Welcome to artsnews Volume 5 Issue 20 the email bulletin of Cork County Council Arts Office. artsnews is distributed weekly to a wide range of artists, arts organisations, community and voluntary groups. Should you wish to submit items of interest for the next newsletter, please send details to arts@corkcoco.ie by Tuesday 22^ndMay at 1 pm.

artsnews may now also be accessed on the Cork County Council website at www.corkcoco.ie

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CORK COUNTY LIBRARY AND ARTS SERVICE

LITERATURE

THEATRE

COURSES / WORKSHOPS

OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

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CORK COUNTY LIBRARY AND ARTS SERVICE

National Drawing Day at Methodist Hall, Kinsale,Saturday 19^th May, 11 am to 3 pm

To celebrate National Drawing Day, Cork County Library and Arts Service will hold a life drawing workshop with artist Helle Helsner at the Methodist Hall from 11 am to 3 pm. Materials will be provided – booking and further information from 021 4346210 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library.

Inner Sea at Cork County Library

Cork County Library at Carrigrohane Road hosts Inner Sea a video documentation of an installation by Julia Pallone and Thomas Rabillon - Further information from 021 – 4546499 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library - show continues until Friday 1^st June.

Bealtaine Festival at Cork County Library

Cork County Library and Arts Service presents a wide range of activities as part of Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates creativity in older people, including painting and craft workshops, drama and concerts – further information from 021 – 4346210 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library

Cobh Library Commemorates the Titanic Centenary

As part of 2012's Titanic centenary commemorations, Cobh Library launched a design a library card competition in which we invited both adults and children to create an image that they felt best represented the theme Cobh and the Titanic 2012. The finalists in the junior category were Sarah Butler, Cormac O'Mahony and Zita O'Dwyer, with Tarek Sallabi, Daniel Keaney & Malwin Kupidura in the adult category. Each of the designs have been mounted and are currently on display; the winning library cards have been made into special limited edition library cards that will be available exclusively from Cobh Library throughout the centenary year. Further information from 021 – 4811130 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library.

The Canon Sheehan Short Story Award at Cork County Library and Arts Service

Cork County Library and Arts Service seeks new writing talent. To mark the centenary celebrations of North Cork writer, Canon Patrick Sheehan, Cork County Library and Arts Service has launched The Canon Sheehan Short Story Award for secondary school students. Cork County Library will select the best ten entries to be published on the County Library website and the overall winning story will be published in the Mallow Field Club Journal in November 2012. Further information from 021 4346210 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library - closing date for entries Friday 14^th September.

Events at Clonakilty Library

The Knitting Group meets every Friday morning at 11.00am, to share tips and ideas over a cuppa. New members are always welcome. The Book Club continues to meet on the last Tuesday of every month, at noon to discuss their latest reads. The Library Creative Writing Group is in full swing every second Thursday, to inspire and offer constructive feedback to any budding writers who might like to come along and join in – further information at www.corkcoco.ie/library.

Bandon Library Knitting Circle

The Bandon Library Knitting Circle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month from 10.30 - 12.00 noon and welcomes new and old knitters, – further information from the Library at 023 – 8844830 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library

Cork County Library Knitting Circle

Cork County Library, located on Carrigrohane Road, has recently established a Library Knitting Circle, which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, facilitated by knitter Joan Hewetson – all are welcome – further information from the Library 021 – 4546499 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library.

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LITERATURE

The Canon Sheehan Short Story Award at Cork County Library and Arts Service

Cork County Library and Arts Service seeks new writing talent. To mark the centenary celebrations of North Cork writer, Canon Patrick Sheehan, Cork County Library and Arts Service has launched The Canon Sheehan Short Story Award for secondary school students. Cork County Library will select the best ten entries to be published on the County Library website and the overall winning story will be published in the Mallow Field Club Journal in November 2012. Further information from 021- 4346210 and at www.corkcoco.ie/library - closing date for entries Friday 14^th September.

Ó Bhéal

Ó Bhéal poetry night presents guest poet Kit Fryatt on Monday 21^st May and Seamus O Suilleabhain, in association with Foras na Gaeilge on Monday 21^st May - the night generally begins with a Poetry Challenge starting between 9.00pm and 9.30pm. Guest poets begin around 10.00 pm – booking and further information from 085-7126299, and at www.obheal.ie.

