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ARTS AND HERITAGE GUIDE January – April 2020
WELCOME
Welcome to the Winter/Spring Arts Guide
for the Borough of Ards and North Down.
Within these pages you will find an abundance by popular demand, while King Cedar and
of opportunities to enjoy the arts with our Dime Notes will grace the stage at Bangor
new programme of events, creative classes, Castle – remember to book early to avoid
exhibitions, arts experiences for children plus disappointment.
all the latest funding opportunities and
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community news. The fantastic Dyad Productions return to bring The best affordable A varied programme A diverse programme
Queen Elizabeth I to life at The Space Theatre live music of cultural events of exhibitions and talks
With the New Year comes plenty of opportunity or visit The Worst Café in the World for an and festivals
for hands-on arts and craft activity with our immersive theatre experience brought to you
creative class and one-day Workshop series’ by Big Telly Theatre Company, one thing you
including Traditional stone carving techniques won’t get at this café is fed!
and 2 special Easter Floral Art classes.
With so much to choose from we look forward
With a music event to suit all tastes our popular to welcoming you soon!
Friday Night Live and Music in the Chamber
events return in 2020 with Chris Keys, Wilfie The Arts Team
Gilbert and Cup O’Joe back to Ards Arts Centre
BOOKING OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Tickets can be purchased via Ards Arts Centre Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
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and North Down Museum plus any of Ards Friday: 9am – 4.30pm CLASSES Hands-on creative The latest community
& North Down Borough Council’s Visitor Saturday: 10am – 4pm Jam packed with activities for kids arts news
opportunities to
Information Centres or you can book online Sunday: Closed
get creative
at www.ardsarts.com
GALLERY OPENING HOURS
ARDS ARTS CENTRE Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4.30pm
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Friday: 9am – 4pm
Conway Square, Newtownards BT23 4NP Saturday: 10am – 4pm (Subject to Exhibitions)
Email: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk Sunday: Closed
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9181 0803 Admission is FREE ARTS AND
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MUSIC MUSIC
Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax
and enjoy the best affordable live music in town.
CHRIS KEYS
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / FRIDAY 31 JANUARY / 8PM
£8 / BYOB, NO SPIRITS PLEASE!
Making a 2nd appearance at Friday Night Born and raised on the North Coast of
Live Chris Keys & Band will play a mix of Northern Ireland, this singer-songwriter,
old and new songs from Chris’ forthcoming gained a wealth of inspiration and has been
new album. writing and performing from an early age.
Chris writes songs mostly with hints of
Chris has a distinctive voice, an easy listening Folk, Blues, and Americana as well as the MUSIC IN THE CHAMBER
sound and haunting melodies that stay in your occasional Pop and Rock record.
head long after you've heard them.
MOVING ON MUSIC PRESENTS
Over the years he has performed at Festivals
such as Waltroper Parkfest (Germany) where THE DIME NOTES
he opened for Bob Geldof & The Boomtown
Rats as well as the famous Bluebird Café BANGOR CASTLE / THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY / 8PM
in Nashville. £12 / INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS
Chris has also supported and played in the Diving into the blues-drenched, clarinet-driven Having toured the globe, we are delighted to
round with the likes of Grammy Award Winner sounds of 1920’s New Orleans, The Dime welcome The Dime Notes to these shores as
Nanci Griffith, Fairport Convention, The 4 Of Us Notes deliver an irresistibly fresh take on a they embark on their very first NI tour.
and Jim Lauderdale. timeless style.
“Lovingly curated examples of great music
www.chriskeys.com Unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blues from the ancestral repertoire of jazz”
and forgotten gems from musicians such as Jazz Da Gama
Johnny Dodds and Jelly Roll Morton, The Dime
Notes push forward with propulsive grooves “Swings from start to finish”
and sultry melodies which made early jazz Just Jazz
revolutionary, controversial, and wildly popular.
“Laid-back swing and clever interplay make
The stellar line-up features Dave Kelbie their music feel fresh and vibrant”
on rhythm guitar (of Evan Christopher’s Jazz Society of Oregon
Django a la Creole), one of London’s most in
demand jazz clarinet players David Horniblow,
American pianist Andrew Oliver and London
bass player Louis Thomas.
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MUSIC MUSIC
Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax
and enjoy the best affordable live music in town.
WILFIE GILBERT
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / FRIDAY 20 MARCH / 8PM
£8 / BYOB, NO SPIRITS PLEASE!
Wilfie Gilbert must be one of the most under-
exposed, self-effacing legends of the Northern
Irish singer songwriter scene.
Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax
You could say he’s a musician whose time
and enjoy the best affordable live music in town.
has come, with the release on 1st March 2019
of ‘Miner’s Gold’ – his first full collection of
ten outstanding original songs. With strong
CUP O’JOE Americana and authentic folk influences, expect
an evening of acoustic excellence and songs to
touch the soul.
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY / 8PM
£8 / BYOB, NO SPIRITS PLEASE!
www.facebook.com/wilfiemusic
Back by popular demand! Strong sibling harmonies can be heard
throughout their music, harmonies that blend
Cup O'Joe is a close family trio who have together like only sibling harmonies can.
been playing together from their early teens.
Comprising brothers Reuben and Benjamin They are set to release their new album
and sister Tabitha, they were raised in the in January 2020, which contains nine new
traditions of bluegrass and folk, and it is these original songs and one traditional, whilst
traditions that their music is rooted in. embodying a fresh original sound.
They blend the intricate tones of bluegrass, "They make a truly gorgeous sound and play
folk and jazz to tones to create their own with such intuition as only a family can do.”
progressive acoustic sound. Their mix of Cara Dillon
original and re-imagined traditional songs
sets the ingredients for an energetic and “Imagine what these young artists will
enthusiastic performance, and this is giving accomplish before they’re done”
them a growing presence on the surrounding Bluegrass Today
acoustic music scene in Ireland, the UK and
mainland Europe. www.cupojoemusic.com
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MUSIC MUSIC
MUSIC IN THE CHAMBER
CORMAC NEESON
BANGOR CASTLE / THURSDAY 23 APRIL / 8PM
£12 / INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS
Cormac Neeson is the lead singer of Irish band The Answer. His debut solo album, White Feather
was released in April 2019, the album charted at number 4 in the UK national Country Rock
album charts. Neeson has propelled himself into the life affirming world of the singer-songwriter
with a series of beautifully crafted, introspective songs that draw on a recent past that has
served up its fair share of challenges and heartache.
