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The publishers of The Moth, an international arts and literature magazine that features work by the likes of Cesar Santos, Michael Carson and Lu Cong, is inviting artists worldwide to enter its new art prize.

The Moth Art Prize, which consists of a month-long retreat at their newly renovated barn in a beautiful lakeland setting in rural Ireland, is open to anyone over the age of 18 – professional or otherwise – as long as the work they send is their own and is 2D and figurative or representational in style. A stipend of €1,000 is included in the prize, to aid with travel from wherever you are in the world.

The Moth is based in County Cavan, said to have a lake for every day of the year, and known to be the birthplace of the mighty River Shannon and Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels.

All one need do to do to enter is send along 5–10 images of your work along with an entry fee of €20. The winner will be notified by 1 June, in good time to choose a clement month in which to spend in Cavan.

The barn, which features a studio and living area downstairs and accommodation upstairs, is situated next to The Moth offices, along a quiet country lane, surrounded on three sides by lakes. The nearest village of Milltown, which has a shop and a pub, is a few kilometres away. The publishers of The Moth, Rebecca and Will, will be on hand to take you to the nearest town for provisions.

The closing date is 1 May 2016.

www.themothmagazine.com

mothartprize@themothmagazine.com

00 353 49 9522995

 Clancy Brothers Song writing Competition 2016

One of the biggest original song contests in Ireland, the Clancy Brothers Songwriting Competition 2016, is now open for entries.

And with a prize fund worth over €5,000, this is a competition designed with the songwriter in mind.

First prize includes €500 cash, studio time at Crossroads Recording in Kilkenny, cd duplication from Duplication Ireland, and a design package from InMusik. With these prizes the winner will have all they need to record and produce a professional quality CD.

The free to enter competition and is open to all musical genres and styles, all ages and all nationalities. As long as it is a song, it is eligible for entry. Songs are judged on melody, composition, originality and lyrics, not on performance or production skills. The competition is easy to enter, either by sending an MP3 by email or a CD by post.

The three finalists will perform their song at a concert on Thursday 2nd June during the Clancy Brothers Festival of Music and Art 2016 as part of a 15 minute set, after which the winner will be announced. The two runners up also receive cash prizes and a design package from InMusik so no one leaves empty handed.

For full details please go to www.cbsongwriting.com. Entries can be posted on a CD to Clancy Brothers Songwriting Competition, 42 Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, or emailed as in MP3 format to cbsongwritingcompetition@gmail.com. Entries must include lyrics. Please read rules before entering, for full details please go to www.cbsongwriting.com.

Competition Details

Open Competition

• Free to enter
• Any genre of song
• Any nationality
• All ages
• Enter by post or email
• The final three perform their entry as part of a set at a concert on June 2 during the the Clancy Brothers Festival of Music and Art 2016
• Closing date: April 29th, 2016
• Finalists will be notified on or before May 13th, 2016

First Prize

• €500 cash
• CD duplication, artwork and packaging worth €215 from duplicationireland.ie
• A day in a recording studio, including mixing and mastering from Crossroads Recording, Kilkenny worth €500
• Premium design package worth $1,250 from InMusik.co, which includes artwork, covers and online banner design

Runners Up

• €250 cash
• Premium design package worth $1,250 from InMusik.co, which includes artwork, covers and online banner design

Previous Winners

2015 – Jamie Mulrooney with ‘The Truth is Not Your Own’

From the west coast of Mayo, Jamie Mulrooney is the driving force behind Doppler with Noel Gallagher. They perform extensively all over the north west in order to make a living but really love to focus on their original material.

“The Truth Is Not Your Own is a terrific song. The delicious harmonies remind me of early Simon and Garfunkel. It has an infectious melody and I like the way it’s played and sung in such an understated way.” Jackie Hayden – Hot Press.

