Monday 27 February 2012

GLASS FUSING KILN FOR SALE, WATERFORD

Workhouse Studios in Kilmac are looking to sell one of their glass fusing kilns. It is in excellent condition and barely used. They are looking for €2,000, or the nearest offer.

W: http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/others/3038582
W: www.workhousestudios.com
E: claire@workhousestudios.com
T: 085 7741388
SPRING EVENTS AT THE PAINTER’S PALETTE, GALWAY

Spring courses at The Painter's Palette include Craft Play Dates for Children, Stained Glass, Oil Painting, Handmade Papermaking, Portraiture Painting (oils), Abstract Painting, Bronze Casting (sculpture), Art Marketing for Artists, Felt Making, Textile Print and Embellishment, Digital Photography, DIY Home Renovation including paint techniques and fabrics, Flower Arranging, Card Making, Drawing Classes for children and adults, and Watercolour and Oils classes (ongoing). Also: guest artist painting demos with artists like Fran McCann, Belinda Fair and Lynda Cookson

T: 091 556523

W: www.thepainterspalette.ie
INTERNATIONAL CLASSES BY ANNA BOOTHE

Anna Boothe will be teaching a range of workshops internationally in the coming months and is trying to help the schools with outreach to find interested students. One is in March at GlassRoots in Newark, NJ and the other is in July at the Glass Furnace in Turkey. The Glass Furnace will give a 10% discount on tuition to any student who responds to her invitation. Please contact Anna if you have any questions, or want more specifics, about either of the classes.

GlassRoots, Newark, NJ
24th -25th March 2012
www.glassroots.org
W: http://www.glassroots.org/products.asp?sc=1:Workshops&ssc=3:Kilnforming

The Glass Furnace, Istanbul, Turkey
3rd – 14th July 2012
www.camocagi.org
W: http://camocagi.org/tr/programs-display/1/20/79

E: annaboothe@verizon.net
W: www.annaboothe.com
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GLAZIERS AND PAINTERS OF GLASS, PAID WORK PLACEMENTS, UK

The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering 5 work placement awards. An Award for Excellence, two Ashton Hill Awards and two Professional Development Awards for the year 2012-13. The aim of all awards is to raise standards of work within the craft, particularly in the U.K., by offering additional learning experiences to enhance the skills of potential workers. Applications are invited from anyone within the first five years of their training who want to make a career in stained glass, conservation and/or glass painting.

Successful candidates will be placed in high quality working studios where they will undertake mentored work experience on actual projects with the supervision, guidance and tuition of experienced professionals. The deadline for entry is Friday 23 March 2012, interviewing Tuesday 3 April, 2012.


W: http://www.worshipfulglaziers.com/competitions-and-awards-10.htm
EUROPEAN GLASS CONTEXT 2012 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES

European Glass Context 2012 are organizing a series of Artist Residences in cooperation with partners on Bornholm and with European partners.. Further information will be announced shortly. Selected artists will be given the time and space to develop a new project or body of work in glass. The residency provides four - six weeks access to studio facilities and basic materials. The residencies are offered to professional glass artists, who are expected to be proficient in the processes and techniques discussed in their residency application.
The period of the residency is granted to the named resident only, partners and other makers are not allowed to work in the studios during this time.

During the period of the residency it is incumbent on the resident to communicate, aid and assist his or her fellow resident in an open and friendly manner. This interaction and exchange is seen as being one of the benefits and challenges of the residence period. Residencies are offered at The Royal Danish Academy, School of Design Bornholm (DK) and at Berlin Glas (DE). The deadline for both residencies is 1st May 2012.

W: http://www.europeanglasscontext.com/events/air-bornholm
BELFRY ARTS CENTRE INVITE SUBMISSIONS TO EXHIBIT, UK

Snakes and Ladders is an exhibition of contemporary glass which will take place from 6th - 20th August 2012. The theme can be interpreted in any way, literally, as a game or as the games people play in life. Belfry Arts Cetre invite submissions for this exciting venture on the North Norfolk Coast. The exhibition is the annual national and international glass event in this relatively new Arts Centre and will be curated by Isabel Vasseur, Director, ArtOffice, Brenda Seymour of North Norfolk District Council and Nora Gaston, Artistic Director of the Belfry Arts Centre.

Belfry Arts Centre is looking for creative, innovative glass that showcases the many different ways of working with this evocative medium. There will be workshops for the public as part of this event. The deadline for submissions is 4th May 2012.