The album was recorded in Nashville at the
legendary Studio 19, now The Sound Kitchen;
it offers flourishes of Country Soul, Americana,
Folk and Blues, creating a sound scape and
story-telling narrative that combines the
rich musical heritage of both Tennessee and
Ireland. White Feather is an album written
by an artist recording and performing with
shackles truly cast aside.
“Songs such as ‘Broken Wings’ reaffirms his
status as one of Ireland’s finest singers; this
musical detour delivers in spades”
Hot Press 8/10
MUSIC IN THE CHAMBER
KING CEDAR “Semi acoustic, honest and very beautiful,
this is just joyous”
Powerplay 9/10
BANGOR CASTLE / FRIDAY 27 MARCH / 8PM
£12 / INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS
King Cedar is the adopted moniker and current his craft in bars, backrooms, and festival
musical meanderings of Bangor songsmith stages. Recently, he spent time in the United
Stephen Macartney. With the aim of writing States drawing on the inspiration of these
as honestly as possible, King Cedar recalls turbulent times. This is sure to be reflected in
the stories we all accumulate along the way; his new album due for release in Spring 2020.
from love, life and regret, to depression, death Expect a special hometown gig and don’t
– and whiskey. It’s country without a pick up. miss out!
Folk without a cardigan.
This will be some of the first listens to new
The songwriter and vocalist formerly of music from King Cedar.
Farriers has been a mainstay of the Northern
Irish music scene for many years. He’s honed All hail!
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MUSIC EVENTS
WRETCHES: REVOLUTIONS,
RIGHTS & WRONGS
Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax PORTICO, PORTAFERRY / SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY / 8PM
and enjoy the best affordable live music in town. £12
For Children’s ‘Care Free’ choirs and the
SARAH MCQUAID
An evening of music, poetry, piano and voice
in Three Movements honouring the early days BHSCT Staff Orchestra, and works as an arts
of women’s suffrage to the present. facilitator for Arts Care.
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / FRIDAY 1 MAY / 8PM
£10 / BYOB, NO SPIRITS PLEASE! Performers: Words by Maria McManus
Soprano – Megan Mooney Maria McManus (Poet) is the author of
Her award-winning musicianship, distinctive “Captivating, unorthodox songwriting … Poet – Maria McManus Available Light (Arlen House, 2018), We are
chocolatey vocals and mastery of the song layered satin vocals ... enthralling, harrowing String Quartet - Arco String Quartet Bone (2013), The Cello Suites (2009) and
writing craft have led reviewers to describe arrangements … a gateway into a true Piano – Jane Knowles Reading the Dog (2006) (Lagan Press). She
Sarah McQuaid as a “triple threat”. Add to innovator’s soul.” Chamber Choir has collaborated extensively with others
that a warm, charismatic stage presence, PopMatters Conductor - Keith Acheson producing performance pieces for choir (18,
five critically acclaimed solo albums and with composer Keith Acheson) dance (TURF
a battery of instruments including acoustic “I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, Music by Keith Acheson and DUST with Eileen McClory) and multi-art
and electric guitars, drum and piano — and and her subtle mastery onstage launches her Keith Acheson (Composer) was awarded a form collaborations such as Splendid. Liberal.
you’ve got a one-woman powerhouse who straight into my fave shows ever.” PhD in Composition from the Ulster University Lofty. with composer Simon Waters and artist
defies categorisation because there simply Huffington Post in 2002 studying under Dr David Morris. Helen Sharp. She is Artistic Director and
isn’t anyone else out there quite like her. He has also studied with the late James curator of Poetry Jukebox, an on-street audio
Not to be missed! “A voice as thick and soft as fur.” Wilson, Martijn Padding, Kalevi Aho and installation of contemporary poetry.
Elmore Magazine Ake Pamerud.
“She reached parts other singers fail to A Quotidian – Word on the Street Limited project
Along with many pieces for choir, he has supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland
do... There is emotion, beauty, passion and sarahmcquaid.com
had work performed by the Ulster Orchestra, through National Lottery Funds.
musically great arrangements and fab playing. facebook.com/sarahmcquaidmusic
It’s a complete package. I loved the show and twitter.com/sarahmcquaid Gemini Ensemble, Arco String Quartet, HuuJ
This piece was originally developed and supported
was very moved.” youtube.com/sarahmcquaid Ensemble, Philippa Davies, Anne-Marie
by Belfast City Council as 18 in Honour of Women’s
Rob Bozas, Bozas International (Publisher, instagram.com/sarahmcquaidmusic O’Farrell and Brian Keenan. He is currently Suffrage via their Belfast Music Summer Season
Peter Gabriel/Real World) the Choirmaster and Conductor of the Sing Programme: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastmusic
For Life, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
(BHSCT), Crescendo and the Cancer Fund
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EVENTS EVENTS
DYAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
I ELIZABETH
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY REBECCA VAUGHAN. DIRECTED BY OLIVIER AWARD
WINNER, GUY MASTERSON (MORECAMBE).
SPACE THEATRE THEATRE, SERC, BANGOR CAMPUS / TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY / 8PM
£12 / AGE: 12YRS+
From the award-winning creators of Austen’s
Women, Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, Orlando,
The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe,
and most recently Christmas Gothic.
1568: At a vital but volatile crossroads
in history a young queen steps from the
shadows to reveal her thoughts on marriage, BIG TELLY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT
THE WORST CAFÉ
succession, religion and war. But time is
against her…
Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix
and famously unmarried – but who was the
IN THE WORLD
woman beneath the crown? IF REALITY TV HAD A LOVECHILD WITH THEATRE, THIS IS IT…
Using only Elizabeth's words, Rebecca THE WORST CAFÉ, BANGOR
Vaughan explores the queen’s struggle to WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH – 8PM, THURSDAY 19 MARCH – 8PM, FRIDAY 20 MARCH – 8PM
reconcile the desires of womanhood with SATURDAY 21 MARCH – 3PM & 8PM, SUNDAY 22 MARCH – 3PM
the duties of sovereignty. £8 / AGE: 12YRS+
‘Riveting… a breathtaking Book your table, place your orders and With a full menu of twists and turns, stories
creation’. Edinburgh Evening News experience the gloriously mad ‘Worst Café come well done or rare with a range of side
in the World’. orders to thicken the plot. As the service goes
‘Truly breathtaking. An absolute into meltdown, the staff begin serving up
masterclass.’ Masquerading as a café, The Worst Café in more than any diner bargained for.
