http://www.pecha-kucha.org/presentations/10

If you are interested in being part of this event please get in touch. All you need to do is supply 20 images and turn up to talk about them – it’s meant to be fun and is a great way for creative people to share their experiences with others.
I would be happy to meet with you over the coming weeks to discuss any aspect of participating in the event. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Sarah.

Sarah Daly
Executive Director
Louth Craftmark
Quayside Business Park
Mill Street
Dundalk
Co. Louth
E: sdaly@lceb.ie
T: +353 42 939 6943
F: +353 42 932 7101

There are a number of drawing day events being organised around Ireland but the kids do not need to be actually at a physical event to participate.
They just need to draw wherever and whatever they like and then you can scan or photograph the artwork and share it with the world on www.childrensgallery.ie.

Above: drawing by 6yr old Sean in St Peter’s BNS, Dublin

T: 042 9351217 / 087 7464730

E: orladbarry@gmail.com

www.bridgestreetstudios.com

Basement Gallery, Dundalk

Final exhibiton of works produced during Louth County Enterprise Board/Louth Craftmark Craft Foundations project funded under PEACE III Small Grants.

Opening event and certificate presentation:

Friday 11 March 2011 at 5.30 pm, at the Basement Gallery

Also open from 12 to 3.00 pm on Saturday 12 March

Saturday 12 March

Meet The Makers, Louth Craftmark at Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda

On Saturday 12 Louth Craftmark at Highlanes Gallery  plays host to a showcase with top designers and producers of Textile Arts. The designers will display their new collections, give demonstrations on how the products are created and will be happy to answer any questions and provide an insight for those interested in their craft.

Organised by Louth Craftmark Designers Network the session aim to provide shoppers, collectors and craft enthusiasts with an insight into the inspirations and techniques of the designers. Drop in from 11.00 to 4.00 and experience this unique look into the creative process of some of Ireland’s top craftspeople and see how some of the most sought after fashion and home accessories are developed.

A new exhibition of work opens at Highlanes Gallery on Saturday 12 March 2011 at 2.00pm

Highlanes Gallery presents a new body of work by painter Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh.

Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh (b. 1977) is a visual artist based in Dublin. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Recent solo exhibitions include Paintings, West Cork Arts Centre, 2010, Paintings, Galway Arts Centre, 2009. Her work has been curated and selected for the following exhibitions, UNBUILDING at the Mermaid Arts Centre, 2010, curated by Cliodhna Shaffrey, Eilis Lavelle and Rosie lynch, Regarding Painting together with artists Diana Copperwhite, Paul Nugent, Sarah Dwyer, Axel Sanson and Esther Teichman, 2010 curated by Elaine Byrne  at Kevin Kavanagh, Dublin.

Her work is included in many public collections, including Contemporary Irish Arts Society, Arts Council of Ireland, the Office of Public Works, Dublin Institute of Technology, Boyle Civic Collection, The Mermaid Arts Centre and Aspen Insurance. In 2009, she was shortlisted for the AIB Art Prize and was selected for Futures exhibition at the RHA Gallagher Gallery, Dublin, curated by Patrick T. Murphy and Ruth Carroll. In 2010 she won the Hennessy Craig Scholarship at the RHA.

In 2010, her work was acquired for the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection at Highlanes Gallery; the gallery will publish a catalogue on Ní Mhaonaigh’s practice with essays by art critic Aidan Dunne and curator Padraic E. Moore.

The exhibition will be opened by Séan Kissane, Head of Exhibitions, Irish Museum of Modern Art on Saturday 12 March at 2.00pm. All welcome.

Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, Laurence Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland

The gallery is open 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, closed Sunday.

The gallery will open on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday 17 March from 12.00-5.00pm

T. + 353 (0) 41 9803311 E. info@highlanes.ie W. www.highlanes.ie

May bank holiday weekend – Friday 30th April to 3rd May 2010.

The Drogheda Arts Festival has announced another exciting and varied programme for the 2010 Festival kicking off on Friday 30th April.   The festival, which runs over the May bank holiday weekend, will host an exciting lineup of local, national, and international artists including the first visit to Ireland by acclaimed Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina, a world premiere of a work by Conall Quinn from Upstate Live, music, visual art, family fun and outdoor celebration, and lots more.  There is only one place to be this bank holiday weekend – Drogheda!

Friday 30th April will see the official opening of the Festival in the Highlanes Gallery.  The Marienbad Palace, a visual art exhibition curated by Jacqui McIntosh is divided between two venues in the town, the Droichead Arts Centre and the Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery.  ’The Marienbad Palace’ brings together works by Laura Buckley, Diana Copperwhite, Jorge De La Garza, Alicja Kwade, Haroon Mirza and Ian Monroe. The exhibition, which includes collage, painting, sculpture, installation and video, takes its title from JG Ballard’s 1989 short story ‘The Enormous Space’ and Alain Resnais’ seminal 1961 film ‘Last Year in Marienbad’.  The exhibition explores ideas of reality in a world where virtual reality is always competing with accepted notions of time and space.  ‘The Marienbad Palace’ has been commissioned exclusively for Drogheda Arts Festival.

