Monday, 15 November 2010

CATHERINE KEENAN EXHIBITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

Irish glass artist Catherine Keenan exhibits new work at the University of Ulster's York Street Foyer Gallery until 17 December. For more information, visit:

W: http://craftni.org/events/catherine-keenan-contemporary-glass/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Craft+NI+News++Opportunities+Update+-+Oct+10&

MAKING SENSE, CRAFT AND THE MIND: EXHIBITION, LONDON

Making Sense: Craft and the Mind is an exhibition currently on show in Flow, Needham Road, London. The show features work by Edmond Byrne and runs until 8 January 2011. For more information, visit:

W: www.flowgallery.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY

The University of Sunderland's Department of Glass and Ceramics Open Day is occuring on Wednesday 24 November. For more information and to book a place for talks and tours at the Open Day, contact Professor Kevin Petrie, at

E: kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk
or visit
W: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/subjectareas/glassandceramics/postgraduatestudy/

RCA CERAMICS AND GLASS OPEN DAY

This year's RCA Ceramics and Glass Open Day occurs on Wednesay 1 December. For more information, visit:

W: www.rca.ac.uk

KILN-FORMED GLASS COURSES, WESTMINSTER ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES, LONDON

Level 1 Courses:(beginners welcome)
NCFE Introduction to Model and Mould-making through Fusing and Slumping Techniques
Level 1 TUE 11:00–16:00 12wks Amberley Rd 21/09/10 – 14/12/10 A £61 £301 GL5000AM
Level 1 THU 18:00–21:00 20wks Amberley Rd 27/01/11 – 07/07/11 A £61 £301 GL5001AM
NCFE Introduction to Casting in Kiln-formed Glass
Level 1 TUE 11:00–16:00 12wks Amberley Rd 26/04/11 – 19/07/11 A £61 £301 GL5020AM

Level 2 Course:
BTEC First Diploma in Glass (Level 2)
Level 2 MON 10:30–16:30 36wks Amberley Rd 13/09/10 – 25/07/11 G £214 £1,114 GL4030AM This course runs over the year one day a week.

Level 3 Courses: application only
BTEC National Certificate in Kiln-formed Glass (Level 3)
This two-year part-time course covers a broad introduction to advanced techniques of 3D design and Kiln-formed Glass.
Level 3 THU+FRI 10:30–16:30 72wks Amberley Rd 16/09/10 – 22/07/11 A £271 £1,171 GL4042AM

Advanced Project in Kiln-formed Glass A
Level 3 WED 12:00–16:00 8wks Amberley Rd 13/10/10 – 08/12/10 B £30 £142 GL4071AM
Level 3 WED 12:00- 16:00 8wks Amberley Rd 26/01/11 - 23/03/11 B £30 £142 GL4072AM
Level 3 WED 12:00- 16:00 8wks Amberley Rd 04/05/11 - 29/06/11 B £30 £142 GL4073AM

Level 2 and 3:
Kiln-formed Glass evening classes (no beginners)
All Levels TUE 18:00–21:00 10wks Amberley Rd 28/09/10 – 07/12/10 £185 GL2231AM
All Levels TUE 18:00–21:00 10wks Amberley Rd 11/01/11 – 22/03/11 £185 GL2232AM
All Levels TUE 18:00–21:00 10wks Amberley Rd 26/04/11 – 05/07/11 £185 GL2233AM

Westminster Adult Education Services
Amberley Road London W9 2JJ Tutor: Gaby Kienle gkienle@waes.ac.uk www.waes.ac.uk ph: 0207 297 7297

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Wanted contemporary glass artist to design and make interior door feature. If interested please
e-mail: bradyemer@gmail.com

DCC ARTS FUNDING SCHEME: CALL

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:

-Achieving quality provision of the arts and cultural services.
-Supporting the established and emerging artist.
-Ensuring equality of public access to and participation in the arts, particularly through the city neighbourhoods.
-Encouraging awareness, education and research in the arts.
-Supporting the sustainable! and strategic development of arts initiatives.

Application forms, guidelines and criteria may be obtained from: City Arts Office, Dublin City Council, The LAB, Foley St., Dublin 1.
T: 222 7843 or E-mail: victoria.kearney@dublincity.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 26th November 2010 at 5pm

STAINED GLASS APPRENTICESHIP, ITALY

Vetrate Artistiche Toscane is a company based in Siena (Italy) which specialises in the creation of stained, painted and fused glass. The Studio handles original commissions and restoration work (classical and modern stained glass) in both religious and secular subjects. Fused glass projects are also a part of our production. The apprenticeship periods last one or two months according to student’s choice (provided the slot is available). Contact us for available space. Although the scheme is of particular benefit to the beginner and intermediate; advanced and professional glass artists have found the apprenticeship to be useful to enhance their skills and exchange ideas. We help in finding accommodation. English is spoken in the studio.

Email:
edu@glassisland.com

www.glassisland.com

ARTS COUNCIL MAIN GRANT SCHEMES: CALL

The Arts Council has announced the deadlines for Regularly Funded Organisations, Annual Programming Grants and Annual Funding for 2011.

Regularly Funded Organisations

Please note: This funding programme is not open to general applications
Closing date: Thursday, 25 November 2010 at 5:30pm

The purpose of the Regularly Funded Organisations programme is to strengthen and make more secure a group of key arts organisations, by contributing to both their operating and artistic programming costs. Funding is allocated on an annual basis and is subject to the resources at the disposal of the Arts Council.

Further information: www.artscouncil.ie/en/view_fund.aspx?fid=834d9ba8-2b7c-4373-85df-661bd928497c
Annual Programming Grants

Closing date: Thursday, 2 December 2010 at 5:30pm

The application window for this funding stream is now open.

The purpose of an Annual Programming Grant is to assist applicants with the cost of their artistic programme. The scheme is aimed at organisations that would not generally require financial assistance from the Arts Council to support on-going administrative costs. However, where directly related to their artistic programme of work, applicants may request some support for proportionate administrative costs.

The Annual Programming Grants scheme is offered once-a-year. Organisations may apply for grants on a recurring basis each year. Organisations in receipt of a grant will be required to account for how the funding has been spent.
Annual Funding

Closing date: Thursday, 2 December 2010 at 5:30pm

The application window for this funding stream is now open.

This funding programme is quite similar to the Revenue Funding scheme which was offered to organisations for the last time in 2006. Applicants may request a contribution towards both artistic programming costs and on-going administrative costs e.g. staffing/annual salary costs/rent on premises.

Annual Funding is offered once-a-year. Organisations may apply for funding on a recurring basis each year.

Organisations in receipt of funding will be required to account for how the funding has been spent.

Please note: Applications can only be submitted through the Arts Council’s online system. Applicants who have not previously used this system must register in advance of making an application. It is recommended that applicants allow five days for registration prior to making an application.

Further information

For further information please contact Gillian Drew, Tel: +353 1 6180214, email gillian.drew@artscouncil.ie or Sara Stokes, Tel +353 1 6180249, email sara.stokes@artscouncil.ie.

www.artscouncil.ie

LAOIS CO CO STUDIO AWARD/SCHEMES: CALL

Laois County Council invites interest in the following Studio Award/Schemes at the Arthouse Stradbally due to commence in March 2011. The facilities include: studio spaces with accommodation and studio spaces without accommodation, exhibition space, rehearsal space, a kiln, garden space, a digital room, broadband and library facilities.

• The Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD Graduates in association with the National College of Art and Design.

• The Professional Artist Studio Scheme

• The Craftsperson Studio Scheme in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland.

Application forms and further information are available from The Arts Office: Telephone 057 8674342/44, website www.laois.ie or email artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

Applications should be submitted not later than 12 noon on the 25th November 2010 to the Arts Officer, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Laois County Council invites interest in both studio award and selected studio schemes at the Arthouse, Stradbally due to commence in March 2011. The facilities include: studio spaces with accommodation and studio spaces without accommodation, exhibition space, rehearsal space, a kiln, garden space, a digital room, broadband and library facilities. Deadline: 12 noon, 25 November. Application forms and further information are available from:

Arts Officer, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

T: 057 8674342/44

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie

www.laois.ie

KILKENNY CO CO ARTS OFFICE 2010 BURSARY: CALL

Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting artists working across all art forms to apply for its Arts Office 2010 Bursary. Applications will be accepted from individual creative practitioners working in any art form to enable them to pursue their practice, to develop within their chosen discipline, including research and development, professional development, formal education, collaborative projects and activities, multidisciplinary projects and equipment.

Individuals seeking assistance must be involved in arts activities which, in the opinion of the Arts Office, develop knowledge of the arts and arts practice, their own practice and that of others. They must seek to promote the arts and arts practice to the public and develop an appreciation of the arts and their own practice and that of others. Undertakings should also assist in improving the standards of the arts and arts practice.

The Arts Office is encouraging individuals seeking assistance to involve others in their project, to assist and develop collaborative practice and engage with others in the execution of their activity or project.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 4pm on Monday 22nd November 2010

For application forms regarding the Bursary please contact:
 Niamh Finn, Arts Administrator, Kilkenny County Council Arts Office, No. 76, John Street, Kilkenny.


