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Jan
26
Call for submissions
Maria

The Apollo Gallery specialises in the work of Irish artists or artists living in Ireland imbued with the Irish imagination. Its function is to bring Irish work to an international audience. We are presently looking for new exciting painters to exhibit alongside our resident artists here in the Apollo Gallery, Dublin.

If interested please email:
- Your Artist CV
- Images of your work
- and / or website link to your portfolio to: art@apollogallery.ie

Address: The Apollo Gallery, 51/c Dawson Street, Dublin 2
T: 01 6712609
www.apollogallery.ie

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Jan
20
Crafters Wanted
Maria

Highlighted in the ‘Irish Craft Update’ site By Karen and kindly shared on, Thank you.

FONDELIFAIR.COM NOW OPEN IN ENNISTYMON

fondelifair.com has now opened a shop in ennistymon a busy tourist area in co.clare and is seeking to acquire suppliers.

This shop is for crafters and artisans from all over Ireland north and south and the items must be of good quality, handmade by the person, not imported for resale.

Our aim is to help these crafters sell their wares for a small weekly sum with no mark-up or commissions involved, the price the crafter wants is the price they get.

The weekly rent is 10 euros , payable one month in advance, with a commitment to stay for a minimum of three months, after which it will be a month to month basis.
Only one months rent is payable at beginning.

Any inquiries etc or further information can be got at fondelifair,com website .

NON MEMBERS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO SUPPLY.

ANYONE OUT THERE MAKING FOOD STUFFS, CHOCOLATES, CHEESE, BISCUITS ETC

THERE IS A FOOD HALL ALSO GOING TO START UP AND THEY CAN CALL

JOAN McCROTTY ON 087 4152242 WHO OWNS RIVER FAIR IN THE SAME BUILDING

TO GET ALL DETAILS FROM HER FOR THE FOOD HALL

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Dec
08
Two new positions sought in DCC.
Maria

JobBridge Internships at The LAB
Dublin City Council Arts Office

Dublin City Council Arts Office currently has two vacancies available through JobBridge Internships:

Arts Administrator Ref INTE-648370

The intern will gain practical experience in working in the Arts Office on all aspects of programmes and projects under the direction of the City Arts Officer. The Intern will receive formal/informal training in the following marketing, event planning, computer and design skills. On completion the intern will have attained skills in event management, marketing and database and record keeping systems.

LAB Gallery and Public Art Assistant Ref. INTE-648421

The intern will gain practical experience in managing a gallery and artist studios. The Intern will receive formal/informal training in the following all aspects of planning and co-ordinating exhibitions, education programmes, curating and administration. They will be trained in design and event management. On completion the intern will have attained skills in aspects of managing a leading visual arts space and public art management

See intern.jobbridge.ie for further information (search: Art). Please email training@dublincity.ie for an application form.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9 December 2011.

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Sep
17
Royal Ulster Academy Submissions
Maria

It’s that time of year again.

Dear Artist,

The Royal Ulster Academy’s 130th Annual Exhibition, which aims to highlight the best in contemporary and traditional visual arts practice, will take place from 21 October to 20 November 2011 in the Ulster Museum, Belfast.

Artists are invited to submit a maximum of two works in any medium for consideration. Work will be selected anonymously by a jury and a range of prizes will be awarded by an independent adjudicator.

ADJUDICATOR

Barbara Rae RA

JURY

Julian Friers PRUA

Jack Pakenham RUA

Terry Gravett ARUA

Marie Louise Muir, Art Journalist & Broadcaster

Kim Mawhinney, Head of Art, National Museums Northern Ireland

There are two stages to the submission process. Firstly, a completed entry form and fees must be received by 16 July. Secondly, you will need to deliver your work to one of our drop points, either in Dublin (13 August) or Belfast (14 August) with labels attached.

You can process your form and fees online using PayPal (www.royalulsteracademy.org) or alternatively you can download a form, complete and return to the RUA office together with your cheque/postal order. If you are using the online entry form, remember to download and attach labels to your work prior to delivery at the relevant drop point. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the entry form by post please reply to this email.

Notification regarding the outcome of the selection process will be circulated between 5–9 September via post.  As a guideline approximately 10% of all submitted work will be selected for exhibition. Unselected works can be collected on 24 September (Dublin) and 25 September (Belfast).

