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Tolka Nights
Public Art Commission

Three evening events exploring the river Tolka

Thursday September 10th, 2015 at 7pm:
The Grasshopper Inn, Clonee, Meath.
Pub Quiz, Ambient Projection & Hospitality.

This session looks at ways and means of licensing the use of your images for various purposes. 

Illustrators Inc. a professional development day for illustrators 8th Nov 2013, Malahide Castle.

A seminar event for professional illustrators exploring the range of opportunities available within illustration. Illustrators Inc. sets out to explore the many paths available to illustrators in developing their careers across a variety of sectors including publishing, licensing, technology and animation, as well as provoking a wider discussion about the place of illustration and illustrators within the visual arts locally and internationally. A packed room was in attendance for a range of inspiring talks from both Irish and international speakers, a flavour of their presentations and talks is presented below, click on the links below to upload presentations from the event. Many thanks also to Philip Barrett, our graphic reporter for the day who produced some very memorable pieces!

The arts office are seeking proposals from artists which will reflect on the themes, activities and characters that feature in the Fingal experience of 1916. We are accepting proposals from all art-forms and artists working in all media. The budget is €35,000 and will take the form of a two stage competition, Stage 1 will assess initial proposals for shortlist and Stage 2 will invite shortlisted artists to develop a more detailed proposal.The Commemorations Committee will be available to interested artists who want to research the theme further and production support is available from Fingal Arts Office.

Culture Night is taking place this Friday 16th September 2016 from 5.00pm – 11.00pm. Culture Night is a public event that celebrates all that can be said to be part of our ‘culture’ which includes: arts, archives, sport, gardening, libraries and community activities. Fingal County Council is delighted to celebrate this year’s Culture Night and is hoping to encourage people to visit cultural venues and experience culture in their locality on the night.

Waves is an arts education initiative that connects young people, contemporary art and the political. It includes a series of artist-led workshops, an associated film, text and design commission.

Fingal County Council's Arts Office is delighted to announce an exciting programme of free events taking place in various locations in Fingal to celebrate Culture Night 2017. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. For one night only on Friday 22nd September, arts and cultural organisations, churches, castles and historic houses in Fingal will extend their opening hours to the public, highlighting all the fantastic cultural facilities and resources that we have locally. Join us for a variety of unique events, workshops and talks specifically programmed for Culture Night at participating venues.

Fingal County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce another very exciting programme of free events taking place in various locations in Fingal to celebrate Culture Night 2018. Culture Night is an annual national public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. For one night only on Friday 21st September, arts and cultural organisations, churches, castles and historic houses in Fingal will extend their opening hours to the public, highlighting a variety of local talent and fantastic cultural facilities. Join us for music, theatre, exhibitions, films, tours and talks specifically programmed for Culture Night at participating venues.

Are you aged 15+ and interested in film making

Here's your opportunity to get involved; have your say on which films you would like to see; learn about the language of the movie makers and take park in film-making workshops with special guests from the film industry.  To get the ball rolling, we've chosen films for February and April but after that it's up to you. 

Come along, bring your friends and lets hear what you have to say about ZOOM -  Films for Young Audiences Admission only €2

For further information on Zoom - Films for Young Audiences contact -

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland

P: +353 (0)1 8020898
http://tseac.ie

These works utilise painting techniques and approaches that required a huge amount of research and experimentation over quite a few years. Processes such as encaustic with its use of oil, wax, pigment and dammar varnish are time consuming, temperamental and difficult materials to control. 

Easter crafts at Baldoyle Library for children ages 5-10yrs on Monday, April 15. Enjoy making Easter decorations with Aoife Munn on Monday 15th April from 3-4pm. Please book early for craft session as places are limited.Book at desk or phone 8906793.

As an artist you will be required to write about your work for press releases, media and marketing purposes.  As press and galleries don't have the capacity to interview everyone seeking press coverage they need to get a picture of who you are very quickly.