“Having people listen to our music and respond positively is one of the most satisfying elements of creating music. Being named as a finalist of the Clancy Brothers Competition is a really positive step in making the release of our EP a reality and gives us hope that if we work hard enough it can be a growing success.”

‘The Truth is Not Your Own’ will be the lead single on a four track EP due for release soon.

Jamie’s music has been featured on a range of radio stations including BBC Radio UK, 2FM, 2XM, Today FM, Phantom FM (TXFM), 8Radio,Radio Nova, 4FM,98FM, and RTE Radio 1.

Video: https://vimeo.com/129773439

Web: http://breakingtunes.com/dopplerireland

2014 – Lisa Loughrey with ‘Lost with All Hands’

Lisa Loughrey is the lead singer with The Mariannes. Formed in 2012, The Mariannes are a Dublin based, six piece Alt Folk band with strong Irish folk, blues and country roots. Their songs are known for their troubling lyrics, beautiful melodies and strong instrumentation.

After Lisa won the Clancy Brothers Songwriting Competition 2014 The Mariannes released their debut EP recorded their debut EP with their winnings and a little help from fundit. The band released the ‘Lost with All Hands’ EP to a packed Whelan’s main venue with special guests The Rattling Kind in April 2015.

’It is easy to hear why Irish music critics are so taken with The Mariannes.  Dark songs of hidden pain, with often deceptive and evocative instrumental arrangements combine elements of Irish folk, blues, country and rock to produce an enticing, compelling listen’, Folk Radio UK.

The Mariannes are now set to follow up that success with the release of their new single, ‘The Black Diary Waltz’ this spring. The single will be launched at The Workman’s Club on March 18.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZEPwEJHGjk

Listen: http://themariannes.wix.com/2016#!listen/c1x59

Web: http://themariannes.wix.com/2016

Treoir le haghaidh coimisiún dátheangach 2016

Is cúis áthais don Axis, Baile Munna agus an Cumann Náisiúnta do Dhrámaíocht na n-Óg an-coimisiún nua a fhógairt do dhráma dátheangach d’ensembles óga a dhéanann iniúchadh ar meon na n-óg i gcomhthéacs na bliana seo, comóradh 1916. . Tá léirithe spéise á lorg ó dhrámadóirí a bhfuil taithí acu ina gceird, atá toilteanach dráma a chur ar siúl ar sainchúram uathúil, maoinithe ag Fondúireacht Phobail na hÉireann.

Le hiarratas a chur isteach

Le do thoil, cuir an méid seo an leanas chuig Rhona Dunnett, Stiúrthóir Gníomhach, NAYD, 7 Shráid Sheoirse Mhór Thuaidh, BÁC 1 / rhona@nayd.ie roimh an Aoine an 8ú Aibreáin ag 5i.n.

• Ráiteas 500 focal a chuireann síos ar na cúiseanna go bhfuil spéis agat sa choimisiún agus a dhéanann cur síos ar d’oiriúntacht don togr.
• CV/Biog gairid
• Sampla de shaothar a cumadh le déanaí (is leor scriopta amháin de dhráma a léiríodh)
• Seicliosta comhlánaithe agus foirm dearbhaithe (Aguisín I. Leathanach 10)

Próiseas Roghnúcháin: 

Déanfaidh painéal d’ionadaithe Axis: Baile Munna agus an NAYD an té chuí a roghnú in éineacht le comhpháirtithe. Roghnófar triúr scríbhneoirí le haghaidh Céim 1.

Brief for Bi-Lingual Playwriting Commission 2016

The National Association for Youth Drama (NAYD) and Axis: Ballymun are pleased to announce a new commission for a bilingual play for young ensembles which explores young people’s response to this important centenary year. Expressions of interest are sought from experienced playwrights who are willing to work to a unique brief. This project is supported by The Community Foundation for Ireland.

