Artists' Opportunities

• Public Art Projects
• Funding
• Submissions
• International Opportunities

New Facility for Artists
Limerick Ceramic Works: New Facility For Artists

Sabbatical in Andalucia 2008-2009

House exchange available from Aug/Sept 2008 for 10-12 months in exchange for house or apartment in Limerick. Contact 0034 958851614

Mobile Stage To Give Away In Limerick
Queen of Peace Parish in Limerick City have a Mobile Stage that we no longer need and we would like to find a new home for it The stage is in good condition and would suit a drama group or any group who need a stage that can be stored away after use.The stage is free to good home but it will need to be collected by the group wishing to take it.

If any group is interested they can contact Timmy Hennessy
email Timmy@ourladyqueenofpeacecdp.org
tel 061 481490.

Burren College Of Art: Autumn/Winter Residency Opportunities 2007
 
Burren College of Art has a number of residency opportunities available to artists from now until the end of December.  We provide individual studio space and full use of all college facilities as well as accommodation (depending on dates of residency).  For further details please contact Anna Downes.
E: anna@burrencollege.ie
www.burrencollege.ie

MAMUSKA LIMERICK 2007 - CALL FOR WORKS
Fri 5th Oct, Fri 14th Dec
DAGHDHA SPACE, ST JOHNʼS CHURCH, JOHNʼS SQUARE, LIMERICK
 Mamuska Limerick is back with two more thrilling nights of artistic fun and experimentation.
 
Mamuska Limerick calls local and national artists to participate in the programme. This is an unique occasion to present and view evolving works, raw ideas, unrehearsed visions, trials and errors, short masterpieces, playful nonsense, first steps... all in the context of an informal environment.
The performed works are selected on a ʽfirst come, first servedʼ basis which makes each Mamuska Limerick one of risk taking, inspiration, artistry and fun.
To submit your work for an upcoming Mamuska Limerick, please contact the curator:
DAVIDE TERLINGO
EMAIL DAVIDE@DAGHDHA.IE | PHONE +353-61-467872
Submission deadlines 2007:

1st October (for Mamuska on 5th October) 10th December (for Mamuska on 14th December)
 Programme slots are allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.
 
Submission criteria:
    * open to works in the fields of dance, live performance, theatre and video art
    * all works must be under 10 minutes long
    * all works must have very simple tech set up, requirements and staging
 
Note:
Ongoing installations and interventions are possible outside the stage area.
 
For more information about Mamuska Limerick please visit:
http://www.daghdha.ie/003/002.html
For more information about Mamuska please visit:
http://mamuskanights.net

Interested In Performing In Europe?

BARCELONA DANCE AWARD  & DANCE GRAND PRIX ITALY 2008 - From 20th To 24th March 2008 In Barcelona (SPAIN) and in the end of  June 2008 in Italy and in France.

The Directors of Barcelona Dance Awards, present the 20th International Competitions and invite your dance group to
performing and teaching at the  most prestigious dance events in Europe the next season.

Don't hesitate to contact us for any question at  <dancefestival@tiscali.it>

http://web.tiscali.it/dancefestival/

We are looking forward to hear from you!!

Just in a few days you will receive some advertising materials from us, the new brochures and posters of the
Barcelona Dance  Award.

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Bare Space Theatre Company

Are currently casting for a production of Into the Woods, to take place in Limerick next March. This newly formed company produced Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet St.  to great acclaim in the Belltable Arts Centre last Spring.
 
We are currently looking for actors of the highest standard in singing and acting for all parts in Into the Woods. For further details, and to arrange an audition, please email barespacetheatre@gmail.com

Mike Finneran
Bare Space Theatre Co.

