Sligo Arts Office, Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and The Model, Sligo, are delighted to invite applications from artists in County Sligo who wish to participate in a new pilot programme of peer learning and exchange, which is being delivered as part of Ireland’s EU presidency in 2013, called the Practice European Artists’ Network.
The purpose of this programme is to develop and grow practice with children and young people, within three localities across Europe. It provides a unique and exciting opportunity for three Sligo-based artists who work with children and young people to be part of a new European network alongside Estonian and Hungarian artists. The focus of this programme will be to share and explore practice, to encourage critical reflection and understanding, and to work together to create a framework for ongoing dialogue through real and virtual communication with an emphasis on peer learning and exchange.
The project will begin with a two-day meeting on 5th & 6th February at the Model, Sligo and will be followed by a series of online and local hub meetings, culminating in a presentation or critical debate showcasing practice and learning throughout the programme in June 2013.
Artists wishing to apply must be available on the 5th and 6th February all day.
To apply, please send the following to Kids’ Own by email or post: info@kidsown.ie or Carrigeens, Ballinful, Co. Sligo.
•Expression of interest, including: - Why you are interested in this programme; Areas that you would like to develop within your practice; The benefits of being part of a European network of artists working with children & young people, as you see them;
•CV;
•Information about your work - specifically, about the contexts you are currently working in; Your methodology for working with children & young people;
•A selection of images to support your application is welcome.
Deadline for applications is: Friday 11th January 2013 at 5pm
This project is funded by the Arts Council through its EU Local Partnership Scheme and is delivered by Sligo Arts Service, in partnership with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and the Model, Sligo.
