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Ros Comáin
Roscommon
Straitéis Chultúir agus Culture and Creativity
Chruthaitheachta 2018–2022 Strategy 2018–2022
creative.ireland.ie
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Contents
1 Foreword by An Cathaoirleach
2 Foreword by Chief Executive
3 Culture and Creativity in Roscommon
4 Creative Ireland Vision for Roscommon
5 Creative Ireland Values in Roscommon
6 Strategic Priorities for Roscommon
7 Implementation
8 Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme 2018–2022
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1 Foreword by
An Cathaoirleach 2 Foreword by
Chief Executive
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s Cathaoirleach of Roscommon The aim and objectives of this strategy will reative ireland programme Roscommon County Council’s Culture
County Council I welcome the continue to promote our culture and creativity 2017 – 2022 is a collaborative and Creativity Strategy 2018 – 2022 focuses
opportunity to work with the Creative by providing opportunities and supporting interdepartmental and interagency on supporting creatives of all disciplines,
Ireland Programme 2017 – 2022 to sustain and initiatives that enable access to and participation programme which places creativity at the heart enhancing creativity in all the children and
develop our cultural landscape and creativity in cultural and creative activities for people of all of our future as a society and a country and young people of the county, enriching public
through the core values of collaboration, ages and backgrounds across Roscommon. internationally. Participation and access are engagement with the culture in all its forms and
communication empowerment, participation and I would like to compliment the outstanding work central to the vision of the programme which continued strategic and sustainable investment
inclusivity and community. of the Arts, Heritage, Library Departments as well will give the opportunity to every person to in cultural infrastructure. I believe that this
The Culture and Creativity Strategy as Roscommon Arts Centre for their community realise their individual creativity through the Strategy will develop culture and creativity in the
2018 – 2022 strengthens and reinforces focussed approach, which is making culture Five Pillars of the Creative Ireland Programme. county in exciting and innovative ways and will
Roscommon County Council’s commitments more accessible to all in County Roscommon. In The intrinsic value of cultural creativity reinforce the tremendous drive and momentum,
to the core principals of the programme and addition I would like to compliment Roscommon in our society nurtures the lives and wellbeing which has built up over the past number of years.
identifies our strategic approach to fostering, County Council’s Culture Team and local of our communities and fosters economic I welcome the Culture and Creativity
facilitating and the development of creative, communities and groups on the success of the and social policy. Individual and community Strategy 2018 – 2022 and I look forward to
artistic and cultural activities in our county 2017 Programme and I look forward to building creativity is a strategic resource vital to the delivery of the various programmes and
in partnership with individual communities, on this success over the lifetime of this Strategy. the creation and sustainability of vibrant initiatives, which will evolve during the lifetime
agencies and organisations in the area of Go n-éirí an t-ádh leis an stráiteis. communities and our county. I believe of the strategy.
culture and creativity. Creativity, artistic and that creative and cultural activity will bring
Councillor Orla Leyden
cultural activities transports us to a greater communities together to strengthen our Mr. Eugene Cummins
Cathaoirleach
understanding, awareness and appreciation of economy and promote our sense of identity, Chief Executive
transient beauty, creativity and innovation and preserve our culture and celebrate our diversity.
helps to define our county identity, our sense
of place and underpins our wellbeing thus
enhancing the quality of life.
