ADORNMENT is a special art photography project combining the work of photographer Agata Stoinska and producer / art director Eddie Shanahan to celebrate the artistic quality and craftsmanship of contemporary Irish jewellery and accessories.
The ADORNMENT project has two potential outlets – one as a magazine editorial concept to mark the launch of the Year of [...]

The RHA is delighted to offer the Tony O’Malley Studio Residency. During his lifetime Tony O’Malley was the recipient of subsided studios and accommodation in St. Ives, Cornwall. Administered by the Arts Council of Great Britain it offered the artist time to concentrate on creating work. Jane O’Malley has never forgotten the privilege of those [...]

Leitrim Sculpture Centre and Leitrim County Council are offering 5 residencies to visual artists in 2010/11. Each residency is based at the Sculpture Centre and is valued at a total cost of  €4,500.
Background of artists applying for these residencies:
-       At least two of these residencies are for artists originally from or living in Leitrim
-       Three [...]

METAL FABRICATION WORKSHOP
Dates: 22nd & 23rd May
Trainer: Michael O’Hara
Course Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Course Fees: €120 (two days)
Participants: 6
Experience: No experience required
An intensive two day tuition in metalwork with a particular focus on welding, cutting and metal fabrication (Arc, gas & TIG). The intent of the workshop is to tailor it to the specific needs and [...]

The 2010 RDS National Crafts Competition, in partnership with the Crafts Council of Ireland, has been launched. Regarded as one of the largest competitive platforms for Craft in Europe, the Competition’s 20 categories are adjudicated by an independent, international panel of judges that the RDS brings to Ireland each year.
Open to craft workers and designers [...]