Guest singer at the Cork Singers’ Club on Sunday 5th February is John Slattery - sessions take place in the Spailpin Fánach, beginning at 9.30 pm
RTE Vanbrugh Quartet at the CIT Cork School of Music, Thursday 9th February, 8 pm
Cork Orchestral Society presents the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet, with Gregory Ellis and Keith Pascoe, violin, Simon Aspell, viola, and Christopher Marwood, cello at the CIT Cork School of Music on Thursday 2nd February at 8 pm, in a programme to include Beethoven, Shostakovitch and Part - booking and further information www.corkorchestralsociety.ie
Steve Cooney and Tony McMahon at Sirius Arts Centre, Friday 10th February, 8 pm
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh presents Steve Cooney and Tony McMahon,in concert on Friday 10th February at 8 pm – further information from Sirius Arts Centre at 021 – 4813790 and at www.siriusartscentre.ie.
The Signatories at the Village Arts Centre, Kilworth, Saturday 11th February, 8.15 pm
The Village Arts Centre, Kilworth presents The Signatories 1916 - 7 new songs for 7 patriots on Saturday 11th February at 8.15 pm The Signatories 1916 is a new stage show, devised by Pat Waters that features seven new songs, each one in memory of each of the seven signatories - Thomas J. Clarke, Seán Mac Diarmada, Thomas MacDonagh, P. H. Pearse, Éamonn Ceannt, James Connolly and Joseph Plunkett, performed by Pat Waters and Wally Desmond. Booking and further information from 025-32227 and at www.avondhupress.ie
The Year of the Dragon at the CIT Cork School of Music, Sunday 12th February, 3 pm
CIT Cork School of Music presents The Year of the Dragon with CIT Cork School of Music Wind Ensemble and the DIT Wind Ensemble with conductors John O’Connor and John Meehan, in a programme to include Sparke, Shostakovitch and Grundman – tickets at the door – further information at www.cit.ie
White Raven at Briery Gap, Sunday 12th February, 8 pm
The Briery Gap, Macroom hosts vocal trio White Raven in Sunday 12th February at 8 pm – booking and further information from 026 – 41793 and at www.brierygap.com
Danish Quartet at Bantry House, Friday 17th February, 8 pm
West Cork Music hosts the Danish String Quartet on Friday 17th February at 8 pm in Bantry House in a programme to include Haydn, Nielsen and Mendelssohn – booki9ng and further information from 027 – 52788 and at www.westcorkmusic.ie
Imagine That…! with the Cork Pops Orchestra, Tuesday 28th February, 10 am and 12 noon
CIT presents the Cork Pops Orchestra with Evelyn Grant in concerts for Primary and Post-Primary Schools in the City Hall on Tuesday 28th February. These concerts support the new music curriculum and this series features a special performance by guest vocalist Laoise O’Hanlon (of Voiceworks Studio) and of course the irrepressible gorilla – booking and further information from 021 - 4316088 and at www.corkpops.ie
Live at the Lee Delta Blues Club, Corner House, Coburg Street
Upcoming acts to feature at the Lee Delta Blues Club at the Corner House, Coburg Street include the Floating Opera on Thursday 2nd February, the End of Month Open Session on Thursday 23rd February – sessions being at 9.15 pm - and the Family Blues Session on Saturday 25th February at 5 pm – further information at www.leedeltablues.com
People’s Republic of Cork
A comprehensive list of live music in Cork is available at www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/eventguide.
Whazon
A comprehensive list of events and activities in Cork is available at www.whazon.com/cork
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THEATRE
Beckett x 3 at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd February, 8 pm
The Everyman Palace Theatre presents the Godot Theatre Company production of Beckett x 3, featuring Rough for Theatre 2; That Time and Rockabye, three works by Samuel Beckett, from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd February at 8 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4501673 and at www.everymanpalace.com
Equus at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Wednesday 8th to Saturday 18th February, 8 pm
The Everyman Palace Theatre presents Peter Shaffer’s Equus, featuring Carol Dance and Steve Dineen, directed by Michael Cabot – booking and further information from 021 – 4501673 and at www.everymanpalace.com - contains strong language, adult themes and nudity.