Fringe Review the World mysteriously appears – signage
cracked, you step into another world. The Customers are immersed in an hour-long
‘A performance worthy of an chef’s a bit of a mess and the waiting reality theatre show.
Academy Award' staff... wait.
The Carrick Pure comedy and pathos, a chaotic foodless
There’s no food on the greasy menu’s and venue – The Worst Café in the World is
the customers are flies on the wall, watching something completely different. Hugely
the story unravel in a feast of reality theatre. entertaining comedy, and an unmissable
Eat first, or after – because at The Worst event. For people who like their theatre fresh.
Café, there is no food, not a latte in sight,
and nothing is quite what it seems.
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EVENTS EVENTS
VENUES THROUGHOUT NEWTOWNARDS / WEDNESDAY 1 – SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2020
TICKETS ON SALE: THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY
KIDS ROCK WITH The Ards International Guitar Festival is
back with a bang in April 2020 with a fresh
exhibition by Stuart Bailie. You’ll also find
guitar themed film screenings, a Classic Album
1-5
APRIL KYLE RILEY new programme of guitar inspired gigs, free
fringe events, guitar clinics with industry
Brunch and lots of opportunities to learn from
the masters themselves.
2020
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / SATURDAY 4 APRIL / 11AM professionals and exhibitions.
£5 / DURATION: 60 MINUTES / AGE: 2-7YRS The Ivy bar welcomes plenty of action with
Expect a jam-packed line-up of, blues, gigs featuring Dom Martin and The Unholy
As part of our annual Guitar Festival, Kyle going to make big noise with percussive folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and Gospel Band.
is back with his engaging, entertaining, and instruments, float with colorful scarves contemporary music for guitar aficionados
energetic show where it’s the Kids that Rock! and get lost in a shower of bubbles. across the borough. For updates on headline acts still to be
announced please keep an eye on:
He leads your children on a musical adventure For your under 8’s, your rock toddlers Highlights of this year’s festival include;
playing his catchy original tunes, pop songs and little boppers in between. It’s good classical virtuoso Manus Noble, a monster www.facebook/ardsinternationalguitarfestival
and traditional children’s music. fun for the whole family. Kid’s Rock – night of blues with the launch of Ronnie www.ardsguitarfestival.co.uk
Jump. Shake. Sing. Greer’s much awaited album featuring an
Here the kids don’t just listen to the music, all-start line-up of guests and a photography
they become a part of the show. We’re
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VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS
HELLO DOLLY
THE COLLECTION AN EXHIBITION BY PARTICIPANTS
OF HEAD PEACE CIC
GEORGIAN GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE ANAMNESIS SUNBURST GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER –
SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020
PLACING AN EXHIBITION BY CLAIRE THURSDAY 30 JANUARY –
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
COLLECTION TALK BY
DR SUZANNE LYLE:
IMPORTANCE ON MOONEY, SAFFRON MONKS-SMITH
& RUAIRÍ JORDAN PREVIEW & ARTIST’S TALK:
THURSDAY 16 JANUARY, 7.30PM
FREE
THE EVERYDAY GEORGIAN GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE
THURSDAY 30 JANUARY, 7 – 9PM
A SOLO EXHIBITION BY ALY HARTE THURSDAY 30 JANUARY – Hello Dolly is a community installation
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY of sculpture, textile design and painting
A specially curated selection of the Arts
SUNBURST GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE PREVIEW: THURSDAY 30 JANUARY, 7 – 9PM techniques.
Council of Northern Ireland’s collection.
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER –
SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020 Anamnesis is a group show by silversmith “Empowering people to take control of their
The primary aim of the Arts Council NI’s
Claire Mooney, painter/printmaker Saffron own well-being through inclusion, involvement
collection has been to raise awareness of
Acclaimed artist Aly Harte has unveiled her Monks-Smith, and designer/photographer and appreciation.”
and interest in the contemporary visual arts
new collection of 12 original artworks to Ruairí Jordan.
from Northern Ireland, and to encourage the
celebrate women. The re-imagining of a doll, as a symbol of
commissioning and purchase of work, as well
Featured artists will interpret ideas of connection to family and community, is a
as providing patronage to artists.
Each woman in the collection represents the remembering, past existences and heritage, result of weekly workshops involving intuitive
various pattern of Aly’s daily life and family – exploring the idea of memory and the art techniques, materials and supportive
This is your opportunity to see a specially
from mothers of her children’s school friends distortion that can occur over time. The three conversation. In the process of relating to
curated selection of the collection at Ards
to women she encounters at the gym, women graduates of Ulster University will come others we are truly relating to ourselves.
Arts Centre featuring painting, print, sculpture,
whom she has known since childhood and together to display a selection of collaborative The Hello Dolly idea is driven by a deep
jewellery and photography by a range of
self employed mums building businesses from work alongside their individual artistic understanding of the power of creativity to
artists including Colin Davidson, Basil
burning desires in their own hearts, just like responses within their areas of practice. soothe, express, explore and bring into reality.
Blackshaw, Tracey Emin, Karl Harron, and
herself. For Aly, the icing on the cake is the
Brian Ballard to name a few.
fact that all the women are mothers and each Facilitated by artist Elaine Mcginn in
has had their own personal struggle and story conjunction with Caroline Izett, project
Image: Portrait of Basil Blackshaw by Colin Davidson
to get them to where they are today. coordinator of Head Peace CIC.
