INCHICORE GLASS SCRAPBOOK GAZETTE
Thomas Joyce of Inchicore Pressed Glass has recently launched an online glass magazine called the Inchicore Glass Scrapbook Gazette. The document is available as a free PDF download from the link below.
E: glass@inchicore-pressedglass-museum.org
W: http://www.inchicore-pressedglass-museum.org/Inchicore%20Glass%20Scrapbook%20Gazette.htm
THE ALBERT BENDER COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND – BOOK LAUNCHED, NATIONAL MUSEUM
Dr. Patrick Wallace, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, recently launched a new book titled ‘The Albert Bender Collection of Asian Art in the National Museum of Ireland’. The purpose of this publication, written by Dr. Audrey Whitty, Curator - Ceramics, Glass and Asian Collections, is to bring the collection, which has been on exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, since 2008, to the widest possible audience.
Between 1931 and 1936 Albert Bender donated approximately 260 artefacts of East Asian origin to the National Museum of Ireland. The works, mostly of Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan Buddhist art, are one of the most significant gifts ever received by an Irish cultural institution and are of the highest importance within the National Museum’s overall holdings of Asian material.
The publication is exclusively sold in the National Museum of Ireland gift shop in addition to their online shop for €35.00
W: http://shop.museum.ie/default.aspxhttp://shop.museum.ie/default.aspx
LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE OPEN ART EXHIBITION OPEN DAY
You are cordially invited to the opening of the Leitrim Sculpture Centre’s Christmas Open Art Exhibition from 11am to 7pm on Friday 9th December 2011.
They will have a huge selection of art work for sale at reasonable prices made by artists based in the North West, including hand-blown glass Christmas decorations, jewellery, paintings, etchings, sculpture and much more. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served from 1pm, and the Farmers’ Market next door at the Bee Park is open until 2pm.
The Christmas Open Art Exhibition will be open Monday to Saturday 12pm to 4pm until 23rd December 2011.
W: www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie
T: 071 985 5098
XIAOWEI ZHUANG EXHIBITION; POETICS OF THE HANDMADE, DUBLIN
The National College of Art and Design Gallery, Dublin presents the work of Xiaowei Zhuang, Professor of Glass at the University of Shanghai, as part of a touring exhibition from the CIT/Crawford College of Art, Cork. Professor Zhuang was appointed Director of the Glass Museum of Shanghai in 2008. He is a member of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Glass of the International Council of Museums and will also open a new Glass Museum in Shanghai next year.
Poetics of the Handmade at the NCAD Gallery is part of a touring exhibition from the CIT/Crawford College of Art, Cork. The exhibition is an opportunity for a Dublin audience to see outstanding and inventive sculptural work in glass by a lead practitioner and to experience a different sensibility at work. The exhibition, curated by CIT Crawford College of Art and Design lecturer Debbie Dawson, continues until 21st January 2012.
W: http://www.glassart-studio.com/intro-en.htm
W: http://gallery.ncad.ie/index.php/2011/11/poeticsofthehandmade/
ENTROPY CONTEMPORARY IRISH CRAFT EXHIBITION, DUBLIN
Entropy showcases the work of leading craftmakers working at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. The exhibition focuses on the creative use of ceramics, glass and metal.
Exhibitors include Dr. Caroline Madden and Isabelle Peyrat who both work in glass. Also exhibiting are Paddy Moloney, Henry Pim, Lisa Young, Anthony Carey, Michael Cunningham, Derek McGarry, Anthony O'Connor and Angela O'Kelly.
The exhibition runs until 5th March 2012 at the Prospect Gallery, Glasnevin Museum, Finglas Road, Dublin 11.
W: http://www.craftinireland.com/events/details/entropy-contemporary-irish-craft-exhibition/
21st CENTURY ICONS EXHIBITION NOW SHOWING IN DUBLIN
The function of jewellery has always been to convey status. This was particularly true of the torc, whose ostentatious size and weight could communicate the force and power of the wearer. But in contemporary usage, the torc has become an object of kitsch, often geared towards the tourist. But if we were to design neckpieces now that conveyed something about us - as Irish - to the world, what would they say? In 21st Century Icons, some of Ireland's most exciting contemporary jewellers re-interpret the iconic forms of Celtic neckpieces, torcs and lunulas for the 21st century.
Emma Bourke and Róisín de Buitléar are among the exhibitors in 21st Century Icons. The exhibition was curated by Ann Mulrooney and after its success at the National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny, is now showing at Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14. The exhibition will run until 15th April 2012.