Rhinoceros at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Monday 20th to Saturday 25th February, 8 pm
The Everyman Palace Theatre presents Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, featuring John Carty and Kellie Hughes, directed by Niall Henry – booking and further information from 021 – 4501673 and at www.everymanpalace.com.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at the Naval Base Theatre, Haulbowline, Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th February, 8 pm
The Naval Base Theatre, Haulbowline hosts the Haulbowline Theatre Group’s production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, directed by Dave Barrett and featuring Shane Coleman and Majella Smithfrom Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th February at 8 pm – booking and further information at www.haulbowlinethreatregroup.ie
I Love the Bard at Cork Arts Theatre
The Cork Arts Theatre has launched the 2012 Student Shakespeare Competition I Love the Bard which offers and opportunity to students to perform Shakespeare at the Cork Arts Theatre, from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th March at 7.30 pm – further information from 021 – 4505624 and at info@corkartstheatre.com
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VISUAL ARTS
Per Cent for Art Scheme Panel – Applications for Inclusion
Cork County Council intends to form a panel of artists for a series of public art commissions arising from Per Cent for Art Scheme allocations for Cork County Council's Water Services Investment Programme. Artists with experience in public sculpture and related fields are invited to apply for inclusion on a panel of artists for the Water Services Public Art Commissions Framework from which a number of public art commissions may be awarded. The panel will be in place for two years from date of formation. Further information at from 021 – 4346210 and at www.etenders.gov.ie. ; www.corkcoco.ie; www.publicart.ie. and from E: arts@corkcoco.ie - closing date for receipt of expressions of interest Friday 2nd March.
At the Library Exhibition at Ballincollig Library
Ballincollig Library hosts At the Library an exhibition of paintings by artist Noreen Hegarty. Further information from 021 – 4873024 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library. - show continues until Friday 3rd February.
In-sights at the CIT Cork School of Music
CIT Cork School of Music hosts In-sights, an exhibition of the work of Gabi Beuchert - show continues until Saturday 4th February – further information at www.corktextiles.com.
Student of the Year at The Lavit Gallery
The Lavit Gallery hosts Student of the Year, a group exhibition of featuring the work of Sinead Fagan and Raphael Llewellyn, recipients of the 2011 Cork Arts Society Student of the Year Award. Further information from 021 – 4277749 and at www.lavitgallery.com. - show opens on Tuesday 31st January and continues until Saturday 11th February.
West Cork Inspires at the West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen
West Cork Arts Centre hosts West Cork Inspires a group exhibition featuring new and recent works by craft artists including Pat Connor, Gert Besner and Marika O’Sullivan – further information from 028 – 22090 and at www.westcorkartscentre.com. . – show continues until Saturday 18th February.
Flux at the Riverside Cafe, Skibbereen
The Riverside Café, Skibbereen hosts Flux a group exhibition featuring new and recent works by local artists including Geraldine Cotter, John Clissold and Rosa Roccaforte – further information from 028 – 22090 and at www.westcorkartscentre.com. – show continues until Sunday 19th February.
CSN Mind’s Eye at Cork Vision Centre
CSN Mind’s Eye, an exhibition of the work of emerging artists and musicians from Colaiste Stiofain Naofa’s graduating class of 2011, opens at the Cork Vision Centre on Friday 3rd February – show continues until Wednesday 22nd February - further information at www.corkvisioncentre.com.
Crystal Cabinet at The Black Mariah
The Black Mariah at Triskel presents Crystal Cabinet, a solo exhibition by Angela Fulcher - further information at www.triskleart.com. – show continues until Thursday 23rd February.
The Forest at the Alliance Francaise
The Alliance Francaise, Mary Street hosts The Forest,an exhibition of posters by the Good Planet - show continues until Saturday 25th February – further information at www.alliancefrancaise.com.
drawnOVERdrawn at Wandesford Gallery
CIT presents drawnOVERdrawn, a group exhibition of drawings in the Wandesford Quay Complex – show continues until Thursday 1st March – further information at www.cit.ie.
