Arts Forum
Dungannon Borough Arts Forum Steering Group Representatives:
Councillor Larry McLarnon, Dungannon Council - 8772 2776
Councillor Norman Badger, Dungannon Council - 8774 0686
Gwen Stevenson - Artist - gwenstevenson@hotmail.com
David Leonard - Dungannon Silver Band - 07761 911 560
Eveline Simpson - Killyman Craft & Leisure Group - 8772 3566
David Callander - 07745595685
Andrea Balassa - Community Arts & Heritage Officer, Dungannon Council. - 8775 3626 or andrea.balassa@dungannon.gov.uk
Dungannon Borough Arts Forum Members:
Kathryn Nelson - Visual Artist - 8775 8240
Angela Stinson - Killyman Craft & Leisure Group - 8772 3695
Amelia Moore - Killyman Craft & Leisure Group - 8772 3566
Freddie Graham - Killyman Drama Group - 8772 5008 (Secretary)
Loretta Graham - Killyman Drama Group - 8772 5008
Marjorie Gibson - Killyman Drama Group - 8772 5008
Roberta Armstrong - Killyman Drama Group - 8772 5008
Cllr Harry Greenaway - Dungannon Council - 8772 3130
Hazel Busby - Visual Artist - 3833 9697
Jorge Vieira - 07743 954 910
Dungannon Borough Arts Festival 2 - 11 October 2008
For more information Call Dungannon Community Arts Studio 028 8775 3626, www.dungannonartsforum.com
Thursday 2 October
Opening of Festival
Opening concert by Schools from the Borough.
VENUE Craic Theatre, Coalisland
TIME 7.30pm
Art Exhibition 2 - 12 October
The exhibition comprises of Paintings, Prints and Paintings by local artists.
VENUE Linen Green, Moygashel
TIME Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
"A Time & Place" 2 - 12 October
The exhibition comprises of work from Photography Workshops with Willowbank, Beacon Centre and Fiddes Court, undertaken with Belfast Exposed, under the theme of "A Time & Place" showing both the activities of the participants and a sense of local place, highlighting nature and surrounding area together with the activities and achievements in which the participants are involved.
VENUE Dungannon Library, Market Square
TIME Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5pm
Friday 3 October
Art Exhibition, 4 -12 October, launch at 7pm
Art Exhibition with Angela Hackett, Kathryn Nelson, Bernie Quinn, Brenda McGinn, Adrian Hughes, Gwen Stevenson, Barbara O'Meara, Helen Bradbury, Sandy Turley, Emma Colbert and Carbon Design; Michael Hogg & Philip Napier.
VENUE Castle Hill, Garages, Dungannon
TIME 11am-2pm and 4pm-7pm
"Royal Schools of Ulster 1608", 3 October - 7 November
Dungannon Royal School celebrates its 400 years anniversary. The exhibition highlights both the story of good times and bad, of turbulent early years, of sporting triumphs and famous old boys, of academic successes and unforgettable characters.
VENUE Ranfurly House, Market Square, Dungannon
TIME Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Irish evening
8 pm-9 pm, talk on local crafts
9pm on wards an evening of traditional music, song, dance and Craick! Coalisland Clonoe - Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
VENUE Corr hall, Coalisland
TIME 8pm
Saturday 4 October
Heritage Day
Horse shoeing, threshing with flail, butter making, cooking on a griddle on an open fire.
VENUE Annaginny, Between Donaghmore and Newmills
TIME 11am - 4pm
Dungannon Silver Band
VENUE Oaks Centre, Dungannon
TIME 3.30pm -4.30pm
Guided tour of local crafts businesses in Coalisland area:
Patsy Grant, Tyrone Crystal etc, Limited numbers, for bookings call Alice Campbell on 07738562642
TIME 2pm
Irish Cultural Evening
Taster Irish Workshop, starts at 7pm
Bláscheardlann Gaeilge
Traditional Singing Session
VENUE Craic Theatre, Coalisland
TIME 9pm
Sunday 5 October
Variety Concert
Spend the afternoon enjoying dance, drama and music performances from a variety of groups.
VENUE Oaks Centre, Dungannon
TIME 2pm-4pm
Traditional Craft Display Exhibition
VENUE Corn Mill, Coalisland
TIME 3pm - 7pm
Dance Display & Workshop, Junior Session
VENUE Craic Theatre, Coalisland
TIME 3pm
"Hinterlands" 5 - 11 October
Photographic Exhibition by Liam Campbell and Children from the Estate. The photographer Liam Campbell explores the activities at the margins of the urban, an interzone that is neither rural nor urban, behind the forgotten fringes of the city. Photos from the workshops with children based on a sense of place will form part of the exhibition. Regenerate Projects.
VENUE Loughview Community House, Annaghshee (Ballygawley Road Estate Community House)
TIME 3pm-5pm
Monday 6 October
Traditional Craft Workshop - Rushes.