Sell Your Work On Saatchi Online

There is new section on the Saatchi website called ‘Saleroom Online’ where artists can display artworks they wish to sell and where buyers can purchase directly from artists. The site takes no commission from artists and charges no commission to buyers. Read more on the ‘news’ section of our website. www.visualartists.ie/sfr_news.html

International Physical Theatre Laboratory

March 23 - 28, 2008 -Malpils, Latvia
The Lab is open for performing artists from different countries and backgrounds inspired by Physical Theater as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary theater performance.
To register,
please send your CV and a brief letter of motivation to info@iugte.com
Accommodation and meals for participants are provided.
How do you want to create today?...
http://www.iugte.com/projects/PhysicalTheatre.php

 

Daghdha Support For Artists

In 2007 Daghdha has introduced a series of new supports for artists, dancers, scientists, thinkers, choreographers, etc. to develop their work to a higher level, explore choreography and movement and to expand the scope of their personal and choreographic development.
These new supports include the Residency Programme, Micro-Bursaries, and the 00|Series.

The deadline's for receipt of application for each of these are October 10th and December 20th.

The Residency Programme provides space and funding for established dance artists and choreographers to create new work, to experiment with ideas or to work in new or different environments. The Daghdha Space, St. John's Church is an ideal dance and choreographic laboratory setting for the creation and presentation of new work.

Micro-Bursaries to a maximum of EUR 800 are available to support artists, dancers, scientists, thinkers, choreographers, etc. to develop their work to a higher level, explore choreography and movement and to expand the scope of their personal and choreographic development. Micro-Bursaries are intended to be admin light and hassle free.

The 00|Series creates an opportunity for artists, dancers, scientists, thinkers, choreographers, etc. to propose events, present their work and engage with a wider audience. Taking place within Daghdha Space artists are invited to create a unique event in a unique environment. 00|Series will take place twice a month on set dates between September 2007 and March 2008.

For information on each of these strands, application forms and fact sheets please visit www.daghdha.ie <http://www.daghdha.ie>  alternatively you can e-mail mail@daghdha.ie  <mailto:mail@daghdha.ie>  and include CHOREOGRAPHIC SERVICES in the subject line.

Artist's House With Studio For Sale-Dublin

3 bedroom, period red brick house, with many original features, Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. With custom built, double height ceiling studio with wonderful light, 2 velux skylights, and a wall of double glazed windows over look a very private patio garden- with rear access onto Millbourne Avenue. Studio aprox 15x17ft. Property is adjacent to Griffith Park and Tolka River, close to Botanic Gardens, just off Drumcondra Village, seconds from shops, cafes, pubs and major bus routes, minutes to Drumcondra train station. Walking distance to city centre. Easy access to Dublin airport. For more information please call 087 2859814 or email edain@eircom.net

White Room Gallery: Call To Artists

Proposals are now being accepted for shows for the 2008 Season at The White Room Gallery.  The White Room Gallery in Galway is committed to presenting work by emerging, early and mid career artists as well as established artists. Works must have been created within the last five years. No particular subject, all media are eligible (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Graphics, Video, Installation, Audio and Digital). Artists may submit works with special installation requirements if the artist will be available to install.  Please submit 10-20 images of recent work, in slide or digital format, including the following information: Artist's name, Titles of artwork, Medium, Dimensions and Dates. Artists must also include: An Artist's CV & An Artist's Statement and information on the quantity and price range of the available work. Submissions can be made for solo or group shows.   Artist must be agreeable to be kept on file for a period of 12 months.  Deadline is the 15th of December 2007 at 5pm.

Submissions can be made to: c/o Shannon Pelletier, Managing Administrator, The White Room Gallery, Liosban, Tuam Road, Galway. T:  091 767 718
E: thewhiteroomgallery@gmail.com

Source Magazine: Publication Opportunity

An opportunity to introduce new work to the editors of Source photographic magazine. Source is interested in seeing new projects with a view to considering them for publication. The editors would like to arrange meetings with those working with photography on Saturday 24 November 2007 at the Gallery of Photography in Dublin. NB: meetings will be arranged from a selection of material emailed in advance. Work MUST be emailed by 16 November. Contact Source editor John Duncan at john@source.ie with up to 6 screen res jpegs (approx 300k max per image) and a two paragraph description of your work.