Poetry book launch at Cork City Library, Tuesday 22^nd May, 6 pm

Thomas McCarthy will launch Angels and Harvesters (Anvil Press) by James Harpur and Valparaiso

(Carcanet) by Mary O'Malley on Tuesday 22^nd May at Cork City Library at 6 pm – further information at www.citylibraries.ie

Sean O Faolain International Short Fiction Competition

The Sean O Faolain international short fiction competition run by the Munster Literature Centre in Cork, Ireland, is currently accepting submissions – further information including submission guidelines available from info@munsterlit.ie and at www.munsterlit.ie – closing date Sunday 31^st July.

Writing Workshops at Cork International Short Story Festival

A group of writing workshops has been programmed to run in conjunction with the Cork International Short Story Festival this September. Each course runs for four days from 9.30am to 12.30pm.. Bookings are now being taken for Short Stories for Beginners with Nuala Ní Chonchúir; Advanced Short Story Writing with Éilís Ní Dhuibhne; Flash Fiction with Tania Hershman; Contemporary Fairy Tales with Kate Bernheimer; Writing Children’s Short Stories (for adults) with former Children’s Laureate Siobhán Parkinson and Kevin Stevens; Story into Song with John Spillane; and Story onto Stage with Jack Healy. Further information from Jennifer at info@munsterlit.ie 021 - 4312955 and at www.corkshortstory.net

2012 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competition

In 2012 Over The Edge is continuing its annual creative writing competition, open to both poets and fiction writers. The winning poems and the winning story will both be published in a special Over The Edge Tenth Birthday anthology which will be published during 2013. Entries should be sent to Over The Edge, New Writer of the Year competition, 3 Carbry Road, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland - contact details on a separate sheet. Criteria: fiction of up to three thousand words, three poems of up to forty lines, or one poem of up to one hundred lines. The closing date is Wednesday, August 8th, 2012. Further information from 087-6431748 and from over-the-edge-openreadings@hotmail.com.

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MUSIC

Cor Cois Abhann at Triskel Christchurch, Friday 18^th May, 8 pm

Cor Cois Abhann will be joined by Swedish Choir Bodals Kammerchor at the Triskel Christchurch on Friday 18^th May at 8 pm, conducted by Ian Sexton in a programme of choral favourites – booking and further information at www.triskelartscentre.ie

Cork Youth Chamber Orchestra at Triskel Christchurch, Saturday 19^th May, 8 pm

The Cork Youth Chamber Orchestra will be joined by Majella Cullagh and Fiona Murphy at the Triskel Christchurch on Saturday 19^th May at 8 pm, conducted by Adrian Petcu in a programme of operatic and classical favourites – booking and further information at www.triskelartscentre.ie

Gloria at Killeagh Church, Sunday 20^th May, 3.13 pm

Killeagh Choir and East Cork Orchestral Ensemble will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria at Killeagh Church on Sunday 20^th May at 3.15 pm conducted by Mary Pedder Daly – further information from 024 – 95191.

Conor and Jessie Anthony at Cork Singers’ Club, An Spailpin Fánach, Sunday 20^th May, 9.30 pm

Guest singers at the Cork Singers’ Club on Sunday 15^th April areConor and Jessie Anthony - sessions take place in the Spailpin Fánach, beginning at 9.30 pm

Brian O’Kane, cello and MinJung Baek, piano at Crawford Gallery, Thursday 19^th May, 1.10 pm

The Crawford Gallery Summer Lunchtime Concert Series continues at the Crawford Gallery, Emmet Place, on Thursday 19th May at 1.10 pm with Brian O’Kane, cello and ManJung, piano, in a programme to include Mendelssohn, Schumann and Rachmaninoff.

Irish Chamber Orchestra at the Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Doneraile, Thursday 24^th May, 8 pm

The Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Doneraile, hosts the Irish Chamber Orchestra on Thursday 24^th May at 8 pm in a programme to include Bach, Tchaikovsky and Buckley – booking and further information from 061 – 331549 and at www.uch.ie.

Dannie Maidhci O Suilleabhain at Cork Singers’ Club, An Spailpin Fánach, Sunday 27^th May, 9.30 pm

Guest singer at the Cork Singers’ Club on Sunday 15^th April is Dannie Maidhci O Suilleabhain - sessions take place in the Spailpin Fánach, beginning at 9.30 pm

Cobh Carillon Recital, Sundays at 4.30 pm

The 85^th season of summer hour-long recitals on the Carillon of St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh continues on Sunday afternoon at 4.30. Cathedral with Carillonneur: Adrian Gebruers. The new closed-circuit system is now in operation, which enables the public to see the instrument being played.

