Early Years Development of a 3-year SLA with Graffiti Theatre is underway to maintain and develop delivery of the highly successful ‘BEAG’ programme for early years in childcare services in Cork City and County in partnership with Cor k City Council, Cork County Council and the HSE. Development will address COVID-related restrictions on in-person delivery via online resource dissemination and facilitator training. Schools In collaboration with Cork City Library Service, The Unfinished Book programme is being adapted around restrictions imposed by COVID-19 to facilitate blended delivery i.e. via socially distanced formats both online and in-person (outdoors). Invitation to Collaboration Partners of the excellent Creative Enquiry progra mme will meet to discuss the viability of a ‘Continuation Phase’ (requiring additional funding) by The Arts Council Invitation to Collaboration Scheme. Creative Enquiry is an initiative of two Cork based local authorities, Cork City Council and Cork County Council arts offices in strategic partnership with, Age & Opportunity, the National organisation that promotes more positive attitudes to older people and, the HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare-Cork South Community Work Department, facilitating community health and well-being initiatives, and, the three independent partner arts organisations. Arts Grants Cork City Council’s annual arts support scheme 2021 including Arts Grants, Arts in Context grants, Project Awards and Artist Bursaries, will open for applications by 18 th September with a closing date of 19 th November. The application forms and criteria have been updated to reflect the implications of Covid-19 and the Arts Office will host an information webinar for applicants on Wednesday 21 st October. Cork City of Sanctuary Members of the Cork City of Sanctuary Executive are holding two facilitated weekend workshops to review current capacity and explore approaches to the update of the Cork City of Sanctuary Strategic Plan. Young asylum-seeking adults interested in mural design and currently residing in the Travelodge Direct Provision Centre have linked with Cork Community Art Link to participate in the painting of the 2020 Rebel Streets designs on the Lido in Blackpool. General The Arts Office have collaborated across Cork City Council Directorates and provided advice and facilitated supports for several externally led initiatives currently making a visual impact in the city centre including:
• The Shandon Urban Orienteering Heritage Route led by CCC Heritage Office • The Glucksman ‘Our Generation’ postering project at Kyrls Quay • The Cork Community Art Link Annual Youth Graffitti Jam in Blackpool
Culture Night
Cork City Culture Night 2020 took place on Friday, September 18 th . Cónal Creedon as Ambassador has taken part in several PR initiatives, and appeared in pre-recorded events, including one with John Spillane from the Green Room of Cork Opera House. New Arts Office staff - Arts Officer Michelle Carew and Community Arts Co-ordinator Siobhán Clancy were also featured in press profiles.
A mix of small-scale live events; online pre-records and live streams are being hosted by cultural venues and organisations around the city on the evening of 18th, with 68 venues registered (compared to 117 in 2019). Cork City
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