The magazine publishes a wide variety of work, but it is better to have seen a copy prior to sending material. Work is normally published over eight pages. Unfortunately there is no fee. T: 028 90329691.  Source can also be seen at www.source.ie

Interested In An Artist Exchange:  Dublin-New York City?
 

I am a New York-artist who would like to spend some time working in Dublin. Would you like to trade your place, i.e. your home and your studio, for mine for a few months during the period February-June of 2008? I would pay my own bills (rent, gas, electric, etc), you would pay yours. I can offer the following: Live/work space in a former industrial building in the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn. Private studio (30 m2 +) within the apartment with high ceilings and great light.  Large bedroom with office area (wireless and cable internet access). Your own bathroom. Share living room, kitchen (w. washer/drier) and large roof deck with two other artists in their thirties.  Preferably, I am looking to swap places with a Dublin artist with a private work space in a communal setting, such as the Temple Bar Studios. Please contact Sol at: sol.kjok@verizon.net
www.solkjok.com

Iadt: Postgraduate Diploma In Business In Cultural Event Management

Now accepting applications for January 2008 start date. A one year HETAC accredited programme commences in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire. Classes held on Fridays and Saturdays to facilitate those working in the sector.
Key subjects include Event Management, Marketing Communications, Law, Finance, Strategic Management and supported by Master class seminar series featuring experts from Ireland, UK, Europe and Australia. For further information, please contact therese.moylan@iadt.ie, or telephone (01) 2144623

Applied Art Master Classes At Ormeau Baths Gallery
 

The OBG and University of Ulster present a major series of master classes with some of the most influential and important artists working in the applied arts field today.  These master classes are ideal for schools, students and practitioners. To book contact OBG on education@ormeaubaths.co.uk or phone 02890 321 402
 
Professor Edmund de Waal (Ceramics) – Wed31st October, 2007, 1.30pm
Prof. Christoph Zellweger (Metalwork & Jewellery)– Wed 7th Nov, 2007, 1.30pm
Hilary Bower (Textiles) – Wednesday 5th December, 2007, 1.30pm
Maria Hanson (Jewellery) – Wednesday 20th February, 2008, 1.30pm
Professor Richard Slee (Ceramics)– Wed 5th March, 2008, 1.30pm
Rachael Howard (Textiles)– Wed 16th April, 2008, 1.30pm
 

The Irish Fundraising Handbook 6th Edition: Now Available!

Published by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, with financial support from the Citizens Information Board and in association with Clann Credo (Social Investment Fund) and The Wheel. The Irish Fundraising Handbook contains:

•    The most vital source of information on funding in Ireland
•    Grants, awards and other supports for voluntary non-profit and social organisations
•    Key information on 700 sources of funding and support – public and private
•    Guidance on fundraising practice, charity regulation, tax exemptions and much more
•    An indispensable resource for voluntary and non-profit groups

Available from Create for €20, plus €3 p+p. ISBN 978-1-869895-07-5.  For info contact  T: 01- 4736600. To download an Order Form visit:
www.create-ireland.ie

New: Graduate School Of Creative Arts And Media

The Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media (GradCAM) is a new initiative which aims to implement a new model for PhD training and research in the creative arts and media in Ireland. Read more on the news section of our website:
www.visualartists.ie/sfr_news.html

Artist's Studios To Rent

ARTIST'S STUDIOS TO RENT IN CORRANDULLA, GALWAY
Artist's studios to rent in Corrandulla, 15 mins from Galway city.
Please contact Triona on 0878189800

SPACE AVAILABLE AT MOXIE STUDIOS
Moxie studios still has 1 small studio and space for either one large
or two medium sized artist studios, as well as four loft studios with
excellent light, perfect for painters or illustrators. Conveniently
located at the Blackhorse Luas stop. Wi-Fi, kitchen, amenities. 24-hr
access.  Call Bear at 087 694 3188 to view.

STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE NEAR SMITHFIELD SQUARE, DUBLIN
Studio space near Smithfield Square in Dublin available immediately
until July, E165 per month. Contact Anna 086 363 4837.

NEW ARTIST STUDIOS LIMERICK
A building has been located by in Limerick city centre that’s suitable for an artists run studio space. More artists are needed to fill rooms and share costs. Please communicate any interest to emmetkierans@hotmail.com.
 

The Olympic Games 2008: Call For Art Ambassadors

Become ambassador of art for your country to the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing (China) and Los Angeles (USA). In conjunction with the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, the ‘ARTIADE – Olympics of Art’ will take place once again. Artists worldwide are invited to represent their country as the cultural ambassador. The open call starts from 1 November 2007 to 31 March 2008. This time the exhibition will take place in Los Angeles and Beijing. Detailed information can be found on our website www.artiade2008.com as well at www.artiade.org

La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat Newsletter

2007 was a pivotal year for La Muse. We made a number of changes to better accommodate a greater variety of writers and artists, and launched several initiatives to nurture our growing creative community.

New this year: A separate space in the house for Internet access; an art studio; village houses for families; shorter retreats and more flexible dates. We will also offer a number of residencies in 2008, our first ever! Read on…

1. We now have a blog (http://lamusewritersandartistsretreat.blogspot.com) and a new website (www.lamuseinn.com) with loads of new pages and...

2. Links. If your website isn't on our new "Links" page please just send us your web address and John will upload it. Also, please ask your webmaster to put a link to La Muse on your website. It’s a great way to spread the word about us. Thanks!

3. We now offer fellowships and residencies (www.lamuseinn.com/fellowship.shtml). Please let people know about them. We plan to add more every year.

4. There have been a LOT of changes to La Muse (www.lamuseinn.com/renovations.shtml): new slate roof, new dining room, two new kitchens, new attendee entrance, and an expanded library collection.

5. Now that Labastide Esparbairenque has DSL, La Muse now offers broadband WIFI access after "quiet hours."

6. Donate a muse to an artist! La Muse now has a non-profit arm (www.lamuseinn.com/donate.shtml) to broaden our residency offerings. Contact us to inquire about muse sponsorships and artist “adoptions”.

7. For years we have been booked a year in advance. Now that we have more space with the village houses, we sometimes have last-minute availability and offer discounts for acceptances made less than one month in advance.

Thanks to the La Muse writers and artists who gave us a month of their creative life in 2007, making another year possible for La Muse.

See you here soon,

All the best,

John and Kerry

La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat
South of France
www.lamuseinn.com
http://lamusewritersandartistsretreat.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/la_muse
Facebook: "La Muse"

Choral Development In Ireland

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon is holding a series of meetings to seek input to the development of a new policy for choral music throughout Ireland in December 2007. The purpose of the meetings will be to gain a wide a range of contributions from choral singers, conductors, school teachers and principals, composers, committee or board members of choirs and representatives of organisations involved in supporting choral music and choral education and training.

Draft proposals for the development of the choral sector will be presented to the meetings for discussion and feedback.

The meetings are organised by Fergus Sheil (Music Specialist Advisor to the Arts Council from 2004 – 2007), who has drafted an initial set of proposals for discussion. This invitation is open to all involved in choral music making in any way. Each of the venues has limited seating capacities, so places must be booked in advance. Please register your interest by emailing fergussheil@eircom.net or by phoning or writing to Kate Jameson (details below), indicating which meeting you wish to attend.