Over the past few years, Louth Contemporary Music Society has brought world renowned composers to Louth, including Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Terry Riley and Valentyn Silvestrov.  This year they are delighted to welcome Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina to the town as part of the Drogheda Arts Festival. One of the world’s greatest composers, Sofia Gubaidulina will visit Ireland for the first time to attend a concert celebrating her work. Entitled The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina, the concert which will take place in St Peter’s Church, Drogheda on May 1st, and will be preceded earlier in the day by the showing of a film on her life and work in the Droichead Arts Centre

Also Saturday 1st May West Street running through the heart of the town will become ‘West Street Wonderland’ for one day only!  The Festival aims to revitalize for this day some of the empty spaces on the street, transforming Drogheda’s main artery with music, outdoor performances, and workshops.  The emphasis will be on participation and fun, with opportunities for all ages to engage with artists and theatre practitioners.

The other side of the river on Saturday and Sunday will see the Drogheda Spring Food Festival, located on the Waterfront, Scotch Hall.  Experience this two-day mini-festival of food offering the tastes and delights of the local food connoisseurs, a farmers market, craft butchers, restaurant tastings, ‘grow your own’ demonstrations and wine seminars.

Theatre and performance also feature strongly in this year’s programme.

-          UPSTATE LIVE presents the world premiere of  THE ONES WHO KILL SHOOTING STARS A new play by Conall Quinn (winner of the Stewart Parker award), directed by Paul Hayes.    This is a highly original entertaining and surreal tale of love and death set on a County Louth beach during World War II.   Absurd, bleak and hilarious in equal measure, THE ONES WHO KILL SHOOTING STARS is commissioned by Drogheda Arts Festival, and will undertake a short national tour after its festival performances.

-          A double bill from award-winning dancer/choreographer Claire Cunningham showcasing her exceptional dance technique and impressive power. ME (Mobile/Evolution) is a show woven from humorous stories; about doctors and dancing, bikes and ballet; all threaded together and balanced upon, hanging from, spinning on and swinging on crutches.   ***** The Herald

-          Cirque de Légume will bring their award winning new show The Cirque de Légume to Drogheda. Marvel at the Veget- animal! Enthrall at the Leek of Power! Fantasize over the Onion Strip Tease! WINNER Bewley’s Theatre Award – Dublin Fringe Festival 2009 and NOMINATED Best Male Performer – Dublin Fringe Festival 2009.

-          Community involvement is a key element of the Festival and this year Droichead Youth Theatre will bring the audience on a special journey through Secondary School in a site specific theatre piece in St Mary’s Diocesan School.

The Festival once again offers a very strong music element. As well as the much anticipated visit by Sofia Gubaidulina, the other music elements will include:

-          Acclaimed South Korean born pianist YOUNG-CHOON PARK performing on the magnificent grand piano in St Peter’s Church Drogheda.  Young- Choon Park will be introduced by sports commentator and Lyric fm presenter, George Hamilton. “…individually refreshing, while demonstrating real passion and style as well as outstanding technical proficiency…”   Sunday Times

-          Music Changes Lives – the young musicians from the acclaimed RTE factual series come to Drogheda to perform at the Barbican Centre.  Accompanies by other young music ensembles, this concert promises to be an opportunity to hear great music, and act as an inspiration for all children to explore their musical talents

-          Dervish, who will perform for one night only on Monday 3rd May as part of their 21st anniversary celebrations.

-          Grammy Award-nominated musical duo, Zero 7 (also nominated for Best British newcomer at the 2002 Brit Awards) with support by Andrew K (External Sounds) & Rob Mullen (External Sounds).

-          DJ Ashley Beedle with support by Keith Kelly (External Sounds).

Other events will include a poetry reading and conversation with Poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and the much loved traditional day at Millmount which will this year be held on Sunday 2nd May, with music, craft, Celtic warriors, the firing of cannons, boat-building, and the rapidly-developing Drogheda Fringe Festival.

Full programme details can be found at:  www.droghedaartsfestival.ie

The Drogheda Arts Festival is supported by: Louth Local Authorities, The Arts Council, and Fáilte Ireland.

The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina is presented by Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in association with Drogheda Arts Festival. The Fire and the Rose: the Music of Sofia Gubaidulina is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and financially supported by the Drogheda Arts Festival with supported by Louth County Council .

Press information:

Gerry Lundberg Public Relations    Tel:  01 679 8476 / 086 259 1070 / 087 259 1070    glundpr@iol.ie

View the Programme here.

Children’s Holiday Workshops

Led by photographer Eric O’Neil and Hilary Kelly, Highlanes Gallery considering the exhibition Ten Miles Round

Wednesday 7 April, 2010

Workshop 1: 5-8yr olds 11.00am-12.30pm
Workshop 2: 9-12yr olds 2.00pm-3.30pm

• Children are asked to bring an object or toy that is special to them, one that they might like to be photographed during the workshop

Cost: €5 per child and a reduction for more children in one family

This workshop will be documented by Highlanes Gallery for the archive, parents will be asked to sign a consent form on arrival.

To Book: Telephone Siobhan Murphy and Hilary Kelly on 041 9803311 or email Regina Somerville on reception@highlanes.ie

The exhibition Ten Miles Round by Jackie Nickerson continues until April 21, 2010

Families and children’s groups are welcome to visit the exhibition during the gallery opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, closed Sundays

Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, Laurence Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth W. www.highlanes.ie; T. + 353 (0)41 9803311 E. info@highlanes.ie

3-Dimensional Felting:

At this workshop you will learn how to felt 3-Dimensional objects. Make a textile bowl or try your hand at a bag/purse.
This workshop is suitable for beginners  or intermediate felters.

Place The Gatehouse Gallery,Millmount Craft Centre, Drogheda.

Contact. Mel Bradley 0863712927 .melbradleysilks@gmail.com
Places are limited.

Louth Local Authorities operate a number of funding opportunities for individuals and organisations involved in the arts.

Please click this link to the funding page.