTACT: tundetune@gmail.com 087-2543362 www.tundetothpaperart.blogspot.com |
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| National Arts Council Grants 2013 | |||
| Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme Deadlines for 2013 Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work together on contemporary collaborative arts projects. The scheme is open to artists from any of the following artform disciplines: architecture, circus, street art and spectacle, dance, film, literature (Irish and English language), music, opera, theatre, visual arts and traditional arts. The projects can take place in a diverse range of social and community contexts including arts and health; arts in prisons; arts and older people; arts and cultural diversity. The aim of the scheme is to encourage meaningful collaboration between communities of place and/or interest and artists. It is essential that consultation take place between the artist and the community group, so that both parties are involved in deciding on the nature of the project realisation. Group ownership of the art should be maintained at every stage. The Project Realisation may result in a variety of outcomes. The scheme is managed by Create the national development agency for collaborative arts in social and community contexts: There are two phases to the Scheme: Phase One: Research & Development, is open to artists who wish to research and develop a project in a community context. Maximum time frame is 3 months. The maximum amount awarded in Phase One is €1,000. Research & Development/Mentoring is open to artists who wish to develop a community based project and who have identified an artist mentor they want to work with a during the research and development phase. The maximum award is €1500, which includes €500 fee payable to the mentor. Phase Two: Project Realisation, is open to communities of interest or place (or their representative organisations), planning a project of between 6 weeks and 5 months duration with a maximum award of €5000, and those who are planning a project of between 6 months and 9 months with a maximum award of €10, 000. The deadlines for 2013 are: Thursday 14 March 2013 5pm and Monday 24 June 2013 |
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| WDC's Micro-Loan Fund for the Creative Industries - 2nd Call for Applications | |||
The WDC is launching the second call to its Micro-Loan Fund for the Creative Industries this week with a closing date of the last working day of March 2013.
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| The Micro-loan Fund operates on a competitive “Call for Applications” basis with quarterly “calls”. Applications will be accepted from the first working day to the last working day of each quarter, i.e. the last working day of March, June, September and December. The first “call” in 2012 was very successful with five creative industries projects being approved a total of €120k in micro-loans and we hope to support many more creative industry businesses in 2013 and 2014. |
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Professional Development Training Programme Autumn 2012 - Spring 2013 For details and registration of events in Northern Ireland see: http://visualartists.org.uk/services/professionaldevelopment/current/ ________________________________________ VAI Professional Development Programme Assistant – Internship
Republic of Ireland - Dublin Performance Masterclass #1 for Emerging Artists with Nigel Rolfe Peer Critique sessions - led by visiting Artists and Curators Health & Safety for Visual Arts Professionals Northern Ireland Gallery Installation Skills - Traditional Media – (Gillian Fitzpatrick) Community Focused Arts Project Planning – (Conor Shields) Gallery Installation Skills - Digital Media with Angela Halliday Project Management for the Visual Arts with Noel Kelly Artists Projects & Proposals Clinic – (tutors to be confirmed) Peer Critique Sessions - led by visiting artists & curators Further topics including those in the Practical Issues, Career Pathways and Peer Critique strands will be announced in Sept 2012. The programme will run in locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during the period Sept 2012 – May 2013. Follow us on facebook and check the Visual Artists Ireland websites for details. TO REGISTER AND FOR INFO SEE: Monica Flynn / Professional Development Officer
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| Artistic Director/Stiúrthóir Ealaíona | |||
| Ionad Ealaíon Iorras Teoranta, a community based company, has developed Áras Inis Gluaire as a vibrant bi-lingual arts centre for the Erris Community.
The Company wishes to fill the following position. Artistic Director/Stiúrthóir Ealaíona The successful applicant’s key duties will include: This is a full time position; successful applicants must be competent in arts management and have a working knowledge of the Irish language. e-mail : cora@arasinisgluaire.ie This position is supported by the Corrib Gas Partners Investment Scheme |
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| Valentia Island Sea Memorial Sculptural Commission | |||
Over the years there have been many tragic drowning accidents in the waters around Valentia Island. From known records and living memory a list of over 100 people that have been accidentally drowned locally dating from 1907 to the present day has been compiled. However the research into the numbers and incidents of fatalities is on-going and it is anticipated that this number will grow.