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VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS
ALL DAUGHTERS
AN EXHIBITION BY STUART BAILIE:
SHARON CANNING
PHOTOGRAPHS GRANDA’S
UNDER THE SUNBURST GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE FOR ARDS INTERNATIONAL WINDBREAK
PHOENIX EYE THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY –
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH
GUITAR FESTIVAL
AN EXHIBITION BY PATRICIA KELLY
AN EXHIBITION BY PREVIEW AND ARTIST’S TALK: GEORGIAN GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE
THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY, 7 – 9PM SUNBURST GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE
RAQUEL AMAT PARRA WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL – SATURDAY 25 APRIL
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL – SATURDAY 25 APRIL
PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL, 7 – 9PM
All Daughters is a collection of abstract PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL, 7 – 9PM
GEORGIAN GALLERY, ARDS ARTS CENTRE
paintings in response to the young women As one of our most respected commentators, WORKSHOP: SATURDAY 25 APRIL,
THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY –
Stuart Bailie has often observed music history 10.30AM – 3.30PM
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH who have found support and refuge by the
PREVIEW AND ARTIST’S TALK: Hope and Light charity. in the making. His writing has graced the
pages of NME, Mojo, Uncut, Q, Vox, Hot Press Having grown up on a hill-top farm in
THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY, 7 – 9PM
and The Times, among others. Recently he’s Fermanagh with views encompassing Cavan,
As nearly 1.2 million children are trafficked in
received rave reviews for his book Trouble Leitrim and Sligo, Patricia is Inspired by
Under the Phoenix Eye is a product of a South-East Asia every year, Sharon’s work
Songs: Music and Conflict in Northern Ireland. landscape. Patricia believes the farm labour
residence program that Raquel Amat Parra intends to encapsulate the trauma these
He has also been a respected broadcaster and of the past is why her work is now so tactile in
undertook at Guanlan Original Printmaking strong girls have been subjected to, but also
author of TV and radio documentaries. nature and the process of making so physical.
Base in China during summer 2019. the hope that safe work and security can
Patricia’s textile work is metaphorical rather
bring. Abstract and minimalistic, using careful
As co-founder of the Oh Yeah Music Centre than a direct translation of the landscape
Raquel’s stay in this 300 year old village and refined palettes and mark-making to
in Belfast, he was its CEO from 2008-16. exploring memory and personal feelings.
and its breath taking landscape inevitably convey the emotional experiences, Sharon’s
As a photographer, he has captured some Person and place have become linked and
influenced her work. The spark of the work work delicately and tastefully communicates
wonderful portraits of increasingly important. Recent work featuring
came from the Melaluca trees in her daily each girls testimony. Working closely with
musicians and artists. Granda’s Windbreak is reminiscent of her own
route towards the studio. Being core to ‘Hope and Light Jewellery’, each painting will
This exhibition offers personal heritage and has been completed
the invention of Egyptian papyrus and its be accompanied with a piece of jewellery
a chance to enjoy a with clothing from three generations of
relevance between paper and printmaking made by the individual and a small extract
selection of his camera her family.
created a strong connection to further develop from their story.
work, and Stuart will also
this topic. Raquel collected bark, bamboo,
offer a short talk to open Patricia will be facilitating a workshop as part
leaves and natural materials as a first hand ‘These are real stories, of real women. 1-5
APRIL
the exhibition as part of of her exhibition. Please see page 29 for more
resource both to create her own tools and They are not pieces of art, they are stories
the Ards International 2020 information.
marks for her imagery. of a broken world.’ – Sharon Canning
Guitar Festival.
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ADULT CLASSES 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) ADULT CLASSES
CREATIVE CLASSES
AND WORKSHOPS
ENROLMENTS
Enrolments will be taken in person and by telephone from 9am on Wednesday
8 January 2020.
Please note: ALL class and workshop fees are payable in full on enrolment
and are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by Ards Arts.
We make a decision on whether to run a course one week before the start date.
Please help us to help you by enrolling promptly.
WATERCOLOUR
MORNING CLASS:
Participants will be required to bring their own materials unless otherwise stated. 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY
[EXCLUDING 17 MARCH]
Classes are suitable for all levels, unless otherwise stated. TUESDAYS 11AM – 1PM
FACILITATED BY TRISHA CAMPBELL UWS
SCULPTURAL FEE: £65
ARDS ARTS CENTRE – ADULT CLASSES CERAMICS FOR AFTERNOON CLASS:
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY
BEGINNERS [EXCLUDING 17 MARCH]
DRAWING SKILLS 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 20 JANUARY
TUESDAYS 2PM – 4PM
FACILITATED BY TRISHA CAMPBELL UWS
MONDAYS, 7PM – 9PM FEE: £65
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 20 JANUARY
FACILITATED BY SANDRA ROBINSON MA(RCA)
MONDAYS, 10AM – 12NOON
FACILITATED BY LEE BOYD FEE: £100 INCLUDES MATERIALS AND KILN FIRING This class will guide you through the basics
FEE: £65 of watercolour painting. It is perfect for
This course, designed specifically for beginners and those with previous watercolour
Drawing is easy, anyone can do it and you beginners, gives participants a hands-on experience who would like to learn the
can draw anything you want to… that’s lesson introduction to the various hand-building traditional techniques in a relaxed, creative
one. Lee will help you to explore the mediums, methods of sculptural ceramics, including environment.
techniques and styles of drawing, ways of coiling and slab-building. You will then use
looking and how to capture mark making that these methods to create a sculpture of Participants will build upon their skills
builds your confidence and enjoyment of the your own design in clay. A variety of surface throughout the course through fun,
process of drawing. techniques, including texture and patterning, informative classes and learn how to create
oxidising and glazing will be explored simple yet effective watercolour paintings of
From beginner to the more advanced, this throughout the course. their own.
class will offer you the chance to refine and
develop your skills and find new ways to No experience required. This class has been Please bring own materials.
express your art. designed specifically for beginners, so if you
have always wanted to try ceramics now is the
perfect time!
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ADULT CLASSES 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) ADULT CLASSES
ACRYLIC AND ILLUSTRATION LEARN TO PLAY ILLUSTRATION
OIL PAINTING 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY THE GUITAR MORNING CLASS:
[EXCLUDING 17 MARCH] 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 22 JANUARY
AFTERNOON CLASS: TUESDAYS 7PM – 9PM 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY WEDNESDAYS 10AM – 12NOON
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY FACILITATED BY BERNICE ANDERSON [EXCLUDING 17 MARCH] FACILITATED BY BERNICE ANDERSON
[EXCLUDING 17 MARCH] FEE: £65 TUESDAYS FEE: £65
TUESDAYS 2PM – 4PM 7.15PM – 8.15PM BEGINNERS 16+
FACILITATED BY SANDRA ROBINSON MA(RCA) Course participants will begin to develop 8.15PM – 9.15PM IMPROVERS EVENING CLASS:
FEE: £65 their own individual style of illustration FACILITATED BY DARREN PORTER 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 22 JANUARY
by sketching/drawing a variety of subject FEE: £65 WEDNESDAYS 7PM – 9PM
EVENING CLASS: matter using the simple technique of pen FACILITATED BY BERNICE ANDERSON
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 21 JANUARY and watercolour wash. Have you just bought yourself a guitar and FEE: £65
TUESDAYS (EXCLUDING 17 MARCH) want to learn to play or are looking to improve
7PM – 9PM upon your playing skills? Darren can teach you Course participants will begin to develop
Please bring own materials.
