November 2011
The Trailer of Brigid Dinnegan at Axis Arts Centre Ballymun
As part of TRAVELLER PRIDE WEEK Axis Arts Centre Ballymun is hosting a rerun of the successful production The Trailer of Brigid Dinnegan. This is a chance to witness a show that is the result of an experimental 2-year process of research, development, adaptation and collaboration between theatre-maker and writer Dylan Tighe, Traveller activist Catherine Joyce, 11 Traveller women and a team of leading theatre artists.
'Tea & Technique' - Working with an Artist in Youth Work Settings with Nichola Mooney from Rialto Youth Project - Thursday 1st December
In the third of this four-part professional development series, NYCI’s Arts Programme will facilitate a conversation between Nichola Mooney, youth worker and Fiona Whelan, artist, who have been working together with young people from Rialto Youth Project in Dublin for eight years. For the first hour of the session, Nichola and Fiona will discuss their most recent work as part of What's the Story?
'Tea & Technique' - Celebrating Your Youth Arts Projects with Nick Mack, Creative Edge - Thursday 15th December
In the last in this four-part professional development series, Nick Mack will lead a session based around evaluating, documenting and celebrating youth arts activities with young people. The workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore how evaluation can be a valuable means to appreciate and communicate what has been achieved in youth arts activities and the difference that they make, as well as helping in planning future projects and in sharing good practice.
Erasmus for All: 5 million in line for EU funding
Up to 5 million people, almost twice as many as currently benefit from the scheme, could get the chance to study or train abroad with a grant from Erasmus for All, the new EU programme for education, training, youth and sport proposed by the European Commission today.
Red Cross Positive Images Toolkit
The Red Cross’s Positive Images toolkit is an educational resource for teachers, youth workers and other educators to teach young people about migration and development and by using the toolkit, educators can help young people relate issues of migration and development to themselves and their communities, and empower them to take action. Having been available since 2009, the toolkit has now been revised and can be downloaded for free here:
FOMACS Retrospective - The Story So Far
The Story So Far, is an online publication featuring a portfolio of FOMACS creative arts and media projects, forged in collaboration with diverse public partners and civil society networks during the last four years. Framed as a case study, it is hoped that this online publication will allow readers to retrospectively explore our distinctive approach to migration and social justice, and experience a wide range of educational and creative outputs.
Freelance Arts Facilitators/Literacy Tutors - Derry
Working within a dynamic arts and culture environment, The Playhouse/ Artskills, wishes to expand its database of freelance Art Facilitators & Literacy Tutors. The Playhouse/Artskills delivers an expanding range of high quality Arts Educational Projects with young people aged 16 to 24years old.
Finglas Artsquad Seeking Community Artists (FÁS Scheme)
Finglas Artsquad are now looking to employ Community Artists. The Project is a Community Employment Projectt, so those interested must be eligible under FAS criteria, check with your local FAS office. It is a 19.5 hour week. You will have the opportunity to work with children from 7-11 years of age through Arts and Crafts and Adults within the centre and in outreach centres. They will also be involved in Murals and Exhibitions.
If interested send a CV and covering letter to Bobby Borwick, Finglas Artsquad, Unit 14b Main Street, Finglas, D 11.
Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants
The Starbucks Foundation solicits applications from organisations that provide young people a continuum of services in developing creative approaches to address pressing concerns in their communities. Grant size and expectations: $10,000 to $30,000(USD) on average.
Springboard Wider Horizons Programme 2012
Recruitment for Wider Horizons 2012 has commenced. The following opportunities may be of interest to readers of Youth Arts News who meet the criteria below:
If you:
Suas Volunteer Programme 2012: Applications now open!
Suas is an ambitious, education-focused social change organisation that supports programmes in Ireland, India & Kenya. Founded in 2002, Suas has grown quickly to become a leading mid-size organisation in development within Ireland. This year marks the 11th year of the Suas Volunteer Programme.
St. Kevin’s Family Resource Centre is recruiting volunteers
St. Kevin’s Family Resource Centre, South Dublin, is recruiting volunteers in the following roles:
The Wheel has re-opened recruitment for key position
The Wheel is once again accepting applications for the position of Information Systems Officer. The successful candidate for this key role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of The Wheel’s information management systems, databases and their suite of websites. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 8th December.
A full job description can be viewed at: www.wheel.ie/jobs
Dublin City Council Arts Office Seeks Interns
Dublin City Council Arts Office is currently seeking interns for 2012. The internships are designed to extend interns knowledge and understanding of how a Local Authority Arts Office works. Duties may include assisting in programming, PR & marketing updating databases, updating websites, archiving, and general administrative support for the arts office programmes which include:
NOISE South Dublin – call for entires!
Please follow the links below for further details:
Applications for NOISE Sounds Music Fest ‘12 Ready! Perform with Professionals! Deadline 15th December:
International Children’s Creative Competition: ‘Fairy Tales of a Beautiful Heart’
Young people aged 4-18 are invited to participate in an international competition "Fairy Tales of a Beautiful Heart" held under the aegis of UNESCO. Children of different nations are asked to create fairy tales, paintings, photos or animations reflecting human values and ideals of peace and non-violence. As a result of the competition a book will be issued with the winning children's fairy tales and illustrations.