T: 056 779 4138
 / E: niamh.finn@kilkennycoco.ie / mary.butler@kilkennycoco.ie
.

Application forms can also be downloaded from www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Arts/Grants_Awards/ 
Or from www.artlinks.ie

CATALYST ARTS ANNUAL STUDENT SHOW: CALL

Catalyst Arts invites students and 2010 graduates to submit work for consideration for our annual student show. Please send the following to studentshowcatalyst@gmail.com:

- Current CV
- Artist Statement
- Up to 5 images of your work

We would also like to invite writers to produce a critical text to coincide with the exhibition. If you wish to be considered for this, please send your current CV and a short sample of writing to studentshowcatalyst@gmail.com.

All entrants must be Catalyst members to apply. An annual membership fee of £10 is payable through paypal on our website at www.catalystarts.org.uk, or in person at the gallery.

Deadline for submissions: 22nd November 2010.

Catalyst Arts, Ground Floor, 5 College Court, Belfast, BT1 6BS.

T: 02890 313303 / E: studentshowcatalyst@gmail.com

www.catalystarts.org.uk

THE DOCK, LEITRIM: CALL

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:

T: 
071 96 50 828 / E:
cmccormac@leitrimcoco.ie


www.thedock.ie

MAD ART GALLERY: CALL

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:

P: 
MadArt Gallery, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1
T: 
0852779024
E: 
sofia@madartstudio.com

W:www.madartstudio.com

GLASSAC 2011 CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PAPERS

GLASSAC - Glass Science in Art and Conservation - is a conference running for the third time in the Bronnbach Monastery near Wuerzburg, Germany from the 10 - 12 May 2011. The central theme of the GLASSAC conference is "Innovative technologies in glass art, design and conservation from the 19th to the 21st century – the role of the sciences", and the call for papers has been extended to 22 November.

If you are interested in presenting a paper at this conference, please send an abstract (author instruction could be found on the GLASSAC-webpage) to info@glassac.eu
For further information and registration please visit:

W: www.glassac.eu or www.izkk.de

GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD: DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

The Golden Fleece Award aims to support and promote a wide range of artistic creativity, recognising excellence in painting, textiles and sculpture, glasswork, and all the traditional crafts. The deadline for applications is Friday 19 November, and those looking to apply should visit the Golden Fleece website for full details on the application process for this award. The award is an opportunity to further your practice/research, and past winners include glass artist Suzannah Vaughan.

W: http://www.goldenfleeceaward.com/site/about.htm

Sunday, 19 September 2010

SLOW ARCHITECTURE AND PLACE, EXHIBITION

Slow Architecture and Place is an exhibition responding to current challenges regarding our relationship with our built environment. The exhibition is on a typical canal boat, and is currently travelling from the Shannon to Dublin along the Grand Canal, making stops in various locations on the way. Featuring the work of glass artist Róisín de Buitléar, the exhibition will reach Dublin on 21 October.

Róisín de Buitléar is this year's recipient of the prestigious CCoI Bursary, which is enabling her to embark on a research project based on Waterford Crystal. For more information on Róisín's project, visit

w: http://www.ccoi.ie/news/news_item.php?listing_ID=117

For more information on Slow Architecture and Place, visit:

w: http://www.architecturefoundation.ie/2010/09/05/slow-architecture-and-place-9-september-to-21-october/

SARAH MCEVOY WINS THE GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND AWARD 2010



Recent graduate of NCAD, Sarah McEvoy, is this year's winner of the Glass Society of Ireland Award, presented at the RDS National Craft Competition on 30 July. Sarah also won the RDS Graduate Prize and First prize in the Glass category for her work entitled Ratio. For more information on Sarah, visit

w: www.sarahmcevoyglass.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY: GLASSMAKING ASSISTANT AT LONDON GLASSWORKS

London Glassworks, led by Stuart Hearn, is looking for a full-time glassmaking assistant. For a job description, email info@londonglassworks.com. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2010.

w: www.londonglassworks.com

HOW IS THIS GLASS? EXHIBITION AT THE HELLER GALLERY, NEW YORK



Currently showing in the Heller Gallery in New York is an exhibition entitled 'How is this Glass?', showcasing work by artists exploring glass through new media. Included in the show is work by emerging Irish artist Emer Lynch. For more information, visit

w: http://www.hellergallery.com/exhibits/090010-postglass/

SHORT COURSES IN KILN-FORMED GLASS AT BUCKS UNIVERSITY, UK

Kiln formed Glass - Beginners 10 weeks, from October 4th, 6-10pm £220.00
Kiln formed Glass - Advanced 10 weeks, from October 5th, 6-10pm £220.00

Fusing, slumping, pate de verre, mould making, casting, and coldworking will be taught in the well equipped glass department at the university. More courses available in the new year.

w: www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/short_courses

GLASS FUSING COURSE AT PANGUR GLASS CRAFT

Jayne Persico is back at the Pangur Glass Craft Studio teaching a 3 day Glass Fusing & Frit Casting workshop.
Dates: Friday to Sunday 24th to 26th September 2010 - 10am to 5pm daily
Fee: 3 day workshop Euro 470 lunch included.

please visit www.pangurglass.ie for workshop details

HOT GLASS TECHNIQUES: ONE YEAR COURSE, BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE

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HOT GLASS RESIDENCY AT NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS

Please visit the Northlands website for information regarding a six week hot glass residency which will run from from 28 March - 8 May 2011. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form, which you can find on the website, and forward along with your application materials to this address by 12 November 2010. Applications can be sent in hard copy or by email to info@northlandsglass.com. If you are sending a hard copy, please include a CD of your application if possible.

Further information about North Lands can be found at www.northlandsglass.com

VESSELS OF MEMORY, EXHIBITION, BELFAST



A joint exhibition of ceramics and glass by artists Alison Lowry and Rachel Dickson opens from 5 - 10pm on Friday 24 September in Craft NI, Cotton Court, Belfast. The exhibition then runs until 28 October. For more information on the show, which opens during Culture Night Belfast, visit,

w: http://craftni.org/events/belfast-culture-night-2010-/

For more information on these artists, visit

w: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
www.racheldickson.co.uk

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

JOB OPPORTUNITY: HEAD OF NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE, SUNDERLAND

There is a vacancy for the position of Head of the National Glass Centre in Sunderland. Closing date for applications is 31 August 2010. For more information, visit:

W: http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/head-of-national-glass-centre-opportunity.html

FIFI LOVES...JEWELLERY TO BUY ONLINE

Emerging glass artist Fiona Byrne has released a range of glass jewellery to buy online. Visit her website for more information:

W: www.fionabyrne.net
http://fifiloves.bttradespace.com/our-shop

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT SPIRE ARTS

We have a vacancy for a glass artist, initially as maternity cover for at least 9 months - 1yr to begin Oct / Nov 2010 dates yet to be confirmed. There is a strong possibility of employment after this stage either as freelance or PT/FT position within the company depending on the success of the venture.

I have attached a catalogue of a selection of all the work we do to give an indication of what the company does - we're mainly geared towards commercial contracts but do undertake smaller private commissions in a range of art and design disciplines. The primary area of work we would like the candidate to be involved in would be fused glass, but there is also opportunities to learn skills in sandblasting, glass painting and all other design techniques.

CV should be sent to leona@spiresart.com by September 17th


Thanks for you time.
Leona Gallen
Art & Design Dept. Manager

NVQ (QCF) DIPLOMA: GLASS TECHNIQUES, LIQUID GLASS CENTRE

Modules in:
Glass Blowing
Fusing/Slumping
Kiln Casting
Hot Glass Casting
Lampworking
Architectural Glass
Cold Working
Design and Marketing

Course Starts September 28th 2010.

2 Places still available, for more information and application pack contact centre:

Liquid Glass Centre
Wingfield
Wiltshire
BA14 9LH

E: info@liquidglasscentre.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1225 768888

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE LONDON STAINED GLASS COMPANY

The London Stained Glass Company are seeking a Part-time Stained Glass Assistant for their studio in Camberwell, London. Applicants must be experienced and competent in cutting & leading glass as well as soldering and finishing stained glass panels. Please email relevant CV/experience & details to
E: stark@londonstainedglass.co.uk

IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO 2010: EXHIBITION IN GALWAY

Irish Craft Portfolio 2010 exhibits in the Kenny Gallery in Galway. Mixed Media Exhibition. inc: Alva Gallagher, Catherine Keenan, Peader Lamb, Kevin O’Dwyer & Killian Schurmann.

T: 091 709 350.
E: art@kennys.ie
W: www.thekennygallery.ie

GLASS FUSING AND FRIT-CASTING WORKSHOP, PANGUR

Jayne Persico is back at the Pangur Glass Craft Studio teaching a 3 day Glass Fusing & Frit Casting workshop.

Dates: Friday to Sunday 24th to 26th September 2010 - 10am to 5pm daily

Fee: 3 day workshop Euro 470 lunch included.

