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