Indexing at Cork County Library
Cork County Library at Carrigrohane Road hosts Indexing an exhibition of video works by students of the BA Visual Art programme on Sherkin Island. Further information from 021 – 4546499 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library. - show continues until Friday 2nd March.
Neasa Terryat the CIT Cork School of Music
CIT Cork School of Music hosts an exhibition of the work of Neasa Terry - show continues until Friday 16th March – further information at www.cit.ie.
Out of the Dark Room at the Glucksman Gallery, UCC
The Glucksman Gallery, UCC hosts Out of the Dark Room, a selection of works from the photographic collection of David Kronn – show continues until Sunday 18th March - further information at www.ucc.ie.
Coldwave at Triskel Christchurch
Triskel presents Coldwave, a solo exhibition by Anthony Kelly - further information at www.triskleart.com. – show continues until Sunday 25th March.
A Question of Attribution at Crawford Art Gallery
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, hosts A Question of Attribution: The Arcadian Landscapes of Nathaniel Grogan and John Butts from Saturday 18th February - further information at www.crawfordartgallery.ie. – show continues until Saturday 7th April.
From Highwood to Home at the Glucksman Gallery, UCC
The Glucksman Gallery, UCC hosts From Highwood to Home, a selection of works from contemporary Irish artists – show continues until Sunday 18th March - further information at www.ucc.ie.
J.G. O’Donoghue at Cork Coffee Roasters
Cork Coffee Roasters at Bridge Street is currently hosting a solo exhibition of the works of J.G. O’Donoghue – further information at www.corkcoffee.com.
Wishbone, Backbone, Funnybone at the Jennings Gallery, UCC
The Jennings Gallery, UCC hosts Wishbone, Backbone, Funnybone, an exhibition of drawings by Katie Bolton – further information at www.ucc.ie.
Salon Bodega
Salon Bodega, a group exhibition featuring new works by Cork-based artists, continues at the Bodega, Cornmarket Street – further information at www.bodega.ie.
Cork Printmakers' Print Showroom
Cork Printmakers print showroom is open to the public from Monday - Friday, between 9.30am - 5.30pm. All are welcome to visit and view original fine art prints by our members. Both framed and unframed work is available and it is also possible to buy gift vouchers – further information from 021 – 4322422 and at www.corkprintmakers.ie.
Visions of Africa Photographic Exhibition Call for Submissions
Calling all photographers – submissions are sought for the Visions of Africa Photographic Exhibition – seeking photographs that portray a positive image of Africa – closing date for submissions Saturday 31st March – further information at www.kade.ie/visionsofafrica. .
Visual Artists Ireland e-bulletin
The Visual Artists Ireland e-bulletin, which includes exhibition listings, commission and employment opportunities nationally and internationally, and other information of interest to visual artists, is available at www.visualartists.ie.
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FILM
Cork Cine Club at the Crawford Art Gallery
Cork Cine Club is moving to The Crawford Art Gallery on Fridays at 8 pm. and hosts a series of film screenings with Loose Cannons, directed by Ferzan Opetek on Friday 10th February; Cell 211 directed by Daniel Monzon, on Friday 17th February and Honey, directed by Semih Kaplanoglu on Friday 24th February - a complete schedule, reviews and trailers is posted on the Cork Cine Club facebookpage.
Camden Palace Cine Club
The Camden Palace Hotel hosts a series of film screenings on Thursday evenings at 8 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4552383 and at www.camdenpalacehotel.org.
Sulan Film Society
Sulan Film Society continues its series of film screenings with Midnight in Paris on Monday 13th February – doors 8.00 pm, screening 8.30 pm – further information from 026 – 41793 and at www.brierygap.com.
IFI @Triskel Christchurch
The IFI @Triskel Christchurch hosts a weekly schedule of independent Arthouse and classics from Sunday through to Wednesday with up to 60 screenings a month planned for new the Cinema. Forthcoming films include Dazed and Confused and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – further information at www.triskelartscentre.ie.
