Annual Report 2010 Publisher full - Offaly County Council

Hullabaloo Children’s Arts Festival
In 2010, Hullabaloo took place simultaneously in both Birr and
Clara during the October midterm break. There were over 50
workshops and performances for children and families, with an
estimated participation of over 700 children. The festival, running
for its first year in Clara, was warmly received. A dedicated
local committee, with the assistance of the Arts Office,
co-ordinated and administered the festival.
Support and Information Service to Professional, Amateur,
Voluntary and Community Groups and Individuals
The Arts Office is a resource for artists and organisations that
require advice, direction and information on developing and
promoting their arts practice. This element of the service is
based on best practice principles in all forms of arts development
and is intended to give rise to increased confidence in
quality methods and professional approaches.
Artist Daniel Doyle carved a giant pumpkin out of 40 tonnes of sand at
Birr Castle Courtyard
Belmont Mill Artists Studios
Increasingly becoming nationally renowned for its idyllic setting,
the Mill continues to attract visiting artists and tourists
into Offaly as well as providing a facility for community activity.
In 2010, ten artists stayed at the studios including renowned
Irish artist Brian Bourke, lectures were held by the
National Gallery of Ireland as well as exhibitions and tours.
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