• Sligo
5th December 19:00 – 21:00
Radisson SAS Hotel, Ballincar, Rosses Point Road, Sligo

• Galway
6th December 19:00 – 21:00
Radisson SAS Hotel, Lough Atalia Road, Galway

• Dublin
10th December 14:00 – 16:00
Irish Architectural Archive, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

• Cork
11th December 19:00 – 21:00
Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork
(meeting kindly hosted by CIT Cork School of Music)

• Kilkenny
13th December 19:00 – 21:00
St Francis Abbey Brewery, Parliament St, Kilkenny

For further information please contact:

Kate Jameson
Music, Opera and Dance CO
The Arts Council,

70 Merrion Square

Dublin 2

Phone: +353 1 618 0229

Fax:     +353 1 676 1302

 

International Festival

Theatre Methods 08
Between Tradition and Contemporaneity
July 7-13, 2008
Malpils, Latvia
"TM" is the annual professional festival-fair bringing up the question of the Bridge between Tradition and Contemporaneity in performing arts. It is uniting performers from all over the world interested in the research of theatre methods between tradition and contemporaneity. Participants: actors, directors, dancers, choreographers, teachers, playwrights, stage designers, script writers, theatre critics, journalists, cultural managers.
At the moment the festival has been accepting applications for creative presentations in 2008!

Presentation format:
‧ workshop/master class
‧ work in progress
‧ performance fragment (not requiring any special technical conditions)
‧ reading/lecture
‧ any other way of demonstration to the presenter's discretion.
More details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/TM08.php
Registration: http://www.iugte.com/projects/register.php

Voluntary Arts Ireland Seeking Chair & Committee Members

deadline: 18 December 2008
Could it be you? If you feel strongly that voluntary arts matter and want to learn, share and guide our work as part of the VAI committee, then step up!

We are seeking five new Committee members and a new Chair for when Kenneth Irvine (our current Chair) reaches the end of his term of office next year.

Our present priorities are

- developing a dynamic public campaign to get more people participating in the arts at a community level.

- campaigning to ensure that small arts and crafts groups are not forgotten when it comes to funding policy or any other form of support.

- establishing hands on support in funding, marketing, governance and other business skills, across the island to compliment our on line information systems.

Join us and help make it happen….
Members meet twice a year to consider issues in their own jurisdiction (NI or RoI) and twice a year as a full committee.

Full details and submission forms are at www.vaireland.org/b12380 or contact Brenda at 028 / 048 (RoI) 4483 9327 or brenda@vaireland.org

 

Fluxusdance Seeks Company Manager

Fluxusdance is an innovative and developing dance company based in the midlands of Ireland. They are currently are seeking a dynamic & experienced company manger to join forces with the Artistic Director to help expand & develop Fluxusdance into the future. The Company Manger will be working closely with the Artistic Director to oversee the smooth running of the company. The manager will have specific responsibility for managing the company’s programme, managing the day to day activities such as project management and the companies touring schedule, carrying out the company’s finance and administration tasks and developing the companies national and international links.

The person must have at least 3 years experience of arts management, administration and project management; and a track record in marketing, financial management and fundraising, some experience of dance is preferable but not essential. Salary is commensurate with experience, in the region of €30-35k per annum and is based in the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge Co. Kildare. Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of application to: Cathy O’Kennedy, Fluxusdance, Riverbank Arts Centre, Main St, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. For more information contact Cathy T: 045 531555 
E: fluxusdance@ireland.com
 

Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, Utah, USA (Deadline: Dec 15)

