TIPPERARY ARTS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

14 th March 2019

A Chara, Please find below information which may be of interest.

OPPORTUNITIES

Tipperary C reative Ireland Community Grant Scheme 2019 & Open Call 2019 Creative Ireland is a culture based programme designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing. There are two grant schemes currently open for applications. The Community Grant Sc heme is open to groups who are organising creative arts or heritage projects in their communities in line with the Creative Ireland programme. The Open Call is for creative partnerships between practitioners and communities. Application forms, guidelines a nd criteria can be found on www.tipperarycoco.ie https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/news/creative -ireland-community -grant-scheme

The closing date is Wednesday 27 th March 2019 at 4.30pm

Funding for Small Scale Local Festivals & Summer Schools

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have recently announced their annual funding scheme for Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools. This fund is designed to support festivals that do not receive other central Government funding: eg: Arts Council or Fáilte Ireland, and awards of a maximum of €5,000 are given to support festivals that meet the scheme criteria. Guidelines and further information can be found at the web- link below.

PLEASE NOTE: The aim of the programme, referred to as the A6 subhead within the guidelines, is:

Projects that meet a specific cultural need and support the high level goal of the Department in relation to enhancing access to the arts, culture and film sectors and recognising the social and economic role of these sectors in Ireland.

The projects make a very important contribution to the development and promotion of Ireland's cultural tourism offering, to the benefit of both the domestic and foreign tourist and represent an important component of the delivery of the cultural tourism commitments in the Programme for Government. https://www.chg.gov.ie/arts/culture/grants-and-funding/small-scale-local- festivals-summer-schools/

€270,250 announced for Music Capital Scheme 2019

Deadline: Thursday 21st March 2019 The Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and managed by Music Network , comprises two distinct awards that provide funding for the purchase of musical instruments to both non-professional performing groups and to professional musicians. https://www.musicnetwork.ie/news/details/270250_announced_for _music_capital_scheme_2019

Tipperary Arts Office is offering two travel bursaries to the value of €100 to Tipperary based professional artists who work in culturally diverse cont exts to support their attendance at the conference below. The bursaries will be awarded on a first response basis. To apply please e -mail [email protected] with the subject “Places Matter Conference Bursary Application” and you MUST ATTACH a recent comprehensive CV which indicates your commitment to working in culturally diverse contexts. Registration is free for artists and can be done through the link below. Payment of bursary will be after the event on submission of ticket to the event and payment will be by Electronic Funds Transfer. The arts office will respond directl y to all applicants to confirm whether or not their application has been successful.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/places -matter-arts-council-local-government - conference-march-27-28-tickets -55347789729

Arts Council funding schemes : Please see upcoming closing dates at this link - http://www.artscouncil.ie/home/

Arts Council -Artist in the community scheme

This scheme is funded by the Arts Council and managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts. Please note that this award may by subject to different conditions and criteria than the awards directly administered by the Arts Council. Requests for information or application forms should be directed to Create.

Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work together on projects. The scheme is managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts.

The scheme is open to artists from any of the following artform disciplines: architecture, circus, street art and spectacle, dance, film, literature (Irish and English language), music, opera, theatre, visual arts and traditional arts. The projects can take place in a diverse range of social and community contexts eg arts and health; arts in prisons; arts and older people; arts and cultural diversity.

The aim of the scheme is to encourage meaningful collaboration between communities of place and/or interest and artists. It is essential that consultation take place between the artist and the community group, so that both parties are involved in deciding on the nature of the project realisation. Group ownership of the art should be maintained at every stage. The project realisation may result in a variety of outcomes.

2019 deadlines: (Round 1) Monday 25 March (Round 2) Monday 29 July

Further information - Visit Artist in the Community Scheme section at www.create-ireland.ie, [email protected] or phone 01 473 66 00

Opportunities to be part of the Creative Schools’ Creative Associate Team

The Arts Council is seeking to expand its panel of Creative Associates to support the delivery of the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools initiative . Creative Associates are artists, creative practitioners and teachers with a deep understanding of creativity and its potential to transform the lives of children and young people. They come from a range of creative professions, such as artists, designers, teachers and craftspeople. Whether from the arts, culture, heritage, creative industries, education, science or other sectors, they challenge, support and sustain new practice in schools in the field of the arts, culture and creative learning.