St Barrahane’s Church Festival

Steeple Sessions at the Unitarian Church, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm

The Unitarian Church on Prince’s Street hosts the Steeple Sessions – traditional Irish concerts - every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 pm from June to August – booking and further information from 01 – 6788470 and www.steeplesessions.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

Blathana Bana – White Blossoms Graffiti Theatre, from Wednesday 16^th May, 10.30 and 2.30 pm

Graffiti Theatre at Assumption Road, Blackpool presents Blathana Bana – White Blossoms, a bi-lingual piece of musical theatre designed for young children aged eighteen months to 3 years and their adults. Blátha Bána - White Blossoms weaves Fiona Kelleher's ethereal music through a mystical visual landscape created by Deirdre Dwyer. Actor Una Kirwan personifies the spirit of the story. Directed by/Stiúrthóirí Emelie FitzGibbon agus Síle Ní Bhroin, with performances in Graffiti Theatre, Assumption Road, Blackpool, from Wednesday 16th May at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4397111 and at www.graffiti.ie

Shakers at the Cork Arts Theatre, Wednesday 16^th May to Saturday 2^nd June, 8 pm

The Cork Arts Theatre hosts the Cork Arts Theatre Repertory Company of Shakers, written By John Godber and directed by Jim Horgan and featuring Claire Loy, Rachel O’Connell and Jan O’Sullivan from Wednesday 16^th May to Saturday 2^nd June – booking and further information from 021 – 4505624 and at www.corkartstheatre.com

Magazine at the Roundy, Saturday 19^th and Sunday 20^th May at 4pm and 5 pm

Roundhouse presents my Magazine on May 19th and 20th upstairs in the Roundy at 4pm on Sat 19th and 5pm on Sunday 20th, as part of Cork's DIY Festival, written by Jennifer Rogers and performed by Rachel Yoder – booking and further information from 083 – 4221731 and at www.roundhouseproduction.ie.

The Love-Hungry Farmer at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Monday 21^st to Saturday 26^th May, 8 pm

The Everyman Palace Theatre presents The Love-Hungry Farmer, written by John B. Keane and featuring Des Keogh from Monday 21^st to Saturday 26^th Mayat 8 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4501673 and at www.everymanpalace.com

The Tailor and Ansty at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Tuesday 29^th May to Friday 1^st June, 8 pm

The Everyman Palace Theatre presents the PJ O’Connor adaptation of The Tailor and Ansty, written by Eric Cross and featuring Ronan Wilmot and Ena May from Tuesday 29^th May to Friday 1^st Juneat 8 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4501673 and at www.everymanpalace.com

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VISUAL ARTS

National Drawing Day at Methodist Hall, Kinsale, Saturday 19^th May, 11 am to 3 pm

National Drawing Day at Crawford Art Gallery, Saturday 19 May

Crawford Gallery invites participants to dabble, sketch, scribble, and create wonderful drawings to celebrate Ireland’s National Drawing Day, from 11am with sessions for adults and children. Initiated by the National Gallery of Ireland - Drawing Day is a nationwide event – further information at www.crawfordgallery.ie

Watercolour Workshop Retreat at Beara Writing Experience, to Saturday 19^th May

The Beara Writing Experience hosts a Watercolour Workshop Retreat with Facilitator: Evelyn Dunphy from Saturday 12^th to Saturday 19^th May - booking and further information from 027 – 74441 and at www.thebearawritingexperience.com and at www.evelyndunphy.com

Thursday Club at the Crawford Art Gallery

The Thursday Club offers an opportunity to work with a professional artist in a thematic way using the exhibitions and the collection as inspiration to explore art-making with weekly classes. Themes vary from week to week – classes begin Thursday 23^rd February from 2 to 4 pm, booking and further information from 021 – 4907857 and at www.crawfordgallery.ie

Hidden Quarters at the Camden Palace Hotel, Camden Quay

The Camden Palace Hotel at Camden Quay hosts Hidden Quarters, a group exhibition exploring the theme of homelessness – further information at www.camdenpalacehotel.org – show is open on Friday 18^th and Saturday 19^th May.

Nowhere / now here at the Elysian

The National Sculpture Factory presents Nowhere / now her, an off-site installation by Laura Mangan, at Unit 6, Port Lane at the Elysian from Thursday 24^th to Saturday 26^th May from 12 noon to 6 pm – further information at www.nationalsculpturefactory.com

Happy Hour at Cork Vision Centre

Cork Vision Centre hosts Happy Hour, an exhibition of the work of cartoonist Jiri Silva and others – show continues until Friday 25^th May - further information at www.corkvisioncentre.com.