Sundance Institute Theatre Program is open for applications for 2008 Theatre Lab. Playwrights, directors, composers or choreographers may submit applications.
More information: Sundance Institute - look at 'Explore Programs - Theatre' and check any nationality/residency/language requirements before you apply.
The Theatre Program welcomes applications for projects at any stage of development, but focuses on work that is ready to be explored, at least in part, on its feet. New in 2008, submitted work cannot have been previously produced, but may have received prior workshops. In addition, projects scheduled to receive a production before October 25, 2008, are not eligible.
Playwrights, directors, composers or choreographers may submit applications. Playwright/director teams are encouraged to apply together; however, if you do not have a director attached to your project, please note that Sundance will help to match you up with a director once your play is selected for inclusion in the Lab. Many younger playwrights do not have access to a director and Sundance is positioned to match these artists with an experienced director. In the case of projects that are not strictly text-based (dance/theatre pieces, image-based work), an artistic statement detailing the style and vision of the piece is essential.
Sundance is interested in both established and emerging theatre artists, as well as artists making a transition from areas outside of theatre. We welcome solo performers and projects for young audiences. Participants must be available for the entire length of the Lab. Artists can only submit one application. Previous applicants may re-apply. Contracted commissions or producers do not affect the selection of projects for the Theatre Lab. Applicants can only submit one application each year.
The Sundance Institute prides itself on its family-friendly environment. However, please be aware that the Sundance Resort is on a mountain and presents challenges for families with young children. We strongly encourage families with children under age seven to consider alternative childcare at home during the Lab. A three-day guest policy is in effect for all other adult visitors. Each guest is responsible for expenses incurred during their visit. Please contact the Theatre Program if you have questions about families or guests.
PROJECT SELECTION
The Sundance Institute Theatre Lab selects up to eight projects per year. Through open submissions, we consider an estimated 700 projects. Sundance looks for original, compelling, human stories that reflect the independent vision of the theatre artist. We are interested in supporting a diverse and daring group of theatre artists who tell unique stories, present material in a new form, or conceptualize existing material with an innovative directorial vision. We look for writers and collaborators who are interested in genuinely exploring their material. Sundance is more than a place to 'rehearse'; it is an environment that encourages and supports risk-taking, experimentation, and rigorous re-writing and re-imagining.
PROJECT SUPPORT
The Sundance Institute Theatre Lab provides professional actors, dramaturgs, rehearsal space, stage management, round-trip air transportation, accommodations, and meals for the collaborative team working on each project. Each full-time Fellow (playwright, director, other collaborator) receives a $500 honorarium. Actors operate on a Special Agreement with Actors Equity Association during the Theatre Lab.
GIVING BACK
Sundance Institute was founded by Robert Redford as a way to give back, to support other film and theatre artists by providing them with an opportunity to develop their projects and skills. Sundance proudly does not accept royalties on projects supported by the Theatre Program. Playwrights own their work fully, but are requested to publish Sundance Institute's logo, bio and credit [Title of Project] was developed, in part, with assistance from the Sundance Institute Theatre Program on the title page of all printed materials of future readings, workshops, productions, recordings and publications of their projects, and include a click-back widget on each successive producer's website. Please call the Theatre Program with any questions.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab:
* Complete the online application form.
* In support of Sundance Institute's Green Initiative, you may select to submit the following materials electronically on your application:
o Script Draft of your play or musical
o Cover Letter
o Playwright Statement
o Director Statement, if applicable
o Resumes/Bios
* If you select to send your materials via mail, please send the following:
o A script draft of a play or musical, text of work that has been adapted, visual renderings of the piece, if appropriate, and tapes or CDs of original music. Please do not bind your script. Simply copy on to 3-hole punch paper and affix with brads.
o A cover letter describing the status of the project, including prior readings and workshops, and what you want to accomplish at the Lab. Be realistic in assessing how far you can take the project in the 20-day workshop.
o In the case of projects that are not strictly text-based (dance/theatre pieces, image-based work), an artistic statement detailing the style and vision of the piece is essential.
o Short statements by the playwright and director on the content and style of the piece, and the team's objective for the workshop.
o Resumes/bios (which include name, address, and telephone) of the collaborative team, including writers, directors, composers, choreographers, solo performers, and other collaborators.
o Feel free to add press coverage about you or your collaborator(s).
* $30 non-refundable application processing fee payable by credit card on the online application or send a check payable to SUNDANCE INSTITUTE with your application materials
DEADLINE
The postmark deadline for all submissions is December 15, 2007. Applicants will be notified on or before April 14, 2008.
If you wish to be notified that your application has arrived, please enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard. If you wish application materials to be returned, please enclose a large self-addressed stamped mailing envelope. Materials will be returned by May 1, 2008 for those that wish it.
SEND MATERIALS TO
Sundance Institute Theatre Lab Application
Sundance Institute
8530 Wilshire Blvd, 3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Application POSTMARK DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2007
QUESTIONS
Please call Ignacia Delgado at 310-360-1981 or email to theatre@sundance.org