E: Nora.Gaston@zen.co.uk
W www.belfryarts.co.uk
T: 01263 576437
CORK CO. CO. PUBLIC ART COMMISSIONS – CALL FOR ARTISTS’ PANEL

Cork County Council intends to form a panel of artists for a series of public art commissions arising from Per Cent for Art Scheme allocations for Cork County Council's Water Services Investment Programme. Artists with experience in public sculpture and related fields are invited to apply for inclusion on a panel of artists for the Water Services Public Art Commissions Framework from which a number of public art commissions with budgets ranging from €30,000 up to a maximum of €64,000 may be awarded. This panel will be in place for two years from date of formation. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is Friday 2nd March 2012.


W: www.etenders.gov.ie
W: www.corkcoco.ie
W: www.publicart.ie

T: 021 4346210
E: arts@corkcoco.ie
BIRR GATEWAY – PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Submissions from artists for an iconic 'gateway' sculpture for the town of Birr, in Co. Offaly are currently being sought. The commissioners would like artists to create an innovative response to Birr's unique heritage whilst reflecting its vibrant culture. This project arose out of Birr's Public Realm Project and the value of the commission is €45,000. This is a two stage open submission competition, and the closing date is Friday 3pm March 2nd.

W: www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Arts_and_Culture/Public_Art/
T: 05793 57400

CENTENARY SQUARE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, LONGFORD

The Public Art Commissioning Committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council wish to commission a site specific public art feature to be erected at Centenary Square Longford. Centenary Square is located at the junction of Main Street, Dublin Street and Chapel Street. The site presents certain challenges in that; it is a circumscribed area bisected by a road leading to Chapel Street and all of the utilities ducts and services pipes are located below the surface of the square. This may have a bearing on foundation calculations. The deadline is 16th March 2012.

W: www.longfordcoco.ie/coco_content.aspx?id=24106
STEVENS ARCHITECTURAL GLASS COMPETITION

Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Stevens Architectural Glass Competition. Enter online before 15th March 2012.

The project put forward for this year's competition is for an emerging glass artist to design a feature window (approximately 1140mm wide x 3100mm high) in the new In-Patient Unit at St. Michael’s Hospice, Hereford.

Eligibility to this competition should be interpreted to embrace all those at an early stage of their career as reflected by the stipulation of studying or being within five years of completing training. The competition is organised by The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, supported by WorldSkills UK.

W: www.worshipfulglaziers.com/stevens_competition-18.htm
PILCHUCK EMERGING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME

The EAiR program at Pilchuck supports artists who are making a transition in their professional lives. Whether moving from academia to a professional studio practice, taking up a new medium, or beginning a new body of work, artists find this independent residency ideal for contemplation, research, and experimentation. The program provides artists with a place and the time to develop an idea or project in glass, with the potential for realizing a new body of work.

The residency requires a project proposal and supports kilnworking, coldworking, printmaking, and use of mixed media but not hot glassworking. The EAiR program is an independent artist’s residency, so no instruction is available and some glassmaking experience is required.

Residents have access to many Pilchuck studios, including the glass-plate printmaking (vitreography) studio; plaster studio; fusing, slumping, and casting kilns; flameworking torch; and coldworking equipment. No hot glassworking is available.

Included in the residency award is a stipend of US$1,000 per artist, open studio space, shared cooking facilities, and a private room in a cottage with shared bath. Materials, instruction, food, and travel reimbursement are not provided.

The closing date for entries is 12th March 2012 and the residency will run from 24th Setember to 16th November 2012. For more information, please contact Ruth King, Artistic Director, at rking@pilchuck.com or 360-445-3111 ext. 31.

W: www.pilchuck.com/residencies/EAiR_v2012.aspx
FUTURE MAKERS AWARD 2012

All students undertaking a fulltime craft course or apprenticeship and anyone who graduated from a full time course in craft or established a craft enterprise in the past 5 years is eligible to apply for the 2012 Future Makers Awards. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have you and your work profiled as well as the potential to win many of the awards and supports.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27th March 2012.

E: futuremakers@ccoi.ie
W: www.futuremakers.ie
CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 2012

The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) Fund for Continued Professional Development is an important opportunity for established Craft Enterprises.
This fund covers attendance at workshops, training courses, master classes, conferences, and research missions to research events and trade fairs. Networks and groups can also apply to bring expertise to Ireland to deliver a master class or in turn a group application can be made to attend a master class outside of Ireland.

The deadline for 2012 applications is Tuesday 27th March 2012.