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3 Culture and Creativity
in Roscommon
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nabling creativity in every operating as part of the local authority structure, Roscommon County Council’s Heritage Plan encompassing all age ranges. It facilitates
community is a core pillar of the Creative supporting a wider community of practitioners, 2017 – 2021 provides a vision to increase access to, connected communities through events and
Ireland Programme – a five-year initiative, educators and audiences and delivering the and engagement with, all aspects of heritage from opportunities offering access to public spaces
from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at framework for culture and creativity across built to natural environment in Roscommon. throughout the county, providing resources,
the centre of public policy. It is a high-level, Roscommon. Culture in Roscommon crosses From embracing its built and natural landscape activities and materials to enhance leisure. In
high-ambition, all-of-government initiative to traditional and contemporary forms, offering to biodiversity and continuing field studies the partnership with other local services it delivers
mainstream creativity in the life of the nation so a range of high quality professional visual arts Plan promotes appreciation and enjoyment of core programmes which include; writer-in-
that individually and collectively, in our personal and festivals alongside multiple smaller scale its shared heritage as a means to improving the residence programmes, Bookworms Children’s
lives and in our institutions, we can realise our and community-run festivals in towns and quality of life and wellbeing of its citizens. Book Festival, multi-disciplinary cultural
full creative potential. The Creative Ireland villages across the county. These festivals provide The county is home to a vibrant library programmes, social inclusion programmes
Programme is a culture-based programme platforms for connecting people and ideas on service, with programmes which assist the and activities and access to culture via archives,
designed to promote individual, community and the collective imagination and creativity of the development of creative communities through heritage, local studies, publications, promotion
national wellbeing. The core proposition is that county. an intergenerational approach to learning and online resources.
participation in cultural activity drives personal The Roscommon Arts Centre in addition
and collective creativity, with significant to extensive professional performing arts
implications for individual and societal programming is also the centre of a curated
wellbeing and achievement. The Creative Ireland visual arts programme which has been on a par
Programme is also the main implementation with international best practice in the visual
vehicle for the priorities identified in the arts, attracting interest locally, nationally and
Government’s policy document, Culture 2025/ internationally. Roscommon Arts Centre with
Éire Ildánach. its arts festivals and young person focused
The Roscommon Culture and Creativity programming has nurtured the innate creativity
Strategy 2018 – 2022 has prioritised the themes and culture of the county.
of children and youth, communities, culture Roscommon County Council supports
infrastructure, industry and enterprise local arts development through its Arts Office
sector and awareness and communication and Roscommon Arts Centre. The Arts Office
interconnecting these with the five pillars connects and supports artistic endeavour
of Creative Ireland. This Strategy sets out in the county. The four priorities of the Arts
Roscommon’s part in this five-year journey, Plan 2017 – 2021 are (1) The Artist, (2) Public
a truly important national policy initiative Engagement (3) Children and Young People
centred on culture and wellbeing. A primary and (4) Arts Infrastructure. Its core objectives
purpose of this five-year strategy is to bring lie in providing funding, enhancing capacity in
coherence to the individual culture-based the arts and cultural sector and promoting and
strategies i.e. Arts, Heritage and Libraries supporting public art in the broadest sense.
services, aligning and coordinating their work In so doing it looks outwards to international
over the lifetime of this Strategy. models of practice, partnering regionally, locally
Roscommon is rich in culture and heritage and nationally to deliver on its strategic agenda.
from its prehistoric sites and castles, through Roscommon places access and understating
to its agricultural and industrial heritage and of its heritage at the heart of its cultural offering.
natural beauty. Developing the cultural landscape Heritage is seen as central to the wellbeing of
in the county are a team of local cultural agents, the county and a focus for cultural development.
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A Creative Life – Reflection on the positive creative impact of living in County Roscommon
Many factors contribute towards the Living in rural Roscommon has had a
establishment and sustainability of a creative profoundly positive impact on my creative
life. For me, the moving from a busy, noisy, self. The support I have received from the
often stressful urban environment to a quiet, local authority has been instrumental in my
tranquil, reliably calm environment played development as a writer, in particular the
the biggest role in unlocking my creative opportunity to be the county’s writer-in-
self. Until I came to Roscommon to live – in residence for two years running, in 2013 and
a lovely old cottage outside the picturesque 2014. Such is my relationship with the county
village of Keadue – I did not regard myself as a now, I honestly cannot imagine being a writer
particularly creative person, beyond penning anywhere else. It was here that my creative
the odd poem or story. journey began in earnest, and it was here that I
There is a creative atmosphere in the county became a writer
that is not to be found in any other county. This I have lived in Roscommon since 2005
may in part be explained by the many artists who and in that time I have been fortunate enough
have settled here over the past twenty or thirty to be in a position to pursue a career as an
years. Many of these artists may initially have independent visual art curator working on
been drawn to the region because they could projects all over Ireland and Internationally.