Creative Associates will match the needs of schools to arts and creative opportunities in their locality. They will identify potential areas for improvement and will inspire, energise and drive schools forward in addressing these. Through this pioneering initiative Creative Associates will have the chance to shape the place of the arts and creativity in Irish schools.

Creative Associates can be:

Creative Associates - Individuals engaged by the Arts Council as individual artists or creative practitioners in the arts, culture, heritage, creative industries, science or other sectors.

Creative Associates - Organisations in the arts, culture, heritage, creative industries, science of other sectors. They are engaged by the Arts Council with named nominees, who have an arts or creative practice and are employ by the organisation.

Creative Associates - Teachers selected by the Arts Council to work on a part-time basis with Creative Schools. These applicants will be fully qualified and registered teachers who are working in a Department of Education and Skills recognised post.

Creative Associates work in partnership with participating schools/Youthreach centres to understand, develop and celebrate the arts and creativity in their schools, putting the arts and creativity at the heart of the lives of children and young people. How to apply:

Step 1 – Visit our website and read their relevant Information Booklet today

Step 2 – Check if you are eligible as an individual artist, organisation nominee or teacher working in school

Step 3 - Complete and return the correct application form by 5pm on Monday April 1 st 2019.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS : Opportunities for an additional 150 schools to begin participation in Creative Schools in the 2019-20 school year are still open. More information here: http://www.artscouncil.ie/creative- schools/schools/. Interested schools are advised to register their school today to ensure they will have time to complete the application by March 21, 2019.

Creative Schools is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child. Creative Schools is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Creative Schools, formerly Arts Rich Schools/Arís, draws on the commitments set out in the Arts in Education Charter.

Apply to be a Creative School

Creative Schools aims to put the arts and creativity at the heart of children’s and young people’s lives and this year 150 new schools will join the programme. Selected schools will receive a package of support in the 2019- 2020 school year including an award of €2,000 and a Creative Associate who will work with them to develop and begin implementing their own Creative School Plan. It is anticipated that successful schools will continue to receive a similar package of support in the 2020-2021 school year.

Opportunities for schools to apply open on 19 February and close on 21 March 2019 . Schools are encouraged to get on line and register today.

Next steps and links to further details about the opportunity are provided below.

What schools applying should do now :

Step 1 – Get online, read the guidelines and find out more Step 2 – Register your school as an organisation/group with the Arts Council’s Online Services. Please note: If your school has previously registered with the Arts Council’s Online Services, you do not need to register again, and you should use your existing ARN to apply. If you are registering for the first time, please ensure your school name is the same as the one used on your bank account.

Step 3 – Apply online between 19 February and 21 March 2019.

Contract Opportunities recently advertised by The Arts Council

The closing date for both is 12 noon, 21 March 2019.

Public art policy and support services (estimated 70 days per annum) | 3 year contract |value €26,000 - €28,000 per annum https://irl.eu- supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=143170&B=ETENDERS _SIMPLE&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/publictenders

Online editorial and project management services for publicart.ie | 3 year contract | value estimate €40,000 per annum

https://irl.eu- supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=143172&B=ETEN DERS_SIMPLE&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/publictenders

Vocal production workshop 2-5:30pm Saturday 30th March, Cloughjordan Methodist Hall

Accomplished choral conductor, trainer and vocal practitioner, Dr Anne Barry will present a workshop on vocal technique on Saturday 30th March from 2- 5:30pm in the Methodist Hall, Cloughjordan. The half-day workshop will cover vocal production, the basics of healthy, natural singing technique, breath control, vocal support and posture. Using songs, vocal exercises, warm- ups and natural techniques, Anne will guide singers in using their bodies to maximise vocal potential.