For further information on the Continuing Professional Development Fund 2012 contact:
Mary Whelan, Client Liaison Officer
T: 056 7796131
E: maryw@ccoi.ie
W: www.ccoi.ie/content/view/300/226/

ARTS COUNCIL PARTICIPATION PROECT AWARD

The arts participation project award supports initiatives in the field of arts participation commencing in 2012. Group (community group), individual artists or organisations may apply for the Arts Council Participation Project Award.

The Arts Council has an online services website. All applications must be submitted through the online services website. You can upload a wide range of support materials in electronic format (up to 20 MB in total) along with your application form. The window for making an online application opens on 29 February 2012. Before you will be able to make an online application you will have to register with the site. It may take up to five working days for your registrations to be confirmed so it is very important that you register as early as possible.

The closing date for applications is 29th March 2012 and the maximum amount awarded will be €40,000.

T: 01 6180200
E: awards@artscouncil.ie
TALLINN 6TH APPLIED ART TRIENNIAL 2012

The theme for the 2012 Tallinn Applied Art Triennial is 'The Art of Collecting'.The Triennial welcomes entries that in any form deal with themes related to collecting and collections. The exhibition is o pen for individual creators as well as artists' groups from all disciplines of the applied arts. Apart from traditional object types such as vessels, utensils, sculptures, tapestries, clothes and pieces of jewellery or furniture, the triennial also welcomes works in other genres.

The triennial is international with no geographical restrictions. It is open to both professionals and university students. The artist must hold the copyright to his or her own work, and the work may not have been created under an academic supervisor.


The exhibition will take place from 23.11.2012 through 3.02.2013 at the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, Tallinn, Estonia.

Works for the exhibition will be selected by an international jury leaded by the curator of the exhibition. The selection will be chosen anonymously and will be based on submitted digital image material received by March 5th, 2012.

W: www.trtr.ee
TALK ON CONTEMPORARY IRISH CRAFT, GLASNEVIN MUSEUM, DUBLIN

This talk will give an interesting insight on contemporary craft practices. It will be followed by a Q&A session with the full panel. The panel will be Derek McGarry, Dr. Caroline Madden, Lisa Young and Angela O'Kelly. The talk will take place on Saturday 25th February 2012 at 1pm.

W: www.glasnevinmuseum.ie
LECTURE BY MARY MACKEY, DUBLIN

Mary Mackey, curator of Elements exhibition of contemporary Irish glass and ceramics opening in Shanghai next month, will be giving a talk at the National Gallery of Ireland on Sunday 26th February 2012 at 3pm. The talk is part of a series of lectures at the Gallery about different aspects of glass. Her presentation will focus on Curating and Creating Contemporary Stained Glass.

W: http://www.nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson.aspx?eventType=lectures+and+talks
LECTURE BY PEADAR LAMB, DUBLIN

On Tuesday 28th February at 10.30am Peadar Lamb will be giving a lecture at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. The talk will focus on his public art commissions in stained glass including pieces in New York and the recently installed Diptych in the National Maritime Museum. The lecture forms part of the gallery’s lecture series and will be free to attend.


W: www.peadarlamb.com
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GLASS 2012, STOURBRIDGE, UK

The International Festival of Glass is a festival that takes place every two years across Stourbridge’s Glass Quarter. It is now a firmly established event over the August bank holiday which aims to intrigue, innovate and inspire glass makers and the public alike. The festival celebrates the unique glass making heritage of the area as well as the dynamic emergence of a whole new era of contemporary glass making drawing large national and international audiences into Stourbridge and the Black Country. Featuring world class exhibitions, including the prestigious British Glass Biennale, demonstrations, open studios, bead fair, heritage walks, family events, lectures, a glass fashion show, performances, plenty of fantastic retail opportunities and the chance for everyone to have a go at glassmaking.

The 2012 Festival takes place 24th to 27th August 2012 while Masterclasses are held 20th to 23rd August 2012. The British Glass Biennale runs from 24th August to 15th September 2012

W: www.ifg.org.uk
BERLIN GLAS UPDATES

Berlin Glas eV is pleased to invite everyone to an Open House and Demonstration of glass blowing on 3rd March 2012 from 15:00 to 18:00. The Operations Directors, Tim Belliveau and Phillip Bandura of the Bee Kingdom collective will be making some new sculptures that will be featured during the Pictoplasma Festival of Character Art from 11th to 15th April 2012 (http://berlin.pictoplasma.com/conference/bee-kingdom). Berlin Glas eV is really excited to be hosting all four members of the Bee Kingdom collective (www.beekingdom.ca) during the festival.