E: rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie
W: www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/RathfarnhamCastle/
T: 01 493 9462
POP-UP CHRISTMAS GIFT STORE AND EXHIBITION FEATURING LUCINDA ROBERTSON
A pop-up shop showcasing the work of five Irish artists has opened at the Tilestyle showrooms in Ballymount (just off the M50 beside the Red Cow intersection). The initiative promotes giving Irish craft as gifts for Christmas and stays open until 18th December 2011. The artists and their disciplines are as follows:
Orla Kaminska; Ceramics
Lucinda Robertson 'Cinders Glass'; Blown glass studio
Darragh Muldowney 'Dulra'; Photography
Bernadette Doolan; Bronze sculptor and painter
Michele Hannan; Ceramics
E: cindersglass@gmail.com
W: http://tilestyle.ie/EasyBlog/Entry/latest-news/give-an-irish-gift-this-christmas.html
21st CENTURY IRISH CRAFT EXHIBITION ENDING SOON
A mixed media exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, 21st Century Irish Craft features works in glass by Róisín de Buitléar, Karl Harron, Deirdre Rogers, Killian Schurmann and Paula Stokes. The exhibition has been running since June and will end this week on 8th December 2011.
E: awhitty@museum.ie
W: www.museum.ie
T: 01 648 6466
SCULPTURE BIENNALE 2012, THE KING'S GARDEN, COPENHAGEN
For more than forty years, a large sculpture exhibition has been held in the King`s Gardens in downtown Copenhagen where Rosenborg Castle is situated. The garden is Copenhagen's most used park and is visited annually by over three million people. The exhibition will take place between 25th August 2012 and 21st October 2012.
The exhibition is free to participate in and each artist may exhibit up to two sculptures. Each sculpture must be able to stand in a public space. Each artist must pay their own transportation costs (www.DSV.com is recommended for transport enquiries. The Danish Sculptor Society aim to raise funds with participating artists for the transportation of pieces to the exhibition). The sculptures are not insured by the Danish Sculptor Society; participating artists must have liability insurance. The Danish Sculptor Society will publish an exhibition newspaper, provides PR, guided tours and events in conjunction with the exhibition.
In order to plan the Sculpture Biennale, please pre-register expressions of interest by email before 11th December 2011 to: schaarup@c.dk (email subject: THE KING'S GARDEN 2012). Following this, a registration form will be sent at the beginning of 2012.
W: See photos from previous years' exhibitions at: www.skulptur.dk / exhibitions / King's Garden
CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD AT SHOWCASE 2012
The highly acclaimed Craftsmanship Award at Showcase (now in its fifth year) is an excellent opportunity to exhibit your high levels of craftsmanship. The application form will be available online on the Crafts Council of Ireland website www.ccoi.ie from 12th December 2011 and must be completed and submitted to amanda@ccoi.ie by Wednesday 18th January 2012 by 5pm.
E: amanda@ccoi.ie
W: http://www.ccoi.ie/directory/listing.php?listing_ID=2365
THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO AWARD FOR NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GRADUATES
Applications are now invited for the Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD graduates. For a second year running Laois County Council in association with the National College of Art and Design are offering this award. It is intended to support an emerging artist/designer to develop their professional practice whilst engaging in a residency project and community context. Applicants must have graduated in the past three years from the NCAD. The successful applicant is expected to take up this award at the beginning of April 2012.
The Award offers a bursary of €10,000 towards the residency, reduced rent for studio/ accommodation, curatorial support, exhibition opportunities and lecturing opportunities. Services offered within the complex include a studio space, kiln, exhibition space, rehearsal space, garden space, a digital room, and library facilities.
The closing date for submissions is 12th January 2012 at 12pm. Further information and application forms are available online or by email from the Arts Officer.
E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
W: www.laois.ie
THE EPIC AWARDS 2011, UK AND IRELAND
The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work of voluntary and amateur arts groups. Entries from all parts of the UK and ROI for projects or initiatives that combine some or all of the elements that make an epic arts or crafts programme are welcomed. The Awards want to reward groups that have done great work since Jan 2010, but if your project or initiative is ongoing you can still enter. It helps if you can show what you've achieved so far and what is planned for the future. There will be a winner and runner-up from each of the nations: England, Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland), Scotland and Wales. Further details are found on the website.
W: http://epicawards.co.uk/
THE BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE 2012 CALL FOR ENTRIES
The British Glass Biennale, in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, is part of the International Festival of Glass. The British Glass Biennale 2012 call for entries is now open. Submissions are being accepted until Monday 20th February 2012.