Kind regards,

Irene

Irene Fitzgerald

Administrator

Royal Ulster Academy

9th Floor

48 High Street

Belfast

BT1 2BE

T: 028 9032 0819

M: 07725316583

Email: info@royalulsteracademy.org

Website: www.royalulsteracademy.org

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Feb
24
‘Cailleach Feasa’ Exhibition By Leitrim Artist Maria Noonan-McDermott
Maria

‘Cailleach Feasa’ Exhibition

Solas Art Gallery, Ballinamore, Co.Leitrim
Fri 25th Feb- Sat 19th Mar
http://www.solasart.ie
http://www.voiceboxart.com

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Jan
20
Maria

RTÉ Launches Nationwide Art Competition – ARTifact

ARTifact asks the public to create artwork based on two themes – ‘RTÉ as part of Irish life’ or ‘RTÉ of the future’. Submissions can be a painting, sculpture, drawing, illustration or photography. The three winning works will be placed at RTÉ’s Donnybrook premises in Dublin alongside work by Irish artists such as Robert Ryan, Tony O’Malley and Louis Le Brocquy. Participation is open to all residents of Ireland. The competition is part of the new RTÉ All Access website, www.rte.ie/allaccess , which gives users an inside look at what’s going on throughout RTÉ.

Culture Ireland Funding

Deadline:            15 February
Category:            Job
Artform:               Multiple
Website:              http://www.cultureireland.gov.ie/grants/index.html

Culture Ireland is the state agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide, working under the aegis of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport.

Culture Ireland creates and supports opportunities for Irish artists to present their work at strategic international festivals, venues, showcases and arts markets.

Culture Ireland’s principal funding scheme is designed to support the presentation and promotion of Irish arts internationally.

Screenwriting Competition

Deadline:           31 January
Category:           Competition
Artform:             Film
Website:             http://is.gd/hNeJsp

Writers are invited to submit a one page summary for a comedy feature film by Monday January 31st.  A shortlist of five entries will be announced at the opening ceremony of the festival. Each of the shortlisted writers will be invited to write the first few scenes of the script over the course of the festival. They will then take part in a public interview, presenting their project to an independent panel of industry professionals.  The panel will select the winning project which will be announced at the Closing Gala of the festival.

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Dec
03
Festive Christmas evening At Leitrim Design House
Maria

Leitrim Design House in Carrick-on-Shannon have teamed up with The Dock Arts Centre on Friday 3rd December to offer you an evening of entertainment and inspiration.
Enjoy late night shopping with great special offers for one evening only and don’t hurry home as concessionary rates are available for Leitrim Design House patrons at the Preston Reed gig later that evening.
This year Leitrim Design House is supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign with a very special Christmas Tree showcasing Irish craft.
Proceeds from the sale of these limited edition Christmas decorations will raise money for this charity.
December 3rd 5 – 8 pm- a definate date for your diary.

http://www.intoleitrim.com

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Dec
03
Solas Art Gallery Christmas Exhibition
Maria

As the Christmas season approaches, one might have to search a little harder for some Christmas spirit in Ireland this year.  But if you find yourself in need of some relief from the economic doom and gloom, then a visit to the Solas art gallery in Ballinamore might be just the thing, as the gallery’s group exhibition is sure to delight all who see it.  The annual Christmas exhibition has been a great success for the gallery to date, with all members invited to submit work, ensuring there is something here to suit every taste.  The artists have pulled out all the stops this year, resulting in a truly exciting and varied collection of work.

The exhibition will be opened by Dublin-born artist Carmel Baker.  Carmel has been closely involved with the Solas group since she moved to Leitrim in 2007, and is a regular exhibitor at the gallery.

So why not come along on opening night and enjoy some mulled wine and other festive goodies, or perhaps you might indeed find the perfect gift for someone special.  The Christmas exhibition opens on Friday 3rd December at 7.30pm and runs until Thurs, Jan 13th 2011. All are welcome to come along at any time during gallery opening hours.

http://www.solasart.ie

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Nov
11
Forthcoming Exhibitions And Opportunities
Maria

OPEN ART’ CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION 2010

Leitrim Sculpture Centre (LSC) invites artists based in the North West to submit work for their 2010 Christmas Open. The exhibition will take place in The LSC Gallery from Friday 10th to Friday 24th December 2010.

The Exhibition Opening will be at 1pm on Friday 10th December. All welcome.

Submission for selection: Work in any medium can be submitted up to a maximum of two works per artist. Works put forward must not exceed 2ftsq. (incl. frame) and must first be emailed as jpegs to openart@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie or delivered as photographs to LSC.

Please include the following information for each image: Name of artist, title, date, medium, size and sale price (we will take 25% of this price as commission). All work should be for sale.