Venus and Furs at The Courtyard, Midleton

The Courtyard Midleton is hosting Venus and Furs, an exhibition of painting and ceramic work by artist Charlie Mahon – further information at www.thecourtyardmidleton.ie – show continues until Friday 25^th May.

The Next Step at the Camden Palace Hotel, Camden Quay

The Camden Palace Hotel at Camden Quay hosts The Next Step, a group exhibition of work produced in the studio workshops – further information at www.thenextstepcork.com – show continues until Saturday 26^th May.

Difference Engine: Accumulator at the West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen

West Cork Arts Centre hosts Difference Engine: Accumulator , an evolving touring exhibition of paintings, sculptural models, video work and interactive material – further information from 028 – 22090 and at www.westcorkartscentre.com. and at www.differenceengine2010.wordpress.com – show continues until Saturday 26^th May.

IS (not) at Sirius Arts Centre

Sirius Arts Centre hosts IS (not), a group exhibition of photographs by SPUTNIK Agnieszka Rayss, Adam Panczuk – further information at www.siriusartscentre.ie – show continues until Sunday 27^th May.

City Life at Bishopstown Library

Bishopstown Library hosts City Life an exhibition of new work by Cork artist Sean O’Caoimh. The exhibition will be accompanied by a short recording of the streets of Cork city, from the view of a car passenger, plus a portrait bust of Patrick Galvin – further information at www.citylibraries.ie – show continues until Thursday 31^st May.

Creating a Scene at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road

Colaiste Stiofain Naofa hosts Creating a Scene, an exhibition of art and design from students across a range of specialised courses from Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, featuring art, craft and design, ceramics, textiles, and multimedia. Accompanying the exhibition is an opportunity for guided tours and family workshops, on-site. Further information at www.csn.ie – show continues until Thursday 31^st May.

Artbeat at St John’s College

St John’s College, Copley Street hosts Artbeat, an exhibition of art and design from students of St John’s College featuring oils, acrylics, ceramic and mixed media. Further information at www.stjohnscollege.ie – show continues until Thursday 31^st May.

Ar Scath a Cheile at Ionad Culturtha, Baile Mhuirne

The Ionad Culturtha, Baile Mhuirne hosts Ar Scath aCheile an exhibition featuring work by the Tacaois Group of artists from Baile Mhuirne and Cill na Martra, as part of the Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates creativity in older people - further information from 026 – 45733 and at www.ionadculturtha.ie. – show continues until Thursday 31^st May.

Inner Sea at Cork County Library

Flotsam and Jetsam at the TACTIC Sample-Studios, Sullivan’s Quay

TACTIC Sample-Studios at Sullivan’s Quay host Flotsam and Jetsam, an exhibition of found objects – further information at www.tactic-art.info – show continues until Saturday 2^nd June.

Large Group Exhibition at The Lavit Gallery

The Lavit Gallery hosts a Large Group Exhibition featuring selected works in a variety of media by various artists including Anna Campbell, Tom Climent and James McCarthy - further information from 021 – 4277749 and at www.lavitgallery.com. - show continues until Saturday 2^nd June.

Echoes and Ripples at Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, hosts Echoes and Ripples an exhibition of works as part of the Bealtine Festival, by community art groups from the Ballyphehane/Togher Community Art Network - further information at www.crawfordartgallery.ie. – show continues until Saturday 2^nd June.

Rifrazioni at Triskel Christchurch

Triskel presents Rifrazioni, a solo exhibition of sculpture and drawing by Angelo Gargolio - further information at www.triskleart.com. – show continues until Sunday 3^rd June.

Journey Home at The Courtyard, Midleton

The Courtyard Midleton is hosting Journey Home, an exhibition of new work by artist Ray Lande – further information at www.thecourtyardmidleton.ie – show continues until Thursday 7^th June.

Not Just Cows at the CIT Cork School of Music

CIT Cork School of Music hosts Not Just Cows an exhibition of the work photographic work of Billy Broughal - show continues until Wednesday 20^th June – further information at www.cit.ie.

The Museum of Incest at Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, hosts The Museum of Incest an exhibition of work of Simon Fujiwara, a fictive recreation of the story of mankind’s evolution - further information at www.crawfordartgallery.ie. – show continues until Wednesday 27^th June.

