Away from the bustling cities are the small towns that planners, architects and politicians often forget. These small towns are neither the hubs of the global financial industry nor are they the high-tech centres of their countries. They are towns where ordinary residents experience the vagaries of the global economy and the impacts of global climate changes. But they are also towns from which we can learn how to develop a sustainable future….
‘Small town sustainability’, Heike Mayer and Paul L. Knox, Birkhauser (2009)

COMMONAGE invites artists and architects to undertake a radical exploration of the built environment of Callan, a town that is unique yet familiar and whose stage has become a fertile ground for contemplation and research. Comprising both newly commissioned work (Rhona Byrne, Gerry Cahill, Lisa Cassidy, Culturstruction, The Good Hatchery, HURL, Henrietta Williams) and existing work (Gabriella Kiss, Dominic Lavelle, Katie Mangan, School of Architecture U.C.D.) this architectural exploration is not so much about buildings but about the spaces we share. COMMONAGE engages with the energies, histories and present day situations of the overlooked core of the town, some of it actively threatened by decay and commercial unsustainability.

Looking at ‘community’ becomes particularly pertinent in the context of Callan town, with it’s Augustinian history and life-sharing communities as well as one of the last independent agricultural co-operatives active in South Leinster. COMMONAGE highlights this context by working with areas of the town which are civic or collectively owned and operated. These places include the former home of the Callan Co-op, the Augustinian lands and the riverbank. This research work marks the start of a much longer engagement with the built environment of Callan. The programme presents a complex and diverse set of practices, intended to encourage possibility and to provide a resource for future development to be measured in qualitative rather than quantitative terms. Often the smallest of gestures endure. In curating this programme we were struck by our encounters with a town rich with history, much of it overlooked, yet a place actively looking to the future with a sense of ambition and self- determination.

Jo Anne Butler, Tara Kennedy, Rosie Lynch

Onetime ‘simulationist’ Mocksim graduated with a Master of Fine Arts a few years back. Since then he has exhibited widely in venues such as The Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, the online world Second Life and a campsite in Venice.

Expect looping films which combine simulation and animation displayed in conjunction with certain objects and occasional live art.

There will be an artist talk Saturday 31 July at 7pm.

Visit www.mocksim.org/MocksimBiog.htm for more info

Following the success of Hotel Darklight 2009 and Dublin: The Movie 2008, both of which were made for zero budget, Darklight Film Festival are creating a new challenge. On board this year are Sony Ericsson, who are providing Darklight with a budget of €3000 for 3 lucky filmmakers!

“Darklight are delighted to announce the details of this years movie making challenge, Sony Ericsson’s ‘Free Your Film’. Following on from the successes of Darklight’s previous film making challenges, ‘Dublin: The Movie’ and ‘Hotel Darklight’, we’re sure this year’s will be the best yet.

Sony Ericsson are collaborating with Darklight to find 3 aspiring filmmakers. We’re offering a budget of €3000 to make your short film, which will then be premiered on the opening night of the Darklight Film Festival. The films will also be given additional exposure by Darklight and Sony Ericsson.

As many of you know, it’s not easy making a film, but help will be on hand. Darklight will provide invaluable support from their expert guest producer, Katie Holly from Blinder Films. Amongst other projects, she has produced The Savage Eye, 100 Mornings and Sensations.

Sony Ericsson will provide an HD video camera, which you get to keep. The HD video camera comes in the form of the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz, the world’s smallest HD video camera phone. It’s a great piece of technology that has many advantages over other HD cameras. And, when you see what it’s capable of, we think you’ll agree it’s the first filmmaker’s phone.

All that’s left to do is get your thinking caps on, then get those ideas to us. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration from our previous filmmaking challenges to get your cogs moving.”

Here’s a link to all the info on the comp: www.darklight.ie/freeyourfilm

Frequencies is our Summer Lunchtime lecture Series which runs every Wednesday from July 28th to Aug 25th. Free and open to all. Tea and Coffee provided.This year we will be looking at ‘The Other-D’ a range of lectures that will include noise music, architecture and performance art as we approach sculpture through other dimensions.

Weds 28.07.10
1.10-1.50p.m.

Gemma Carroll - Fact and Fiction in the Construction/Reconstruction of Kurt Schwitters’ MerzBau.

Gemma Carroll is an Art Historian and Writer from Cork who will begin her PhD at University College London next September exploring Kurt Schwitters’ relationship to the wider European avant-garde.

www.nationalsculpturefactory.com

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Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery are delighted to present ‘we see them as we are’ new work by Marianne Keating.

Beetles and Flies! Limerick Printmakers will be crawling with them at 8pm on Thursday the 22^nd of July!  Cork based artist Marianne Keating will be covering our Robert Street gallery with her new beetle-y works for her solo show.