In September, Berlin Glas eV will be teaming up with the European Glass Context (EGC) to host two Artists in Residence at the studio (http://www.europeanglasscontext.com/events/air-bornholm)! Berlin Glass is thrilled to be part of this important event which promotes contemporary glass and to join them in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Studio Glass Movement.

W: www.berlinglas.org
EUROPEAN GLASS CONTEXT 2012 – IRISH EXHIBITORS

During the European Glass Context 212, two extensive exhibitions will in each exhibition category show the work of 2 glass artists from 30 European countries. The work of 95 artists will be presented in the exhibitions. The exhibition categories are European Glass Art for work made by professional, established artists within the field of glass art, and New Talent - for professional emerging glass artists under the age of 35 years. European Glass Art will be shown at Bornholms Art Museum, and New Talent at Grønbechs Gård.

Representing Ireland in European Glass Art will be Deirdre Feeney and Róisín de Buitléar. Eva Walsh and Edmond Byrne will show in New Talent. The exhibitions will be open 15th September to 18th November 2012.

W: www.europeanglasscontext.com/events/exhibitions

Friday 17 February 2012

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GLASS 2012, STOURBRIDGE, UK

Please click the link below for information about this year's International Festival of Glass which will take place at Stourbridge, UK.

The International Festival of Glass is a festival that takes place every two years across Stourbridge’s Glass Quarter. It is now a firmly established event over the August bank holiday which aims to intrigue, innovate and inspire glass makers and the public alike. The festival celebrates the unique glass making heritage of the area as well as the dynamic emergence of a whole new era of contemporary glass making drawing large national and international audiences into Stourbridge and the Black Country. Featuring world class exhibitions, including the prestigious British Glass Biennale, demonstrations, open studios, bead fair, heritage walks, family events, lectures, a glass fashion show, performances, plenty of fantastic retail opportunities and the chance for everyone to have a go at glassmaking.

W: International Festival of Glass
VISUAL ARTISTS IRELAND AND NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS EXCHANGE MEETING

This is a reminder that there is still time to register for the visual arts information and exchange meeting with the National Campaign for the Arts. Visual Artists Ireland is encouraging all artists to come and have your voice heard about the current concerns that are impacting us all in Ireland today. This will be a unique opportunity for full and frank discussion and one that should not be missed.

The NCFA are very keen to open up a dialogue with the visual arts communities and discuss how we can move forward, working together.

The meeting will be held at the Harry Clarke Lecture Theatre, National College of Art and Design, Dublin, on Wednesday 15th February 2012 (2pm – 4:30pm, registration from 1:30pm). Please register your attendance at http://visualartists.ie/education/register-for-our-events/?regevent_action=register&event_id=70&name_of_event=Moving+on%2C+together
SEAN CAMPBELL, CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

Christ Church Cathedral is an exciting and unique venue for art and sculpture. Sean Campbell recently launched new work on 9th February 2012 at this unique venue as part of The Sentinel Project. The preview was opened by Dr. Audrey Whitty and the exhibition runs until 3rd March 2012.

Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/myplaces?hl=en&ll=53.343461,-6.271031&spn=0.002982,0.006427&ctz=0&t=m&z=18
W: www.seancampbell.co.uk

PILCHUCK SCHOLARSHIPS

Pilchuck's scholarships mostly take the form of a partial reduction in fees while several full scholarships are also available. Artistic merit is the primary criterion for scholarship awards and is determined by an outside jury of professionals who score applicants on the quality of submitted materials. The scholarship deadline is 13th February 2012.

W: www.pilchuck.com
EUROPEAN GLASS CONTEXT 2012 – CONFERENCE

European Glass Context 2012 forms part of a biennial symposium for European contemporary glass and ceramics on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. A conference will be held on 16th and 17th September 2012 which aims to spotlight and address current themes impacting contemporary European glass.

The studio glass movement is now celebrating its 50th anniversary as an independent artistic practice. Half a century is a significant amount of time, yet the movement still seems young seen in the perspective of general art history. This calls for an opportunity to take stock of and look ahead for future opportunity, relevance, positioning, development, discussion etc.

What did the studio glass movement set out to do, and what did they achieve?
How does the studio glass movement identify itself in a craft and art context?
How can glass in the future position itself in the consciousness a larger audience? And where does the responsibility to do so lie?
Do we need any changes at all in the way we think about and make glass..?