Crawford 100 at the Wandesford Quay Gallery

CIT at the Wandesford Quay Complex presents Crawford 100, an exhibition of work of current and retired staff of the Crawford College of Art and Design to celebrate the centenary of the College – show opens on Thursday 24^th May and continues until Saturday 30^th June – further information at www.cit.ie and at www.ccad-research.org/gallery.

Burke and Norfolk at Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, hosts Burke and Norfolk an exhibition of photographs from the war in Afghanistan by John Burke and Simon Norfolk - further information at www.crawfordartgallery.ie. – show continues until Saturday 30^th June.

The Sacred Modernist at the Glucksman Gallery

The Lewis Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork hosts The Sacred Modernist: Josef Albers as a Catholic Artist an exhibition accompanied by an illustrated catalogue with contributions from Nicholas Fox Weber, Julie Agoos, Oliver Barker, Leland de la Durantaye, Mark Patrick Hederman, Fiona Kearney and Colm Tóibín – further information at www.glucksman.org – show continues until Sunday 8^th July.

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.

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

Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th May

The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, which takes place from Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th May, will feature writer-director Mike Leigh - Further information at fastnetshortfilmfestival.com

Canon DSLR Workshop Barry Donnellan, Saturday 26th & Sun 27th May, 10am - 4pm

The Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, hosts a Canon DSLR Workshop with Lighting Cameraman Barry Donnellan on Saturday and Sunday 26^th and 27^th May from 10 am to 4 pm This two day workshop with international cameraman Barry Donnellan is aimed at people already shooting or interested in shooting with Canon DSLR's. Barry will cover the basics as well as more advanced techniques. A practical lighting session will also be included on the Saturday while an opportunity to actually shoot with Barry will be incorporated into the Sunday session. DSLR cameras will be provided for participants to share, but participants are encouraged to bring their own - Booking is essential from 087 791 1316.

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.

Cork Cine Club at Crawford Art Gallery

The Cork Cine Club at the Crawford Art Gallery hosts a series of film screenings on Thursday evenings at 10 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4552383 and at www.crawfordartgallery.ie

Sulan Film Society

Sulan Film Society continues its series of film screenings on Mondays – 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 Surviving Life directed by Jan Svankmajer and The Artist directed by Michel Hazanavicious – further information at www.triskelartscentre.ie.

8 Minutes Ford Short Film Competition

To commemorate the 100^th anniversary or the Titanic, Ford are hosting 8 Minutes Ford Short Film Competition inviting film-makers to create an eight-minute short film drawing inspiration from Titanic. The competition is open to amateurs and students and the work of the finalists will be shown on the Irish Film Board website – further information at www.8minutes.ie - closing date for entries Friday 18^th May.

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FESTIVALS

diyCork – a Do It Yourself Festival to Sunday 20^th May

The very first diyCork festival runs from Monday May 14^th to Sunday 20^th May with an eclectic programme of events in cork city and county. Organised on a voluntary basis with zero funding, the festival promises to casts a spotlight on Cork culture taking a fresh approach to festival programming underpinned by a strong Do It Yourself ethos. The diyCork programme features a vibrant mix of live music, performances, workshops, film, art and more to cater for all tastes and ages. The festival’s unique “Do It Yourself” approach has supported the development of self-organised events and projects that have been nurtured by skills sharing public meetings since January. The seven day festival aims to cast a spotlight on Cork, its people and culture providing an opportunity to showcase projects and events while celebrating voluntary skills sharing and a can-do spirit. The diyCork festival programme can be found at www.facebook.com/DIYCork or email corkdiy@gmail.com

Upcoming Festivals in Cork

Upcoming Festivals in Cork includeFastnet Short Film Festival from Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th May www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com Cork Midsummer Festival from Thursday 21^st June to Sunday 1^st July www.corkmidsummer.com ; Irish Performing Arts Festival and European Song Competition from Wednesday 27^th to Friday 29^th June www.irishperformingarts.ie; Kinsale Arts Week from Saturday 7^th to Sunday 15^th July www.kinsaleartsweek.com; West Cork Literary Festival from Sunday 8^th to Saturday 14^th July www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie ;. A comprehensive guide to Festivals in Cork is available from the Cork Festival Forum www.corkfestivals.com

