Meath Arts Office are delighted to present the MAMU Workshop & Gathering Series, which aims to provide an opportunity for Meath artists & creatives to learn new skills that enhance their practice, while gathering with their peers in an informal & inviting setting. This artist support initiative builds on past FÉACH training programmes by creating a space to meet & network and by offering workshops throughout the year covering a wide range of topics. These include funding applications, creative writing, producer training, marketing for the arts etc. and will be facilitated by leading creative industry mentors.
After each workshop, there will be an opportunity for artists to gather & enjoy a light lunch together.
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Funding Application Workshop for Artists with Lian Bell
This workshop is for artists of all disciplines interested in making support or funding applications for their creative practice. It will look at how to decide what funding to apply for, how to stay up to date with funding options, questions to ask yourself as you apply etc., and will include some specific tips for writing applications, as well as dealing with rejection and feedback. Although the workshop will be looking at arts funding and support broadly, it will also include some tips specific to Arts Council and other applications.
The workshop is facilitated by Lian Bell, an artist with a background in visual art, scenography, cultural project management, and social activism. She works to foster community between artists and arts workers across geography and discipline. Lian has worked with some of the most significant arts organisations and contemporary performance makers in Ireland over the past 25+ years.
After the workshop, there will be an opportunity to gather & enjoy a light lunch together.
How to Create Unforgettable Characters Workshop with Deirdre Kinahan
This workshop is for artists that are interested in how the playwright creates characters through dialogue, how the essence of a human being becomes evident through their speech and social interaction. The small group will work from a selection of Deirdre’s plays throughout the morning and will have the opportunity to share their work in the afternoon. The workshop involves readings, discussions, new writing, finding inspiration and collectively exploring writing as a group.
Deirdre Kinahan is an award-winning Playwright. She is a member of Aosdána, Ireland’s elected organisation of outstanding artists. Deirdre collaborates with artists and theatres all over the world and has a large canon of plays. Her plays are published by Nick Hern Books.
Early Booking essential, as places are limited.
Arts Producing Knowhow - making your idea a reality with Kath Gorman
Professional development morning for artists, emerging producers and local communities who want to put on arts events/develop arts projects. Experienced producer Kath Gorman of Promenade will take artists through the nuts & bolts of producing e.g. budgeting, marketing, project planning, the role of the producer, how to get their project idea off the ground and top tips for working with and finding the right producer.
Kath Gorman is an experienced creative producer, programmer and arts management consultant who has worked in both Ireland and the UK across venues, festivals and resource organisations. She is the founder/creative director of Promenade since July 2021. Promenade is an awardee of the Arts Council’s Creative Production Supports Scheme 2024 & 2025. She is a co-trainer for their Future Producers programme (in its 3rd year).
After the workshop, there will be an opportunity to gather & enjoy a light lunch together
Kells Courthouse Tourism & Cultural Hub, Kells, Co. Meath