The workshop is open to all male and female singers aged 16+ and is presented in association with Cloughjordan’s Mellow Tones choir.

Dr Anne Barry is Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at Lake Forest College, Illinois. Anne hails originally from Ireland where she taught as a primary and secondary music teacher for many years, and conducted children's, youth, college, and adult community choirs in her native Waterford and beyond.

Cost (includes tea/coffee) €25 / concessions €20

Places are limited, so booking is recommended. Register your interest as soon as possible!

Contact: [email protected] to book a place or make enquiries

In addition to her school teaching, Anne Barry worked for the Department of Education in Ireland designing courses for pre-service and in-service teachers, taught as an adjunct choral director at the University of Cork, and visiting professor at University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. It was this passion to work further with choral students and teachers alike that led Anne to pursue her graduate studies at the University of St. Thomas, MN, and at Florida State University, FL.

Although now living in Illinois, Anne returns to Ireland each summer where she continues to work with the Irish Youth Choirs program.

Anne’s research examines the development of choral music in Ireland since 1922, and focuses on repertoire that is based upon, or influenced by Irish traditional songs and airs. Herself a keen arranger, her work is published by Earthsongs Music Publishers and Cailíno Music Publishers.

Open call to Artists – OnSight 2019

OnSight 2019 is open for project proposals. The annual arts project is a partnership initiative involving the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Mayo Artsquad and Mayo Arts Service. The purpose of the project is to have artists create work in a site-specific location and to encourage visitors to explore the themes of the Museum through these art works.

In 2018, the project was led by an individual artist and this is the proposed format for 2019. The aim of this year’s project is to enable an artist time to develop new work, dedicate time to research and develop new ideas in response to the collection at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life. There will be an expectation that the chosen artist will engage with Mayo Artsquad and the general public in the delivery of the final artistic outcome.

A brief, with full details of what needs to be included in artist proposals, is now available to download on http://www.mayococo.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/ArtsNews/StoryIfNoFilesToUpl oad,31603,en.aspx . There will be a site visit for artists on Wednesday 20 th March at 2.30am at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, . Please inform Liam Doherty via [email protected] if you are planning to attend.

Closing date for submission of proposals is 12 th April 2019 at 1pm

For further information please contact Liam Doherty at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at [email protected]

‘DeCare 20 Year Celebration Sculpture Commission’ DeC are Dental Insurance Ireland with its head office in Claremorris Co Mayo is celebrating 20 years in Claremorris this year. As part of the 20 -year celebration, DeCare seeks to include a permanent/temporary sculptural artwork within the ‘Land of the Giants’ park in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Watch this video to view the area - The Land of the Giants The commis sioned artwork will mark 20 years of DeCare Dental in Claremorris and will represent a thank you for the support of the local community throughout those years.

Entry deadline is Friday 29 March 2019 (5.00pm).

For full details please visit - ‘DeCare 20 Year C elebration Sculpture Commission’

Queries to [email protected]

Open Call | Participatory arts opportunities in Saolta University Health Care Group

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 19th March 2019 Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust (GUHAT) invites professional practicing artists to apply for 3 opportunities in Saolta University Health Care Group hospitals in 2019 – 2020. Shortl isted artists will have a practice that is appropriate or can be adapted to the acute hospital environment, and a commitment to participatory/collaborative practice and public engagement.

1. Participatory Artist Panel 2019 – 2020 Artists from all artforms considered for future workshop facilitation and public engagement opportunities at Saolta hospitals in Galway, Ballinasloe, or Roscommon. Inclusion does not guarantee work.

2. PUH Creative Writer in Residence 2019 (3 months) 3. PUH Visual Artist in Residence 2019 (3 months) For both residencies at Portiuncula University Hospital the artist will receive:

• A fee of €3000 to include training, preparation, engagement, evaluation, and travel. • A materials and production budget. • Mentoring and support from the GUHAT team and PUH staff. For both residencies the artist will facilitate:

• Arts participation/engagement with hospital patients and/or staff. • Documentation, evaluation and dissemination of the residency. • A public event in the hospital, eg. an exhibition, installation, talk, reading, discussion or participatory event.

Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust runs the west of Ireland's leading Arts and Health programme as a means of improving the hospital experience for patients, staff and visitors. The Arts Trust believes access to the arts promotes well-being and enhances the hospital environment. The 2019 PUH Residency Programme is funded by and the National Creativity Fund under the Creative Ireland Programme. For further information on how to apply visit https://www.saolta.ie/news/open-call-participatory-arts- opportunities-saolta-university-health-care-group or email [email protected]

Poetry Ireland and the National Youth Council of Ireland is pleased to announce the final programme for Child Safeguarding Considerations in Youth Arts Settings. Booking Now Open

Date: Tuesday, 26th March 2019 Venue: Poetry Ireland, 11 Parnell Square East, Dublin 1.

10.00 Introductions Surfacing basic questions/information Presentation on Children First legislation and suite of documents (with reference to Child Protection Policies) 10.45 Child Safeguarding Statements and risk assessments – TUSLA Child Safeguarding Statement Compliance Unit 11.30 Coffee 11.45 Garda Vetting – Common Issues and questions – Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichíl Child Welfare and Safeguarding Manager GAA 12.45 Lunch 13.45 Presentation by the Arts Council 14.15 Roundtable discussions 15.15 Developing your Child Safeguarding Statement and accompanying risk assessment 16.00 Outstanding Questions 16.30 Close https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-safeguarding-considerations-in-youth- arts-settings-tickets-57524133231

Places cost 30.00 and are limited to two per organisation.

Munster Bealtaine Arts 2019 - Arts Competition Exhibition

18/19th May in I.C.A.Hall, Fethard, Co Tipperary (off Main Street)

Theme of competition is MEDIEVAL

1. Open to Munster residents only 2. Open to 18yrs and over 3. Artist’s interpretation, original work, Painting. Drawing, Ceramics, Wood or Sculpture 4. Maximum Size of Work 60cm X 60cm (2ftx2ft) 5. All works if for sale must have price 6. No digital work 7. On production of I.D. work can be collected at 6pm on Sunday 19th May or within 3 days. Any work not collected will be donated to a charity.

Registration Details There are two stages to the competition Phase 1. A print or photograph A4 size of each art piece, maximum 3 pieces of work, each piece to be numbered, to be submitted by the 1st May with the artists fee of 20euro in postal order format. The artists name, address, phone no, email address, Title on the back of submissions, these will then be shortlisted

Phase 2 . Those artists who are shortlisted will be informed by the 6th May.

They will deliver their original work 4 days before competition/exhibition with an easel or plinth to exhibit their work.

A postcard with artist’s title and information to be with the work for the competition exhibition. PRIZE details will be highlighted in April

Fethard is historically recognised as 14th century Walled Town with Towers, Sheela-na-gigs.etc . Proceeds to Registered Charities. Alice Leahy Trust (homeless) Limerick Suicide Watch . We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to works

The judges decision is final Further info: M. O’Hara Fethard, Co Tipperary. 0877539230

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www.whatsonintipp.ie is an online festival calendar to highlight and promote Festivals and Events across Tipperary which has been developed by Tipperary County Council. In addition to being a promotional tool for events taking place throughout Tipperary, this online festival calendar will also facilitate organisers in planning event dates by providing an accessible reference point for as many of the County’s Cultural, Community and Sporting events as possible, acting as a “clash” calendar for organisers when setting dates for festivals and events. The calendar is easy to use and organisers can register their events on the website. Cultural, Community and Sporting events are categorised under a range of headings and users may search by date or type of event. Categories include: Arts; Children’s; Family; Comedy; Exhibitions; Fairs; Shows; Markets; Festival; Film; Heritage; Historical; Lectures; Readings; Music; Theatre, Sports & Outdoors. ENDS>