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DANCE

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

DJ Gary's Sunday gig in Bar Pigalle on Barrack's St. from 9.30pm to 11.30pm; DJ Fiasco weekly gig in the Cork Opera House on Saturday nights from 11pm to 1pm, called Jump n' Jive. The music is a mix of authentic American music from the 1930's to 1960's; Swing Dance Classes: Currently taking place at Cork Dance Studio on Wednesdays; Lindy Hop and then some (7.30-8.30pm) This class is aimed at those that want to take their Lindy Hop to the next level. Participants will need to be able to do the swing out, the Lindy turn (also known as the Lindy basic) and the Lindy circle; Beginners Lindy Hop (8.30-9.30pm) This class covers the fundamental steps and patterns of Lindy Hop; Beginners East Coast Swing (8.30-9.30pm) This class is aimed at those completely new to swing dancing and also at more experienced leads who wish to improve their six count repertoire of moves; Social Dancing follows classes from 9.30-11pm.; May 25th-27th - Bing Kong Presents: Blues Workshop featuring Chris Härm and more; Care to Dance? A night of sociable dancing for sociable people. 26th May 8-11pm at the Camden Palace Hotel. Featuring the Inner City Blues Band , DJ Gary Baus plus guest DJs; The Joint is Jumpin’ every second Tuesday at 32 Marlboro St - Hit the floor with DJ Gary Baus for a stompin’ night of swing music and dancing. Further information on this and all other matters pertaining to swing and other dance events from 087 – 4134077 and at www.swingdancecork.com

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COURSES / WORKSHOPS

Watercolour Workshop Retreat at Beara Writing Experience, to Saturday 19^th May

Canon DSLR Workshop Barry Donnellan, Saturday 26th & Sun 27th May, 10am - 4pm

BA in Visual Art, Sherkin Island

The DIT and Sherkin Island Development Society and the West Cork Arts Centre seek applicants for the BA (Hons) Visual Art for this four year degree commencing in the 2012/2012 academic year. Further information from 01 – 4023445 and at www.dit.ie and from Bernadette.burns@dit.ie – closing date for application Wednesday 30^th May.

Writing Workshops at Cork International Short Story Festival

Doug Dubois Photographic Portrait Masterclass at Camden Palace Hotel, Thursday 21^st to Saturday 23^rd June

Sirius Arts Centre in partnership with the Crawford Art Gallery presents a three day masterclass with Doug Dubois from Thursday 21^st June to Saturday 23^rd June at Camden Palace Hotel in Cork City –booking and further information at www.siriusartscentre.ie

Simon Norfolk Masterclass at Sirius Arts Centre, Thursday 28^th June to Sunday 1^st July

Sirius Arts Centre in partnership with the Crawford Art Gallery presents a four day masterclass with Simon Norfolk from Thursday 28th June to Sunday 1 July 2012 in Cork City –booking and further information at www.siriusartscentre.ie

MA in Arts and Heritage Management at Waterford Institute of Technology

WIT offers an MA in Arts and Heritage Management (Level 9) from the Department of Creative and Performing Arts with course leader Rachel Finnegan – further information from 051 – 302670 and at www.wit.ie – closing date for applications Friday 15^th June.

Technical Workshops at the National Sculpture Factory

As part of the NSF commitment to providing services and resources to visual artists, the National Sculpture Factory has programmed a series of technical workshops to support visual artists and their practice. These sessions aim to address the technical needs of artists working in a professional environment. Booking and further information at 021 – 4314353 and at www.nationalsculpturefactory.com

Thursday Club at the Crawford Art Gallery

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.

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 Printmakers Twenty-One invites Submissions

Cork Printmakers’ Celebrates Twenty One Years with an Open Submission Exhibition for Past and Current Members. Cork Printmakers Twenty-one invites submissions from current and past members and will show at CIT Wandesford Quay Gallery from 6^th – 24^th December 2012. Further information from 021 – 4322422 and at www.corkprintmakers.ie

Connecting Through Creativity seeks Participants

Mayfield Arts, Newbury House are looking for Participants for a Youth in Action 4.3 training programme Connecting through Creativity, which takes place from Monday 11^th to Sunday 17^th June, and which integrates arts methodology across the Youth in action programme to promote integration diverse groups (eg mixed ability groups, inter-generational groups, intercultural groups.) The programme includes Presentations/ case studies, hands on creative exercises, Reflection and analysis on the role of arts in integration, networking and project development opportunities. Tips and training in writing proposals – further information from mayfieldarts@gmail.com

MART Call for Submissions

MART is host to Ireland’s largest online video art gallery and collection of Irish Visual Artists working in New Media, Installation, Sculpture, Experimental Film, and Performance. Mart is working on a National and European programme of exhibitions for 2012/13, a catalogue and we will also be announcing the start of a new initiative later this year. If you work in one of our represented disciplines and wish to be part of our upcoming programme of events, we have an ongoing submission process which includes joining the website. Further information and submission guidelines from info@mart.ie and at www.mart.ie.