Keating has created a large cube within the gallery using mixed media which combines a range of techniques including: drawing, screen printing and etching to create pieces that surround the viewer. As the pieces grow and spread from floor to wall and ceiling, off the canvas and directly into the surrounding physical space they blur the line between print and the space it occupies.

Keating looks at people’s perceptions of reality and through the use of symbolism she aims to convey and challenge those perceptions.

‘The symbol of the fly has been used since early times as a recurring representation of evil, plague, and pestilence. The Greek God Myiagros, is the God of Flies and Fly–Swatting. Even the bible uses the symbolism of the Fly: Exodus 8:24 And the LORD did so; and there came grievous swarms of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses: and in all the land of Egypt the land was corrupted by reason of the swarms of flies.

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. Anais Nin

Keating has developed this body of work in conjunction with the Institute for Print Research, UWE, Bristol with highly regarded researchers Elizabeth Tunell and Tom Sowden. The focus of the work was an investigation into the use of innovative and experimental enameling techniques for the production of a large-scale laser cut enameled exterior installation, which will crawl over the exterior façade of Limerick Printmakers. The scale of the work ranges from 142cm x 113cm to 35cm x 28cm.

Keating has exhibited widely in Ireland and internationally. She had completed residencies in Germany, Cork and New York. She has won several awards including a Culture Ireland award in 2010, which has helped to make this show possible.

The exhibition will run until 12^th of August. For further information on this exhibition, please contact Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery at the details below. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5.30pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery Ltd. acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council.

Curated by The Quiet Club and Gruenrekorder, Sonic Vigil returns with a line-up of leading international experimental musicians and sound artists and practitioners from the booming Irish scene. This unique event, a SEVEN HOUR marathon of experimental music and sound art, will take place in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Saturday 17th July.

This year’s event features performances by David Toop (GB) · Soft Day (Irl) · Lasse-Marc Riek (DE) · The Quiet Music Ensemble (Irl) · Sunfish (Irl) · Karen Power (Irl) · The Quiet Club (Irl) · D’incise (Ch) · Anthony Kelly & David Stalling (Irl/DE) · John Byrne (Irl) · La Société des Amis du Crime (Irl) · MERSK & SoundEye Poets (Irl/UK) · Roland Etzin and Kevin Tuohy (DE/Irl) · The Concerned Parasites ubh Körka Gweena (Irl)

Records from both the Gruenrekorder Label and Farpoint Recordings will be available for sale at the concert. Further details from sonicvigilATireland.com or on www.sonicvigil.blogspot.com

We are currently seeking interest from artists nationwide who work with children and young people, who would like to take part in an online skills exchange programme.

For more information, contact Orla Kenny or Jo Holmwood at the Kids’ Own office: 07191-24945 or at info@kidsown.ie

Practice.ie is the online space for artists working with children and young people.

Thursday 22nd July, 11am-12pm

As part of the Practice.ie online talk series, Tomm Moore will be in conversation with Anne O’Gorman. Tomm is co-founder and creative director of Cartoon Saloon, a multi-award winning animation and illustration design studio based in Kilkenny. His first feature film “The Secret of Kells” was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2009 Academy Awards.

Anne O’Gorman is Senior Project Officer for Youth Arts at the National Youth Council of Ireland.

This is a free online event.
Go to http://practiceie.eventbrite.com/ to register now for this event.

Practice.ie is the online space for artists working with children and young people.

Once again we need to make sure that our voices are heard and that the message is clearly articulated that artists and the arts need to be supported. Last year, local arts workers groups and the National Campaign for the Arts made a big difference to the outcome of the Budget. Despite this, in 2010 many artist were affected by the cuts – we need to mobilise again.

GROUP MEETING SAT 17th JULY

There will be a Dublin South Central Arts Workers Group Meeting on Saturday 17th July (9 days from now) at 12pm (noon) in Mill Street Studios, Dublin 8 (near Blackpitts). See map below.

It is hoped that the meeting will last about an hour.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Dublin South Central is one of the strongest Arts Workers Groups in the country.

The strength of the group lies in our numbers. There are 466 members at present (367 on Facebook and 99 on the gmail contact list.)

Whenever we have met with TDs and Councillors they have been impressed by the fact that we are a LARGE, ACTIVE and INFORMED group.

There was a great turnout at the meeting last August. A detailed plan of action was agreed at that meeting and a lot has been achieved since then. Our 5 TDs and our Councillors are now well aware who the Dublin South Central Arts Workers Group is.

This is our chance to meet up again and make a fresh plan.

Included in the plan will be how our Group can take part in the National Campaign for the Arts NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION (17th September).