For more information, visit:

W: www.pangurglass.ie
VISUAL ARTISTS' WORKPLACE MINOR GRANT SCHEME: CALL

Visual Artists Ireland, on behalf of The Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and in partnership with the Arts Council, invites applications for grants towards the cost of equipment and/or improvements to the quality of artists’ workspaces. Following the Arts Council’s recent policy on ‘Visual Artists’ Workspaces – A New Approach’, where capital grants to visual artists’ workspaces were outlin! ed as a priority, the Department recognises the extent of legitimate need for capital investment in visual artists’ workspaces at the present time.
The scheme will award capital grants of up to €15,000 to purchase/maintain essential equipment for the benefit of artists and/or to undertake improvements to the quality of the artists’ workspace. The total fund available is up to €140,000.

How to apply:
The scheme is administered by Visual Artists Ireland on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the Arts Council. Applications should be sent in hard copy and electronic format (word format) to:

Minor Capital Visual Artists’ Workspaces 2010
Visual Artists Ireland
37 North Great Georges Street
Dublin 1

Email: info@visualartists.ie

Further information:
The Visual Artists Workspace Minor Capital Grant Guidelines and Application Form can be downloaded from the Visual Artists Ireland website: www.visualartists.ie

For further information please contact Niamh Looney in Visual Artists Ireland on 01 8722296 or by emailing info@visualartists.ie

Deadline:
The closing date for the Minor Capital Scheme is Thursday 30th September @ 5.30pm.

VISUAL ARTISTS' WORKPLACE SCHEME 2011

Visual Artists Ireland, on behalf of The Arts Council, invites applications for grants of up to a maximum of €30,000 towards the running costs of visual artists’ workspaces. Following the Council’s recent policy document ‘Visual Artists’ Workspaces in Ireland -A New Approach’, it is implementing this new scheme with the aim of assisting group studios throughout the country to provide the best possible environment for working visual artists and, where feasible, to enable a level of subsidy for resident visual artists.

The scheme will award grants of up to €30,000 towards running costs such as light, heat, rent, artists’ development programmes, administration and/or appropriate salary costs (capital costs and public programmes such as exhibitions/public events cannot be applied for through this grant programme). Any grant offers will be once-off for 2011. There is an overall total available fund of €250,000.


Further information:
The Visual Artists Workspace Scheme 2011 Guidelines and Application Form can be downloaded from the Visual Artists Ireland website: www.visualartists.ie


How to apply:
The scheme is administered by Visual Artists Ireland on behalf of the Arts Council.
Applications should be sent in hard copy and electronic format (Word format) to:

Visual Artists’ Workspace Scheme 2011
Visual Artists Ireland
37 North Great Georges Street
Dublin 1

Email: info@visualartists.ie


Queries
Queries may be sent to:
Niamh Looney, Visual Artists Ireland
info@visualartists.ie
(01) 8722296


Deadline:
The closing date for the Visual Artists’ Workspace Scheme 2011 is Thursday 9th September 2010 at 5.30pm.

HOW WE REMEMBER - PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

The Oratory, Finner Camp base of 28th Infantry Batallion of the Irish Defence Forces, between Bundoran and Ballyshannon, County Donegal.

Donegal County Council Public Art Programme aims to commission a substantial new stained-glass / contemporary glass window design, fabrication and installation into the Oratory at the Finner Camp base of 28th Infantry Batallion of the Irish Defence Forces, to honour all those Defence Force Personnel from the 28th Infantry Batallion of The Irish Defence Forces who served during the recent troubles and who have served on overseas missions. This commission is the key element of our project How We Remember, and funding for this commission is made possible by an award from the PEACE III Programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Donegal County Council.

Maximum budget of € 42,000 (to include artist’s fee, vat, materials, pre installation works including knocking out bricks to create window, transport to site, installation of work, insurance etc.)
Stage One submissions – marked STAINED GLASS WINDOWS PUBLIC ART COMMISSION – should be lodged with the Public Art Office by close of business (4.30pm) on Friday 27 August 2010. For full info on requirements of Stage One submissions please see:

W: http://www.donegalpublicart.ie/opportunities.htm or http://www.donegalpublicart.ie/62-publicart.htm

MARK THE DATES IN YOUR DIARY: GAS CONFERENCE 2011

The Board of Directors of the Glass Art Society has announced that the 2011 Glass Art Society Conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, June 1-4, 2011. The 2011 conference will also feature a Day of Glass in Tacoma, WA, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. For more information, visit:

W: www.glassart.org

ART IN THE LAND CONFERENCE 18 SEPTEMBER

As part of Sculpture in the Parklands, there will be a conference entitled Art in the Land held in Lough Tea Community Centre, Lough Boora National Park on 18 September. For more information and to download an application form to attend, visit:

W: www.sculptureintheparklands.com

GET INVOLVED IN THE NCFA'S NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION

The National Campaign for the Arts is organising a National Day of Action for arts and culture
on Friday 17 September. On this day art workers in every constituency around the country
will meet their local TD. Amidst a nationwide media campaign, they will discuss with their local
representatives the fundamental importance of the arts to Ireland’s economic recovery.

You can get involved.

- Join the arts workers group where you are registered to vote
- As part of this group, write to your TDs requesting a meeting on Friday 17 September
- Take part in the meetings and events on the day

In addition every constituency is putting together a list of people who are registered to vote in that
constituency and who work in the arts (even if your work is based in another constituency). This
is a powerful tool when meeting TDs and Councillors. Jobs in their constituency matter! Be sure
to give the constituency organiser your address so we have an accurate constituency database.

For more information, visit:

W: www.ncfa.ie

AUGUST CRAFT MONTH: HIGHLIGHTS

Craft NI are celebrating August Craft Month in style, with events all over Northern Ireland. Some highlights include:

Three x 3 at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast: A touring exhibition by glass artists Andrea Spencer, Scott Benefield and Sean Campbell
Taking Time, Millenium Court Arts Centre, Portadown: An international exhibition about craft and the influence of the Slow Movement
Making It, University of Ulster's Belfast Campus: An exhibition showcasing the work of four emerging craftspeople who've taken part in Craft NI's Making It busieness development programme
Stained glass workshop, Landscape Centre, Antrim: Running on Saturday 28 August, 10am - 4pm

For more information visit:

W: http://craftni.org/augustcraftmonth/

Thursday, 8 July 2010

GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS AT UCCELLI STUDIO, ARMAGH

Exciting one day courses designed to introduce you to the basics of creating unique and individual fused glass jewellery.

Working with bullseye fusing glass, students will develop an understanding of cutting glass, kiln fusing & beading techniques, experimenting with vibrant colours and shapes to create one-off pieces ready to wear.

Suitable for beginners, you will be guided throughout the day by Paula Boyle, professional glass artist and jewellery designer.
The class is situated in the scenic Co. Armagh countryside at the Uccelli studio and there will be maximum of six students to ensure individual attention.

The cost of the day course is £70.00 this will include:
Colourful bulleye sheet glass and glass powders, jewellery materials - hooks, beads & clasps. Jewellery making tools and use of kiln.
Refreshments & homemade lunch also included.

Midweek & Saturday courses run from 10am until 5.30pm.
For further information regarding bookings and schedules telephone:
075 17252574 or 028 37531903
Email: info@uccelli.ie
Uccelli studio is situated at 167 Keady Rd, Armagh. BT603AF.

OPPORTUNITY FOR RECENT GRADUATES AT THE IVY HOUSE

Art at The Ivy House is currently looking for proposals from recent graduates for graduate exhibition in early 2011. All 2D or wall mountable work acceptable including: painting, print, drawing, photography, digital print etc. Art at The Ivy House exhibitions run for three months. The Ivy House provides opening launch reception.The Ivy House provides invitations for opening launch. There is nocommission on sales. Artist is responsible for transport of work. Artist is responsible for installation of work. Artists interested in exhibiting in this recent graduate exhibition should submit:

1. 5 images of recent work (photographs/ jpeg files)
2. Artist Curriculum Vitae
3. Artist’s Statement
4. Stamped Addressed Envelope

Please send applications marked ‘Recent Graduate Exhibition’:

Address:
Shane Carthy, Art at The Ivy House, 114 Upper Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

Email:
Claire Halpin, clairo.halpin@gmail.com

Website
www.theivyhouse.ie

Deadline:
31 July 2010

NEW GLASS CENTRE OPENS IN WATERFORD

Follow this link to read about the recently opened glass centre in Waterford on the Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0622/breaking8.html

ART IN THE MAKING CONFERENCE, CORK

‘Art in the Making’ Conference (under the umbrella of The Avant) will be taking place in Cork city on 10 July. The conference is with students from Limerick and Cork Schools of Art and Crawford College of Art, and is open to the public. For further information please see website. Email enquiries to:

Email:
artinthemaking@live.ie

Website:
http://artinthemaking.weebly.com/1/post/2010/06/conference-details-open-to-the-public.html

KILN CASTING WORKSHOP WITH FIAZ ELSON, NSL, CORK

Mon 19 – 21 July, 9.15 – 4.30 pm (lunch 30 min). No experience necessary. Max 10 participants.Cost €230 (materials included). This is a rare opportunity to do a 3-day kiln-casting workshop with Fiaz Elson in the National Sculpture Factory. Suitable for beginners to learn the basics or the more experienced to explore in more depth and expand both their knowledge and understa! nding of the possibilities of working glass in different ways.