not afford to buy a place of their own anywhere Being on the periphery, Roscommon may not
else, but the landscape, and the people, and the be at the forefront of people’s minds as a county
slow pace of life, gradually infiltrated their inner with a rich heritage in visual art but many
selves and nurtured their natural creativity. internationally acclaimed artists were born here
including James Coleman, Brian O ‘Doherty and
Gerry Boland, Writer
Roderick O’Connor.
But, most importantly it is the quality of
life, sense of community and the feeling of living
rurally while also being within easy commuting
distance to cities that makes living here so
special.
Linda Shevlin, Independent Curator,
Roscommon Arts Centre /
Roscommon Arts Office
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4 Creative Ireland Vision
for Roscommon 5 Creative Ireland Values
in Roscommon
“That every person will have an opportunity all of our programmes, we believe strongly Collaboration, Communication, Community, and supported. The development of the film
to experience, enjoy and engage with the in collaboration and in the ongoing need to Participation, Inclusivity and Empowerment. sector in the county and in the region is being
limitless nature of County Roscommon’s rich share resources, to share ideas and to create resourced, encouraged and supported. The Arts
Culture, creativity and the arts are fundamental
creative vein” opportunities for everyone. Plan 2017 – 2021 was written in the context of the
to people, society and a country. Culture,
Artists, writers and creatives have recognition of culture, creativity and the arts
Roscommon County Council welcomes Creative creativity and the arts add to a person’s
always expressed their collective identities being intrinsic to a more prosperous society.
Ireland which calls on local authorities to experience in – and of – life and are a way of
in story, song, dance, ritual, celebration and There is a growing belief across all Government
engage with and support local communities communicating and connecting with others,
commemoration. In embracing Creative Ireland, departments that culture belongs to everybody
in delivering a programme of events which society and the world. They enable ways of
Roscommon County Council recognises the and that there is a need to increase access to,
complements the national initiative. Our creating, relating to and of appreciating various
relationship between creativity, participation and participation in, the arts, to boost our
strategic vision is aligned to the vision forms of art, music, song, dance, poetry, stories,
and resources. This initiative provides an creative industries and preserve our heritage.
and commitments in the Corporate Plan theatre and heritage. Cultural, creative and arts
opportunity to encourage a multiplicity of voices Roscommon Culture and Creative Strategy
2015 – 2019, Local Economic and Community activities provide an opportunity to experience
and forms of expression, from which new ideas 2018 – 2022 will support creative communities,
Plan 2016 – 2021, Arts Plan 2017 – 2021, Heritage and showcase what makes us unique as a people,
can emerge and old stories can be retold. groups and individuals to work and live
Plan 2017 – 2021 , Library service and the Local thereby not only instilling a sense of pride, but
The Roscommon Culture Team plays a in the county, increase investment in arts
Enterprise Development Plan 2017 – 2020. also creating a sense of belonging to a county
key role in the development and delivery of infrastructure and grow the level of engagement
Roscommon County Council’s Culture and place.
this Strategy, working with local communities and participation in cultural activity at local
Team is representative of the key local authority Culture is integral to life itself where the
to foster creativity and successful delivery of level. The focus will be on the priorities as
services which includes the arts, libraries, individual finds the space and freedom for
the Strategy. The Team will ensure a coherent identified in this Strategy. All programmes and
heritage and community and enterprise which is expression and creativity. Groups of like-minded
approach to cultural support, development and activities will have regard to the demographics of
in keeping with the cooperative approach taken people discover, through the cultural activity in
programming, which reflects the objectives of the county and to respond to the unique needs
by Creative Ireland nationally. We believe that all its forms, shared interests which can unify
relevant existing plans and strategies for the and desires of the people of this rural county.