W: www.biennale.org.uk
W: www.ifg.org.uk
CRAFTS RESIDENCIES 2012, UK
Cove Park will award a minimum of two Crafts residencies, of up to three months each, to take place during their May to September 2012 programme. UK and international applicants are welcome to apply. They will also award a residency of one month to an emerging designer/maker based in Scotland. The deadline for applications is Friday 27th January 2012.
W: www.covepark.org
COLDWORK ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, TOYAMA CITY INSTITUTE, JAPAN
Toyama City Institute of Glass Art has a job opening for an Associate Professor of Glass - Coldworking. Their current instructor will finish next August. The application deadline is 31st January 2012. The application must arrive by this date.
A recruitment pdf containing details concerning applicant requirements, job description, terms of employment and the application process is available from the Institute.
W: http://toyamaglass.ac.jp/
STUDIO ASSISTANT NEEDED, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Loco Glass Ltd. is currently expanding and is looking for an assistant to join their glassblowing teams. Job Description: to assist with the production of handmade studio glassware (blowing of some of the ranges as well as assisting other blowers). Physical/ manual work consisting of grinding, polishing, cutting as well as finishing, wrapping and packing of orders will be required. Assisting with customer sales and enquiries will also be part of the job and applicants must have high standards of quality control, good time keeping and be reliable. The assistant will be required to work in an area with a height restriction of 5ft 9”.
The deadline for applications is 16th December 2011. To apply, send a CV and covering letter to Loco Glass Ltd. Studio 2, Brewery Arts Centre, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH, ENGLAND, or email the application. References will be required. Please contact Colin Hawkins if you require further information.
E: info@locoglass.co.uk
ENTHUSIASTIC GLASSBLOWERS NEEDED FOR AFRICAN BUSH ADVENTURE
Kitengela Hot Glass Ltd. is looking for people to assist in training local Kenyan glassblowers, building relationships and developing their skills, as well as helping with production of their normal range of items. They are on the edge of Nairobi National Park and use recycled glass and appropriate technology systems and furnaces. Food, accommodation and a small daily allowance will be provided, minimum 2 week stay required. The deadline for applications is 24th January 2012.
E: office@kitengela.com
W: www.anselmcroze.com
ART TUTORS REQUIRED, WATERFORD
The Art Hand is a new rural art school based on the Waterford coast. They are currently developing challenging art courses with artists and tutors who work in a wide range of disciplines. The courses are residential; participants will stay at houses nearby. Tutors can stay at The Art Hand and food is provided. Most of the intensive courses will run for between three and five days.
The Art Hand, officially opening in March 2012, is currently looking for artists to make proposals that have the potential of attracting national as well as overseas participants.
The deadline for proposals is December 9th 2011. The email application should include the following:
A paragraph about you and your art (100 to 150 words)
A brief description of the course/s you propose
A photograph of you (for our website if your course is chosen)
5 or 6 images of your work (for our website if your course is chosen)
A link to your website
A: The Art Hand, Bunmahon, Co. Waterford
E: info@theArtHand.com
W: www.theArtHand.com
T: 051 292919 (contact: Sean Corcoran)
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SEEK PROFESSOR/ HEAD OF VISUAL CULTURE
Applications for Professor/Head of Visual Culture (five year appointment) are currently being accepted at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin (contract type: contract, salary: €89,753 to €106,689 p.a. pensionable). The closing date for applications is 4.00 p.m. on 14th December 2011.
The National College of Art and Design is Ireland's leading educator of art and design practitioners and teachers. NCAD is a recognised college of University College Dublin. NCAD seeks a leader in Visual Culture as the College enters a dynamic phase of development in a changing environment. As part of the senior management team, the postholder will lead implementation plans for future learning and teaching, promote interdisciplinary co-operation and advance joint courses and activities with UCD and other bodies.
A Doctoral qualification is desirable with at least five years post qualifying experience. Candidates will need to demonstrate an impressive record of strategic achievement in practice/ management/education settings, together with the skills, knowledge and experience to lead and manage Visual Culture in NCAD through a period of development over the next five years.
W: www.ncad.ie/about/careers.shtml
GLASS ART SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
In recognition of the Toledo Museum of Art's role as the cradle of the American Studio Glass Movement, the Glass Art Society will be holding its 2012 conference in Toledo, Ohio. The city will welcome artists from around the world to celebrate the achievements of the past and to explore the seemingly endless possibilities of glass.
All registrants must be current members of GAS. Register before 2nd March 2012 for the lowest conference rates:
* Full Conference Pass, Individual Member: $275.00
* Full Conference Pass, Full-time Student Member: $145.00
W: http://www.glassart.org/2012_Toledo_OH.html
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