This is an open call for anyone to submit proposals for talks and suggestions for presenters and themes for this conference. Your proposal must be max. 1 page. Please enclose your current CV and/or artist statement. The deadline to submit a proposal is 15th April 2012

W: www.europeanglasscontext.com
WARM GLASS UK PRIZE

The Warm Glass UK Glass Prize for 2012 is now open for entries until March 20th 2012. The brief is to design and make a piece of contemporary kiln glass. For 2012, there is no specific theme for the competition. All entries must include an element of kilnformed glass. Entries in the Bullseye Glass category must solely use Bullseye Glass; no other types of glass are permitted in this category but may be used in the other two categories. The Artist's Prize is open to all glass artists, regardless of experience. The Student's Prize is open to students currently studying on an accredited full or part-time Further or Higher Education course at a college or university.

W: www.warmglassprize.com
AUGUST CRAFT MONTH 2012 – MADE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

August Craft Month promotes contemporary craft and the material arts in Northern Ireland and from around the UK and Ireland. In 2012, as well as promoting exhibitions, workshops, talks / seminars, galleries, shops and craftspeople as we do every year, our particular focus will be on makers living and working in Northern Ireland – their work, their inspiration, their stories, their craft.

Craft NI will promote its online Craft Map which it hopes to develop further in advance of August. Craft Map NI currently lists details of craft studios, galleries and venues which craft audiences and the general public can visit across NI. Makers can add their details - or update existing details - now. See full details at Join Craft NI's Craft Map. The deadline for receiving applications to be listed on the Craft Map is 12pm, 2nd March 2012.

W: http://craftni.org/augustcraftmonth/
MADE BY HAND, WALES

Made by Hand, in association with The Contemporary Craft Festival, is the finest contemporary craft and design fair in Wales and the West. Now in its exciting third year and in a new partnership with The National Trust, Made by Hand is set in the stunning mansion house and grounds of Tredegar House.

Made by Hand is open to designer makers resident in Britain and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mix media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Selection will made by a panel of industry professionals. The deadline for applications is 16th March 2012.

E: hello@madebyhand-wales.co.uk
W: www.madebyhand-wales.co.uk
T: 01626 830612
LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS SERVICES – AWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Laois County Council Arts Service invites applications for the following awards and opportunities to individuals/groups and organizations from County Laois.

Arts Act Grants 2012: Provision has been made by Laois County Council for the payment of grants to arts organisations and individuals who meet the artistic and financial criteria set down by Laois County Council and who provide adequate information on their proposed activities. Maximum amount payable will not exceed €1,000.

Tyrone Guthrie Residency Bursary Awards 2012: A Bursary is available to enable a Laois artist to spend one week working at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in County Monaghan. The bursary is open to artists in all fields and is selected on previous achievements and project/s in hand.

In 2012 a special Bursary for Printmakers is available and will enable two print artists to spend a week sharing and working in the new Print Studio at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. One of the artists must be an experienced printmaker and preferably a member of a recognised print studio.

Artists in Schools Scheme 2012: Grants are available for artists’ residencies in schools, to include all art forms. This scheme gives primary and post primary schools the opportunity to select and work with professional artists and explore new arts media.

Details and application forms regarding the above schemes are available on request from: The Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The deadline for completed applications is Thursday 23rd February 2012.

E: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
W: www.laois.ie
T: 057 8674342
DUBLIN MINI MAKER FAIRE – OPEN CALL FOR MAKERS

Dublin Mini Maker Faire - a public gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkers, hobbyists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors - is happening at the Science Gallery on July 14th, 2012. Our open call for submissions opens on Wednesday February 15th 2012.

W: http://www.sciencegallery.com/makerfaire
COLLECT, LONDON

Collect is the premier annual fair in Europe for international contemporary craft of museum quality. Collect 2012 presented by the Crafts Council will feature 31 UK and international galleries including the National Craft Gallery of Ireland. The highest quality craft will be showcased. The project space will return this year with ten large-scale installations by individual artists with a focus on textiles and furniture.

This year it is being held in the Saatchi Gallery in London, 11-14 May 2012.Tickets will be on sale in early February.

W: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/
NORTH LANDS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – SEPTEMBER 2012

North Lands will be hosting their international conference ‘Give-and-Take’ on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 2012. The conference will explore conceptual and stylistic exchanges over time, between different cultures and media. We will be working in partnership with the Scottish Glass Society to host their annual exhibition, and to celebrate the Glass Games; a nationwide campaign which will harness the energy and audiences generated by the Olympics & Paralympics in 2012 to bring the magic of contemporary glass to more people than ever before.