How to Apply

Interested parties are invited to submit:

• A 500 word statement explaining the reasons for your interest in the commission and outlining your suitability to meet the brief.
• A short biography or C.V.
• Example of previous work- one script of a produced play to be submitted
• A completed checklist and declaration form (Appendix I. Page 10)

Please submit to:

Rhona Dunnett, Acting Director, NAYD, 7 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 / rhona@nayd.ie

By: Friday April 8^th @ 5pm

Selection Process: Selection will be made by a panel including representatives from NAYD, Axis: Ballymun and an invited panel of peers. Three playwrights will be selected for Phase 1.

For full detail please see here.

IRISH YOUTH TRAINING CHOIR

Irish Youth Training Choir 2016 will take place from 24-27 Juneat the University of Limerick. IYTC provides young singers aged 14-17 with the opportunity to train with leading vocal and choral professionals during a residential summer course and performance for Irish Youth Training Choir. After this they can expect to progress on and train in a week long Irish Youth Choir course for ages 18-28.

Application

Admission to Irish Youth Training Choir is by an application form which can be found here

Dates

Closing date for applications 1^st of April 2016

ITYC Summer Course 24^th-27^th of June 2016 at the University of Limerick

IYTC Performance 27^th of June 2016

Cost

€285 full board (€50 deposit non-refundable, payable on acceptance to course)

€210 tuition only (€50 deposit non-refundable, payable on acceptance to course)

Course fees are inclusive of music hire, vocal tuition, pastoral care and insurance.

How long do I have to wait to find out if I have a place?
Successful applicants will be notified in April/May 2016

Any queries about can be directed to aoic@ul.ie or 061 234823

The 2016 RDS Craft Awards is now open for online entries. These annual awards showcase and reward excellence in Irish craft and provide an open platform for Irish craftspeople to have their work assessed by an independent judging panel of Irish and international craft experts. Established in 1968, the competition follows an RDS tradition of promoting and supporting the development of Irish craft which dates back to the nineteenth century. It is a two strand competition where the work of emerging and established makers is be judged separately with specific prizes to support emerging craftspeople.

To be eligible to enter the emerging maker strand, entrants must be able to show that they are either: Students studying craft in a third level institution, or have within the last five years set up a craft business, or are new to a craft discipline within the last five years, either studying via an apprenticeship or are a life-long learner on an informal course.

The prize fund this year is in excess of €30,000 with two top prizes of €5,000 on offer for the two winners of the RDS Award of Excellence. The RDS IACI Muriel Gahan Award of €2,000 is specifically for an emerging maker as is the National Crafts & Design Fair Award which consists of a free stand worth €2,000 at this busy annual craft fair. For 2016 graduates there is the opportunity to win the RDS Graduate Award of €2,000.

The twelve €500 category prizes in each strand are sponsored by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland. Seewww.rds.ie/craft for details of the many other sponsored prizes, to view the rules of entry and to access the online application form.

Winning and selected entries will be shown at the RDS Craft Awards Exhibition at the Dublin Horse Show, RDS (July, 2016) before being shown at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Co. Mayo (August to November 2016). Award winners will also be exhibited at the National Crafts & Design Fair, RDS (December, 2016).

Scoil Na mBráithre Criostaí (CBS)

Per Cent for Art Scheme

CBS Primary, Chapel Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

042 9335364 cbsprimdlk@eircom.net

Under the Percent for Art Scheme, Scoil na mBráithre Criostaí (CBS) wishes to commission a new visual art work to celebrate and coincide with the construction and completion of our new school buildings.

Location and History

The Christian Brothers Primary School is located just minutes from the town centre of Dundalk. We have an urban setting and no specific catchment area from which to draw our student population. The current level of enrolment totals 441 pupils.

The Christian Brothers opened their first school in Dundalk in 1868 and the current school building opened in 1940. In a significant change, the school became mixed in 1993 with the enrolment of the first girls. In recent years our school population has grown to include children from many cultural and geographical backgrounds.  