Irish Youth Choir /RTE Performing Groups Conductor in Training scheme

The IYC and RTÉ Performing Groups are offering a Conductor in Training Scheme, a funded and extended trainee choral conducting programme for 2012/14. In addition to access to IYC’s artistic director Greg Beardsell and to the all activities and programmes associated with the Irish Youth Choir, the successful applicant for this programme will have access to the RTE performing groups, in particular to the RTE Philharmonic Choir and Orchestras. For the first time, a bursary is to be made available to assist the 2012/14 conductor in training to engage with this unique opportunity. The Irish Youth Choir 2012 residential course will run from 23rd June to 1st July. At its conclusion two concerts will be given - 30th June as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival and 1st July in St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin. In addition, the IYC will perform at Kilkenny Arts Festival on August 11th. The Irish Youth Chamber Choir will reassemble in the autumn of 2012 for a number of performances. The successful candidate will play the fullest part possible in all IYC activities as performer (s/he will sing with the choir) and understudy for Greg Beardsell. There will be an opportunity to conduct the IYC in one piece in public performances: other opportunities will arise to give additional support and training to singers during the annual residential course, during Irish Youth Chamber Choir rehearsals and in other Irish Youth Choir training contexts. Further information at www.aoic.ie and from aoic@ul.ie – closing date for applications Thursday 17^th May.

8 Minutes Ford Short Film Competition

Hacketstown National School Per Cent for art – Call for Submissions

Carlow County Council invites submissions under the Per Cent for Art Scheme for Hacketstown National School – further information from

056 – 6471199 and from hacketstownart@yhaoo.com and at www.carlowcoco.ie – closing date fro receipt of applications Friday 25^th May.

Marketing and Fundraising Administrator - National Internship Scheme at Cork Printmakers

Cork Printmakers is currently seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Administrator under the JobBridge National Internship Scheme. The successful applicant will gain practical experience in the administration of the key fine art print facility in Ireland; in the delivery of the marketing and fundraising support for a number of projects and events, and in the preparation of the Marketing Plan for the organisation. This placement is open to persons with a background/knowledge in any of the arts disciplines or in Marketing and/ or Fundraising. The Internship will be for a maximum of 9 months duration. Further information at www.jobsbridge.ie, from 021 – 4322422 and from calre@corkprintmakers.ie Closing date for receipt of applications Friday 1^st June.

Spark Artists’ Residency, Leitrim, seeks applications

Leitrim Arts Office seeks interest from artists from any arts discipline who wish to participate in Spark, a new artists’ residency programme aimed at artists who are interested in working in new environments, and companies who are interested in collaborating with artists and promoting creativity within their organisations. As part of Spark, artists simultaneously take on dual roles of artist and creative collaborator over the course of six months spending an average of two days per week with the company over that period. Further information from 071 – 9621694 and at www.leitrimarts.ie - closing date for expressions of interest Friday 8^th June.

RDS National Crafts Competition and RDS Student Art Awards 2102 Call for Entries

The 2012 RDS National Crafts Competition and Student Art Awards is currently calling for entries, with a combined prize-fund in excess of €44,000. It is open to all designers and makers based in Ireland or Irish designers abroad; further information at www.rds.ie/crafts - closing date for applications Tuesday 8^th May. The RDS Student Art Awards, open to registered students of art colleges, in all media, across all- Ireland, the deadline for applications is Friday 15^th June – further information at www.rds.ie/studentart.

Dance Theatre of Ireland seeks Administrator (Full Time)

Dance Theatre of Ireland requires an experienced and dynamic Arts Administrator for a multi-talented position that supports all aspects of the Company’s work, including the Centre for Dances programme of classes and workshops, Productions, Touring and Outreach. Minimum 3-5 yrs years experience – further information from 087 – 2231455 and from recruitdanceire@iol.ie and at www.dancetheatreireland.com

Skibbereen Arts Festival 2012 The Pop-Up Museum of Miniature - Open Call for Submissions

Skibbereen Arts Festival is calling for submissions for the Museum of Miniature; in this ‘For One Week Only’ Pop-Up Museum, the only criteria is that artwork must fit into the palm of your hand! Showcasing hundreds of tiny works of art, the museum will take place in an old disused building in Skibbereen town for the duration of the festival, from Saturday 28^th July to the 4^th August; further information, guidelines and a submission form from tessleak@yahoo.com

Design for the City Museum Exhibition space – Limerick City Museum and Archives

Limerick City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a design for the City Museum exhibition space and the preparation of a design implementation budget. It is proposed to move the Limerick City Museum to a new location where an existing building will be re-fitted as temporary accommodation for the City Museum and Archives. The design tender should include the preparation of a set of design drawings for the layout of a new museum exhibition space and a specification of work. Further information from bhodkinson@limerickcity.ie. and jhayes@limerickcity.ie.