W: www.northlandsglass.com
GLASSBLOWER NEEDED TO CREATE CUSTOMISED BOTTLES

The Sugar Club is looking to have 6 customized 2 litre bottles made for commercial use. Each of them has to have an optic at the end of it. The optic is a standard 35ml that is attached onto the same size bottle top you would get on any bottle of whiskey, vodka etc.

The areas in the bar that the bottles would be placed are not very wide but have lots of height. So we are looking for bottles that would be 2 inches wider than a standard spirits bottle (such as a bottle of 700ml bottle of Cork Dry Gin) but a lot longer so that each one can hold 2 litres of product.

In terms of colour we are looking to have two blue, two brown and two green.

E: oisin@thesugarclub.com
CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND SEEK EDUCATION & OUTREACH OFFICER

The successful candidate for this appointment will be responsible for the development and delivery of targeted education programmes that increase skill levels, raise awareness and develop the knowledge of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. They will be required to: Manage, develop and co-ordinate targeted education initiatives that raise awareness, increase skills and knowledge of the National Craft Gallery and the craft sector nationally and internationally. Lead the development of dynamic resource materials across a range of media that promote innovative approaches to engaging with Irish craft. Manage and develop an internship programme in partnership with third level institutes. Lead a team of contractors in the delivery of off-site education programmes at large scale public events. Also, work closely with other teams within the Crafts Council of Ireland. The candidate will be based in Kilkenny and should be eager to develop this creative industry sector. A detailed job description and specification is available on request. The deadline for applications is 17th February 2012.

E: recruitment@ccoi.ie
W: www.ccoi.ie
T: 056 7796133
CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND SEEK EDUCATION & INNOVATION MANAGER

The Crafts Council of Ireland is currently recruiting for an Education & Innovation Manager. The successful candidate for this appointment will manage, develop and implement innovative and progressive education related programmes in line with objectives outlined in the Crafts Council of Irelands strategic plan 2010 – 2012 and the new 2013 – 2015 strategic plan. They will be required to: Manage, develop and co-ordinate national initiatives in the education sector. Lead the development of dynamic programmes that promote future thinking and innovative approaches to the development of Irish craft. Build relationships with the international craft community in order to establish a network of communication and opportunity. Lead a team of staff and contractors and work closely with other teams within the Crafts Council of Ireland. The candidate will be based in Kilkenny and should be a strong people manager who is eager to develop this creative industry sector. A detailed job description and specification is available on request. The deadline for applications is 17th February 2012.

E: recruitment@ccoi.ie
W: www.ccoi.ie
T: 056 7796133

Tuesday 7 February 2012

ART TEACHING OPPORTUNITY IN GERMAN SUMMER SCHOOL, SUMMER 2013

Dr. Markwart Herzog, director of the Schwaben Academy in Bavaria, is currently searching for a recognised artist/educator to teach in an 8-day summer school in Bavaria in early August 2013 (or subsequent years). They are looking for an established artist, with a recognised practice and good teaching experience.

The summer school is an annual event and involves classes in various arts disciplines including literature, dance and music as well visual art. The visual art school comprises students who already have an art practice (i.e. not beginners). Participants apply for selection and the artist-teacher directs the selection process. Typically 10 to 12 students participate. The school is a residential one in a refurbished old monastery. While the working language of the school is German, and some rudimentary knowledge of German would be an advantage, the school regularly takes in artists from UK, US and other Anglophone countries as teachers. Their classes are conducted in English.

Students work to the brief of the tutor and an end-of-school exhibition is set up. Also, for the duration of the school, an exhibition of some of the work of the visiting artist is mounted. Previous artists have worked in the field of painting, drawing and etching and these are the domains that are sought.

The programme for 2012 is already well established and work is now commenced on planning the 2013 programme. Travel to and from Germany is covered, accommodation is provided in the conference hotel and a fee of €2,000 is paid for professional duties. For further information please contact Dr. Markwart Herzog.

E: markwart.herzog@schwabenakadamie.de
W: www.kunstleben.de
PROJECT LEADER NEEDED – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GLASS

The International Festival of Glass is currently seeking a project leader to set up and coordinate a floating glass sculpture exhibition on the lake at Bodenham Arboretum (Worcestershire) as part of the International Festival of Glass. They are looking for a resourceful, organised, creative, flexible, self-motivated and practical person with some exhibitions/installations experience. This is a short term project role which will involve liaising between the artists, venue and the Festival organisers. The role will also entail promoting and marketing the event, coordinating setup and take down of the exhibition and organising a press day and a social evening for participating artists and visitors. The deadline for applications for this role is 7th February 2012. The fee will be £2,000. Set up of the exhibition will take place w/c 23 July with take-down w/c 28 August.