For bookings and further information see website.

Telephone: 
021 4314353

Website: 
www.nationalsculpturefactory.com

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

A Master Class “The Perfect Vessel” September 16th – 22nd 2010 Class Leader: Karl Harron

Form: “...by which shape is determined, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed, giving it individuality and a distinctive character”.
The aim of this 7-day Master Class is to achieve a “sublime form”. The process is to discard the superfluous and to identify and develop a personal concept. The result will be a form that is the simple expression of a complex thought and students will be encouraged to adopt a sculptural approach to their work - a search for form and push their glass in a new direction rather than master a technique. In order to develop your aesthetic and conceptual perspective, while negotiating the technical challenges of deep-slumping into 3-step ceramic moulds, the beginning will be with pencil and paper, drawing from the immediate environmental stimuli surrounding The Glass Studio with mark-making realised through the application of accessory glasses such as frits, stringers, powders and confetti.

For more details on Master Classes please contact Karl Harron on Mob: 07979 365 829 or refer to Website:www.theglasstudioireland.com/master_classes.html

ASSISTANTSHIPS AVAILABLE AT GERNHEIM GLASSWORKS, GERMANY

Gernheim Glassworks, Germany, are offering 6- and 12-month assistantships in hotworking, coldworking and moldmaking. They provide room and board, as well as access to the facilities. For more information, take a look at the attached document, or contact the Glassworks:

E: mail@glas-turm.de
T: 0049 (0) 5707 953929

ON THE EDGE IN TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE, CORK

On The Edge has just opened in Triskel Arts Centre in Cork and will remain on display there until 31st July.

Monday, 31 May 2010

RESIDENCIES AT ARTSPACE STUDIO, SYDNEY

Where: Sydney, Australia
When: 2011
Deadline: June 30, 2010

Artspace Studio Residencies are available via an application process to artists and other related professionals not otherwise directly involved in the Artspace Gallery Program. On average two residential and four non-residential studios are allocated across the year in this manner.
Objectives
The key objectives of the Artspace Studio Residency Program are to provide subsidised studio facilities for contemporary visual arts practitioners, curators, theorists and writers; to support the development of new work for exhibition at Artspace and elsewhere; to facilitate professional development opportunities for artists; and to foster dialogue and exchange between artists, writers, theorists and curators. As in all areas of Artspace activity the Studio Residency Program is guided by a commitment to cultural diversity and to a principle of support for artists ranging from early career to established practitioners. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are encouraged to apply. Practitioners working in related disciplines such as craft and design are encouraged to apply, as are museums, galleries, art colleges, contemporary art, craft and design organisations and cultural support agencies. Curators, critical writers and cultural theorists are also encouraged to apply for studio residencies.
Residencies by Application
These residencies are generally offered for periods of one, three and six months. Residency lengths are negotiable, but where studio space is limited preference is given to longer-term residencies.
Residencies offered under this program do not involve gallery-based outcomes at Artspace, however artists undertaking residencies under this program may be invited to take part in other Artspace Public Program and Outreach activities. Artists undertaking residencies for six weeks or more will have an opportunity to present their work to Artspace curatorial staff for discussion and may have opportunity to give a public presentation of their work via the open studio program (artists visiting from outside Sydney will be given priority in the open studio program).
Successful applicants are charged a subsidised studio rental. The base rates for 2011 are $350 per week for a residential studio (overseas artists and organising agencies); $250 per week for a residential studio (Australian artists and organising agencies); and $75 per week for non-residential studios. Please note that there is no stipend or living allowance attached to these residencies. Successful applicants will be responsible for all other costs associated with the residency including travel costs, insurance, materials and equipment and will be required to pay a refundable bond of $300 prior to occupancy to cover any costs associated with damage or extraordinary cleaning. Interstate and overseas artists in particular will need to consider other sources of income to fund their visit.

The application form can be downloaded from:
W: www.artspace.org.au
Further information contact:
Tracy Burgess
tracyb@artspace.org.au
+612 9356 0503

RESIDENCY AT THE YUOKOBU ART SPACE, TOKYO

Where: Tokyo, Japan
When: 2011
Deadline: June 30th. 2010

Youkobo Art Space is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program.
We will be accepting applications until June 30 for residencies from a minimum of one month in 2011. Application forms (downloadable from our website or on request from Youkobo) should be sent directly to us via email or post with a CV, a detailed proposal for the residency, and selected images of recent work.
info@youkobo.co.jp
For more details of the residency program, please refer to our website www.youkobo.co.jp

FELLOWSHIPS AT THE VERMONT STUDIO CENTRE

Where: Vermont, USA
Deadline: June 15th, 2010
Year-round, 2-12 week residencies for artists and writers. Residents receive individual studios, private rooms and all meals, plus access to prominent Visiting Artists and Writers offering slide talks, readings and studio visits. A number of fellowships are available at the June 15 deadline including the Civil Society Institute, the Anderson Award, a Cave Canem Fellowship and a Henry David Thoreau Fellowhip. For a complete listing of awards offered at this deadline, visit www.vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships and to apply, visit
W: www.vermontstudiocenter.org/apply

RESIDENCY AT THE HUNGARIAN MULTICULTURE CENTRE

Where: Budapest, Hungary
When: 2010
Deadline: Jun 6, Sep 6, 2010
AIR/HMC, Budapest 2010
"understanding of world cultures"
The Hungarian Multicultural Center, Inc.® (HMC), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, invites interested visual artists, writers, performers to submit application for its residency program in Budapest, Hungary.
HMC is dedicated to promoting international art and the understanding of world cultures, through high quality art exhibitions, cultural exchanges and related educational programs. Based in Dallas and Budapest, the organization operates throughout the world. Its principal focus is an international residency program to which artists from around the world are invited. The goal is to provide a supportive community with uninterrupted time to work.
The residencies offer participants to interact with other artists representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Accepted applicants are expected to speak and understand English. Approximately 6 artists are invited for each session. The residence offers shared room/bath as living quarters. Studio, room, workshop, exhibition, seminar and gallery tour are included in the cost. For performers organize theaters.

Dates:
Tuesday, September 22, 2010 - Thursday, October 07, 2010 --Deadline (must be received) by June 6. 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010 - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 --Deadline (must be received) by September 6. 2010
W: www.hungarian-multicultural-center.com

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE: CALL

‘Artists in Residence’, Leitrim Sculpture Centre
Call for Applications 2010/11
Leitrim Sculpture Centre and Leitrim County Council are offering 5 residencies to visual artists in 2010/11. Each residency is based at the Sculpture Centre and is valued at a total cost of €4,500.

Background of artists applying for these residencies:
- At least two of these residencies are for artists originally from or living in Leitrim
- Three of these residencies are open to artists from elsewhere.
The types of residency supported include either one or both of the following:
a) Two residencies to support artists develop their professional practice and/or technical skills.
b) Three residencies to support artists to lead engagement with places / people/ industry / groups / communities in Leitrim (to be suggested by the artist in their proposal).
For information and guidelines on how to apply, e.mail :

E: info@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie

Deadline is 5pm, Friday June 18, 2010

Notification by July 9th 2010

W: www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie

ONE-YEAR HOT GLASS TECHNIQUES COURSE, THE BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE

Applications are now being taken for a one-year hot glass techniques course at The Bournemouth and Poole College, UK. For more information and to download an application form, visit:
W: http://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/21312

DIVERSE TALENTS EXHIBITION, THE COURTHOUSE ART CENTRE, WICKLOW, UNTIL 25TH JUNE



Diverse Talents is an exhibition of work from the artists and designers of Workhouse Studios, Waterford, running in the Courthouse Art Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow until the 25th June. For more information, visit
W: www.workhousestudios.com or find them on Facebook.

DOLLY MIX EXHIBITION, MAD ART GALLERY, 10TH JUNE TO 19TH JUNE





The work of glass artists Fiona Byrne, Emma Bourke, Emer Lynch, Maggie Cashman, Aisling Cook and Suzannah Vaughan will feature alongside the work of Sarah Gavigan, Kim Murphy and Lisa McGowan in "Dolly Mix", an exhibition opening in the Mad Art Gallery, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 on the 10th June and running until the 19th June.

8 DEGREES: WELSH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURAL GLASS STUDENT EXHIBITION, SWANSEA, 6TH JUNE - 27TH JUNE



“8º”. Degree Show. Welsh School Of Architectural Glass Student Exhibition. inc: Catrin Davies, Mary Hayman, Owen Luetchford, Bridgid O’Malley, Gareth Pitt, Sandra Smith, Megan Stacey & Haydn Sullivan.