culture is not static, that it is always changing and create a feeling of acceptance and belonging
county and the Creative Ireland vision. The programmes will also be challenging,
and evolving. We believe in access by all to and linkage to communities.
stimulating and inspiring introducing forms
Roscommon County Council has invested
of art and culture which are new, different and
in culture by building and improving the arts
often out of the ordinary.
infrastructure in the county including King
House, Boyle and its ancillary buildings and
premises, Roscommon Arts Centre and the
Douglas Hyde Centre in Frenchpark. Major
funding was secured in 2017 for the development
of phase two of Roscommon Arts Centre.
Work will commence in 2018 on the two-storey
extension to the centre which will include a new
gallery and workshop.
There has been increased investment in our
cultural programmes, supporting, affirming and
developing those initiatives which are proving
successful. New and challenging initiatives such
as the literary development programme and arts
and disability programme have been developed
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6 Strategic Priorities
for Roscommon
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oscommon’s strategic Priority 1: Creative Children and Youth Priority 2: Creative Communities 7. Manage a funding process for initiatives
priorities have been developed The Roscommon Culture and Creativity Strategy The consultation processes highlighted a desire which reflect a sense of place, identity
from extensive research, mapping and 2018 – 2022 will seek to ensure that children and for people to have access to cultural provision and culture.
information gathering and from the outputs young people have increased access to tuition, locally. This Strategy will enable local communities
of the consultation and engagement process experience and participation in the arts, heritage to develop their own cultural capacity, to plan, Priority 3: Creative Culture Infrastructure
integral to the arts, heritage and library services and library activities by 2022. Participation in programme, and produce and manage cultural Arts venues and facilities are a major determinant
strategic plans and is aligned to the aims and creative and cultural activities equips children activity at a local level. This is turn will help to of arts engagement. The existence of a well
objectives of our organisational plans, policies and young people to grow and develop in their develop greater inclusivity in communities, reflect managed, accessible arts venue can raise the level of
and strategies. personal lives and helps give them life skills for specific identities and build local audiences for opportunity to attend arts events, exhibitions and
The priorities were also informed by the future. culture and creative engagement. performances. Strategic and sustainable investment
consultations which were held throughout the The Roscommon County Council Culture
Key Actions in the development of arts infrastructure in the
county and in schools in relation to the Music Team will continue to promote access to cultural county is necessary to ensure that the public can
Generation application from the county. All of activities for children and young people so 1. Develop a multi faceted annual programme enjoy a wide range of quality arts experiences both
this consultation process delivered responses that they have the opportunity to experience of events and activities in County Ros- as audiences and participants. Ongoing investment
which enabled the Culture Team to develop high quality culture in a non formal setting as common which encourage creativity and in technology in the libraries will ensure that the
priorities that are inter-linked and focused. creatives, participants, spectators and critics. cultural participation in collaboration with public can continue to engage with these valuable
The priorities specifically address Pillar 2 library services, arts and heritage services.
Key Actions services while continued focus on the value and
of the Creative Ireland Programme of Enabling
2. Ensure that older people in the importance of our built and natural heritage will
Creativity in Every Community and also 1. Ensure a county wide focus on creative
community and in care settings are preserve it for future generations.
overlap with the other pillars through delivery activities and events for children and
mechanisms and enhancement of existing supported to creatively preserve develop Key Actions
young people in arts, culture, heritage
cultural programmes, while building on the and enhance their life’s experiences
and libraries in formal and non-formal 1. Develop workspaces in the newly
initiatives delivered for the programme in 2017 through the arts, through cultural
settings. refurbished Roscommon Arts Centre.