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FESTIVALS
Cork Spring Literary Festival, Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th February, Metropole
The Cork Spring Poetry Festival brings a host of Irish and international poets to Cork from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th February, for a week of readings, workshops and the presentation of the Gregory O’Donoghue International Poetry Prize. 2012 readers include Nuala Ní Dhomnaill, Greg Delanty, Paddy Bushe, Aifric Mac Aodha, Billy Ramsell, Thomas McCarthy plus many other poets from Ireland, Croatia, New Zealand, Italy, the USA and Canada. Further information from 021 – 4312955, info@munsterlit.ie. and at www.munsterlit.ie.
Cork French Film Festival Call for Volunteers
Cork French Film Festival, which takes place from Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March seeks volunteers - positions include but are not limited to:Technical support, festival film production team, marketing, social media, welcoming, ushering, and others. Volunteers attend film screenings for free – further information from Festival Office at 021 = 4310677 and culture@alliancefrancaisecork.com.
Cork St Patrick’s Festival 2012 Parade Applications Invited
Planning for the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival 2012 is underway with three days for free family fun, live music performances, food and crafts markets and much more. The Cork St. Patrick’s Parade will be taking place on Saturday 17th to Monday 19th March 2012 (subject to licence).and applications are now sought from arts and cultural organisations with a view to participations and for inclusion in promotional material further information from nicola_cullinane@corkcity.ie. ; from 021 – 4924042; at www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie and at www.corkcity.ie - closing date for receipt of applications Monday 20th February.
Upcoming Festivals in Cork
Upcoming Festivals in Cork include Cork Spring Literary Festival from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th February, www.munsterlit.ie. ; Cork Singers’ Club Festival from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March, www.corkfolkfestival.com. Cork French Film Festival from Sunday 4th March to Sunday 11th March, www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.comand St Patricks Festival from Saturday 17th to Monday 19th March www.stpatricksfestival.ie A comprehensive guide to Festivals in Cork is available from the Cork Festival Forum at www.corkfestivalsforum.com.
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DANCE
February Ceili Mor, GAA Pavilion, Carrigaline, Saturday 4th February, 9.30 pm
Carrigaline GAA Pavilion hosts the February Ceili Mor on Saturday 14th January at 9.30 pm with the Strioloan Ceili Band – further information from 087 – 8137990.
Craobh Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Baile an Chollaigh - Set and Céilí Dancing
Classes are held every Monday night from 9 to 11pmin Ballincollig GAA Pavilion, while Sean Nós Dancingclasses continue at The White Horse, Ballincollig each Tuesday night. All are asked to gather at 7:50 pm for an 8pm start. First half concentrates on beginners with improvers welcome and the second half of the night is for improvers with beginners welome to join in. Further information from 087 – 2028638 and at www.ballincolligcomhaltas.ie.
Swing Dance News
There are new 10 week courses starting in the Firkin Crane – swing solo, beginners and intermediate swing. Every Monday ‘Deca-Dance’ club social night and the first Friday of month on Fridays ‘Friday Night Jump’ Swing party we are in Decades Dance Club North Main St, socialising and dancing from 7pm-11.15pm. Further information at www.swingdancecork.com. and from 087- 413 4077
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COURSES / WORKSHOPS
Ó Bhéal Poetry Wordshop, Monday 30th February, 7 pm
Ó Bhéal poetry night hosts a poetry workshop with guest poet Jill Battson, on Monday 20th February, at 7 pm – pre-booking recommended – booking and further information from 085-7126299, and at www.obheal.ie.
Adult Education Programme at Cork Printmakers
Cork Printmakers’ full Adult Education course schedule from January – May, is now available. There are a wide range of courses, in various print techniques, which are suitable for the complete beginner to intermediate level, including Night Courses and Weekend Courses – booking and further information from 021 – 4322422 and at www.corkprintmakers.ie.
