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Beflast Health and Social Care Trust: Integrated Art Opportunities, Call for Submissions - posted 08.2.2010 Beflast Health and Social Care Trust: Integrated Art Opportunities, Call for Submissions

deadline: 4pm, 12 March 2010

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust invite submissions for six creative opportunities arising from the Shankill and Beech Hall Wellbeing and Treatment Centres which will be completed in May 2011.

Submissions are welcome from artists with an interest in designing artworks for external entrances, courtyard areas and internal glazing and walls; this includes small and large scale areas suitable for work in metal, glass, ceramic, timber and lighting. Artists may wish to apply for opportunities in each building, appropriate to their practice.

The competition will have two stages. Stage one will require preliminary concept proposals. A panel will meet to select artists who, for a fee, will continue to stage two by submitting a more detailed proposal.

Artists brief and other information can be downloaded from: http://www.belfasttrust.hscni.net/arts_toc.html

or e-mail from lizziedevlin@gmail.com or telephone by contacting Brenda Savage on 028 90 960087

Proposals should be forwarded to:
Lizzie Devlin, Arts Coordinator,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Capital Planning and Redevelopment Department,
First Floor, Administration Building,
Knockbracken Healthcare Park,
Belfast, BT8 8BH.

ArtsEkta seeks administrator - posted 05.2.2010 ArtsEkta seeks administrator

deadline: 19 February 2010

ArtsEkta are seeking to employ a motivated and dynamic individual to join their rapidly growing team.

The applicant will be:
- Educated to GCSE level. English is essential
- Possess two years experience in an administration role within the last five years
- Have a good working knowledge of MS Office (or equivalent) and automated accounting systems
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Salary: NJC Points 18-21, £18,907 p/a (including PAYE and NIC)

Application packs are available from www.artsekta.org.uk or by contacting ArtsEkta on 02890231381

Strabane District Council: Appointment of Arts Facilitators - posted 05.2.2010

deadline: 5pm on 19th February 2010

Strabane District Council has received funding from the Peace III Programme managed for the Special EU programmes Body by the North West Peace III Cluster for the Fair Day Project.

This project aims to develop the Strabane Fair Day festival as an iconic intercultural festival for the Northwest. The festival draws upon the shared history of the 19th and 20th century hiring fairs, with were common in rural Tyrone and Donegal.

Strabane District Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified arts based facilitators / Organisations to work with local and border community groups to develop projects in drama, dance, music- carnival and stage performance, carnival props, visual arts, multi-media, storytelling.

Further details from: Jean Smyth, Arts Development Officer. jsmyth@strabanedc.com
or
http://www.strabanedc.com/council/services/arts-development/appointment-of-arts-facilitators-organisations/

Marketing & Event Professional sought for Ballinasloe - posted 05.2.2010

area: Co Galway
dates: contracted for initial 11 months (Feb-Dec 2010)

Requirements: Degree Educated individual with some practical experience ( campaigns and events) behind them, who would work as a Marketing & Events Co–ordinator for Brand Ballinasloe.

Key Skills; PC Literate, Good Copy Writing, Excellent Presentation Skills, Tourism / Culture knowledge preferably. Ability to generate revenue , Self Starter – will to manage a diverse team.

Summary Potential Nature of Duties
- Key Hallmark Event Co – ordination & Development
- Convention/ Tournament Hosting Bids
- Sponsorship Sales & Fullfillment
- Tourism and Marketing Promotions
- On Line and Off Line Promotional and Marketing Activity ( Updating Information)
- Annual Calendar of Events
- Website Marketing & Development
- National/ Regional Media advertising Campaigns
- Town Hall / Heritage Location / Tourist Trail
- Co – ordinator to the Brand Ballinasloe Team

Supporting & Enhancing All External PR for Ballinasloe Representation on regional Tourism Associations i.e. East Galway Tourism, Midlands Tourism, Failte West.
Co-ordination and distribution of uniformed collateral associated with Brand Ballinasloe campaign, both locally to businesses in the area, nationally in appropriate Tourist offices, Conference and Exhibition Agents

Contract For Services managed / supervised by Brand Ballinasloe with specific delivery inputs on work targets and facilitation by Fair and Festival, Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Brand Ballinasloe, BACD.

No Regular Group Evening Meetings to be encouraged.

Contract Fee to be negotiated for approx 30 hrs per week

Contact Brand Ballinasloe Secretary Colm Croffy 087 2215406 ; croffyc@eircom.net

New Belfast Community Arts Initiative: Call for Artists - posted 05.2.2010

deadline: 19 February 2010

New Belfast Community Arts Initiative is calling for artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds to facilitate our community arts workshop programme across Northern Ireland. Over the past years we have been working mostly with community groups and schools based in Belfast. They are now planning to reach participants outside Belfast and are recruiting for facilitators available to work in cities / towns across the province.

They are looking for creative, dynamic and innovative practitioners with an approachable attitude, a passion for community arts, and experience of working on arts projects in community and school settings.

New Belfast is committed to support communities through the arts using different art forms, including film, photography, fashion, sculpture, textile art, poetry, creative writing, carnival arts, dance, drama, music, and mural making.

Artists interested in working as facilitators on our arts workshop programme, are invited to submit a CV which should include a short profile (100 words max), information about the artist’s expertise in particular art forms and mediums, and his / her experience of working in community arts.

CVs should be submitted no later than Friday 19 February via email to francesca@newbelfastarts.org or in the post to Francesca Biondi, New Belfast Community Arts Initiative, Unit 4 Clanmil Arts & Business Centre, 2 - 10 Bridge Street, Belfast BT1 1LU.