in Roscommon. initiatives and through the engagement
2. Support the film and animation industry with the built and natural heritage. 2. Support the programme of events in the
for children and youth in the county and enhanced facilities of Roscommon Arts
3. Support people with disabilities to fully
the western region. Centre
experience and contribute to Irish artistic
3. Enhance and support the County and cultural life as artists, as audiences 3. Enhance the network of libraries
Roscommon Literary Development and in the arts and cultural environment. throughout the county through new
Programme for children and youth. technology and provide opportunities for
4. Support the Music Generation
4. Support the Music Generation Programme in County Roscommon, communities to engage in creativity and
Programme in County Roscommon, which will provide access to high cultural activities in their local library.
which will provide access to high quality, subsidised, non-mainstream, 4. Continue to support cultural
quality, subsidised, non-mainstream, performance music in the community. infrastructure in the county to enable
performance music education to children improved access to and participation in
5. Establish a substantial music instrument
and young people in the county. cultural activities.
bank for the development of the Music
5. Establish a substantial music instrument Generation programme in the county. 5. Continue to support and protect our rich
bank for the development of the Music and diverse built and natural heritage in
6. Deliver a programme of commemorations
Generation programme in the county. partnership with the community.
relating to the significant events in Irish
history that took place between 1912 & 1922.
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Priority 4: Creative Industry and Priority 5: Creative Awareness and
Enterprise Sector Communication
The creative industry and enterprise sector Create awareness of the Creative Ireland
requires high quality information, training, Programme and disseminate information in
mentoring and financial support to build an efficient manner throughout the county to
capacity in product designs, access to market enable inclusivity and participation in cultural
and increase job potential. and creative activities beneficial to the social,
economic wellbeing of our communities.
Key Actions
Key Actions
1. In liaison with Roscommon Local
Enterprise Office, support indigenous 1. Create awareness and disseminate
creative industry and enterprise sector to information through our website, offices,
sustain, develop and grow their business libraries, Public Participation Network
through mentoring, training in business (ppn), town teams and mailing lists.
skills, design, branding and marketing.
2. Publish regular features in local media
2. Enable creative and craft sector to outlets promoting Creative Ireland
participate in showcase events locally, opportunities, activities and events
nationally and internationally. and updates on our social media
channels: – Twitter and Facebook.
3. Partner with organisations and agencies
to assist the creative industry and 3. Report on Creative Ireland Programme
enterprise sector to access specialised quarterly at the County Council Plenary
training, build networks and clusters and Meeting, Strategic Policy Committee
promote their business. and Local Community Development
Committee meetings.
4. Continue to forge links with Roscommon
Associations and Societies and the
Diaspora to preserve our culture and
creativity nationally and internationally.
5. Culture Team to meet quarterly
to monitor and evaluate the
implementation of the Strategy.
6. Provide human resources to enable
the realisation and implementation
of Creative Ireland Programme in
Roscommon.
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7 Implementation
2018
Cathaoirleach’s Creative Citizenship Award Wheels on the Bus Initiative model of education. The outcome of these ethnic minorities in the county thereby helping
The Cathaoirleach’s Creative Citizenship Award With the support of Creative Ireland funding in workshops will be developed for the purpose of a to break down barriers and boundaries. This
aims to highlight the diversity of arts, culture 2017, a new initiative was rolled out to schools one day event and exhibition at Roscommon Arts initiative is about an exchange of culture through
and heritage in County Roscommon. The theme and crèches in Roscommon designed to Centre, giving the students a sense of ownership networking, cooperation and collaboration.
for 2018 is “My Roscommon” communicated support the travel costs of attending shows at and pride in the work they have produced. This The output of the project will include sports
through one of the creative mediums of writing, Roscommon Arts Centre during the Lollipops project will be rolled out across the county with days, multidisciplinary arts events and visual
visual and performing arts. The Cathaoirleach’s Festival. Entitled “The Wheels on the Bus”, a different school selected each year. records of the initiative. The outcome will
Creative Citizenship Award is open to amateurs the initiative generated the purchase of an include a better understanding of one another,
Women in Theatre – Celebrating
under four categories i.e. adult, 13 – 18 years, 12 additional 350 tickets for the 2017 festival and an exchange of cultures, a forging of friendships
women in theatre in Ireland
and under and community groups with a winner assisted in attracting new schools who had never and a mutual respect for difference.
