Youth Arts News November 2011

Co. Mayo Vocational Education Committee, on behalf of Mayo Music Education Partnership invites applications for the position of tutors - music /instrumental/voice.

The Arts Council/ An Comhairle Ealaíon have published an update on recent developments in child protection and some information on forthcoming legislation here: http://bit.ly/v4YLMd

‘Where are we now?’ – A symposium examining arts for children in hospital within the context of the Puppet Portal Project. Helium, in collaboration with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership, is hosting this symposium as part of the 2011 International Puppet Festival Ireland for artists and healthcare professionals who are interested in participatory arts with children in hospital.

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland cordially invites you to teh launch of ‘Making Ireland Home’, a film sharing the stories of young migrants produced by the mPower Youth Empowerment Project. Mary Cunningham, Director of NYCI, will launch this event.

On October 10th Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, joined Barnardos and the Family Support Agency to launch Parenting Positively – Coping with a Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use, a new resource for children, teenagers and their parents to support them in understanding and dealing with difficulties that can result from a parent’s problem drug or alcohol use.

NOISE Flicks Work Experience positions are run by South Dublin County Council Arts Office with support from RUA RED. The internship is open to persons aged 16-25 and runs November 2011 – February 2012. To apply download the application, and complete including the requested samples of work and two references.

The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children is recruiting for a dynamic and imaginative Theatre Programmer with significant theatre production expertise. The position requires a proven track record in theatre programming and producing. The successful candidate will have a passion for child centred cultural work and be expected to drive a high quality, innovative theatre programme for children, schools and families. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 18 November.

In accordance with its Arts Service Plan, Dublin City Council invites applications for funding towards arts projects and programmes in the city which are complementary to the following objectives:
 

The purpose of the annual programming grant is to assist applicants with the costs of their artistic programme. The scheme is not intended to provide support for ongoing operating/administrative costs. Organisations applying for the first time are requested to first discuss their suitability for this funding programme with the relevant Head of Team at the Arts Council.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts in Healthcare Settings is the first accredited course in Arts and Health in Ireland. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the key theories that inform teaching and learning in adulthood; to provide them with the knowledge and skills to work creatively with groups; to give them the capacity to critically reflect on their practice in the field of arts and health; and to give them an understanding of what ‘arts and health’ is and the role of the arts in healthcare, both theoretical and practical.

On 26-28 April 2012, more than 100 students and teachers from schools in every country in the European Union will enjoy an experience to remember, as the guests of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. For two remarkable days they will become ‘extraordinary members’ of the EESC. For the third year running, the EESC is organising a simulated plenary session, at the heart of Europe, where school pupils and their teachers will debate, negotiate, and thrash out consensus just as the real Committee does.

IUGTE and ArtUniverse have announced seven bursaries for participation in ‘Theatre Between Tradition & Contemporaneity’, an international professional conference researching the bridge between Tradition and Contemporaneity in performing arts. The bursary is €300 and covers part of the participation fee. Accommodation and meals are organized for the group. The Conference will take place in a 15th Century castle, the international educational centre in the picturesque Styria region, in the southeast of Austria.

How are we connected to the world around us? How do our links - through people, food, money, technology and ideas – affect us, the world we live in and people in the Global South? Are young people active citizens or just consumers who buy first and think later? This year’s One World Week central action ‘Consume with Care’ looks at how we as consumers, have ‘purchasing power’ in what we buy and how we spend our money. Changing our spending habits can positively benefit people, places and production locally and globally. 

‘How do we know it’s Working?’ is a North/ South Conference focusing on supporting youth organizations and youth workers to enable them to better plan for and demonstrate the benefit, outcomes and impact of their work. The Conference is a joint venture between the National Youth Council of Ireland and Youthnet, funded through the EU Peace III Programme, and will consist of a combination of key inputs and participative workshops.

Fire Station Artists’ Studios in partnership with FOMACS (Forum on Migration and Communications) will present a workshop programme exploring the relationship between ethnographic methods, representation, human rights and the ethics of collaborative engagement in visual arts practice.

Donegal CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership's ‘One Donegal’ cultural diversity month will be taking place throughout November. The wide range of activities in this year’s programme reflects the variety of work supported by the Partnership through the Donegal PEACE III Action Plan (2008-2013) in an effort to attain their shared vision of 'Donegal, a county where racism and sectarianism no longer exists and where all feel equally valued and confident that they belong.'

The ‘Business of Fun’ Conference in association with Fáilte Ireland will be held on 10-11 November, in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe. This is the definitive festivals and events conference with streams that will cover all aspects of producing successful festivals and events. This is where the art, people and business of festivals and events converge.

The 17th Junior Film Fleadh which takes place from 16–19 November in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre,  Huston Film School and City Museum. A varied and exciting line-up is on offer for young people from the ages of 4–18 years, which will include a mixture of features, documentaries and workshops to support the curriculum, develop the imagination and stimulate both discussion and creativity.