AGENDA

1) A very brief history of the Dublin South Central Arts Workers Group and what it has achieved so far

2) Outline of position in relation to possible future cuts to Arts Funding

3) What do WE THE MEMBERS want the Dublin South Central Arts Workers Group to be / to do

4) National Campaign for the Arts – National Day of Action (17th September)

5) Building a database of members – and ensuring members are registered to vote

6) Vote on a Plan of Action

7) AOB

If you have any queries, comments or need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks

Regards

Peter Daly

MAP to Mill Street Studios

http://tinyurl.com/3xfcymd

Link to Dublin South Central Arts Workers Facebook Page (NEW MEMBERS MOST WELCOME)

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=94527064278&ref=ts

This exhibition will run until 21 August 2010. For further information please contact Jerome or Mary at 01 6713414 or info@greenonredgallery.com

Gallery opening hours are as follows: Mon: By appointment only, Tues – Fri: 10 – 6pm, Sat: 1 – 4pm, Sun: Closed

 Selected entries received from artists throughout the countries art colleges are displayed during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show. From painting, sculpture, and printmaking to installations and film screening, there is something for all who have an interest in the visual arts.

 Since 1731, the RDS proudly continues to fulfil its commitment to advancing agriculture, arts, industry and science. The 2010 Student Art Awards and Travelling Exhibition aims to promote excellence in the arts; to further the professional development of young musicians, artists and craftspeople and to support developmental projects in the arts.

The RDS Student Arts Award Exhibition will take place in the RDS Concert Hall during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show (August 4-8) from 9.00am to 7.00pm daily (entry fee required). After the Show concludes, the Exhibition will continue until August 12 from 10.00am to 5.00pm (no entry fee) before travelling to two other venues in Ireland to allow the work of the most talented Irish arts students to be viewed by a wide audience showcasing the latest contemporary art works being created.

 The RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition will unveil the winning entries to the public as part of the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show from August 4 – 8 (entry fee required), and from August 9 – 12 (free of charge). Interest in this year’s Competition and Exhibition has been extremely high with creative designs in every material imaginable already creating a buzz on the Irish crafts scene.

To date, the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show has attracted tens of thousands of national and international visitors. The RDS National Crafts Competition held at this major event is an opportunity for visitors to view some of the best examples of work by craft designers as selected through this major nationwide competition. The Exhibition has proven to be a valuable forum for emerging makers to gain recognition and act as a launch pad for many of Ireland’s top craft designers. Some of Irelands most noted craft makers have been past winners at this event which include two of Ireland’s well-known ceramists; Geoffrey Healy and Nicholas Mosse, quirky silversmith Alan Ardiff, and Kevin O’Dwyer, who has designed many silverware pieces for the President of Ireland.

The RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition will take place in the RDS Concert Hall during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show (August 4-8) from 9.00am to 7.00pm daily (entry fee required). After the Show concludes, the Exhibition will continue until August 12 from 10.00am to 5.00pm (no entry fee) before travelling to two other venues in Ireland.

Summer Lightning

A benefit gig for TBG&S Saturday 10th July 2010, 7.30 – late

In the gallery:
The Jimmy Cake
Patrick Kelleher
The Boys of Summer

Third floor (curated by Skinny Wolves)
Sarsparilla
Crayonsmith
Skinny Wolves DJs

With live video performance by
Anita Delaney and Terry Markey For further

Information please contact:
rayne@templebargallery.com

Summer Lightning is a night of live music from some of the most exciting bands gigging in Dublin today, taking place on Saturday 10th July at Temple Bar Gallery and Studios. The Jimmy Cake, with special guests Patrick Kelleher and the Boys of Summer will be taking to the make shift stage in the gallery, while upstairs on the third floor, Dublin based DJs Skinny Wolves, Sarsparilla and Crayonsmith will provide the soundtrack for looking out over the city. Visuals throughout the building will be provided by resident studio artist Anita Delaney and friends.

Temple Bar Gallery & Studios is located in the heart of the city’s designated cultural quarter, Temple Bar square. The building stands three storeys tall and houses 30 artist studios. The gallery area located on the ground floor will become the main stage for the event, which aims not only to raise funds for the gallery but also to raise awareness for TBG&S and to give the public a chance to use the space in a new way. The entire building will be opened up with music and visuals on each floor. Summer Lightning will also serve as a re-launch event for the gallery, which will be reopening on 16th July with an exhibition by Sonia Sheil.

Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets are €15 and are available on the door. Ticket price includes 1 free drink. All proceeds go towards Temple Bar Gallery & Studios

In association with Temple Bar Cultural Trust’s ‘Summer Sensational’ Festival which will be bringing a host of Cultural events to the Temple Bar Area over the weekend 8th – 11th June 2010