New Committee Members sought for t he North West Carnival Initiative - posted 29.1.2010

area: Derry
deadline: 15 February 2010, 12noon.

The core objective of the North West Carnival Initiative is to produce creative, carnival-based programmes through artistic excellence, community training, cultural collaboration and civic celebration. The Project supports and compliments events within the City’s cultural calendar, these include the St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade, the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival and various community festivals and Events that run throughout the summer months.

The North West Carnival Initiative is seeking applications from energetic professionals from diverse life experiences to become new members of the committee and to help shape and monitor its work and offer support and governance to its staff.

The NWCI is specifically looking for people who can offer experience in one (or more) of the following:
• Skills in Marketing, Media Relations and Fundraising.
• The Arts and Community Funding infrastructure
• The Educational sector
• The Tourism Sector
• Governance and Accounts management.

Benefits
• Contribute to the Strategic direction & programming of NWCI Events.
• Broaden knowledge of Arts & Culture activity within the City.
• Make new connections within the Community / Voluntary Section.
• Assist in making Carnival visible and valued within Northern Ireland.
• Assist in providing resources, to nurture and encourage creative talent.
• Assist in the development of a young and dynamic organisation.
• Contribute / participate in Civic Events.

To apply, please submit the following information:
• Current CV.
• State why you are interesting in joining the NWCI Board of Directors & how you could enhance the work of the organisation.
• Outline areas of expertise/contribution you feel you can make.
• If you have served/or currently serve on another community/non-profit organisation, please state details.

Submission by email or fax will not be accepted.

Annual General Meeting
Then NW Carnival Initiatives AGM will take place on Thursday 25th February 2010 @ 7pm at Derry City Council Offices, 98, Strand Road, Derry. Successful applicants will be notified by 18th February 2010 and will be requested to attend the AGM.
Disclaimer
The North West Carnival Initiative reserves the rights not to recruit if none of the applications are suitable.

Fruther information from: Helen Harley, Carnival Development Officer
T: 028 71 365151 Ext: 6938
E: Helen.harley@derrycity.gov.uk

Applications to be sent to:
FAO: Helen Harley
North West Carnival Initiative
Derry City Council Offices
98, Strand Road
Derry
BT48 7NN

Public Achievement seeks Finance & Human Resources Manager - posted 29.1.2010

area: Belfast
deadline: 4pm, 12 February 2010

Public Achievement is Northern Ireland’s
leading youth focussed civic education
organisation, are recruiting a Manager, Finance & Human Resources.
£20,893/annum (under review) plus 6% pension contribution

The post holder will play a leading role in the strategic management of the organisation. This will include managing the finances, administration and personnel
aspects of the organisation.

Application forms and further information can be downloaded from www.publicachievement.com or by contacting: Bronagh Weiniger on 028 9044 2813 or email
bronagh@publicachievement.com

ArtsEkta - Call for Volunteers - posted 29.1.2010 ArtsEkta - Call for Volunteers

area: St George's Market, Belfast
dates: 28th February 2010

ArtsEkta exists to promote and support multi-cultural arts and artists in Ireland. ArtsEkta requires highly motivated and committed people to help on various tasks during Holi Festival of Colours, which takes place on Sunday 28th February in St George’s Market (Belfast).

Volunteers will work as part of the events team helping in different duties on the day of the event.

Call for Volunteers
- Stage Management x 2
- Colour Arena (to manage crowd, ensure colour does not leave arena, distribute colour) x 4
- Entrance Greeting (to put colour on the face of people entering, give out free drink, give out programme) x 3
- ArtsEkta Food Stall x 4
- ArtsEkta Henna Tattoo Stall x 2
- Flyers (to give out flyers in town on Sunday afternoon) x 2

The day will involve Bollywood & Bhangra DJ, Cultural Performances & Workshops, Food Market and Crafts. Volunteers will receive training and reimbursement of travel & subsistence expenses for the day. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email us to paulag@artsekta.org.uk


NAYD Seeks Youth Theatre Officer - posted 29.1.2010 NAYD Seeks Youth Theatre Officer

area: Dublin
deadline: 19 February 2010

NAYD, the development organisation for youth drama and theatre in Ireland, seeks to appoint a Youth Theatre Officer on a full-time basis.Reporting to the Director, the Youth Theatre Officer, will work to support the sustained development of youth theatres and youth theatre practice in Ireland through the development of resources, materials, training, support and advice. The post holder will also develop and deliver programmes to support the professional development of youth theatre leaders/directors as well youth participation programmes.

A sound knowledge of youth theatre practice and experience of designing and delivering programmes with young people and adults is essential. Salary: €32-€35K For further information and application forms visit www.nayd.ie Completed application forms can be sent by email to info@nayd.ie or by post to The Director, NAYD, 7 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1.

Clore Leadership Programme now accepting applications - posted 29.1.2010

area: (EU for funded fellowships)
deadline: 12 March 2010

From 19 January 2010 onwards applications are invited for 2010/11 Fellowships on the Clore Leadership Programme.

Each Fellow will have an individually tailored programme which will include:

• Two intensive residential leadership courses in Sep 2010 and June/July 2011
• Professional development through mentoring, coaching, training and group learning
• Time for reflection, discussion and debate
• A period of secondment, including experience of managing a challenging project

For further information and to use the online application form, see http://www.cloreleadership.org

The Clore Leadership Programme is an initiative of the Clore Duffield Foundation

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