We are an area steeped in cultural and mythical history, including elements of the legends of Cú Chulainn, Lugh of The Long Hand and The Táin Bó Cúailnge.

Mission statement and Ethos

• CBS Dundalk is a Co-Educational Catholic Primary School with classes from junior Infants to sixth.
• Our school seeks to provide a holistic education in a welcoming Christian environment, where each child’s uniqueness and dignity is valued, respected and is part of our community.
• We aim to promote the full and harmonious development of all our children.
• We strive to develop their self esteem, mutual respect, and to motivate them to achieve their full potential.
• We uphold the values and principles of a Christian Education within the Catholic Tradition.
• We actively promote and encourage the involvement of parents through our welcoming atmosphere, parents committee and home/school links.

Additional Elements

The promotion of the Irish language and cultural traditions are both firmly upheld within the school environs. We also embrace the ever changing face of Irish society and are keen to develop deepening bonds with other cultures and traditions.

We offer a huge range of activities for our students ranging from choir, art, soccer, rugby, tennis, hurling, football, quizzing, Irish dance, chess, book club and we also have an active student council.

We are a green flag school with top honours and are one of the leading schools in the urban district of Louth. We are very engaged in environmental awareness and also promote healthy and active lifestyles. We are currently pursuing the active schools flag.

We participate in many community and county initiatives and always strive to be dynamic and progressive in our thinking and implementation of ideas. We strongly promote literacy in our school and strive to develop a lifelong love of reading.

The project

The aim of the commission is to provide an opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to develop a new work influenced by the history, context and aspirations of the students, teachers and parents of CBS.

Scope of the project

To present a site specific permanent feature which should:

1. Reflect the vision of the school as set above
2. Be a permanent piece of durable material
3. Reflect the culture and history of the school and local area
4. Be distinctive, interesting and appealing to young minds
5. It is envisaged that the finished work or works would engage the children on an on-going     basis

Suggested Locations

• Enclosed courtyard space in centre of school, this would be an outside space.
• Library area on second floor would provide an internal space.

Site Visit

Artists may visit the school by arrangement with the Art Per Cent Committee. For details contact the school secretary at 042 9335364 or by email cbsprimdlk@eircom.net and put ‘Joanne Dalton’ as subject matter.

Proposals

Proposals are invited from artists to submit the following:

• A typed proposal clearly outlining the details of the project including; a description of the design, how the artist intends to engage the pupils and the staff, a timescale for completion, a breakdown of costs, materials to be used and dimensions of the design.
• A current CV with examples of relevant previous work (photographs of completed previous work)
• A4 SAE for return of materials

Please submit electronically and send 1 hard copy of proposal along with other materials to:

Per Cent for Art Committee

CBS Primary School

Chapel St.

Dundalk

Co. Louth

Final date for proposals is Friday 22nd April 2016.

Budget

The project is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. The budget for this commission is €31,000 inclusive of all costs, expenses, VAT, insurance and other charges. The successful artist will be asked to provide a full budget for the commission and must provide a tax clearance certificate.

Selection Process

The selection is a two-tier process. The selection committee is composed of all major stakeholders: members of staff, representatives of the Board of Management, an art adviser and parents.

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

• The quality, innovation and artistic merit of the proposal
• Impact and benefit for the school community
• Vision for the delivery of the project outcomes in line with the school ethos and culture
• Previous work of the applicant
• Feasibility and upkeep/longevity of proposal

Three artists will be invited to submit a stage 2 proposal. Each shortlisted artist will receive a fee of €300 to develop their proposal further.

The commissioners reserve the right to not proceed with any of the submissions received.

Payment

Final commission payments will be made in three instalments on receipt of invoices in the name of the artist. The first instalment will be paid at the commencement of the project, the second half way through the project at a specific stage decided as part of the final contract, and the third when the project is completed to the satisfaction of the commissioners. The artist will also be responsible for health and safety and insurance of the work until installed on site.