If you are interested in further information about this please contact Natasha George, Festival Co-Director at nmjgeorge@hotmail.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT, PILCHUCK GLASS SCHOOL

Special Events Assistant will be a seasonal position (2nd April to 2nd November 2012). Position Overview: Assists the Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator with special events (including Annual Auction, Open House, Spring Group Tours, and other special events as needed) to provide general operating support for Pilchuck Glass School. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply for this position please send a cover letter, resume and references to slansberry@pilchuck.com.

W: http://pilchuck.com/opportunities/job_openings.aspx
TEACHING ASSISTANT AND ARTIST ASSISTANT POSITIONS, PILCHUCK

Teaching Assistants (TA) and Artist Assistants (AA) participate in a leadership capacity during the summer programme at Pilchuck Glass School. All assistants must have extensive studio experience and an interest in collaboration. Successful candidates would have great project planning and time management skills, be proactive, and enjoy problem solving.

TAs develop their own teaching abilities by working with students and supporting the instructional and creative efforts of an instructor. Previous TA experience at Pilchuck is helpful but not necessary. AAs assist artists in residence by facilitating their use of studios and helping to solve technical and creative problems. They gain valuable insight into professional art practices through working with accomplished artists. AAs must have previously attended Pilchuck in some capacity and should possess a broad range of glass-working skills.

TAs and AAs receive housing and meals, a $50 store credit for supplies, studio access, and partial reimbursement for travel costs. The deadline for applications is 13th February 2012.

E: rking@pilchuck.com
W: http://pilchuck.com/summer_program/teaching_artist_assistantships_v2012.aspx
THOMAS DAMMANN JUNIOR MEMORIAL TRUST AWARDS

This award has been set up by the Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust to honour the life of the late Thomas Dammann Junior. The Trust is a charity, established in 1985, which makes awards to applicants for furthering their research and practice and visiting exhibitions, museums, galleries and buildings of architectural importance. Applicants must have a special purpose and a specific programme intended to broaden their practice in the visual or applied arts, craft, design, architecture or history of art and design.

The awards are mostly sought by students but are open for anyone to apply. The maximum award is €5,000. The closing date for this award is 2nd March 2012 at 6pm.

W: www.thomasdammanntrust.ie

CRAFTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND CRAFT BUSINESS MENTORS

The CCoI has for many years recognised the importance of mentoring. Following evaluation and extensive research the CCoI is now running an expanded mentoring scheme under its Strategic Plan 2010 – 2012. Mentoring is a key element of the CCoI Enterprise Strategy. The main objective of the CCoI scheme is to provide expertise, which will help improve the design, production and commercial prospects of individual craft enterprises. Mentoring in recent times has covered many aspects ranging from glaze development and product design through to business and strategic planning.

Each craft enterprise applying will be asked to set their objectives and outline how much mentoring they require and how it will benefit the business. These will be presented on the application form (see below to download). This mentoring scheme has greatly assisted the product and business development of 115 craft enterprises in the last two years.

The utmost care is taken in matching successful mentee applicants with the required expertise. You can also browse the profiles of 50 mentors on the CCoI website. You will find highly professional, interesting and varied mentor skill sets.

A selection panel will stress test the objectives and assess the proposal. Each successful mentoring applicant will be assigned a mentor in consultation with the Enterprise Development Programme Manager. The closing date for Craft Business Mentors is 24th February 2012.

W: http://www.ccoi.ie/content/view/300/226/
CULTURE IRELAND GRANTS

Awards recommended by Culture Ireland are intended to (1) give support in other countries to Irish cultural activities of excellence. Proposals are considered for events (e.g. performances, exhibitions, lectures) the full costs of which cannot be met by their organisation or performance. (2) Assist with the travel costs of inviting international programmers, presenters, curators, promoters or critics to see new Irish work with a view to subsequent international presentation.

An example of an eligible application includes travel costs of visual artists and transport of art works. The deadline for applications is 15th February 2012.

W: http://www.cultureireland.gov.ie/grants/applying.html
HOUSTON CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT ARTIST RESIDENCY, TEXAS

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is currently accepting applications for their Artist Residency programme. The HCCC Residency accepts applications from artists working in wood, glass, metal, fiber, clay and mixed media and a wide variety of professional opportunities and resources are offered. Three, six, nine and twelve month residency durations are accepted. The residency programme offers a monthly stipend and free studio space. Programme applications must arrive by 15th March 2012.