FACILITATED BY SANDRA ROBINSON MA(RCA) the skills to make you a better player. their own individual style of illustration
FEE: £65 by sketching/drawing a variety of subject
Playing along with your favourite song or matter using the simple technique of pen
These classes will focus on learning and learning how to write your own is easier and watercolour wash.
developing acrylic and oil painting techniques. than you think!
We will look at colour theory, blending and Please bring own materials.
brush techniques, composition, layering, Please bring along your own instrument,
light placement and more. acoustic or electric.
During the term, students will have the option
to either continue with acrylics or move on
to oils.
Please bring own materials.
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ADULT CLASSES 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) ADULT CLASSES
SILVERSMITHING
TECHNIQUES
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 23 JANUARY
THURSDAYS 2PM – 4PM
FACILITATED BY DIANE LYNESS
FEE: £140 INCLUDES BASIC MATERIALS
Suitable for beginners with no previous
PATCHWORK EXPERIMENTAL FLORAL ART jewellery experience. Under the guidance
of Diane, you will learn a variety of jewellery
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 22 JANUARY DRAWING ADVANCED CLASS:
techniques including soldering, piercing,
shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During
[EXCLUDING 11 MARCH] 5 WEEKS, COMMENCING 23 JANUARY the 10 weeks, participants will work through
WEDNESDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 23 JANUARY THURSDAYS 10AM – 12 NOON
the design and creation of a piece or pieces
FACILITATED BY GILLIAN BARR THURSDAYS 10AM – 12 NOON
BEGINNERS CLASS: of jewellery.
FEE: £65 FACILITATED BY JO HATTY
5 WEEKS, COMMENCING 23 JANUARY
FEE: £65
THURSDAYS 1PM – 3PM If you have attended previous workshops this
This popular and sociable course covers all
There is no right or wrong way of drawing. FACILITATED BY MAUREEN MULLIGAN is a great opportunity to build on the skills you
aspects of the timeless craft of patchwork
These classes focus on the possibility of FEE: £32.50 already have.
and quilting.
drawing and not the ‘how’ of drawing.
Through a series of exercises, the aim is to Learn how to make traditional, modern Basic materials including copper sheet and
Participants will learn a number of techniques
improve ways of seeing, develop mark making and contemporary floral arrangements wire will be given as part of the class.
from traditional compositions and stitching
skills, improve decision making and above all in a friendly atmosphere. Individuals may wish to purchase precious
to the more innovative and contemporary
encourage each unique and individual style. metal and stones, etc along the way.
applications that have seen a recent
resurgence in popularity. For the first class, please bring a collection of
“Drawing is the root of everything” daffodils and irises plus appropriate foliage. Suitable for all levels.
Please bring along your own – Vincent Van Gogh
materials/patterns.
Suitable for all levels from complete beginners
to those wishing to take a fresh approach to
their drawing practice.
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ADULT CLASSES 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) ADULT CLASSES
DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
5 WEEKS, COMMENCING 27 FEBRUARY
THURSDAYS 7PM – 9PM
FACILITATED BY CARRIE DAVENPORT
CALLIGRAPHY FEE: £40
This class will cover a wide range of
10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 23 JANUARY
photographic techniques, making it perfect
THURSDAYS 7PM – 9PM
for the beginner and also for those with more
FACILITATED BY JACQUIE BRACHI
experience, who are looking to try something
FEE: £65
new. Covering tips and techniques for framing
and shooting great photographs, we will meet
Students will learn a range of skills that
at Ards Arts Centre each week, then move
can be applied to write letters, cards and
outdoors to practise what we have learnt at
invitations as well as create beautiful
nearby locations. Over the five weeks, you will
artwork for the home.
get a chance to really get to know your camera
and produce great photographs, ranging from
This term will be a continuance of the Caroline
style and adapting it to a contemporary
scenery to portraits.
DRAWING SKILLS
modern style. Use of both pen and brush
Suitable for all levels. 10 WEEKS, COMMENCING 25 JANUARY, SATURDAYS, 10.30AM – 12.30PM
will be encouraged. All levels will be catered
for, with projects set at various levels FACILITATED BY LEE BOYD
Please bring your digital camera. FEE: £65
of competence.
Please bring a pencil and paper for the Drawing is easy, anyone can do it and you can From beginner to the more advanced, this
first class. draw anything you want to… that’s lesson one. class will offer you the chance to refine and
Lee will help you to explore the mediums, develop your skills and find new ways to
techniques and styles of drawing, ways of express your art.
looking and how to capture mark making that
builds your confidence and enjoyment of the
process of drawing.
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ONE–DAY WORKSHOPS 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) ONE–DAY WORKSHOPS
ARDS ARTS CENTRE – WORKSHOPS ARDS ARTS CENTRE – WORKSHOPS
TRADITIONAL
STONE CARVING
SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY
10.30AM – 3.30PM
STITCH THE
FACILITATED BY SCULPTOR MARC KELLY
FEE: £55 (MATERIALS AND TOOLS PROVIDED)
LANDSCAPE
In this one-day workshop facilitated by
SILVER STACKING SATURDAY 25 APRIL
10.30AM – 3.30PM
sculptor Marc Kelly, participants will learn the
basics of stone carving using locally sourced
RINGS FACILITATED BY PATRICIA KELLY
FEE: £25 (INCL MATERIALS)
Sandstone and specialist tooling. SATURDAY 14 MARCH
10AM – 4PM As part of her exhibition, Granda’s Windbreak,
Participants will be assisted individually in the
design and carving of their stone tablet and
FACILITATED BY DIANE LYNESS
FEE: £45 (MATERIALS AND TOOLS PROVIDED)
EASTER FLOWERS Patricia Kelly will be facilitating this workshop
where participants will explore landscape
made ready for internal or exterior display at ADVANCED WORKSHOP: imagery. You will use selected images to
their home. Participants can aim to achieve Spend a day of fun in the workshop and THURSDAY 19 & THURSDAY 26 MARCH create textural, landscape based textile
a relief carved emblem/ design with some create a beautiful silver stacking ring. Each 10AM – 12NOON pieces using both hand and machine stitched
lettering during the classes using traditional participant will be taught traditional jewellery BEGINNERS WORKSHOP: techniques. You will be introduced to the
methods. making techniques by Goldsmith Diane Lyness, THURSDAY 19 & THURSDAY 26 MARCH technique of free machining.
such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing 1PM – 3PM
Materials provided including 2 stones each, and polishing. Diane will work alongside you as Suitable for all levels, but experience of using
FACILITATED BY MAUREEN MULLIGAN
one being a small garden feature size (1.5- you design and make your own unique piece a sewing machine would be beneficial.