Limited numbers, for bookings call Alice Campbell on 07738562642. Coalisland Clonoe - Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
VENUE Craic Theatre, Coalisland
TIME 7pm
Poetry Evening
A great opportunity for you to share your poems with the wider public. You might be experienced or have just started writing - all are welcome! Book your reading on 028 8775 3626 to be sure of a slot, or just drop in on the night. Winners from the 16+ Schools Poetry competition will read their poems and be presented with their prizes in the convivial ambience of Cafe Latte, Scotch St, Dungannon.
VENUE Café Latte, Scotch street, Dungannon
TIME 7pm-9pm
Tuesday 7 October
Creative Writing Workshop
Workshop with renowned local writer Carol Doey. Discover how to make that connection between the writer and the reader, while taking a light-hearted look at Romance....New, Blossoming, or Dying... Everyone welcome -from those who fancy a first go at the writing experience to the more prolific writer -you're guaranteed an educational and entertaining evening! Limited numbers, booking required, 028 8775 3626.
VENUE Community Arts Studio, Enterprise Centre, Coalisland Road, Dungannon
TIME 7pm-9pm
Craft Exhibition 7 - 11 October
Crafts will be exhibited by Killyman Craft & Leisure Club, Coalisland Learn & Leisure Group, Dungannon WI, Tamnamore Craft Club & Moy Patchwork, Aughnacloy Patchwork Class, Castlecaulfield Tuesday Club and Castlecaulfield Patchwork Class. Wood Carving and Turning by Edward Simpson, & Raymond Harrison.
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
TIME 10am - 5pm
"It´s about Time", 7 - 11 October
The art film "It's about Time", by Camilla Wu, is a part of the craft exhibition; the film is built on the crocheted Swedish kettle holders symbolizing underestimated time. The film focuses on how we value our time depending on ethnicity, gender and class.
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
TIME 10am - 5pm
"The Wonders of the Nature" 7 - 11
Photographic exhibition with Jim Cullen, Iain Miller, Eugene Hammil and Steven McNally.
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
TIME 10am - 5pm
Craft Workshops
10am - 12noon Tatting
2pm - 4pm Xmas Decoration Punch Work
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
TIME 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8 October
Craft Workshop
10am - 12noon Decoupage, Patchwork
2pm - 4pm Cross Stitch, Rug Making
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
Variety Show
Enjoy a varied evening of dance, drama and music, showcasing local talent!
VENUE Craic Theatre, Coalisland
TIME 8pm -9.30pm
Thursday 9 October
Craft Workshop
10am - 12noon Faberge Eggs, Chicken Scratching
2 pm - 4pm Candle Wicking
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
"Railway Days Gone Bye"
Images of a golden age of Tyrone Railways, join Liam Donnelly with his unique collection of images, books and conversation of railway days gone bye.
VENUE Caledon Arms Hotel, Caledon
TIME 7.30pm-9pm
Friday 10 October
Craft Workshop
10am - 12noon Bead Making
2pm - 4pm Tapestry, White Embroidery
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
Short Story Competition Awards
Don't miss Dungannon Festival's Short Story Competition Awards, during which a modern sample of the area's rich literary tradition will be experienced. Everyone welcome.
VENUE Bottle of Benburb, Benburb
TIME
Or So We've Heard'
For the Regenerate Project artists Aisling O'Beirn and Helen Sharp are collaborating on the project 'Or So We've Heard'. The artists serve food, themed around the area and the time of year, allowing them to collect local, word of mouth information concerning geographical nicknames, recipes, remedies, cures and urban/rural anecdotes. This information will eventually be gathered together in a publication.
VENUE Market Square, Dungannon
TIIME 1-4pm
Catch Myself Moving
Be a part in the interactive artwork "Catch Myself Moving". Can you catch yourself when you are constantly moving? The artist Camilla Wu has created a room where it's possible to observe and catch your own shadow, both in a visual and a metaphoric way, to search for its contour.
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
TIME 12-4pm
Saturday 11
Craft Workshop
10am - 12noon Card Making, Knitting
2pm - 4pm Crochet, Country Crafts
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon
Catch Myself Moving
Take part in the interactive artwork "Catch Myself Moving". Drop in workshop
VENUE Masonic Hall Thomas street, Dungannon.
TIME 12-4pm
Art Marquee
"Throw a Pot" Pottery workshops with Brenda McGinn Irish Cultural Celebration - Ceiliúradh Chultúrtha na Gaeilge "It's About Time" Art Happening with Camilla Wu
Chalk pastel demonstration by Emma Colbert.
VENUE Market Square, Dungannon
TIME 1-4pm
Send your story to:
Dungannon Community Arts Studio
Unit T 11, Enterprise Centre, 2 Coalisland Road, Dungannon, BT71 6JT
028 8775 3626
www.dungannonartsforum.com
Organisers Dungannon Borough Arts Forum
Supported by Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council
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