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| SECOND_HAND_LANDSCAPES - DANCE PREMIERE THIS FRIDAY!! | |||
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Legitimate Bodies Dance Company premiere a new piece, created by Nick Bryson & Cristina Goletti together with dancers Karen Gleeson, Isabela Oberlander, Jadd Tank and Mollie Wolf. In a visually inspiring and atmospheric dance work, dance, music, text, video and a visually arresting set created by internationally renowned artist Therry Rudin, will all come together in a show that will live in your memory for a long time. Birr Theatre & Arts Centre 5 Oct 8pm • Firkin Crane Cork 12 Oct • Christ Church Cathedral Waterford 13 Oct Inspired by the life in the Irish Midlands, the piece is athletic yet emotional, powerful yet intimate, courageous yet accessible. ‘Second Hand Landscapes’ is an abstracted and intriguing portrait of life in rural Ireland. This piece has been made possible by The Arts Council of Ireland Project Award. |
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| The Merriman Short Story Competition | |||
The Merriman Short Story Competition is dedicated to the memory of the late Maeve Binchy, who was a life-long supporter of Cumann Merriman and a regular visitor to the Merriman Summer School. In 2005 Maeve wrote a special short story for the Brian Merriman bicentenary celebrations. The story, entitled A Week in Summer, was read by the author at that year’s Summer School in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare and was recorded live. The Merriman Short Story Competition Guidelines Prize for winning story €1,000/Duais do churadhscéal €1,000 1. Entries, in English or Irish, must be the original work of the author and must not have been previously published or broadcast. Comórtas Gearrscéalta Merriman: Treoirlínte 13. Caithfidh gur bunsaothair leis an údar féin, i nGaeilge nó i mBéarla, iad na hiontrálacha, nár foilsíodh nó nár craoladh cheana.
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| Artist in Youth Work Residency Scheme | |||
| **Attention Youth Work Organisations, Artists, Young People**
***Applications for 2012-2013 NOW OPEN*** This Scheme is offered to youth organisations involving professional artists and young people as a means of extending and enhancing opportunities for young people to experience and participate in the arts. Application Form Artist in Youth Work Scheme 2012 (Word 97 doc)
Application Guidelines NYCI Artist in Youth Work Residency and Development Scheme
List of organisations awarded funding in the first round of the 2011/2012 Scheme: |
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| Workshops | |||
We have a number of workshops coming up that you may be interested in attending. Booking early is always recommended. For details and registration of our Partner Professional Development Workshops see: http://visualartists.org.uk/services/professionaldevelopment/partner-professional-development-workshops |
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| "A Decade of Centeneries" Visual Art Writing Award | |||
| Dublin City Arts Office and Visual Artists Ireland invite submissions for the Annual VAI / DCC Visual Art Writing Award. The award was first launched in 2011 and has been devised as a developmental opportunity for writers, as part of Dublin City Council Arts Office and Visual Artists Ireland's commitment to encouraging and supporting critical dialogue around contemporary visual arts practices.
Submissions for the award should comprise of detailed, but brief (500 words max) proposals / abstracts for a thematic article dealing with how the visual arts might respond to the decade of centenaries 2013 – 2023, accompanied by an up to date CV and three examples of previous visual art writing. All art writing practitioners nationwide are eligible. The winning submission will receive continued editorial support and mentoring from Visual Artists Ireland and an honorarium from Dublin City Council Arts Office of €800 – comprising a €500 commission to write for The Visual Artists News Sheet and a €300 commission to write a short essay as part of Dublin City Council The LAB's 2012 / 2013 programme. Send submissions to Lily Power: lily@visualartists.ie |
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| Visual Artists Ireland and Digital Arts Studios Residency Award | |||
| Visual Artists Ireland and Digital Arts Studios Residency Award As part of the partnership between Visual Artists Ireland and the Digital Arts Studios, a new Award has been established for members of VAI. What is the award?
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| Fiddler on the Roof | |||
| Wednesday, February 6th 2013 The Hub, Castlerea, 8.30pm Castlerea Musical Society is back to present it’s annual musical theatre production. This year’s ever popular show includes musical numbers such as “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise Sunset.” It promises to be a hugely entertaining show for all the family. p: 087 6130844 |
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| WDC Micro - Loan fund for the Creative Industries | |||
| The Western Development Commission has established a dedicated micro-loan fund for the Creative Industries Sector.