W: www.crafthouston.org
CONTEMPORARY GLASS SOCIETY – GLASS GAMES 2012

This summer the Contemporary Glass Society is working with designers and makers, galleries, museums and arts organisations to create an exciting programme of events that will put contemporary glass on the map.

From 1st June to 30th September 2012, there'll be exhibitions, workshops, master classes and happenings that will capture the Olympic spirit and bring the magic of glass to more people than ever before. There'll also be six milestone events, connected by the handing over of a specially created glass baton – these will include a prestigious launch exhibition, a conference, and a grand finale.

There's still time to organise an event for the programme. The deadline for this is 14th February 2012. The deadline for glass artists to apply for selection to the London launch exhibition is 24th February 2012.

For information about editorial or advertising, please contact info@rebeccadearden.co.uk. For information about taking part, please contact glassgames2012@gmail.com.

STEVENS ARCHITECTURAL GLASS COMPETITION 2012

Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Stevens Architectural Glass Competition. The project put forward for this year's competition is for an emerging glass artist to design a feature window (approximately 1140mm wide x 3100mm high) in the new In-Patient Unit at St. Michael’s Hospice, Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice is in Bartestree, about 5 miles east of Hereford. St Michael’s cares for people with any progressive, life-limiting condition, people of all faiths and none and completely free of charge. Competitors will be invited to design off-plan for the feature window on the west wall of the new In-Patient Reception. Eligibility to this competition should be interpreted to embrace all those at an early stage of their career as reflected by the stipulation of studying or being within five years of completing training. The competition is organised by The Worshipful Company Of Glaziers And Painters Of Glass, supported by WorldSkills UK. Enter online before 15th March 2012.

W: www.worshipfulglaziers.com/stevens_competition-18.html
LUTON HOO WALLED GARDEN OPEN ART EXHIBITION

The Luton Hoo Walled Garden plays host to its third annual Open Art Exhibition, furthering its mission to promote this wonderful setting as an inspirational arts centre and creative haven. The theme this year is ‘Garden and Landscape Inspired’. The closing date for entries is 21st February 2011. Entry forms are available online.

E: arts@lhwg.org.uk
W: www.lhwg.org.uk
T: 01582 879 089
MINNETRISTA – GLASS: A JURIED ART SHOW

Minnetrista, in partnership with The Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University, will host its first cooperative juried glass show. This exhibition is focused on portraying the breadth and range of glass in contemporary contexts of craft, sculpture, and mixed media art. The juror will consider and select works that contain glass or are glass-related. We welcome work with a variety of styles and approaches. We encourage works in and about glass, ranging from decorative to experimental in approach. This exhibit is supported by a grant from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG). The deadline for entries is 24th February 2012.

W: http://www.minnetrista.net/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Glass&category=Exhibits%20Programs&submenu=Exhibits
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INNOVATION FUND – CALL FOR APPLICANTS

A new round of the Creative Industries Innovation fund, run by the Arts Council Northern Ireland, is now open. The fund provides assistance to companies – including craft – at critical times in their business and product development. The current round of funding will give priority to companies committed to developing export-focused activity, cross-sector collaboration and businesses which can harness the innovative and entrepreneurial potential of the region’s cultural and arts sectors. Digital content projects from all sections of the creative industries are also encouraged to apply. The deadline is 23rd February 2012.

Applicant workshops will be held at the Arts Council in January and February (dates to be confirmed, see http://www.artscouncil-ni.org).

In order to register your interest in the workshops, please call or email Beverley Coomber on 02890 385271 or bcoomber@artscouncil-ni.org.

W: http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html
COLID REID SPEAKING AT ULSTER MUSEUM, BELFAST

Colin Reid is regarded as a pioneer in the field of kiln-cast glass. He exhibits internationally and has work in over 45 museum collections worldwide. Based in his studio in SW England, Colin has developed the expertise and facilities to handle large scale commissions in glass. He will be speaking as part of the Ulster Museum’s Master Classes in the Applied Arts Series 1pm - 2pm on Thursday 23rd February 2012. Tickets should be reserved by contacting the museum.

W: http://craftni.org/events/masterclasses-in-the-applied-arts/
T: 02890 440 051
ALISON LOWRY IN PASSING REFLECTIONS, KENT

Passing Reflections is a three person mixed media exhibition featuring the work of Alison Lowry, Andrea Walsh and textile artist Rosie James. The exhibition takes place at Rochester Art Gallery, Kent, from 10th February – 13th April 2012.

E: arts@medway.gov.uk
W: www.medway.gov.uk
T: 01634 338 319