This is a joint initiative between Strokestown
and runner up prize in each category and an before attended events at Roscommon Arts
Park House, the Irish Heritage Trust and Culture Night
overall prize for the project that best captures Centre.
Roscommon County Council. The seminar takes Culture Night is an annual all-island public
what makes County Roscommon unique and Based on the success of this initiative it is
place in October 2018 on the theme of women in event that celebrates culture, creativity and the
special. intended to extend the initiative and make it
theatre. arts. On Culture Night 21st September 2018, arts
available on a year round basis to Roscommon
Music Generation and cultural organisations across the county will
based schools. With up to 10 performances a Crinniú na nÓg
tMusic Generation is committed to promoting open their doors until late with hundreds of free
year aimed at the school market and over 40 Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative of the Creative
participation in music performance by young events, tours, talks and performances.
primary schools on Roscommon Arts Centre’s Ireland Programme at the Department of
people irrespective of geographic location
current database, it is envisaged that the Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and is The West Region Audiovisual
or socio-economic background. It aims to
“Wheels on the Bus” initiative will achieve two presented in partnership with rté and the Producer’s Fund (wrap)
create equal access to instrumental tuition and
things, attract potential new school/crèche local authorities. It is a national day of creativity The Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s
performance opportunities for young people
groups to the centre and increase the number of for children and young people and takes Fund is an initiative of the Galway Film Centre
in the county. It also aims to develop a culture
visits per annum. place on 23rd June 2018. It aims to celebrate and the Western Development Commission
whereby participation in music is embedded
and encourage children and young people’s (wdc). It will run over a three-year period in
into the fabric of everyday life and where Art School Takeover
participation in culture and creativity. Cruinniú association with the local authorities in the
children, their parents and the wider community Following on from the success of Art School
na nÓg will provide a day of child friendly counties of Clare, Donegal, Galway, Mayo,
view access to music tuition and performance as Takeover 2017, this iteration will introduce
events which will be free and activity-based with Roscommon and Sligo as well as Údarás na
a relevant and essential service. Roscommon Arts Centre’s panel of artists
plenty of opportunities to be active, creative, Gaeltachta.
to a new primary school based outside of
Tradoodle Festival learn, share ideas and have fun. Participation The objective of the wrap Fund is to
Roscommon Town.
This two day traditional festival for children in creative and cultural activities from dancing facilitate the development of, and investment
Through Creative Ireland funding, working
and families will see an extension to the to singing to coding equips our young people in, film, television, gaming and animation
with Naomi Draper, Roscommon Arts Centre
Lollipops programme which is held during to flourish in their personal lives and helps give projects in the western region. It is hoped that
wish to continue and develop this project
the October mid-term break. In year one, the them skills that will stand to them throughout it will increase the number of screen content
further, deepening the learning experiences
two day programme will include sean-nós their lives. production projects undertaken in the region,
for the students involved. Working with one
dancing for early years, performances, shadow creating direct employment of 90 jobs. As well
rural school, Art School will “take over” a three County Roscommon Intercultural Initiative
puppet workshops and sessions. The festival as supporting local projects, it is hoped that
classroom school for one day, delivering high Arts and culture add to a person’s experience
will be curated by Thomas Johnston. Thomas the Fund will also help attract international
energy workshops in challenging contemporary in – and of – life and are a way of communicating
Johnston’s work lies in those spaces between production companies to the western region,
art practices including filmmaking, performance and connecting with others, society and the
music education research and policy, e-learning, having knock-on benefits for the wider economy
and working in 3d forms. Professional visual world. The Intercultural Project will allow
Irish traditional music, community music, and for future tourism to the region.
artists will lead the workshops, continuing on for more accessibility to the arts by the many
ethnomusicology, and performing arts for
the reciprocal learning ethos of this progressive
children and young audiences.