This €1m “Access to Finance” initiative for the Creative Industries Sector will make loans available ranging from €5,000 to €25,000 over 1 to 5 years at the EU reference rate for unsecured lending. The micro-loan fund will operate on a competitive basis with bi-annual calls for applications. The first “Call for Applications” opens on Friday, 29th June, 2012 and closes on Friday, 31st August, 2012 at 4pm. It is open to all businesses, both start-up and existing, in the Creative Industries Sector and includes the following sub-sectors: - If you feel that this type of funding will help grow your business, and you have the capacity to repay the loan, then you may be interested in applying for a micro-loan. More information is available, and an Application Form can be downloaded, on www.wdc.ie/microfundci |
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| NYCU Certificate in the Youth Arts | |||
The NYCI Certificate in Youth Arts is a part time, year-long university accredited course of study in Irish Youth Arts Practice managed and delivered by the Arts Programme at NYCI (Accrediting body: NUI Maynooth, Dept of Applied Social Studies) We are now accepting applications for the 2012/2013 Certificate in Youth Arts Closing date for applications of Thursday 3rd August 2012
The downloadable Prospectus includes information on Certificate content and dates Download the Prospectus for 2012/2013
For details on making an application please see ‘Application Process’ and download the ‘Application Form’
The Certificate in Youth Arts aims to introduce those working in the non-formal education sector to the concepts, principles and practice of youth arts using a context and practice approach.
The Importance of Youth ArtsFor many years NYCI has prioritised youth arts as a key medium to engage and communicate with children and young people, through NYCI’s Youth Arts Programme (a partnership between NYCI, the Arts Council and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs).
An energised, growing and sustainable youth arts community which spans all art forms and delivers quality outcomes for young people, is vital to ensure the future cultural, social and economic well being of Ireland. A vibrant arts sector, of which engaged, creative, vocal young people are a part, underpins a healthy contemporary society. The ultimate aim of the Certificate in Youth Arts is to further develop and enhance arts practice in youth work, so that more young people have the opportunity to experience arts in a non formal educational setting as makers, creators, participants, audience members and critics.
The course is delivered in seven modules via a mix of presentations, group discussion, small group work, personal assignments, guest tutor inputs and site visits. Past guest expert inputs have been provided by Dr Maurice Devlin, Dept of Applied Social Studies, NUI Maynooth, Orlaith McBride, Arts Council Director and past Director of National Association for Youth Drama, Philippa Donnellan, Director of Broadreach at CoisCéim Dance Theatre Company and Elaine Agnew, composer and music practitioner. Site visits have included IMMA, Rialto Youth Project, Axis Ballymun and Tallaght Young Filmmakers.
Application Process:
Download the Prospectus for 2012/2013 The prospectus includes dates for 2011/2012 module outlines, assessment methods and other relevant information.
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| The Roscommon County Youth Orchestra will be performing on the evening and the Percy French Troubadours will also be performing a brief preview of their Percy French at Kilkee show scheduled for the Arts Centre on Friday 13th July. Download invite |
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| NYCI Youth Arts Summer School Brochure | |||
| making a scene A Summer School in Youth Arts for Youth Worker University college cork Wednesday 27th – saturday 30th June 2012 View Brochure Here >> |
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| JobBridge Intern Opportunity: Art Administrator, at the Arts Office, Kilkenny County Council | |||
| The Arts Office of Kilkenny County Council is seeking an Intern via the JobBridge scheme. The Intern position is for a 35 hour week over a 9 month period in a busy arts administrative environment.
For full details and application process, please search for the Reference No.: Ref. INTE-684796 on the JobBridge website www.jobbridge.ie or go direct to this link http://tinyurl.com/d8vo76t
For queries please contact Maria O’Shea, HR, Kilkenny County Council at 056 7794159 / maria.oshea@kilkennycoco.ie |
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| art@work 2012 Information Brief | |||
| art@work is a residential programme where artists, funded by Roscommon County Council Arts Office and the Arts Council of Ireland spend three weeks in a workplace in County Roscommon making artworks inspired by the environment, people, materials or working practices of the workplace... Read All >> |
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| Sustaining the Arts/art@work | |||
As part of its policy for Sustaining the Arts, Roscommon County Council in association with the Arts Council are inviting expressions of interest from organisations/companies/services that wish to participate in the art@work Programme. |
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| Sustaining the Arts/Writing Movies | |||
As part of its policy for Sustaining the Arts, Roscommon County Council are inviting enquiries from members of the public who wish to participate in a course entitled Writing Movies. The course will be facilitated by Director/Writer Laurence Henson. |
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