Futuresonic, Manchester, 1-4 May (Deadlines: 18 Dec, 7 Feb &  20 Mar)

Futuresonic now invites artists, thinkers and makers to get social and submit proposals to its Art, Music, Ideas and EVENTS strands. The festival takes place 1-4 May in Manchester UK.
The Social - Social Networking Unplugged
An annual festival of art, music and ideas, which is currently in its 12th year, Futuresonic occupies the orbits of both music and digital culture.
Extending the focus in recent years on presenting artworks in unexpected city spaces, and on social art and social technologies, the 2008 theme is The Social - Social Networking Unplugged.
Futuresonic Art - Submit Now
Transforming the city into a space of experimentation, making it come alive
A commission valued at £5000 is available for a new project responding to the Social Networking Unplugged theme. Support will also be available for additional projects, and Futuresonic also invites submissions of projects that do not require funding from the festival. Futuresonic's art strand focuses on social and participatory artworks which re-imagine the city.
Deadline: 5pm, 18th December 2007
Futuresonic Ideas - Submit Now
An internationally renowned conference, exploring online, mobile and unplugged social networking
Submissions are now invited to the Futuresonic conference and the Social Technologies Summit. Proposals for talks, presentations and workshops plus also session themes are invited. Submissions of innovative formats for social interaction and experimentation are encouraged. Theme - Online, Mobile and Unplugged Social Networking
Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 18th December 2007
Futuresonic Music - Submit Now
"A glimpse of tomorrow's music today" BBC
In 2008 we invite musicians to share their take on innovative, original and daring 21st century music with our audience. Futuresonic's roots are in post-dub electronic music, and it showcases genre defying great live music. Futuresonic 2007 featured included stunning live music from mavericks and pioneers of advanced sound. Futuresonic will be able to support a limited number of performances.
Deadline: 5pm, 7th February 2008
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Stage your own EVNT!
Futuresonic now invites any programmer, curator, promoter, label or artist group anywhere in the world to stage an independent event in EVNTS 2008, a city-wide showcase of affiliated events, with the EVNTS Competition offering awards of £1,000 and £500 for a limited number of events. Since its introduction in 2005, EVNTS has grown into a community of people who each year return to give the festival an extra edge.
Deadline: 5pm, 7th February & 20th March 2008
Read more & download application forms: http://www.futuresonic.com/getinvolved/

Fidget Feet Administrator Vacancy

About FIDGET FEET

Fidget Feet is Ireland's leading aerial dance company, creating new work that is achieving International status. The company tours at home and abroad with innovative large-scale outdoor work and experimental cutting-edge indoor work, both in conventional theatre spaces and site-specific spaces.

Fidget Feet invites applications for the post of Administrator.

Candidates must have excellent management skills including good knowledge of financial management. Candidates need to be well organized and be able to work unsupervised and be able to travel to represent the company in meetings etc, as the Artistic Director is on tour with the company 85% of the Year, Candidates must have excellent communication and people skills with a strong track record working in the Arts. The candidate must have at least 3 years experience in administration and project management. The ideal candidate should demonstrate effective leadership skills and articulate a strong vision for the organisation to continue growing as leaders in the fast developing art form of Aerial Dance/Circus. The company has a new office in The Balor Theatre in Ballybofey, Co Donegal and is seeking a full time administrator or part time General manager to work at this base.
The salary is commensurate with experience, in the region of €20-24k per annum.