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Anthology – The Best of Contemporary Decade of Commemorations –
Writing in County Roscommon Conferences and lectures
The County Roscommon Literary Development These events are important historical occasions
Programme is in place for the past number being recognised and initiated by Roscommon
of years and has resulted in a considerable County Council as part of its continuing decade
volume of contemporary prose and poetry. The of centenaries programming.
publication of this anthology will validate and Votail 100 will mark the centenary of the
endorse the work of the many writers involved granting of voting rights to women in 1918
and will be an important resource to the people and Roscommon County Council will host a
of the county and beyond. commemorative lecture programme in King
House, Boyle on 25th April 2018.
Percy French Summer School
The Percy French Summer School is celebrating Historical Commission
its tenth anniversary in 2018. The event is Roscommon is a historically rich county and has
acknowledged as one of the premier summer been the home or birthplace of many notable
schools in the region, runs from 11th July to figures. Historical societies and groups have
13th July. been very generous collaborators with many
artists who have produced work in the county and
Ros na nÓg
this visual art commission will go some way to
Ros Na nÓg Children’s Book Festival actively
formalising that. This commission will highlight
supports the Right to Read programme to
the life and achievements of Margaret Cousins,
encourage parents to enrol their children in
a suffragist and educator born in Boyle in 1878.
the library from a young age so that they can
Integrating into the decade of commemorations,
enjoy books and experience the wonderful
this historical commission will be an annual
world of pictures and illustrations. It supports
one and an anthology exhibition or catalogue of
literacy development for individuals, families
commissioned works will be produced by 2022.
and children as part of a locally coordinated,
sustainable and standard approach across the Douglas Hyde Conference
country. The Right to Read programme brings The 2018 Douglas Hyde Conference takes place
together local authorities and local bodies from Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th September.
involved in supporting literacy and reading This special year of the conference celebrates
development in the local area for a co-ordinated 30 years of cultural, arts, history and heritage
approach to providing these services in the programming. The working title for 2018 is
community. In 2018, the implementation of Ballaghaderreen; a Town in History, focussing
Right to Read focuses on support for children and reflecting on a number of figures and
and families. commemorative events in our history that are
linked to the town’s long historical association
Roscommon History and Society Publication
with the Dillon Family..
This project involves the compilation of a
Roscommon History and Society publication Heritage in Schools
comprising of interdisciplinary essays on the To celebrate The European Year of Cultural
county. Heritage 2018, schools workshops will be offered
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to all primary schools in the county under and an extraordinary gemstone cutter. No two
the Heritage in Schools Scheme to encourage pieces of jewellery were ever the same. Each was a
children to make a connection with heritage. work of art. The shapes were fluid and sweeping,
Based on their workshop, an art competition will influenced by Celtic art and the nature and
be held with an exhibition and award ceremony growth that surrounded him. Erwin lived outside
in November 2018. Frenchpark, County Roscommon, which is where
he also had his workshop. Erwin’s works grace
Social Media project
private and public collections in Ireland, the United
This project will encourage the public to video
Kingdom, America and beyond. His creations
a heritage tour of their area in 60 seconds
hang in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins
and share it on their own social media using
Barracks and the Basilica in Knock, among others.
the hashtag #makeaconnection. This social
Erwin Springbrunn’s entire workshop including
media project aims to encourage people to
his tools, materials, drawings and meticulous
#makeaconnection to celebrate 2018 European Year
notes and drawings will be moved and exhibited in
of Cultural Heritage.
a custom designed space in King House, Boyle.