FEE: £15
2ft in height x 1ft wide approx.]. Drawing of jewellery to take home.
also forms an important part of the class. There will be a limited number of sewing
Join Maureen for these 2-day Easter Flowers
Drawing equipment and stencils/templates No previous experience is required. All you machines available to share, however
workshops and learn how to create your own
provided. need is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm! participants are welcome to bring their own.
stunning Easter arrangements.
Lunch break 12.30pm – 1pm. Lunch break 12.30pm – 1pm. Lunch break 12.30pm – 1pm.
For the first week of the workshop, please
Please bring a packed lunch and an apron Please bring a packed lunch and an apron Please bring a packed lunch
bring 5 white lilies and appropriate foliage plus
Tea / coffee provided Tea / coffee provided Tea / coffee provided
10 straight sticks. (Ash or green garden sticks
about 2 feet long).
Suitable for all levels. Suitable for all levels. Suitable for all levels.
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OUTREACH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) OUTREACH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
OUTREACH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME BRINGING
- THE ARTS OUTREACH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME BRINGING THE ARTS
BRINGING
TO YOU! THE ARTS TO YOU! TO YOU!
CLASSES IN COMBER, HOLYWOOD, KIRCUBBIN, DONAGHADEE AND CARROWDORE
INTAGLIO PRINT
ROBERT PETERS
MAXWELL’S COURTYARD, KIRCUBBIN / 6 WEEKS
COMMENCING WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY / 7PM – 9PM
FEE: £45
CALLIGRAPHY CROCHET
This series of workshops will expand participants knowledge
and skills in Intaglio Printmaking. The course will cover
JACQUIE BRACHI CHRISTINE CASEY advanced printing techniques for drypoint as well as an
introduction to salt-etch and photo intaglio. A relaxing process
DONAGHADEE COMMUNITY CENTRE COMBER LEISURE CENTRE that creates beautiful results!
10 WEEKS / COMMENCING TUESDAY 6 WEEKS / COMMENCING TUESDAY Suitable for previous participants and beginners.
21 JANUARY / 7PM – 9PM 28 JANUARY 7PM – 9PM
MOSAIC
FEE: £75 FEE: £45
Students will learn a range of skills that Learn how to crochet in a variety of styles and
can be applied to write letters, cards and techniques under the guidance of local crafter,
SALLY HOUSTON
invitations as well as create beautiful Christine Casey. No experience required. All
CARROWDORE COMMUNITY CENTRE / 4 WEEKS /
artwork for the home. materials provided.
COMMENCING TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY / 7PM – 9PM
FEE: £40
Join local artist Sally Houston to explore and experiment with
colour and pattern through mosaic. Learn the skills to create
beautiful mosaic designs that will enhance your home.
WOVEN WILLOW
CERAMICS NEEDLE FELTING FOR THE GARDEN
SHARON REGAN ELAINE MCCULLY
CLIVE LYTTLE
REDBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE COMBER LEISURE CENTRE
6 WEEKS / COMMENCING MONDAY 6 WEEKS / COMMENCING THURSDAY CARROWDORE COMMUNITY CENTRE / 4 WEEKS /
3 FEBRUARY / 7PM – 9PM 6 FEBRUARY / 7.15PM – 9.15PM COMMENCING THURSDAY 5 MARCH / 7PM – 9.30PM
FEE: £45 FEE: £45 FEE: £60
Join local ceramicist Sharon Regan and learn Become familiar with the fundamental Using dry and soaked willow, Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage
the art of clay sculpture. You will find it easier techniques required to sculpt wool fibres Crafts will guide you through the processes required to
than you expect! Working with clay is the and create two dimensional and three create your own willow plant stand, a garden trug plus useful
perfect de-stress for hectic lives. Please bring dimensional pieces ranging from wearable and decorative garden objects. All tools and materials are
an apron and a hand towel with you. brooches to small ornamental forms. provided, no experience necessary.
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CREATIVE KIDS CREATIVE KIDS
9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE) 9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE)
AWAKEN POTENTIAL
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO BE:
MORE HAPPY AND CONFIDENT? ABLE TO SLEEP BETTER?
ENJOY LIFE MORE? HAVE A MORE POSITIVE OUTLOOK?
Then, why not let them join us for these fun and interactive
workshops exploring mindfulness, relaxation and emotional
wellbeing through stories, songs, movement, stretching,
story massage, breathwork and games.
Mindfulness in its simplest form is noticing what is
happening and how you are feeling in this exact moment.
When children notice what is happening around them it
can help them to relax, feel calmer, have the confidence
to try new things and manage their emotions. These
workshops promote good emotional health, wellbeing,
self-esteem and emotional resilience.
CREATIVE SATURDAY BRAIN BREAK PEACEFUL PJ’S
NATIVES ART CLUB ARDS ARTS CENTRE ARDS ARTS CENTRE
5 WEEKS LET'S GET ARTY FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY FRIDAY 27 MARCH & FRIDAY 24 APRIL
COMMENCING 24 JANUARY OR AGES NURSERY – P3: 1PM – 2.30PM AGES NURSERY – P3: 6PM – 7.15PM
28 FEBRUARY 4 WEEKS AGES P4 – P7: 2.45PM – 4.15PM AGES P4 – P7: 7.30PM – 8.45PM
COMMENCING 25 JANUARY FEE: £8 PER CHILD / ACCOMPANYING FEE: £7 PER CHILD / ACCOMPANYING ADULT/
FRIDAYS 10 – 11.00AM
SATURDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM ADULT/GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED BUT IS FREE GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED BUT IS FREE
FACILITATED BY ZOË MCCANDLESS
FACILITATED BY SHAUNA MCGOWAN OF CHARGE OF CHARGE
SUITABLE FOR AGE 1 TO PRESCHOOL
EACH CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED ASSISTED BY JUDITH MOORE
BY ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN SUITABLE FOR 6 – 10 YEARS / FEE: £32 Through the theme of the popular book Through the themes of fairy tales and
FEE: £35
“Marvellous Me”, your children will be bedtime stories this restful evening
The aim of this 4-week art session is introduced to simple, but effective tools session introduces children to simple,
to inspire young minds to grow their to promote relaxation, mindfulness and but effective tools to promote relaxation,
A fun, sensory experience for little folk
a positive mindset. Send them back mindfulness and a positive mindset.
