2021 Events
STUDIO & MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Events are available to Sample-Studios' Studio-based Members, Associate Members
and Creative Network Members free of charge unless otherwise stated:
Events are available to Sample-Studios' Studio-based Members, Associate Members
and Creative Network Members free of charge unless otherwise stated:
Members Only Open Call: CAHOOTS Publication
The Members of Engage Art Studios, Sample Studios and A4 Sounds, are invited to contribute to a CAHOOTS publication under the theme 'Language and Landscape'.
Selected artists will be given a double spread in the published artwork which will be sized A5 and Portrait.
Artists are invited to submit work for consideration which may include:
a. An Image
b. A piece of text: Anything the artist deems appropriate ( i.e statement, poem, prose, journal entry etc)
c. A combination of the above
Images limited to 1 and should be print ready: (300DPI JPG/PNG File)
Text Limited to max 500 words
Please also include a short bio. Max 200 words.
Deadline for Submissions: Sunday 7th March at 23:59
Please email to engageartstudios@gmail.com
Any queries can be made to Grace Mitchell at engageartstudios@gmail.com
Selected artists will be given a double spread in the published artwork which will be sized A5 and Portrait.
Artists are invited to submit work for consideration which may include:
a. An Image
b. A piece of text: Anything the artist deems appropriate ( i.e statement, poem, prose, journal entry etc)
c. A combination of the above
Images limited to 1 and should be print ready: (300DPI JPG/PNG File)
Text Limited to max 500 words
Please also include a short bio. Max 200 words.
Deadline for Submissions: Sunday 7th March at 23:59
Please email to engageartstudios@gmail.com
Any queries can be made to Grace Mitchell at engageartstudios@gmail.com
Artist Talk: 'Having A Good War? Finding New Platforms for your Work in Covid Times'
Wednesday, March 8th, 6 - 7pm
Artists Bernadette Doolan and Susanne Wawra will join us to present their work
and share insights from their recent experiences of mounting solo exhibitions
in public and commercial galleries and online mid-Covid.
To book, email director@samplestudios@gmail.com.
and share insights from their recent experiences of mounting solo exhibitions
in public and commercial galleries and online mid-Covid.
To book, email director@samplestudios@gmail.com.
Arts Council Agility Fund, Members Clinic
Tuesday, March 16th, 1 - 2pm
An open session for members to review the guidelines of The Arts Council's new Agility Fund and discuss your proposals, supported by Artistic Director, Aoibhie McCarthy on Wednesday, March 16th, 1-2pm.
No booking necessary - Zoom link will be circulated to members in advance.
No booking necessary - Zoom link will be circulated to members in advance.
Making Your Own Digital Exhibition: Lunchtime Workshop
Wednesday, March 24th, 1-2pm
A practical 'how to' demonstration of how to develop your own virtual exhibtion using Artsteps, a free virtual exhibition platform. Join Sample-Studios Programme Coordinator, Sinéad Barrett, for a practical tour of 'Cahoots: The Space Between' current digital exhibition and a demonstration of how to use Artsteps to create your own free and accessible virtual exhibition space, place your works, create introductory text, add audio and film.
To book, email director@samplestudios@gmail.com.
To book, email director@samplestudios@gmail.com.
Members Open Call Information Session
Wednesday, March 31st, 7-8pm
An information session and opportunity for members to express interest in developing group exhibition proposals for the Sample-Studios Members Open Call will be hosted on Wednesday March 31st, 7-8pm.
No booking necessary - Zoom link will be circulated to members in advance.
No booking necessary - Zoom link will be circulated to members in advance.
Work Show Grow: Group Crits with A4 Sounds, Engage Art Studios and Sample-Studios Members
Fortnightly on Tuesdays: January 12th, 26th, February 9th, 23rd, March 9th, 23rd 2021
Members of Sample-Studios, A4 Sounds and Engage Art Studios gather fortnightly for group crits which enable a member from each studio to SHOW their WORK so that they can receive constructive feedback and insights from their peers and GROW their practice!
Zoom links available via respective studio managers, for members only.
Members of Sample-Studios, A4 Sounds and Engage Art Studios gather fortnightly for group crits which enable a member from each studio to SHOW their WORK so that they can receive constructive feedback and insights from their peers and GROW their practice!
Zoom links available via respective studio managers, for members only.
PAST EVENTS
Your Website: How to Enhance Your Online Presence to Boost your Profile and Sales:
Wednesday, February 24th, 6 - 7.30pm
This free workshop by 2020 Curates for members only will address:
- Why up-to-date and engaging websites are important for artists/ creative practitioners
- How to match the site to your practice
- E-Commerce: a brief introduction
- Essential website content
- 3 tips for writing a statement for a buying audience
Booking information and Zoom link available in Members' February Newsletter.
- Why up-to-date and engaging websites are important for artists/ creative practitioners
- How to match the site to your practice
- E-Commerce: a brief introduction
- Essential website content
- 3 tips for writing a statement for a buying audience
Booking information and Zoom link available in Members' February Newsletter.
Lifedrawing Class with Drag Performers
Wednesday, February 17th, 7-9pm
This is a fun and fabulous online lifedrawing-in-lockdown class with drag performers as models. A unique and free event in partnership with Garter Lane Arts Centre - BYODrawing materials!
Booking information and Zoom link available in Members' February Newsletter.
Artist in the Community Scheme Funding Information Session and Artist Talk:
Thursday, January 21st, 2-4pm
We are hosting a zoom information session about the Artist in Community Scheme and the bursaries and awards you can apply for. This session will be with Áine Crowley who coordinates the Artist in the Community Scheme. Aine provides project and proposal advice and support, information and guidance to those interested in applying for the awards. This information session is for those working in a collaborative and socially engaged way or those interested in learning more about this way of working. Áine will be joined by artist Ruairí Ó Donnabháin, who was funded for the project Archipelagic Thinking with the community of artist in the community scheme Oileán Chléire.
Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme
The Arts Council’s Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme, managed by Create, offers awards to enable artists and communities of place and/or interest to work together on projects.The AIC Scheme also offers an annual bursary, as well as residencies and a summer school. The aim of the AIC scheme is to encourage meaningful collaboration between communities of place and/or interest and artists.
'Writing Applications' with Maeve Mulrennan:
Thursday, January 14th, 5.30 - 7.30pm
This free workshop for members only will address the application writing process for visual artists, designers and makers.
Maeve Mulrennan is Assistant Arts Officer, Cork County Council. She is formerly the Venue Co-ordinator for Dublin City Council Culture Company in Richmond Barracks and a Creative Associate with Creative Schools. She was the Head of Visual Art in Galway Arts Centre from 2006 - 2020. Maeve is a board member for Galway Community Circus and was previously on the Board of Directors for TULCA Festival of Visual Art. She has An MA Vis Arts from IADT Dun Laoghaire, h.Dip Arts Administration from NUI Galway, BA hons. in Fine Art (Painting) from Limerick School of Art and Design and a BA hons in English Literature, Sociology & Politics from NUI Galway.