Solstice seeks Visual Arts Curator

Solstice, a five-day multi-disciplinary arts event taking place in June 2012 as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, is seeking a Visual Arts Curator, to work with the four event curators – further information and application form from info@solsticecork.com

Community Employment Scheme Available at Sirius

Sirius Arts Centre have an opening for their FÁS Community Employment Scheme, for an administration /front of house person. Persons who are eligible include those over 25 and in receipt of a payment from social welfare for over one year. (Eligibility may be check at the local social welfare office). Further information from Great Island Projects Ltd, 1 Westbourne Place, Cobh, Co. Cork or email: chcfas@gmail.com

Arts Residence at Gyreum

The Gyréum in tandem with Foras na Gaeilge is offering Arts Residencies to speakers of Irish or those working through Irish or bilingually.The Gyreum is a round wooden hilltop "arts fortress," "acoustic perfect" with easy access to inspiration. This suits sculptors, painters, ceramicists, composers, song writers, choreographers, calligraphers, dramatists + actors, puppeteers, poets, prose writers, film directors, editors, academics and architects. There are two well lit spaces for painting etc – further information from 071 9165994 and at www.gyreum.com

Cork Arts Theatre Repertory Company Invitation to Audition

Cork Arts Theatre Repertory Company seeks Four Female Actors (playing range 18-35) for the production of Shakers, performance dates: Wednesday 16th May - Saturday 2nd June, 2012. 'Shakers' is a glimpse into the world of four long-suffering waitresses working at a cocktail bar. Applicants must have a high standard of stagecraft and experience in theatre is essential. Interested applicants should email CV and headshot to:james@horgancommunications.com

Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme:

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 deadline for 2012 is Second Round Monday 25^th June – further information from support@create-ireland.ie. and at www.createireland.ie.

2012 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competition

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

New Website www.Cork.ie invites applications for inclusion

Cork City Council will shortly launch a new website www.Cork.ie, with the aim of providing a dedicated website for Cork to promote the city both locally and internationally. Further information from 021 – 4924042 and at http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/eventguide/info_submit.php and at www.corkcity.ie

Arts for Living Conference, Wednesday 27^th June

Arts for Living International Conference will be held on Wednesday 227^th June, at the CIT Cork School of Music, aiming to bring together a diverse range of arts initiatives that are happening around the world which contribute to the development of arts and inclusion for people with disabilities. Further information from eurosong@cope-foundation.ie and at www.irishperformingarts.ie

Douglas Creative Youth Project

Douglas Creative Youth is a new project that will be taking place in Douglas Youth Cafe, (located behind Dinos) starting Tuesday the 24^th of April, every Tuesday night from 7 – 9 for people aged 17 – 24 – further information from 085 – 7127847.

Doug DuBois receives Guggneheim Fellowship Award

Sirius Arts Centre is pleased to announce that Doug DuBois, has been honoured with a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship Award in America. Photographer and teacher, Doug DuBois has been working in partnership with the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh County Cork Ireland since 2009 through Sirius’ international Artist in Residency Programme funded by the Arts Council and Cork County Council. This partnership has lead to the development of his new body of work, “My Last Day At Seventeen” which takes as its focus a housing estate in Cobh. My Last Day at Seventeen will be exhibited in the Sirius Arts Centre in October 2012. Further information from Sirius Arts Centre 021 - 481 3790 and at www.siriusartscentre.ie

Voluntary Arts Week, Saturday 12^th to Sunday 20^th May

Taking place from 12 – 20 May, Voluntary Arts Week highlights the wonderful amateur arts and craft activity taking place throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. Thousands of drama groups, orchestras, choirs, knitting circles, dance troupes, painting groups and more meet up each week to enjoy themselves and bring their local communities together. What’s in Your Window‘ campaign is asking people to display something in their window to celebrate the arts or craft form they love. Further information at www.voluntaryarts.org

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.

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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