National Waterfront Museum. Swansea. GB.
T: 01792 638 967.
E: waterfront@museumwales.ac.uk
W: www.museumwales.ac.uk & www.smu.ac.uk

NCAD DEGREE SHOW, DUBLIN, 12TH TO 19TH JUNE


(Poster by Lisa Lawlor)

NCAD Degree Show, opening in NCAD campus from the 12th to the 19th June, features work by glass artists Naomi Fry, Sarah McEvoy and Rebecca Leech. For more information visit
W: www.ncad.ie

GLASS STUDENTS AND PRACTITIONERS WIN FUTURE MAKERS AWARDS

Glass students Naomi Fry (NCAD), Sarah McEvoy (NCAD) and Karen Donnellan (RIT, USA) have won CCoI Future Makers Awards to assist with materials and residencies, while glass artist Aisling Cook has been granted a Future Makers Award to assist with residencies and training. Congratulations to all on this fantastic achievement!

Monday, 10 May 2010

ON THE EDGE IN THE GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE, CO WATERFORD



METAL FABRICATION WORKSHOP, LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE

Dates: 22nd & 23rd May
Trainer: Michael O’Hara
Course Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Course Fees: €120 (two days)
Participants: 6
Experience: No experience required

An intensive two day tuition in metalwork with a particular focus on welding, cutting and metal fabrication (Arc, gas & TIG). The intent of the workshop is to tailor it to the specific needs and requirements of the participant and to show the versatility and application of the materials to practice. All relevant health & safety issues will also be covered. No previous experience is required.

Michael O’Hara is an artist and a part time lecturer in sculpture at Dublin Institute of Technology. O’Hara has shown extensively within Ireland and is a well known expert in metal fabrication techniques.

If you are interested in this course contact:
Leitrim Sculpture Centre
New Line
Manorhamilton
Co Leitrim

info@leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
Telephone: 071 985 5098

Sunday, 9 May 2010

GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND EVENING LECTURE: SUZANNAH VAUGHAN




Slide Lecture: Noel Sheridan Room

May 14th at 7:30PM

Suzannah Vaughan, received a BDes (Honours) from the National College of Art & Design in 2003 and a MA in Visual Arts Practice from Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology 2008. In 2007 her work was selected for Open Ev+a 2007, A Sense of Place, curated by Klaus Ottmann and during which she was awarded the Ev+a '07 Belltable One Person Exhibition Award. Her work has been purchased by art collectors and institutions including the National Museum of Ireland. In 2004 she was awarded the prestigious Golden Fleece Award and was one of three emerging artists awarded the 2009 Glass Art Society Emerging Artist Lecture Award.

GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND EVENING LECTURE: CHINKS GRYLLS


(Image via www.denisehayes.wordpress.com)


Slide Lecture: MAY 14th at 7:00PM
Noel Sheridan Room

Glass in the South West &
Artist/Curators and why ‘On The Edge’

Chinks will provide an in-depth review of artists working in glass in South West England and will describe how this research influenced her curatorial choices for the exhibition, On the Edge.
Today the greatest number of glass artists in England is based in the South West where there has been a long tradition, particularly in the Bristol area. By contrast the medium as a taught field is more recent in Ireland; they have a strong rapport with Europe and America but fewer connections with England. It demonstrates how rich and stimulating these regions are, particularly for experimentation.
On the Edge celebrates the work of glass artists working in Ireland and South West England. It includes examples by artists already established and highly regarded internationally, as well as emerging artists whose work reflects a commitment to self-expression and integrity.

Chinks Grylls, holds an MAFA in Art and Architecture from the University of East London. She exhibits nationally and internationally working with glass, light, shadow and mixed media. As a member of the International Women’s Glass Workshop she exhibited in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, for the European City of Culture,2008. In 2009 she exhibited in Chartres, France, ’Capter La Lumière’ and, in Cheltenham, Swansea and Torquay with the touring exhibition ‘On The Edge’, Contemporary Glass from Ireland and South West England,’ which she co-curated with glass artist, Mary Mackey and Sophie Wilson, of Cheltenham Museum and Art Gallery.

SPACED OUT GROUP EXHIBITION FEATURING GLASS ARTIST EMER LYNCH, MOORE MALL, ILAC CENTRE, UNTIL 31ST MAY

Spaced Out, Moore Mall, ILAC Centre, Dublin 1, Supported by ILAC

PrettyvacanT launches ‘Spaced Out’, a group exhibition examining the nature of spaces. Our existence takes place in defined areas. Boundaries. Zones. Environments. Likewise these experiences can be captured within the space defined by art. Inside a picture frame, within brush strokes, frozen on a monitor.

The Spaced Out exhibition responds to the vast space of the unit at the ILAC while commenting on the wider issue of vacant spaces in Dublin and beyond. Spaced Out unites thirteen artists who look at notions of space via their own chosen medium. The exhibition will take the form of a large-scale group show incorporating painting, photography, installations and video projections.

Joining Irish glass artist Emer Lynch in this exhibition are:

Olive Barrett | Caroline Doolin | AJ Doyle | Louise Farrelly | Gillian Fitzpatrick | Fionnuala Hanahoe | Frances Hayes | Niamh Heery | Denise McCabe | Lesley-Ann O’Connell | William O’Neill | Claire Weir

The exhibition runs until 31st May 2010. Additional support from Oxfam Home, Francis Street
PrettyvacanT was set up in 2009 to repurpose empty buildings as temporary exhibition spaces for artists.

For Sales, Enquiries and Further Information contact
Louise Marlborough
Tel: + 353 85 8418510 Email: prettyvacantdublin@gmail.com

RDS NATIONAL CRAFTS COMPETITION, DEADLINE 17TH MAY

The RDS National Crafts Competition in its present form has been held annually since 1968 to promote Irish craft and design. Growing in stature each year, it is the major Irish crafts industry competition, allowing both professional and amateur craft designers to exhibit and promote their work. Since 2008 the RDS National Crafts Competition is organised in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland

With categories such as ceramics, glass, furniture and textiles, the Competition is a unique opportunity for craft workers and designers to have their work appraised by an independent jury of experts and to compete for prestigious awards and prizes. There are 20 categories in total with a prize fund in excess of €28,000.

Closing date for designer-maker applications is 17th May 2010 at 5pm, applications are accepted online here: www.rds.ie/crafts

CATHERINE KEENAN INAUGURAL SOLO SHOW, ENDS 29TH MAY, ISLAND ARTS CENTRE, LISBURN

Irish glass artist and NCAD graduate Catherine Keenan is showing work in the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn until the 29th May. For more information, visit www.islandartscentre.com

FELTMAKING WORKSHOPS, CO WICKLOW

Introduction to Feltmaking: Saturday 8 May, 9.30am to 1pm at 35 euro. Learn the process of wet felting and experiment with inclusions such as silk fibres, vegetable fibres and snippets of thread to create surface interest and texture.
Felt Vessel/Bowl Making: Saturday 29 May, 9.30 to 1pm at 35 euro. In this workshop, we’ll look at 3d shapes using wet felting and make a vessel, exploring the decorative surface using various fibres and threads. Eight places are available on each course and all materials are provided. Workshops are suitable for both complete beginners and those with past experience.

18 Avondale Park, Bray, Wicklow.
Telephone:
+353 1 2869697
+353 87 2377613
Email:
 joannakidney@eircom.net

ART THERAPY WORKSHOPS AND CREATIVE THERAPY COURSE

This is an ongoing series of workshops, with a mission to introduce art therapy to a wider public. Workshops are held in fortnightly intervals in Blanchardstown. Upcoming weekend dates: 8 & 9 May, 22 & 23 May, 19 & 20 June, 10 & 11 July. 11.30am to 5pm each day. 80 euro for two days. Eight places in each workshop.
The principle is active participation in a process of self-discovery, and the experience and celebration of a creative moment in each individual. We will use fine art materials, mainly water colour or clay to communicate our feelings and ideas, in line with given themes. It is hoped a first hand insight can be gained on the manifold applications of art therapy and its healing potential. No special ability or artistic training required for this workshop.
Also running is a creative therapy foundation course. This course is eight weekends long, 15 May to 24 October and costs 800 euro. This is a course for professionals or those interested in the field of human relations, wanting to develop their skills through a basic understanding of creative therapies. This course includes art history (as seen through the eyes of therapy), colour theory, art therapy techniques and approaches, in depth observation of image and form, basic concepts and techniques of gestalt therapy and psychodrama.

Email Klaus Klier (art therapist) for a comprehensive course program and application form.
Telephone:
086 373 4662
Email:
a.space.forsoul@gmail.com

ONE YEAR PART-TIME GLASS SKILLS COURSE AT THE LIQUID GLASS CENTRE, SW ENGLAND

Starting in September 2010, the Liquid Glass Centre is offering a one year part-time course in various glass skills, including blowing, lampworking, architectural glass and coldworking. It is an ideal course if you are considering going on to a masters in glass. For more information and to get an application form, visit www.liquidglasscentre.com

EDMOND BYRNE'S GRADUATION EXHIBITION, 28TH MAY - 6TH JUNE, RCA, LONDON





Running in the RCA's Henry Moore Gallery, Irish glass artist Edmond Byrne's Graduation Show will be on show from the 28th May until 6th June. Below is his artist's statement, and you can view his work on his website: www.edmondbyrne.com

My work is an enquiry into tactility and mark-making on the surface of glass. I have focused on mould-blowing as a spontaneous process to jag, dint and crinkle glass forms. In some of my pieces I have ground back the raised areas to create marks and lines to describe functional objects.