led by Zoë McCandless from Creative artistic talent and practical skills,
to school after the half-term break Children are encouraged to come in their
Natives. Each week will be a relaxed, while encouraging imagination and
refreshed and resilient! PJ’s or a onesie and bring a blanket and
playful environment to encourage creativity. Most of all - it’s about having
a Teddy if they wish.
creativity and an fun while creating wonderful artworks
With over 25 years of experience working
opportunity to make to take home! Materials and expert with children, in both formal (Primary School This is a more relaxed and quieter
something together. guidance are provided. Please bring Teaching) and informal Settings, Jennifer experience than ‘Brain Break’ and suitable
along an art shirt or wear old clothes. Developed her Brain Break® Programme to for children with special, additional and/or
be fun, creative and inclusive for all children sensory needs.
regardless of their needs, ability or background.
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CREATIVE KIDS COMMUNITY ARTS
9AM – 5PM (IN PERSON OR BY PHONE)
PARTICIPATE FOR WELLBEING
Creative activity, developing new skills and connecting with others are all recognized as
having a beneficial impact on health and wellbeing. Why not join one of our participant led
activities to further your skills or just have a good chat with like minded people who share
your interest.
KNIT, NATTER, ARDS ARTS
CROCHET BOOK CLUB
EASTER ARTS SCHEME & CHATTER FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
THIS TERMS DATES ARE: 8 JANUARY,
TUESDAYS / 10AM – 12NOON 5 FEBRUARY, 4 MARCH, 8 APRIL / 7.30PM
ARDS ARTS CENTRE / WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL / 10AM – 3PM FEE: £2 / REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED FEE: £2 / TEA & COFFEE PROVIDED, FEEL FREE
FEE: £20 / SUITABLE FOR 6 – 12YRS TO BYOB!
If you are a keen knitter and love a good
Calling all Easter bunnies who want to get creative over the holidays! Put down that natter, you’ll love this weekly knitting circle Ards Arts Book Club is for avid readers
chocolate egg and hop along to Ards Arts Centre to enjoy a whole day of arts, drama but the group has expanded and you are keen to share their thoughts and opinions
and jumping clay activities. also welcome to come along if you prefer to on current books, in a relaxed and friendly
crochet. If you would like to learn to crochet, atmosphere. This participant led club take
Including painting, crafting, modelling and games, this is a funfilled creative day that this is a self-help group and many of our it in turn to suggest a suitable book to read
everyone will enjoy. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. experienced ladies are willing to show you and to generate conversation around the
how. Bring along your latest project and ‘book of the month’.
Participants will be required to bring their own pack lunch plus a snack for breaks. share your skills with like-minded people
or bring pattern, wool and a crochet hook Please leave any unwanted books at Ards
or needles. Arts Centre’s new Book Swap Library.
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PARTICIPATE FOR
WELLBEING (CONTINUED)
CUAN CRAIC
DRAMA GROUP
MAXWELL’S COURTYARD, KIRCUBBIN
TUESDAYS 2.30PM – 4.30PM
FREE
The Cuan Craic Drama Group meets weekly in
FRIENDLY FRIDAYS Kircubbin on Tuesday afternoons and is always
looking for new participants. Since the group
began in 2011 they have undertaken some
FRIDAYS / 10 JANUARY, 7 FEBRUARY,
interesting projects including the creation
6 MARCH, 3 APRIL / 11AM – 12.30PM
of several radio dramas, live performance
FACILITATED BY SANDRA ROBINSON
£2 / INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS
and even a short Pantomime! The group is
facilitated by Jenny Long who has a wealth
Join us for an inclusive art club on the first of experience in teaching drama to adult BE A PART OF THE HALF TERM PUPPET
groups. Each session starts off with a few
Friday of each month, suitable for anyone
requiring a gentler pace of class with less simple exercises to get the brain going and PHENOMENON 2020!
focus on skills or for those that maybe just the creative juices flowing and then is followed
on by some further exploration into character NEWTOWNARDS – ARDS ARENA YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE, HOLYWOOD –
need a little extra help to bring out their
development, devising, improvisation and QUEENS LEISURE COMPLEX, PORTAFERRY – ST PATRICKS COMMUNITY CENTRE
creativity.
script work. 17-21 FEBRUARY 2020 / 9.30AM-2.30PM
This club is particularly suitable for those
Absolutely no experience is necessary for Following a week of inspirational puppet Workshops are FREE and there is a day trip
keen to engage in a creative and fun activity
these workshops, which, more than anything making, performance and productions over to Creative Spark in Louth to see puppet
following a dementia diagnosis, or for those
are about inspiring the imagination, meeting Halloween in 2019, the Peace IV Puppet productions & share their ideas!
just wanting to meet like minded friends and
new people and having some fun. Programme is set for its next set of workshops
try out arts and crafts in a supported class.
in 2020. HOW TO BOOK
Sandra will guide participants through a
The workshops are designed for people Call Claire Connor, 028 9066 7772
variety of hand-on arts and crafts activity.
aged 50yrs+ but everyone is welcome. A week of puppet workshops will run in three or email Claire.Connor@bluzebra.co.uk
Transportation can be provided upon request. locations over the half term break from the
If you would be keen to
17 – 21 February 2020.
join our Friendly Fridays
please contact Susanna If you are interested please contact
Ards Arts Centre for further information. If your children are 8-13 years of age, they are
at Ards Arts Centre on This project has been supported by the EU’s PEACE IV
welcome to take part.
028 9181 0803 Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.
36 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 37COMMUNITY ARTS FUNDING INFORMATION
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN ARTS FUNDING
ARTS PROJECT YOUTH ARTS
FUND TRAINING FUND
Available to arts, community and special Available to young people living in the
interest groups throughout the Ards and Borough who wish to undertake short term
North Down Borough area who wish to or one-off youth arts training or development
enhance existing, and undertake new opportunities.
community arts activities.
A maximum grant of £250 is available.
A maximum grant of £1000 is available.
Deadline: Monday 24 February, 12noon.
