12 at johns Hall Birr

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if you are in Birr and are looking for something to do, call around to “12 at Johns hall” A seasonal temporary gallery open from the 14th to 24th December showcasing the local, national and international artists living and working in Birr. Opening hours mon – fri 2 – 5pm & sat – sun 12 – 5pm

All work is for sale and make great Christmas presents…

Common Ground 2011

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OPEN SUBMISSION EXHIBITION

Common Ground 2011 ~ Tea Time

Birr Theatre & Arts Centre are planning an open submission exhibition of work by artists living in the Midlands to be held at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
from December 2011 – January 2012.

This year the subject for Common Ground (referring to a group of artists coming together to exhibit) will be “Tea Time”.

To challenge your creativity, the curator is looking for 50 different versions of Tea Time

The exhibition will be professionally curated and it is intended that the resulting exhibition will showcase the exceptional talent and diversity of Visual Artists
in the Midlands today.

Conditions of entry are as follows:

  • Media: all medium welcome including performance, video work etc.
  • Please deliver two (max.) items of work to Birr Theatre & Arts Centre on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 November between 1pm and 5pm.
    It is advised to submit two pieces to give the curator scope to include as many artists as possible. 
  • Pieces that have been exhibited in Birr town previously will not be selected.
  • All work must be professionally presented ready for exhibit. It is not necessary
    that works on canvas are framed, but the canvas must be approx 1 inch deep and
    not bowed or warped in any way.  Thinner canvases will need to be framed. Works
    not presented appropriately will not be considered.
  • Sizes – sizes of work may vary, however artists are reminded to consider the size of the
    exhibition space at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.  Artists are welcome to
    visit the space in advance or contact the Theatre who will e-mail a photograph
    of the exhibition space.
  • All items delivered must be clearly marked with name, contact phone number, title, medium and price.
  • A completed Submission Form must be submitted from each artists.  Forms are attached below and will be available at the Theatre at time of submission. 
  • Work will not be accepted without a completed Submission Form.
  • All artists should submit a brief biog with their submission.
  • The exhibition will be selected by a professional curator invited by Birr Theatre & Arts Centre and their decision is final.
  • It is likely that no more than 50 pieces will be selected for exhibit, and due to the lack of storage facilities prompt collection of unselected works is expected on or before 29 November between 1pm – 5pm.
  • Artists will be notified if their works have been selected in writing. Selected artists may be asked for digital images of their pieces to be reproduced on the invitation.
  • Birr Theatre & Arts Centre will handle any sales and a 15% commission charge will apply to all sales.
  • Works will only be insured while they are in the building and up to the date artists have been asked to collect them. If you cannot collect or deliver a piece during the dates stated please arrange for someone to assist you.
  • The show will be officially opened on Sunday 4th December and run until the end of January 2012.

For further information please contact

Emma Nee Haslam, Venue Manager on 057 9122893
or birrtheatre@eircom.net

The Last Tuesday Club

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the Last tuesday Club ..kicks off tomorrow night..

featuring a performance by MAN – I – PULATE A collaboration of Offaly artists successfully returning from a week at the Dublin Fringe Festival (Nick Bryson, Joachim Hein, Ronan Coughlan et al)

Upstairs – Hugh Lynch’s – Tullamore…… Inaugural Meeting Tuesday 27th of September 8PM

writers-actors-painters-musicians-filmmakers-performers

Collaborate – negotiate – pontificate – celebrate

‘My Hometown’ ~ Jackie Lynch

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Birr artist Jackie Lynch is inviting people to be patrons for her book ‘My Hometown’.

This is a culmination of two years work and will be launched in time for Christmas. Inspired by her stay in Asia and especially the Japanese aesthetic of ‘wabisabisuki ‘which can be loosely translated as ‘patina of old age’ it shows the many aspects of the
beautiful architecture of Birr and especially the many details people often
overlook in their everyday lives.

Five hundred copies of this A4 size hardback book will be printed with ninety two pages of full colour photographs. There will be an introduction by Caimin O Brien and a conclusion by Rosalind Fanning.

To be a patron please send €25 to Jackie Lynch, Wilmer Rd., Birr,  Co. Offaly before the end of September.

You will receive a copy of the book and your name will appear on the patron’s page.

Jackie can be contacted at jlynchcrothustudio@gmail.com

Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival ~ Open Submission Curated Group Show.

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The 43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival is calling for expressions of interest for this years Open Submission Curated Group Show.

The Exhibition will feature on the Visual Arts Trail during the Festival from 5-12 August, 2011. 
Work in any medium is welcome.

Guidelines, application form and full details are available from info@birrvintageweek.com Subject: Visual Arts. Or text/call: 087-922 6961.

Selection by a guest curator will be scheduled for early July.  

http://www.birrvintageweek.com/