By using opaque colours the textured surface becomes vibrant and strong. This gives me the opportunity to make colour tactile and in doing so evoke the sense of touch. In other pieces I have left the surface alone allowing it to influence the overall object.

The process of making the moulds is an equally important part of my practice, they are made from textile, clay and plaster and can only be used once. The energy and gesture used in making these unique moulds is reflected in the vessels they produce. I do a lot of drawing, in a sense the surfaces of the glass objects I make inherit the qualities of a ‘drawing’.

Saturday, 1 May 2010

ALVA GALLAGHER EXHIBITS AT THE SCULPTURE PICNIC, DISCOVERY PARK, CASTLECOMER, CO.KILKENNY



Glass artist Alva Gallagher joins a group of sculptors, including Liam Butler and Ani Mollereau at the Sculpture Picnic in Castlecomer's Discovery Park for the month of May. Go along to see some beautiful work in great environs.

MA IN DESIGN HISTORY AND MATERIAL CULTURE, NCAD

Applications are invited for the Masters in Design History and Material Culture at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
The MA in Design History and Material Culture is a pioneering course that examines the history of design and material culture from the eighteenth century through to the present day, providing a unique forum for the study of objects, architecture and interiors within their social, historical and theoretical contexts.

This taught course draws on the wide-ranging academic expertise of staff in the fields of the history of decorative arts and design, glass history, dress history, architectural history and material culture, and benefits from close relationships with a wide range of museums and cultural institutions. Seminars and lectures on campus at NCAD are complemented by a study trip to London and sessions at the National Museum of Ireland and various historic properties.

The course is offered on a full-time or part-time basis over one or two years respectively. For more information on this MA programme, please see the course website at http://www.materialculture.ie/ or contact the programme coordinator, Anna Moran, at morana@ncad.ie.

GLASS MASTERCLASS WITH ANGELA JARMAN, 6-10TH SEPTEMBER, FIRESTATION, DUBLIN

‘Hybrid Forms Using Glass’
6th – 10th September 2010
€250 (includes lunch)
By using only clear glass, sometimes juxtaposed with black glass Jarman - www.angelajarman.com – emphasises form, texture and structure pushing forward the boundaries of glass as a sculptural medium. This class will specialise in creating form and texture with cast glass. It will be an intensive and focused look at what is possible to achieve in a week. We will start with basic clay and wax modelling before going onto more specialised mould-making techniques. The emphasis will be on working with wax and moulded textures and translating these models through lost wax casting to explore the qualities of the glass, particularly surface pattern and texture.

The class will be fully comprehensive demonstrating every stage of working; however for those with experience, a more detailed approach can be taken with lots of useful hints and tips.

Places are limited and are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Email Jessica: artadmin@firestation.ie; Tel: 01 8069010; or go to www.firestation.ie for further information and to download a booking form.

SYMPOSIUM IN WOLVERHAMPTION, 27TH AUGUST 2010

Creativity and Innovation in Glass
University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
Online registration now open, and the indicative symposium programme is available!

Date: Friday 27 August 2010
Organisers: Prof Keith Cummings, Dr Kristina Niedderer
Venue: University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
Symposium home page: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/artanddesign/glassbiennale

This one-day symposium will explore the special nature of glass in craft and industry. It will focus on the development of innovative approaches and creative opportunities for glass. It will bring together a number of high profile keynote speakers and glass professionals, such as Dr David Bricknell, Dr Vanessa Cutler, and Prof Kevin Petrie who work with new technologies or use traditional processes in new ways to expand creative vocabularies and technical possibilities.

The symposium seeks to explore similarities & differences across the differing attitudes to the special nature of the material ‘glass’. We have invited papers from a wide spectrum that reaches from the position of individual craft practitioners when faced with the new formal vocabulary inherent in a new manufacturing or making process, to that of a glass technologist seeking to develop a new type of glass product.

Symposium Information
Date: 27 August 2010, Symposium: 9-17.45h, Private View: 18-19.30h
Venue: School of Art and Design, University of Wolverhampton, UK.
Organisers: Prof Keith Cummings, Dr Kristina Niedderer, Material and Theoretical Practice Research Cluster.
Registration Fee: £85 Standard; £30 Students. The fee includes lunch and refreshments, and a copy of the symposium proceedings.
Information: www.wlv.ac.uk/artanddesign/glassbiennale
Contact: Dr Kristina Niedderer. Email: k.niedderer@wlv.ac.uk

Monday, 22 March 2010

Dr Peter Wyse Jackson, Director, National Botanic Gardens has the pleasure of inviting you to a preview of ‘On the Edge’: An exhibition of contemporary glass from Ireland and South West England. A touring show organised by Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Chinks Grylls and Mary Mackey, in partnership with the Crafts Council of Ireland on Sunday 28th March at 3.00pm (exhibition runs from Saturday 27th March to Sunday 25th April) in the Gallery, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

RSVP to +353 (0)1 857 0909 or botanicgardens@opw.ie

ROADSHOW AND TALK AT BEAUFIELD MEWS, STILLORGAN



Tomorrow evening you are invited to a talk on "The Rise and Fall of Waterford Glass Factory" by Edward Hamilton, accompanied by a Roadshow presented by Jill Cox and Denis Byrne. This is going on at Beaufield Mews Restaurant, Gardens & Antiques, Stillorgan on Tuesday evening (tomorrow) from 7pm. You are invited to bring any glass with you for Jill and Denis to discuss, and after the discussion and talk, you can stay for a meal for €27.50 per person. All the details are in the image above (to enlarge in a new window, double-click; to save, right click and hit "Save As"), and for more information or to reserve your place contact Jill Cox at 01 2880375.

Sunday, 21 March 2010

INTER-CHANGES: CRAFT AND CONTEXT, SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITIONS



Inter-Changes: Craft and Context is a symposium running in NCAD, Dublin on the 13th and 14th of April 2010, supported by the Fulbright Commission and the Crafts Council of Ireland. Intending to deepen the discourse surrounding contemporary craft in Ireland and internationally, speakers included Glenn Adamson and Arline Fisch, as well as glass artists Wayne Stratmann, Geoffrey Mann, Renata Pekowska and Suzannah Vaughan. While the symposium goes on, visitors can also see glassblowing demonstrations by Roisin deBuitlear, joined by Derek Smith, Danny Murphy and Tony Hayes of Irish Handmade Glass, Waterford City. For more information on the symposium and to register your attendance, visit http://craftandcontext.blogspot.com I urge you to register soon, as spaces are limited and are proving very popular!

Accompanying the symposium are two exhibitions running in Dublin city. Inter-Changes: Craft and Context is on display at Mason Hayes and Curran, Dublin 4 from the 13th of April until the 4th of May, and for more information on this exhibition, you should contact Colleen Dube of the Fulbright Commission (colleen@fulbright.ie). This show features work by glass artists Eva Kelly, Caroline Madden, Renata Pekowska, Deirdre Rogers, Suzannah Vaughan and Mary B.White. They are joined by Karina Abdulbaneeva, Muriel Beckett, Julie Connellan, Peter Fulop, Geraldine Grubb, Breda Haugh, Lesley Kelly, Aoife Ludlow, Kirsty McGhie, Liz Nilsson, Richy Quin, Suzanne Rogers, Eleanor Swan, Clare Turley and Brigitta Varadi.

The second exhibition is called Craft and Context: Influx, and opens to the public at 7pm on 14th April, running until the 22nd April in Plane/Site, IMOCA, Dublin 2. Featuring work by glass artists Suzannah Vaughan and Mary White, along with textile artists Aoife Ludlow, Liz Nilsson and Brigitta Varadi, ceramic artists Richy Quin, Lesley Kelly and Peter Fulop, and metalsmith Suzanne Rogers. For more information on this exhibition, visit http://craftandcontextinflux.wordpress.com or contact Aoife Ludlow (aoife@aoifestuff.com).


To enlarge and view the images above in a new window, double-click. To save the images, right-click and hit "Save As". For more information on Inter-Changes: Craft and Context, please visit the website, or contact Aideen (Craft and Context Event Coordinator):
W: http://craftandcontext.blogspot.com
E: craftandcontext@gmail.com

VISUAL ARTISTS IRELAND APPEAL FOR RETENTION OF AN ARTS MINISTER IN THE CABINET

The following is a message from Visual Artists Ireland:

The current uncertainty caused by the early retirement of the Minister of Arts, Sport & Tourism is a cause for concern. We have looked for clarification and confirmation that there will be a replacement minister in place in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle. We haven’t been able to get a definite response on that. ! !

