Re-imagined GLOW/Christmas Event Planning is continuing under Level 5 for the delivery of a re-imagined GLOW programme and associated events for Christmas. Tenders for an Artistic Festive Installation trail using shop windows around the City have been completed and Eventi Management was appointed based on a Panto theme. Work is underway in conjunction with Eventi to secure sufficient windows and continue works under the current guidelines. Plans for the Ferris Wheel to open to the public on the lifting of Level 5 are being put in place. Planning for further additional programming is ongoing.
Arts Grants The Arts Office information webinar for Cork C ity Council’s arts grants applicants took place on Wednesday 21 st October. Closing date for applications is 19 th November.
PLATFORM 31 PLATFORM 31 is collaboration between the Association of Local Authority Arts Offices (ALAAOs) and the Arts Council to provide a national opportunity for artists to develop their practice and test new ideas of collaboration, research, audience development, place- making and sharing their work. The opportunity includes a bursary of €8,000 and one place on this scheme is available for an artist from the Cork City Council administrative area. Applications are invited from mid-career artists across all disciplines and the deadline is 30 th November. Douglas Per Cent for Art Commission Cork City Arts Office has supported Cork City Library Service in an art commissioning process for Douglas Library due to re-open in December 2020. A pair of artists Carmel Creaner and Anne Kiely will work with the local communities, including residents of two nursing homes and students in two primary schools, to develop a textile based work inspired by the linen industry in Douglas have been awarded the commiss ion. This project on ‘The Woven History of Douglas’ promises to be both engaging and educational. The outcome is expected to be installed in the new library in advance of Bealtaine 2021. Cork Community Television Cork City Arts Office has been invited to contribute to an upcoming online event celebrating the legacy and development of Cork Community Television, now 21 years in operation. Over the years, this valuable community amenity has received considerable support from Cork City Arts Office, assisting it to grow and thrive. The event will include talks, panel discussions and an insight into future plans for development and broader engagement.
Sport & Sustainability ‘Spooky Soccer, Freaky Foods’ Healthy Halloween Challenge
As the soccer camp we had planned to run over the midterm break in October was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions we decided to put together an online alternative. I put together an online challenge which comprised of healthy recipes and soccer skills videos. The idea behind this was to try and encourage young people to remain active and eat healthily at a time of year when sweets and treats are in abundance. The recipes chosen were also easy and fun for young people of varying ages and provided an outlet and a focus at a time when most recreational activities were stopped. The soccer videos were equally fun and were something that could be done indoors, or in a small space.
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