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An Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD (centre) pictured with CORE Board Members and key representatives from Offaly LEADER, Bord na Móna, UCIT and CCoI
Summer-times It has been a busy few months for the Crafts Council of Ireland, with plenty of exciting developments. One of the most significant was the launch of the first Regional Craft Outlet. ‘Core’ in Ballinahown, Co Westmeath was officially opened on June 21 by an Taoiseach Brian Cowen T.D. This eagerly awaited new centre in the midlands is the first outlet to be launched under the Crafts Council of Ireland’s Regional Outlets Programme. Meanwhile CEO Úna Parsons announced two important new awards, jointly sponsored by the Crafts Council of Ireland and the Irish Arts Review. Speaking at the launch of the Irish Art Review’s new summer issue at the National Craft Gallery, Úna revealed plans for an Annual Emerging Makers Award and an Annual Critical Writing in Craft Award. June Bank Holiday weekend saw the Crafts Council of Ireland make their debut at Bloom 2008. Irish craft had a very strong presence at this leading garden event, with a Craft in Action Area, a Craft Shopping Area and a spectacular Outdoor Craft Trail. The eagerly anticipated sculpture by world-renowned environmental artist Patrick Dougherty was completed in Lough Boora, Co Offaly.This monumental sculpture, complete with hallways and swirling chambers was constructed using over 18 tonnes of willow. And the CCoI played a major part in its realisation. A number of selected craftspeople helped Dougherty construct the sculpture over an intensive three week period while others worked with almost 500 visiting schoolchildren. There are a number of new Opportunities announced on pages 14 to 18. Due to popular demand the Council will again run the ‘Photo Scheme’ - which offers members discounted professional photography at reduced rates. Also announced is the very popular Research Missions Award which gives assistance towards travel and research. In addition there are a number of new mentoring opportunities including ‘one to one’ advisory clinics with key business professionals, giving plenty to choose from. Finally, if you’re looking for the perfect way to end the summer then why not consider attending the Ceramics Ireland Festival which runs from September 4th - 6th in Thomastown, Kilkenny. This 3-day event features an exciting programme of talks, lectures and demonstrations and promises to be a key calendar event.
CCoI and IAR announce new partnership
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Ceramics Ireland Festival ‘Gourmet Pots’ opens its doors ‘Crafty Creatures’ Exhibition
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Craft in the Classroom - Call Out CCoI’s Bursary 2008 Autumn Mentoring Network Support Calling Mentors Photoscheme Call Out Upcoming Seminars Álainn Update Showcase 2009 Research Missions Dates for your Diary
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Exhibitions - NCG
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