Applications open for the 2020/21 financial
year. Deadlines: 17 February 2020 and
16 September 2020. APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
Applications for all Arts Funding
INDIVIDUAL Programmes will be available from:
ARTIST FUND • www.ardsarts.com and
www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/
resident/grants
Professional artists working and living in • Email: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
the Borough may apply through the Artistic
Development Scheme for support towards • Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall,
training costs and artistic residencies. Conway Square, Newtownards,
BT23 4NP
A maximum grant of £250 is available.
Applications open. Deadline: ARTS FUNDING WORKSHOP,
Monday 24 February 2020. ARDS ARTS CENTRE,
AND ARTS DIRECTORY – SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY,
6PM
A new online Arts Directory is being created to help get the word out about the many wonderful If you are considering applying for one
creative opportunities and people in our Borough. If you run a creative group, space, exhibition of the Ards and North Down Borough
or annual event, or maybe you are part of an amateur dramatics society, a local choir, knitting Council Arts Grants then come along to
circle or writers group - whatever it is, as long as it’s creative then we want you to be part of our this informal training session which will
new AND Arts Directory. assist on how best to approach your
application. Booking essential.
To find out more and to enter you details to the directory visit
ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/resident/arts-and-heritage and find
the link to AND Arts Directory.
38 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 39FUNDING INFORMATION FUNDING INFORMATION – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN ARTS FUNDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BALLINGLEN ARTS TYRONE GUTHRIE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTS BOARD
FOUNDATION CENTRE BURSARY MEMBERSHIP
BURSARY Ards and North Down Arts is offering one
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS & BUSINESS NI
week residencies to the Tyrone Guthrie Centre,
Ards and North Down Arts is offering a bursary ARDS ARTS CENTRE / WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY / 5PM – 8PM
Annaghmakerrig in County Monaghan to
FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
for a two-week residency at Ballinglen Arts practitioners in all art forms who are currently
Foundation. The Foundation is an Irish non- based in the Ards and North Down Borough.
profit organisation located in the village of This workshop looks at best practice and at the realities of arts charity governance. We’ll
Ballycastle on the sea coast of North County take a thorough look at the compliance requirements of being on a Board, covering roles and
The Lord Dunleath and Sir James Kilfedder
Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. responsibilities plus managerial, legal and financial duties. But that’s only half of the picture!
Bursaries, which offer residencies at the
We’ll also discuss organisational performance, business models, income streams and what
centre in Annaghmakerrig, aim to assist and
The residency is aimed at visual artists makes a Board/Board Member effective. For Trustees/Board Members or anyone who is
encourage both established and emerging
and craft makers providing them the time considering joining a Board or would like refresher on the changing requirements.
practitioners and to give them an opportunity
to develop their artistic practice. Artists are to work intensively on a ‘project’ alongside
provided with accommodation as well as others in a very unique environment. The
an artist studio to work in. The practitioners
will be selected based upon their previous
practitioners will be selected based upon their
previous achievements and the project they
ARTS VISUAL ARTISTS
achievements and the project they intend
to undertake during their residency or how
intend to undertake during their residency. FUNDRAISING HELPDESK /
the workshop will support their professional The selected Artist Residency should take ARDS ARTS CENTRE PROJECT CLINIC
development. place within 12 months of receipt of their WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH / 5PM – 8PM
award. FREE (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) ARDS ARTS CENTRE
The selected Artist Residency should APRIL 22 / 11AM – 4PM
take place within 12 months of receipt www.tyroneguthrie.ie With competition for funding at its fiercest, it WITH ROB HILKEN (NORTHERN IRELAND MANAGER,
of their award. is important that arts organisations make their VISUAL ARTISTS IRELAND)
applications stand out. FEE: £2.50/£5 (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org
At this practical workshop, Arts & Business NI Artists can book one-to-one individual 45-
will introduce participants to the key aspects minute appointments to get specific support
Application forms for Arts Bursaries will be available from Wednesday 8 January of filling in a funding application effectively. advice on a range of topics including career
and closing date of Monday 24 February at 12noon. development strategies, networking advice,
We will help participants to understand what online marketing, financial systems and basic
• www.ardsarts.com and www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/resident/grants key information is needed to tell your story tax advice
• Email: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk successfully and make proposals shine.
If you are looking for feedback on text or
• Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP
images, it is often helpful to send us relevant
material a week before your appointment:
rob@visualartists-ni.org
40 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 ARDSARTS.COM / 028 9181 0803 41USEFUL INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION
TO BOOK TICKETS VENUE INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased with credit cards, BUDDY CARD SCHEME Access for Disabled Patrons
cheques, cash and phone bookings can be We welcome disabled patrons, but would
Ards and North Down Borough Council
made via Ards Arts Centre and North Down appreciate knowing your requirements
wants to encourage those with a disability to
Museum plus any of Ards and North Down in advance.
attend arts and heritage events. If you have
Borough Council’s Visitor Information Centres,
a disability and require assistance to attend
or you can book online at www.ardsarts.com A kitchen is also available to hire in
events then you can apply for a Buddy Card
and www.northdownmuseum.com conjunction with your desired meeting room.
that allows your ‘Buddy’ to attend for free.
You can pick up an application form for a
Please note that tickets cannot be held
Buddy Card at Ards Arts Centre, North Down
without payment and are non-refundable.
Museum or any of Ards and North Down
Concessionary rate applies to students
Borough Council’s Visitor Information Centres.
in full-time education and senior citizens
only. There will be a £1 postage charge
on all tickets posted out. FACILITIES FOR HIRE
AT ARDS ARTS CENTRE
Rooms in Ards Arts Centre can be hired by
members of the public for a variety of uses
BOOKING TICKETS including meetings, conferences, and events.
The Arts Centre has full disability access to
To book tickets online, visit: all areas on the ground and first floors of
www.ticketsource.co.uk/ardsandnorthdown the building.
The Londonderry Room is a beautifully
restored Georgian function room named after
Lord Londonderry, whose portrait dominates
the gable wall. This room is suited to meetings,
conferences, talks, live music, and functions.
Maximum capacity 100.
The Studio is a multi-purpose room ideal for
more hands-on arts and crafts classes, talks
or meetings. Maximum capacity 30.
Room 1 lends itself to meetings, classes,
seminars and talks. Maximum capacity 30.
The Boardroom is a more formal meeting
room permanently set for a capacity of
approximately 20 in typical boardroom style.
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