Community Drama Training Programme for young people
NAYD is currently designing a new training programme for community-based groups and organisations who wish to engage with youth drama, in particular those that work with young people from disadvantaged communities. Participating community workers will be trained over a period of six months to develop facilitation skills in using drama as a methodology to empower young people. They wish to consult with organisations and individuals who work in disadvantaged communities to inform development of the programme. Further information from 01-8781301 and from colin@nayd.ie.
CIT Cork School of Music BA (Hons) in Theatre and Drama Studies
This new four-year BA TDS degree course will commence in September 2012 when the first cohort of twenty full-time students move into the state-of-the-art theatre education facilities in the CIT Cork School of Music's new, purpose-built conservatory building in the city centre. The programme focuses on theatre performance training, with supporting modules in theatre design, acting for screen, musical theatre and education to facilitate wider career options. Alongside core disciplines of voice, movement and acting studies, students will develop a range of creative and practical skills, which will equip them to enter a competitive profession. All applicants must apply through the CAO, using course code CR700. Visit www.cao.ie. for information. Applicants will also undergo a practical audition/assessment process at the CIT Cork School of Music in April. Further details and an assessment information pack are available from csminfo@cit.ie. . and at www.cit.ie.
Creative Writing Online Courses
Creative Writing Ink is an online writing community, which also offers creative writing classes and critique and editorial services. They are currently running a series of creative writing courses, including online courses and correspondence courses with tutors including Adam Wyeth, Afric McGlinchey, Olive O’Brien and many more. Aspiring writers can also avail of our free services, including a discussion forum, weekly writing prompt challenges, free to enter monthly competitions and much more. Booking and further information at www.creativewriting.ie.
Workshops and Retreats at Anam Cara Writers’ and Artists’ Retreat
Anam Cara Writer's and Artist's Retreat is located just outside the colourful village of Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula in West Co. Cork. Anam Cara is a tranquil spot structured to provide support and sanctuary for people working in the creative arts and offers private and common working rooms as well as five acres of walking paths, thirty-four nooks and crannies, a river cascades and a river island, gardens, and a labyrinth meadow. Editoral consultation is also available. Courses include four writing workshop retreat weekends year around the Celtic holidays of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa. – booking and further information at www.anamcararetreat.com. and at www.beara-writing-experience.com.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Cork St Patrick’s Festival 2012 Parade Applications Invited
Planning for the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival 2012 is underway with three days for free family fun, live music performances, food and crafts markets and much more. The Cork St. Patrick’s Parade will be taking place on Saturday 17th to Monday 19th March 2012 (subject to licence).and applications are now sought from arts and cultural organisations with a view to participations and for inclusion in promotional material further information from nicola_cullinane@corkcity.ie.; from 021 – 4924042; at www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie. and at www.corkcity.ie - closing date for receipt of applications Monday 20th February.
Cork Community Art Link seeks artists
Cork Community Art Link is currently seeking to recruit artists and creative individuals from a range of disciplines to form a panel for workshop and facilitation opportunities that may arise during the course of 2012 with the organisation in Cork city. They are seeking applications from creative individuals with skills in the following areas – street spectacle: large and small prop construction, costume and 3D model making, textile artists, street arts including graffiti and stencilling, outdoor arts including installations, music making, dance, movement and performance and the visual arts. Opportunities could include one-off workshops or form a longer engagement via CCAL’s street spectacle and participatory public art programmes that take place in a range of community and social contexts in Cork. Applications will be accepted until Friday 3rd February - further information from 021 – 4212914 and at www.corkcommunityartlink.com.
Lime Tree Theatre seeks Theatre Manager
The Lime Tree Theatre at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick is currently advertising the position of a Theatre Manager for new state of the art multi-purpose 500-seat theatre due to open in May 2012, who, will work closely with the Board of the Theatre, to devise and implement strategic, artistic, financial and developmental objectives for this new state- of- the art theatre space. Further information from 061 – 204505 from The HR Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick – closing date for applications Friday 10th February.