Send letter of application and CV asap to: Fidgetarts@yahoo.co.uk

Candidates will be Invited to a interview in Donegal on 8th Dec 2007 (other dates can be arranged if this not suitable) See www.fidgetfeet.com for more information on the company

Roscommon County Arts Office Seeks Artists For Artists In Schools Scheme 2008

The Artists in Schools scheme funds an artist to work in a primary school for 50 hours contact time at a rate of €40/hr and an additional 5hrs development time at the same rate. The total fee is €2,200 which will be paid in two instalments by the Arts Office at the commencement and completion of the project
This year the structure of the programme has been greatly altered. We are aware that previously a lot of time and effort went into making an application and while these applications were often of a very high standard, we could only award a small number of residencies with the result of disappointing a large number of schools and artists who had put a lot of work into their applications.  
This year, we are asking schools to simply register their interest in the scheme. We are then asking suitably experienced artists to apply to the arts office after which a shortlist of artists will be invited to attend interview so we can match artists' skills to schools needs.
A special facilitated planning afternoon (part of the 5hr development time) designed to involve schools more fully in the planning process will take place in early February and successful artists and schools will be required to attend this meeting.
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 school.
 
If you are interested in working on this scheme, please apply in writing and include the following –
1.    CV of relevant experience
2.    Two referees
3.    A copy of your HSE approved Keeping Safe certificate (if you hold one)
4.    Distance you are willing to travel to a selected school
 
Interviews will take place in January and the planning day with artists and teachers will take place in early February. Projects can be planned for the last school term Easter-Summer 2008, or anytime between September and Christmas 2008.
Applications marked "Artists in Schools Scheme" should be sent to Roscommon County Arts Office, Courthouse, Roscommon by 4pm on Wednesday, 12th December. For further information please contact Avril Carr on 0906632541 or accarr@roscommoncoco.ie

Public Art Commission
 

South Tipperary County Council invites artists to register interest in a public art commission associated with the N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown Road Improvement Scheme.

The site will require a site-specific sculptural work which reflects innovative contemporary art practice in the public realm taking into account the social, physical and cultural context of the built environment.

Budget: €58,500

The competition will be held in two stages. Proposal fees will be paid to shortlisted artists at stage 2 for bona fida submissions.
To register interest please contact, Sally O’Leary, Arts Officer, South Tipperary County Council, County Museum, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary by Weds 16th Jan 2008. For further information contact: 052 34565 or email: sally.oleary@southtippcoco.ie

 

Artlinks Launch & Bursary Winners

Artlinks, the new partnership between the County Council Arts Departments of Wicklow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, and Carlow Offices was officially launched in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny last Monday 26 November.  One of the highlights of the launch event was the awarding of 6 bursaries totalling 40,000 euro to artists within the region. Read more on the News section of our website:
www.visualartists.ie/sfr_news.html

Music Therapists Required For Limerick City
The Blue Box Creative Learning Centre is a registered charity based in Limerick which aims to help vulnerable young people and their families to realise their potential through Creative Therapies

Upcoming Daghdha Micro-Bursary Application Deadline
 

Deadline for receipt of applications is December 20th 2007

In October Daghdha Dance Company gave out €7,600 in MICRO-BURSARIES  to a variety of artists, thinkers, choreographers and dancers who wished to engage choreography in their work. There is a second round of  MICRO-BURSARIES available and the deadline for reciept of applications in December 20th

Applications are open to all citizens based in the Mid West Region of Ireland, who wish to experiment with choreography in their work/life and to those who generally wish to expand their notion of choreography. MICRO-BURSARIES are intended to be admin light and hassle free.

MICRO-BURSARIES are available to support artists, dancers, scientists, thinkers, choreographers, etc to develop their work to a higher level, explore choreography and movement and to expand the scope of their personal and choreographic development.

MICRO-BURSARIES can be used to buy time or space in the pursuit of widening the artists understanding of choreography and dance. Examples include funding for travel, research, development of work, rehearsals, and materials or can be used as match funding for other applications.

If you are interested and wish to receive further information on MICRO-BURSARIES please contact

mail@daghdha.ie  and include MICRO-BURSARIES in the subject line.