Táin March
International Fibre Art Festival 2018
Primary schools ‘warrior training’ workshops
The International Fibre Arts Festival comprises two
focuses on the Táin March which sets out from
exhibitions in 2018 – ‘Interconnections 2’ and ‘Fate,
Rathcroghan mound on Friday 18th May 2018 and
Destiny and Self Determination’. This exhibition
passes through to Tarmonbarry on 19th May 2018.
takes place at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon in
The National Famine Emigrant Way May 2018 with participation from both national
Initially, research will be carried out into the and international artists and audiences.
possibility of enhancing the National Famine
Roscommon Creative Grants – Open Call
Emigrant Way along the Royal Canal. Dependent
The key objective of the Creative Roscommon
on the outcome of this research, work will begin
Grants 2018 is to provide support to local and
on the development of art installations and
community, artistic and creative activities and
many other ancillary events.
projects that will encourage creativity and
Celebrating Roscommon Craft Showcase cultural participation. The funding allocated
Roscommon Craft Showcase provides crafters from the Department of Culture, Heritage and
and designers within County Roscommon with the Gaeltacht and the Department of Housing,
the platform to display their magnificent work. Planning, and Local Government supports the
Local Enterprise Office Roscommon is in the Creative Ireland Programme and allows for the
process of producing a high end Craft brochure implementation of Roscommon County Council’s
showcasing the very best of craft and design in Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018 – 2022 and
County Roscommon. delivery of the strategic priorities identified in the
Strategy: Creative Children and Youth; Creative
Erwin Springbrunn Master Gold and
Communities; Creative Culture Infrastructure;
Silversmith Museum
Creative Industry and Enterprise Sector; Creative
Erwin Springbrunn 1939 – 2015 was a unique
Awareness and Communication.
craftsman. He was an exceptional goldsmith
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Ireland Programme 2018–2022
Theme Project Responsibility Year of delivery
Creative Ireland Cathaoirleach’s Creative Citizenship Award Arts Office / Corporate Services 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Creativities Music Generation Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Children
and Youth Tradoodle Roscommon Arts Centre 2018 2019 2020 – –
Wheels on the Bus Roscommon Arts Centre 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Branar Téatar do Pháisti: Rock n’Roll Rhymes Roscommon Arts Centre – 2019 2020 2021 2022
Artschool Takeover Roscommon Arts Centre / Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Women in theatre A joint initiative of Roscommon 2018 – – – –
County Council Library Services,
Strokestown Park House, the Irish
Heritage Trust
Cruinniú na nÓg (2018) Arts Office / Corporate Services 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Cultural Diversity Intercultural Project Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Culture Night Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Film / Digital The West Region Audiovisual Producer’s Fund (wrap) Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 – –
Táin March Cartoon Heritage Office – 2019 – – –
Literary Anthology of The Best of Contemporary Writing in Roscommon Arts Office 2018 2019 – – –
Summer Schools Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Ros na nÓg (Children’s Book Festival) Library 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Roscommon History and Society Publication Arts Office 2018 – – – –
History Decade of Commemoration Vótáil 100 (2018) Arts Office and Library 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Decade of Commemoration – Historical Commission Roscommon Arts Centre / Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Douglas Hyde Conference Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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Theme Project Responsibility Year of delivery
Heritage Culture Club – Make a Connection Heritage Office – 2019 2020 2021 2022
Heritage in Schools Heritage Office 2018 – – – –
Social Media Project Heritage Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Táin March Heritage Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
The National Famine Emigrant Way Arts Office 2018 – – – –
Craft / Tourism Celebrating Roscommon Craft Showcase leo 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Erwin Springbrunn Commemorative Exhibition Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Visual Arts International Fibre Arts Project Arts Office / leo 2018 – 2020 – 2022
Wings Residency Roscommon Arts Centre – 2019 2020 2021 2022
Brian O ‘Doherty Exhibition 2019 Roscommon Arts Centre – 2019 – – –
Roscommon Visual Artist Forum (rvaf) Ongoing Professional Development Roscommon Arts Centre / Arts Office 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Roscommon Visual Artist Forum Award Roscommon Arts Centre / Arts Office – 2019 2020 2021 2022
Grant Scheme Creative Roscommon Grants Scheme Corporate Services 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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