From The Well Short Story Competition 2012 at Cork County Library and Arts Service
The Cork County Library and Arts Service has launched From The Well Short Story competition 2012. The competition is open to entrants aged 18 or over who are registered library members. The stories must be fiction and must not be more than 2,000 words. The entries must be typed. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form – further information available from Sinead Donnelly at Cork County Arts Office, 021 – 4346210, from sinead.donnelly@corkcoco.ie. and at www.corkcoco.ie. - the closing date for receipt of applications at your local library or the Arts Office is Friday 17th February 2012
Cork Printmakers: Call for new members
Cork Printmakers is currently welcoming applications from artists for Full and Associate Membership. Full Members have 24/7 access to the workshop while Associate Members may use the workshop under technicians’ supervision from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Other benefits include: up to 6 images of artist's work and biography on the Cork Printmakers' website, submission to exhibitions, quarterly newsletter, discount on course fees and Masterclasses. Potential applicants must be capable of demonstrating excellent knowledge of a minimum of one print process. Further information from 021 – 4322422 from clare@corkprintmakers.ie. and at www.corkprintmakers.ie.
- deadline for submission: Friday 17th February.
Per Cent for Art Scheme Panel – Applications for Inclusion
Cork County Council intends to form a panel of artists for a series of public art commissions arising from Per Cent for Art Scheme allocations for Cork County Council's Water Services Investment Programme. Artists with experience in public sculpture and related fields are invited to apply for inclusion on a panel of artists for the Water Services Public Art Commissions Framework from which a number of public art commissions may be awarded. The panel will be in place for two years from date of formation. Further information at from 021 – 4346210 and at www.etenders.gov.ie. ; www.corkcoco.ie. ; www.publicart.ie. and from E: arts@corkcoco.ie. - closing date for receipt of expressions of interest Friday 2nd March.
Literary Competitions at Listowel Writers’ Week
Listowel Writers’ Week is currently accepting entries for a number of Literary Competitions including Irish Novel of the year Award, Bryan McMahon Short Story Award, Poetry Competitions plus competitions for Youth Writing – further information from 068 – 21074 and at www.writersweek.ie. – closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 2nd March.
Cork French Film Festival Call for Volunteers
Cork French Film Festival, which takes place from Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th March seeks volunteers - positions include but are not limited to:Technical support, festival film production team, marketing, social media, welcoming, ushering, and others. Volunteers attend film screenings for free – further information from Festival Office at 021 = 4310677 and culture@alliancefrancaisecork.com.
I Love the Bard at Cork Arts Theatre
The Cork Arts Theatre has launched the 2012 Student Shakespeare Competition I Love the Bard which offers and opportunity to students to perform Shakespeare at the Cork Arts Theatre, from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th March at 7.30 pm – further information from 021 – 4505624 and at info@corkartstheatre.com.
Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme
Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work together on 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 eg 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. The deadlines for 2012 are First Round Thursday 15th March and Second Round Monday 25th June – further information from support@create-ireland.ie. and at www.createireland.ie.
William Trevor/Elizabeth Bowen International Short Story Competition
The Mitchelstown Literary Society presents the William Trevor/ Eilzabeth Bowen International Short Story Competition, for which entries are now being accepted – full information available from 025 – 84969 and at www.mitchelstownlit.com. – closing date Friday 30th March.
Literary Competitions at Fish Publishing
Fish Publishing is currently accepting entries for a number of Literary Competitions including Short Memoir, Poetry, Flash Fiction– further information from 068 – 21074 and at www.fishpublishing.com. – various closing dates for receipt of entries 30th March and 30th April.
Visions of Africa Photographic Exhibition Call for Submissions
Calling all photographers – submissions are sought for the Visions of Africa Photographic Exhibition – seeking photographs that portray a positive image of Africa – closing date for submissions Saturday 31st March – further information at www.kade.ie/visionsofafrica.
Technical Director, Designer and Rigger Criteria (Salaried Position)
Cyclone Repertory Company Ltd. seeks to employ an experienced Technical Director, Designer & Rigger to help with The Shakespeare Sessions Tour from mid-January to the end of April. Cyclone’s student-centred productions are excellent performances of Shakespeare’s classics with animations, voice-overs, audience participation as well as discussion with the students and analysis of the play's main themes. Further information from 086 3477867 and at www.cyclonerepertory.com.