For this reason we ask that you join us in making contact with your local government representative and ask that they lobby for the retention of an Arts minister at the Cabinet table.
We suggest that you personalise the following paragraph with details of the importance that you place on the role of having the arts represented in cabinet.
"In the forthcoming reshuffle, the government must show its commitment to the arts by the appointment of a Minister of Arts, Sport & Tourism to replace outgoing Minister Cullen"
You will find a list of Dail members here

We are keeping the message simple, and encourage you to add some personal lines as well.
Many thanks for your continued support of Visual Artists Ireland.
Noel Kelly
Director
Visual Artists Ireland
W: www.visualartists.ie

TEXTILE PRINTING WORKSHOPS, DUBLIN

Sat/Sun 17th/18th April
These workshops will teach various approaches to creating multi-layer surface designs on fabrics using different printing techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to combine their own graphics and photographic images with cloth to create highly individual fabrics. The resulting fabric can be a finished artefact or the basis for embroidery or other embellishments .
Multiple processes, combining different types of fabrics and papers will be used, including, Photo Transfers – using photocopies, acrylic medium, silkscreens, thermofax screens, rollers and brushes.
Transfer Paints – designs monoprinted or painted onto paper then ironed onto fabric to create the design. Water Soluble crayons – used with rubbing plates [e.g. involving card, string, pva] silk screens and acrylic medium.
All specialised equipment will be provided.
Cost of Workshop: 120 euros
Location: 15 Neville Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
To book a place contact Ann or Mary at:
E: annfturpin@hotmail.com
T: 086 3761425

BILD-WERK FRAUENAU, GERMANY: SUMMER ACADEMY

Beginning on 22nd May 2010, Bild-werk Frauenau will host its 23rd Summer Academy. The following courses will be available:

MarkAngus (GB), Kevin Petrie (GB) – Painting Flat Glass and ScreenPrinting
AlexandraGeyermann (D) – Glass Engraving
JensGussek (D) – Kiln Casting
KatharineColeman (GB) – Glass Engraving
MaxJacquard (GB) – Kiln Casting
ShaneFero (USA) – Lamp-blown Glass
ScottChaseling (AUS) – Roll up Glass
KedronBarret (USA) – Painting and Glass Monotype
SueWoolhouse (GB) – Stained Glass
ChristianSchmidt (D), Wilhelm Vernim (D) – Glass Engraving
VladimirKlein (CZ) – Glass Cutting and Shaping
StephenPaul Day (USA) – Glass and Bronze Casting
AndréGutgesell (D) – Lamp-blown Glass
UrsulaMerker (D) – Glass Print
AnneWenzel (D) – Glass Engraving
PetrNovotný (CZ) – Hot Glass Special


Further information and application details available from the Summer Academy webpage at
W: www.bild-werk-frauenau.de
P: Bild-WerkFrauenau, Postfach107, D-94258, Frauenau, Germany
T: ++49 / (0)9926 / 180 895
F: ++49 / (0)9926 / 180 897
E: info@bild-werk-frauenau.de

MASTERCLASS AT PANGUR GLASS CRAFT, CAVAN

Pangur Glass Craft is running a 3 day workshop with US artist Jayne Persico
Friday – Sunday April 30th - May 2nd 10.30 am – 5.30 pm
The booking form is attached to this email, visit the website for workshop description and fee details.
W: www.pangurglass.ie

FRESHAIR GLASS SCHOLARSHIP: CALL

Deadline For Application – 13/07/10
The Freshair Scholarship is a unique opportunity for an emergent Glass maker, who has completed his/her formal training, to work and gain experience within a leading UK commercial and creative glass blowing studio environment. The Scholarship will run for Fifteen weeks commencing in September 2010. The essence of the scholarship is to enable the candidate to develop within the context of the creative marketplace and then to move forward with their own business. As part of a glass blowing team the successful candidate will receive training and be involved in all aspects of the operation of the studio whilst developing and documenting a body of work that will be exhibited and sold/auctioned at the Freshair Exhibition 2011. For more information please E: info@locoglass.co.uk .
Full details of the Freshair Scholarship can be found at
W: www.locoglass.co.uk
Applicants are asked to send a C.V. detailing their glass experience together with photographs of any recent work to
P: Lo-Co Glass Ltd., Studio 2, Brewery Arts Centre, Brewery Court, Cirencester. Gloucestershire. GL7 1JH. GB.

NUUTAJARVI ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME, FINLAND: CALL

This residency offers studio glassblowers and artists an opportunity to work with hot glass in Nuutajärvi Glass Village, Finland from the 6th to the 16th August 2010. In Nuutajärvi you will find one of Iittala Group's glassworks, Tavastia Glass School and Lasikomppania aka "The Glass Company", a local glass cooperative. Lasikomppania was founded in 2003 to provide facilities for independent glassmakers and artists and to make Nuutajärvi more well known as a glass centre in Finland and abroad.

The residency covers ten days. It includes five days in the hot shop for glassblowing or hot casting with clear glass. The artist is responsible of travel expenses and additional materials. The hotshop contains two gloryholes with diameters of 17,7" and 11,8", three annealers and a tank furnace. You will be using Glasma C48 pellets. Capasity of glass use is max. 100kg a day. Accommodation and breakfast are provided for one person in the guesthouse.

The chosen artist is to have a presentation, of his/her work in Nuutajärvi, if possible. (For example a slideshow etc). The Glass Company will also hold one piece of work for its collections for future exhibitions.

WHO CAN APPLY
Studio glass artists and glassblowers are invited to apply for the residency. A work proposal and a curriculum vitae (CV) are required for the application. Please include 4 images in JPG-format (max. 1MB each) of your recent works. Applications can only be submitted by e-mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE SUMMER RESIDENCE: 12.5.2010

For more information, or to submit your application, please contact Tuomas Ervamaa at
E: ervamaa@gmail.com
W: www.lasikomppania.fi

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, LAOIS: CALL

Emo National School, Emo, Portlaoise, Co.Laois

Fund: €16,000

Emo National School under the Department of Education & Science Per
Cent for Art Scheme wish to commission a permanent visual artwork for
their new school building. The total fund awarded is €16,000 to include
all fees, costs, transport and installation. This commission will be
awarded by a two-stage selection process. At this first stage, the
school invites expressions of interest from professional artists working
in all aspects of contemporary visual art practice for this
site/location specific artwork. At the second stage, artists will be
shortlisted and invited to submit a detailed concept proposal for the
final piece. The project is to be fully completed and the final
piece/artwork installed by March 2011.
Deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon, Monday, 26th April
2010.

Application forms and brief is available by email from:
P: The Secretary, Emo National School, Emo, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
T: 057 8646868,
E: secretary@emons.ie
W: www.emons.ie

ARTLINKS BURSARY AWARDS 2010: CALL

ArtLinks has announced a series of bursaries and awards for for 2010 for ArtLinks members based in the five ArtLinks partner counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
Four ArtLinks Bursary Awards will be awarded per ArtLinks county to individual practitioners or arts groups in the categories of visual arts, film, dance, literature, music and drama/theatre. One award of up to E3,000 and three awards of up to E1,000 are available. ArtLinks Bursary Awards are designed to support the professional development of creative practitioners and decisions on these awards will be made by an independent panel.

A Bursary application form and guidelines can be downloaded from the ‘Bursary’ page of the ArtLinks website and are also available from local County ArtLinks-Arts Office in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford or Wicklow.
Send applications to your local office or to:
P: ArtLinks, c/o County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny
W: www.artlinks.ie
Deadline for applications: 5pm, 1 April 2010

CILL RIALAIG PROJECT'S EXHIBITION AND RETREAT: CALL

Cill Rialaig, the artist's retreat in Ballinskelligs, Co.Kerry is offering two opportunities to glass and ceramic artists. Firstly, in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland, the programme is reserving a number of places for glass and ceramic artists to spend a summer retreat at the arts centre in 2011, with access to workshop equipement and kilns provided. Also, the centre is going to run an exhibition of ceramic and glass work from May to August of 2010, and are open to any artists working in these media to submit up to four pieces for this exhibition. For more information, please contact Dr. Noelle Campbell Sharp at:
E: cillrialaigarts@gmail.com
P: 01 4785159/ 066 9479297

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GLASS AND BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE 2010

This summer sees the return of the IFG and British Glass Biennale in Stourbridge, UK. This August there will be exhibitions, talks, fairs and masterclasses, visit the website to register for information and start booking classes.
W: www.ifg.org.uk

SCULPTURE IN THE PARKLANDS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Sculpture in the Parklands has recently received Heritage Council funding for an innovative education programme that explores the boundaries between art, science and technology. Internationally renowned artist and scientist Brandon Ballengee will deliver an education programme over a two-week period from July 19th to July 30th that will focus on the rich biodiversity of the Lough Boora Parklands. The programme will include a week-long education programme for primary school age children, one-day workshops for all ages and a series of lectures and night walks to discover the rich nocturnal biodiversity of the Boora bogs.
Since 1996, Ballengee has collaborated with scientists to create hybrid environmental art/ecological research projects. He is directly involved with field study research and uses the visual impact of science to engage the public in a discussion of broader environmental issues.
During Brandon’s residency he will install a large canvas screen into the sculpture park entitled Love Motel for Insects. The installation will use ultra violet lights on the enormous blank canvas to attract insects and this will create an opportunity for public interaction with nocturnal arthropods, which are not often seen. This is an ongoing project that has been installed across the world from tropical rain forests, inner city bus stops, Brownfield sites, Scottish Highlands, German city centres and Venetian boats as part of the Venice Biennial. At each site the insects arrive onto the canvas to reproduce and create pheromone paintings! Members of the public will be invited to participate in night walks to the Love Motel installation and Brandon will talk about our nocturnal insect friends as well as document the rich insect biodiversity in t! he landscape. The last weekend of the residency will culminate with an Insect Festival, which will exhibit the artwork and insect documentation over the two preceding two weeks.

