Youth Arts News June 2011

The Certificate in Youth Arts is a part time, yearlong university accredited course of study in Irish Youth Arts Practice managed and delivered by the Arts Programme at NYCI and accredited by NUI Maynooth’s Department of Applied Social Studies. The Certificate in Youth Arts aims to introduce those working in the non-formal education sector to the concepts, principles and practice of youth arts using a context and practice approach.

The Arts programme would like to extend a big thank you to all the organisations who submitted applications to the latest round of the Artist in Youth Work Residency Scheme. The application process can be a long one and we received a large number of high-quality applications. Following the application process, the independent panel was convened in late June and eleven organisations from across Ireland were awarded funding for projects in 2011/2012.

A very busy few months here in the Arts Programme culminated in our Youth Arts Summer School for Youth Workers in Cork at the beginning of June this year. The residential summer school saw almost 50 participants take part in art form workshops across digital filmmaking, visual art, drama and street art as well as exciting evening events and a showcase celebration of all the hard work that had been undertaken.

The Arts Council has announced the appointment of Orlaith McBride as its new Director. The appointment was approved by the Arts Council following an application and interview process and she will take up her position this September.

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD, together with Arts Council, have launched Culturefox, a new Irish cultural events guide that can be downloaded as a mobile phone app or used online, as part of Government efforts to boost the creative sector.

Artswork, the English National Youth Arts Development Agency, has developed an innovative new publication that shows fresh evidence of the transformational power of the arts to make positive changes to the lives of young people.

Dance Ireland seeks to recruit either one full-time receptionist or two part-time receptionists who will be based at DanceHouse. Reporting to the General Manager, the primary function of this role is as receptionist with administrative duties and additional tasks as required. As the welcoming face of the venue, the post holder will be confident and friendly. The nature of the work requires a flexible person who is willing to work a variety of shifts.

The successful applicant will work at Kids' Own office in Carrigeens, Ballinful, Sligo. This is a nine- month position and is open to those eligible for the FÁS Work Placement Programme, Graduate Placement.

The Ark is celebrating all sorts of music this summer with Play, a music festival for children aged 2 to 12 years and their families. The programme is a combination of music workshops, concerts and electronic sound installations.

The deadline for the next round of Bursary Awards is Thursday 14 July 2011.The following awards will be offered; Dance Bursary Award, Literature Bursary Award, Opera Bursary Award, Street Arts and Spectacle Bursary Award, Visual Arts Bursary Award, and the Young People, Children and Education Bursary Award.

As part of a new initiative to support developing and emerging artists, Siamsa Tíre is offering an Emerging Artist Award which recognises new undisputed talent and promise.

 Focusing on children and young people, the Hilton in the Community Foundation works to improve the quality of education and the provision of health care to relieve suffering and equip individuals. They have approximately £100,000 available to distribute each quarter, and applications from each of their four chosen areas will be selected or considered.

Collaboration Grants fund transnational, cross-sectoral activities by independent cultural and artistic organisations working together or with organisations from other sectors.

The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work of voluntary and amateur arts groups. The awards scheme is now to open to groups across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Your group could win a package of prizes and have your work showcased to millions by Voluntary Arts, the development agency for arts participation. A winner and runner up will be chosen from each country.

So you think you can tag? Then join Made in Temple Bar’s street art crew! Deep underneath Meeting House Square, a treasure trove of ancient artefacts have been discovered. Inspired by the find and this year’s 3D cinema sensation, Cave of Forgotten Dreams (about the ancient Chauvet cave drawings).

Suburban Sounds is an evening-course in music which is open to young people aged 14- 18yrs with a passion for song writing, music composition and/or music performance.

Dublin Contemporary is a large-scale exhibition which will show the work of 90 Irish and International artists from 6th September to the 3st October 2011. Would you like to find out more about what a Curator/Artist/ Educator does? Learn how a big exhibition like Dublin Contemporary is put together? Meet other young people from all over the country? Find out how art can make a difference to your life?

Are you between 13-18 yrs old? Do you live in Kilnamanagh, Kingswood or Tymon?? Then this Youth Café meeting is for you.

A Collaborative Arts Symposium: Building and Nurturing the Grass Roots  will take place on the 6th July at the South Tipperary County Museum from 10am, as part of the Clonmel Junction Festival in partnership with Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts in social and community contexts.

Long-listed poets of our Teen Poetry competition will perform their work with Dave Lordan and competition judge Leanne O'Sullivan. The winning poets will then receive their prize money from PEFC Ireland, sponsors of the event. The event will take place at St Brendan's School Hall, Bantry 2.30pm and is free of charge.  For more information see www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie or contact the Festival on 027 55987 / 52788 

The full programme for Kinsale Arts Week 2011 is now available on the website and includes many upcoming events for young people, children and families.

The Songschool summer camp is a great opportunity for 10 -14 year olds to make music, friends and have fun! Learn about writing, performing, recording and make your own music video with experienced educators and Songschool directors Peter Baxter and Chris Teusner in award-winning creative arts centre RUA RED.

Globalfest Youth Arts Festival brings together a range of events and projects by and for young people. It includes workshops, a seminar, interactive activities gigs and exhibitions.

Bookings are now open for this fun family event celebrating the imaginative world of children’s picture books. With authors, illustrators, and some surprises along the way we will be sharing the magic that great children’s stories can inspire. 

Music & Video Technology Summer Camp at the Dock Carrick on Shannon will take place on Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th July from 10am to 4pm each day. With an emphasis on having fun while learning new skills, this 2 day summer camp will provide participants with an introduction to the basics of recording sounds and making music of all sorts as well as the opportunity to use state of the art, music production, DJ, VJ, film and video software. 

A three hour workshop where young people aged 12+ can try their hands at basic 'stop - go' animation. Award-winning animator Eimhin McNamara will guide them through the process of producing a short piece of animation, from the original idea to a few seconds of film.