Artist in Residence Opportunity: Early Years Music Pilot
Common Ground in partnership with Early Childhood Ireland (IPPA & NCNA) will develop and pilot an early year's arts music programme in two early year's community childcare settings, in Dublin 8 and the surrounding area in 2012, and is currently compiling a list of potential experienced artists/musicians who may wish to be considered for the artist in residence opportunity.Further information jackie@commonground.ie.
Basement Project Space: Call for Studio Applications
Basement Project Space Studios are inviting applications for a studio space which has become available. BPS Studios is adjacent to Basement Project Space an artist-led initiative established in July 2009. In addition to your studio space artists have the use of a separate timetabled space (the Media-Lab), which we have recently secured funding to develop. The selected artist will have access to an iMac computer with a suite of programs including Final Cut and additionally free Internet access. There is also the benefit of engaging with a lively program of events, talks and social nights taking place in the project space. Longer-term members will be given the opportunity to exhibit in the project space in the summer period. Applicants should send an e-mail indicating interest; please include an artist statement and CV and a selection of 4 – 8 jpegs of work to mailto:basementprojectspace@gmail.com. . – further information at http://www.basementprojectspace.wordpress.com. .
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Hook Up Contact Making Seminar, Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th February
THE HOOK-UP is a free international event in Cork running from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th Feb 2012. The Hook-Up aims to explore new and exciting volunteer opportunities for creative young people and creative organisations through the European Voluntary Service and to link Irish young people and organisations to potential partners across Europe working in similar fields and who are interested in hosting volunteers and is aimed at organisations interested in sending volunteers and also for young people 18-30 who wish to participate in EVS – further information at www.thehookupopportunity.com.
Literary Competitions at Listowel Writers’ Week
Listowel Writers’ Week is currently accepting entries for a number of Literary Competitions including Irish Novel of the year Award, Bryan McMahon Short Story Award, Poetry Competitions plus competitions for Youth Writing – further information from 068 – 21074 and at www.writersweek.ie. – closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 2nd March.
CIT Cork School of Music BA (Hons) in Theatre and Drama Studies
This new four-year BA TDS degree course will commence in September 2012 when the first cohort of twenty full-time students move into the state-of-the-art theatre education facilities in the CIT Cork School of Music's new, purpose-built conservatory building in the city centre. The programme focuses on theatre performance training, with supporting modules in theatre design, acting for screen, musical theatre and education to facilitate wider career options. Alongside core disciplines of voice, movement and acting studies, students will develop a range of creative and practical skills, which will equip them to enter a competitive profession. All applicants must apply through the CAO, using course code CR700. Visit www.cao.ie. for information. Applicants will also undergo a practical audition/assessment process at the CIT Cork School of Music in April. Further details and an assessment information pack are available from csminfo@cit.ie. . and at www.cit.ie.
The Painting Imperative
The Painting Imperative is a new online magazine dedicated to the discussion of all aspects of contemporary painting from around the globe. Each issue will look at the work made by today’s painters; it will be critical and appreciative, highlighting successes, problems and inspirations, and hopefully give a taste of what’s going on in the studios and galleries of contemporary practitioners. The Painting Imperative also aims to become a platform for emerging critical voices, and to spread the word about the huge diversity of painting practice alive today. Further information at www.thepaintingimperative.com.
Launch of Arts and Health Website
www.artsandhealth.ie. is an independent, national arts and health website developed by the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) and Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts in social and community contexts, and supported by the Arts Council. www.artsandhealth.ie. . is a single and independent resource to meet the current and evolving needs of those involved in arts and health. It provides a reliable guide to organisations involved in this growing and diverse field of arts practice. Through the searchable database, users can find resources and case studies of arts and health projects across Ireland and users can communicate with their peers and the public by uploading current news as part of the ongoing development of the website. artsandhealth.ie features vibrant and diverse examples of arts and health practice in Ireland. These projects encompass a diversity of art forms in a range of healthcare settings and showcase work that challenges and expands ideas about who makes art and where and how it is shown.
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