Sculpture in the Parklands will host a free public lecture: Of Audacious Insects and Cryptic Amphibians: Experiencing the Biodiversity of the Bogs by Brandon Ballengee at 7.30pm on April 29th in Teach Lea community hall. For further information keep an eye on the website
W: www.sculptureintheparklands.com

ON THE EDGE IN THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS, DUBLIN & GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE, WATERFORD

On the Edge, an exhibition of contemporary glass by artists from Ireland and South West England, a touring exhibition organised by Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Chinks Grylls and Mary Mackey,
in partnership with the Crafts Council of Ireland, moves to the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin. The exhibition opens on 27th March, with a preview at 3.00 pm on Sunday 28th March, and runs until Sunday 25th April, after which it moves to the Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford.

Have a look at the website for the Crafts Council of Ireland, www.ccoi.ie/ and click on Current Exhibitions for further information about On the Edge, you can also listen into an audio tour of many of the works in the exhibition. There is a Facebook page for the National Craft Gallery (http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Craft-Gallery-Ireland/408927350617?ref=ts) where there are a number of images from the exhibition and associated events. The artists exhibiting are Sean Campbell, Donna Coogan, Debbie Dawson, Róisín De Buitléar, Fiaz Elson, Sally Fawkes, Rosalind Grimshaw, Chinks Vere Grylls, Joseph Harrington, Susan Kinley, Mary Mackey, Caroline Madden, Emma O'Toole, Emmy-Gai Palmer, Colin Reid, Louise Rice, Killian Schurmann, Keith Seybert, Richard ‘Will’ Shakspeare, Suzannah Vaughan & Carole Waller.

For more information on On the Edge please contact co-curator Mary Mackey at:
E: marymackey60@eircom.net

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

ELKE WESTEN: UPDATED WEBSITE

Glass artist Elke Westen has updated her website with recently completed work. Take a look to see what she's been working on lately:
W: http://www.elkewesten.com

GLASS OR CERAMICS AHRC STUDENTSHIP, SUNDERLAND

Information for Applicants
The successful candidate will join a unique Glass and Ceramics department, which is the largest in Europe, with world and internationally significant research in glass, and internationally significant research in ceramics. We welcome glass and/or ceramic research proposals for this three year AHRC Doctoral Studentship. Part time study five year applications will also be considered.

Glass and Ceramics has a lively cohort of c30 PhD students, five AHRC funded. This AHRC Doctoral Studentship is the second of five, to be award annually, 2009-2013. Each student has a workstation and, with support, undertakes individual research study.

Research students benefit from the University’s generic research support and research skills training. Art and Design (Prof Beryl Graham) and Glass and Ceramics (Prof Kevin Petrie) provide specialist training. We organise a biennial UK Glass and Ceramics Research Students’ Conference, alternating with an in-house presentation week.

Professional Development (Prof Peter Davies) and Enterprise are addressed by Creativitiworks, which supports creative business. We expect an agreed return to the department, which also addresses the student’s career development and
aspirations.

Enquiries
For further information contact: Professor Peter Davies, Tel: 0044 191 515 3653, email peter.davies@sunderland.ac.uk, or Professor Kevin Petrie, Tel: 0044 191 515 3610, email kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk.

Applications
Applicants should check eligibility with regards to residency etc., and students who have already started research, at AHRC Guide to Student Eligibility

Applications must be made on Application form D1 and emailed to applications@northeastbgp.org by 12 midday, Wednesday 24 MARCH 2010. Applications received after this date and time will be kept on file as reserves. If you wish to apply for more than one of the opportunities advertised on this website, please submit each relevant form. Northumbria and Sunderland Universities will take an overview of all applications received for these joint AHRC Block Grant Partnership studentships, when shortlisting. Interviews will be held during the week beginning Tuesday 4 May 2010. Applicants are expected to attend interview in person.

For further information, visit:
W: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND DEPT OF GLASS AND CERAMICS OPEN DAY

The open day for the Dept of Glass and Ceramics at the University of Sunderland runs on Friday 5th March 2010 1pm-6pm. They offer a wide range of BA, MA and PhD programmes at the largest department of its kind in Europe. For more information, visit:
W: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk

HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS: SUMMER PROGRAMME 2010

Applications are now being accepted for summer courses in glass and other crafts at Haystack, Maine. Visit the website for course outlines and further information:
W: http://www.haystack-mtn.org/index.php

NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2010


Northlands outreach programme features weekly classes in various glassmaking techniques, and they run from now until the summer. Have a look at what's on offer and visit Northlands website for more information:
W: http://www.northlandsglass.com

INTENSIVE SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 17 AT PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTRE

Renowned Artists from Australia and Mexico to Seattle Scheduled to Teach Summer intensive classes at Pittsburgh Glass Centre (PGC) begin on May 17 and run through August 13, 2010. PGC offers intensive one-week glass classes with renowned artists as instructors. The cost for summer classes at PGC is $650 for one-week classes if paid by April 15 ($700 after April 15). To register for classes, visit www.pittsburghglasscenter.org or contact Pittsburgh Glass Center at 001-412-365-2145 ext. 208.

In conjunction with the summer classes, Pittsburgh Glass Center offers a free lecture series for students and the public. The teaching artists present slides and informal discussions on most Wednesdays at 6pm beginning on May 19 and running through August 4 at PGC. Details about the artists and lectures can be found on
W: www.pittsburghglasscenter.org

CEAD EASTER COURSE IN STAINED GLASS, NCAD

Dates: March 29, 30, 31, April 8 – 9
10am – 4pm daily
Tutor: Patricia Plunkett
Fee: €280

This five-day course provides tuition in technique and design with an appreciation of traditional stained glass leadwork, copperfoiling, painting and complementary techniques such as sandblasting. This is also a course which might be of interest to those already working in the art/design field, as it provides hands on experience and guidance to art/design production. For the advanced student, there is an emphasis on project design and development of more advanced skills using the glass department and the library facilities. Each student is encouraged to undertake his or her own individual projects throughout the course. Beginners or advanced are both welcome.
W: http://www.ncad.ie/faculties/education/cead.shtml

WORK EXCHANGE VOLUNTEERS, GAS CONFERENCE: CALL

Interested in participating in Work Exchange at the 2010 G.A.S. Conference in Louisville? This is a great opportunity to help out G.A.S., get a behind-the-scenes look, volunteer and meet some great people throughout the process! Please visit
W: www.glassart.org/2010_Work_Exchange.html for more information!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXHIBITION, GAS CONFERENCE, LOUSVILLE: CALL

Call To All Student Artists For 2010 GAS Conference In Louisville! The International Student Exhibition invites all Glass Art Society Student Members who are currently enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program to participate. All work must be current, original, professionally crafted, and contain glass as the main element. For more info visit here:

W: www.glassart.org/2010_International_Student_Exhibition1.html

CRAFT NI: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Craft NI is inviting new volunteers to get involved with craft activities through our Volunteer Programme.

Volunteering opportunities are available across a range of activities including:

gallery supervision
assisting at events including exhibitions, seminar and workshops
distributing information on our work & activities at craft events
Opportunities to volunteer are available on an ongoing basis throughout the year and particularly during July and August, in the run up August Craft Month - Northern Ireland’s annual celebration of craft.

For more information on opportunities and on August Craft Month, visit:
W: http://craftni.org/cni_news.php?id=319

PER CENT FOR ART SCHEME: SCHOOL COMMISSION

The Per Cent for Art Committee of St. Brigid's Girls National School wishes to commission a piece of visual art work for our school community.

The intention of this project is to commission a 2-D or 3-D one piece of site-specific visual artwork for the school. The concept is for an imaginative, child-friendly, timeless piece sensitive to the particulars of site, and context.

The commission sum is for €15,000 and is to cover all fees, material costs, installation, insurances and expenses for the entire project.

The grant will be paid in three equal installments:-
1. When the commission has been awarded
2. Mid-way through the project
3. Upon completion of the project

THE SCHEDULE:

Site visit: Friday: 26 February 2010
Submission of Proposals: 19 March 2010
Meeting of selection panel by 22 March 2010
Commission awarded by 29 March 2010
Aim to have work installed by September 2010

Submission should be delivered to:

Emer Casey (Per Cent for Art Co-Ordinator),
St. Brigid's Girls' National School,
Palmerstown,
Dublin 20.
Emailed, faxed or late commissions will not be accepted. For further information, please contact above at:

T: 01-6265431, 01-6265253
E: ncprincipal@eircom.net

KILN GLASS POST AT THE NGC, SUNDERLAND

Key appointment to join a strong Glass and Ceramics team, backed by a remarkable facilities in the National Glass Centre. For information and particulars go to the University's website's home page
W: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk and then Current Vacancies.