LSC Studio holders may submit up to four works with no fee payable, and we will only take 15% as commission, off the sale price. Works made at LSC will also receive a reduced commission of 15%. Please state on submission if the work was made at LSC.

Deadline for submissions for selection is Friday 12th November at 5pm.
(Original work must not be delivered to LSC for this selection process).

Notification to artists of the selection will be by Mon 22nd November.
Please do not send payment with the initial submission of images.

Delivery of work by selected artists:
Delivery of works to Gallery from Saturday 27th November to Friday 3rd December (incl) – 10am to 5pm. Closed Sunday. Late works will not be accepted.

If you are selected, a submission fee of €5 per work will be charged as well as €20 LSC Membership for 2011, unless already a Member. Membership benefits include:

Email notification of all our events such as workshops, projects and launches.
Email notification of all public National and International commissions, opportunities, residencies, training & general information, that are sent to us to distribute.
Discount of 10% if you book and pay in full, for two or more workshops at LSC. See the website or contact us for the Workshop Programme.
Use of the facilities at reduced rates from €5 per day.
Participation in a Residency or special project or event, subject to a selection process.
Proposing an exhibition or a curated event.
Apply to have work shown in the annual Christmas Open, subject to selection process.
Apply for long term Studio Space, subject to availability and a selection process.
Access to the Library with PC, printer, photocopier and broadband.

Removal of Work:
Work must be collected between Monday 10th & Friday 14th January 2011, 10am to 5pm.

Leitrim Sculpture Centre
New Line
Manorhamilton
Co Leitrim

openart@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie

The Dock: Call For Submissions, Leitrim

The Dock , Carrick on Shannon welcomes the return of the Christmas Open Submission Exhibition. Both amateur and professional artists are invited to submit work for our Christmas show, which will be opening on Friday 3 December. The deadline for entries is Saturday November 20. Application forms can be downloaded from the website, for any other queries please contact Ciara:

Telephone:
071 96 50 828

Email:
cmccormac@leitrimcoco.ie

Website:
www.thedock.ie

Professional Practice Seminar for Visual Artists, Galway

A Professional Practice Seminar for Visual Artists will take place at 10am – 5pm on 26 November 2010 in Nuns Island Studio, Galway City. The day is designed to assist artists and art students  in their careers and inform them on current issues. Topics covered include: Funding, The Artist Led Initiative, Contributing to the Public Sphere, The Potential of Place and Building a Practice. Speakers on the day: Carl Giffney, Mick Fortune, Aoife Considine, Annette Moloney, Áine Phillips and Mark St. John Ellis. There will also be screenings of documentation of Public Art Projects by county based artist Ceara Conway. The day will close with a breakout session discussing topics that the audience want to follow up on. This event is supported by Galway City and County Councils and is free. Seating is limited so please book by emailing by 23 November.

Email:
Maeve@galwayartscentre.ie

Mad Art Gallery: Call For Submissions

The Mad Art Gallery is looking for professional artists for exhibitions in 2011. Only twelve artists with the most creative ideas and unique techniques will be selected. Please email 5 good quality images of your current work with short information about you to Sofia, for more details check the website:

Address:
MadArt Gallery, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

Telephone:
0852779024

Email:
sofia@madartstudio.com

Website:
www.madartstudio.com

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Nov
03
Light Years – New and Selected Artworks By Cormac O’ Leary
Maria

Exhibition @ Hamilton Gallery

Preview
Enclave

Enclave

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Enclave Friday Still Life
Achill Storm 1 Path to the Well
Achill Series ll Raughley l
Achill Series l Waiting for Spring
Quiet Strand Sligo Headland

Light Years – New and Selected Artworks

Nov 4th, 2010 Dec 4th, 2010

Cormac O’Leary

Paintings evolve over years of gathered images, motifs emerging
and receding, stories being retold and reimagined. The Friday still-life was
painted in the hub of a wintry city, ghostly creaking on the studio floorboards,
a street din of traffic and voices outside. More recent work was accompanied
by birdsong and leaves rustling in the breeze. Visitants wandered onto one canvas, from a dusky wood. They lingered in the memory like shades.
As an artist I return to places over time, picking up the threads of a visual story. Scenes change but are also restored, reafirmed. Places are always renewing themselves- a shelf of rock by a thundering sea, beaches in a winter light, fields overshadowed by mountains, forests in seasonal flux. I draw the image out, build it up in waves of colour, try to strike the right note; the afterglow of memory

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