For further details and entry criteria please contact: konkurs.skazok@gmail.com
Show Racism the Red Card – call for participants
Show Racism the Red Card is calling for teachers, tutors and youth workers to register their groups to participate in the Anti- Racism Creative Competition 2012. Deadline for entries will be the last Friday of February. The competition is open to primary and secondary schools and also youth services and youthreach centres. An awards presentation will take place in the AVIVA stadium in April.
Opportunities with Kildare Youth Theatre/ Crooked House
Crooked House Young Playwrights’ & Directors' Programme:
Are you aged between 14 and 26? Would you like to write a play or a musical? Crooked House Theatre Company (CHTC) in Newbridge is making an open call to all young playwrights and would-be playwrights to create a new play or musical that will be staged in October 2012 as part of a Festival of new work by young writers. Applications close on Dec 31st 2011.
National Sculpture Factory Seeks Receptionist/Front of House (FÁS CE Scheme)
The National Sculpture Factory is currently recruiting for the position of receptionist. All Candidates need to be eligible for a FÁS Community Employment Scheme. Experience of the arts sector would be beneficial.
The Little Green Street Gallery | Green Street, Off Capel Street
This exhibition presents individual expressions presented by a number of SceneNotHerd members. Collectively, RESTRICTED ACCESS explores the path, journey, maze, crossroads that SceneNotHerd, as 15 – 19 year olds, are facing as they enter a world of choices where decisions need to be made as to the what pat
Lending a Hand: Young People and Volunteering in Ireland
You are cordially invited to the launch of the National Youth Council of Ireland report: Lending a Hand: Young People and Volunteering in Ireland as part of the celebrations for the International Day of Volunteering.
DATE: Monday December 5th
TIME: 11:00 am
LOCATION: Oak Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2
RESERVATIONS: To RSVP your place by Thursday, December 1st, contact Geraldine Mahon at the National Youth Council of Ireland on 01-478 4122 or email: info@nyci.ie
Shine a Spotlight on Youth Work Projects!
This workshop will explore simple ways to make your youth work project visible, to make the most of the results of your projects and look at strategic ways to use your past successes to develop future projects funded through Youth in Action.
WHEN: Tuesday 6th December 2011, (9:30 – 5:00)
WHERE: St Michaels’ Youth Project – Inchicore, Dublin
FOR: Youth Workers / Leaders and Peer Leaders who have completed a project and want to make the outcomes and experiences visible.
Unoccupied Retail and Commercial Spaces Seminar – Is this a cultural opportunity for Dublin?
An open conversation for Artists, Arts organisations, City officials, Landlords and Letting agents. Places are strictly limited so please book early - RSVP by 29th of November.
Budget 2012: How will it affect Your Organisation?
Budget 2012 is anticipated to have more serious consequences for community and voluntary organisations with another €3.8billion to be cut out of public expenditure.
Winter Events at The Ark
Whether you love puppets, performing or just curling up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate, we've something for everyone aged 2-12 at The Ark this winter.
Mamó Midwinter puppet theatre - Sat 3 Dec & Sat 17 Dec (Ages 6-7):
Important update on the ‘Tea & Technique’ Professional Development series:
The next two NYCI Professional Development workshops have now be confirmed for THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER and THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER, with a third planned to take place before Christmas (date TBC). These sessions are free to join and open to anyone with an interest in Youth Arts.
‘Tea & Technique’ - Youth Led Projects with Victoria Durrer: South Dublin County Council Arts Office
In the second of this four-part professional development series, NYCI’s Arts Programme will facilitate a conversation between Victoria Durrer and Wayne Travers, a member of Tallaght Young Filmmakers. Tallaght Young Filmmakers is an award-winning youth-led filmmaking group that, with Victoria’s guidance, has been working towards a youth led practice approach for the last number of years.
‘Tea & Technique’ - Working with an Artist in Youth Work Settings with Nichola Mooney: Rialto Youth Project
In the third of this four-part professional development series, NYCI’s Arts Programme will facilitate a conversation between Nichola Mooney, youth worker and Fiona Whelan, artist, who have been working together with young people from Rialto Youth Project in Dublin for eight years. For the first hour of the session, Nichola and Fiona will discuss their most recent work as part of What's the Story?
Music Generation Mayo – Job Opportunities:
Co. Mayo Vocational Education Committee, on behalf of Mayo Music Education Partnership invites applications for the position of tutors - music /instrumental/voice.
Developments in Child Protection:
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
Symposium on Arts for Children in Hospital:
‘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.
‘Making Ireland Home’ Film Launch:
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.
Minister Launches New Resource to Support Children Impacted by a Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use:
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.
Graphic Design Internship at NOISE South Dublin:
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 seeks a new Theatre Programmer:
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.
Dublin City Council Arts Office - Annual Arts Grants:
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 Arts Council - Annual Programming Grant:
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.
PostGrad Certificate in Arts in Healthcare Settings, NUI Maynooth, Kilkenny :
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.
Your Europe, Your Say:
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/ ArtUniverse bursaries – ‘Theatre Between Tradition & Contemporaneity:
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.
One World Week 2011 - Central Events and Central Action ‘Consume With Care’:
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?’ Conference:
‘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.
Ethnography in Visual Arts Practice Workshop Programme:
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.
‘One Donegal’ Cultural Diversity Month:
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:
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.
Galway Junior Film Fleadh:
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.