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Higgins and actress Mary McEvoy. A book entitled Tales from the Kitchen Table, an anthology of Remedies and Recipes by the over 55‟s in Offaly was published as part of the festival. Offaly Youth Dance hosted a You(th) Share Festival that invited youth dance companies from throughout Ireland to Birr, for workshoprs and performances. Young Novelists Novelist Caroline Barry worked with a youth creative writing group (14 to 18 years) in Birr for a full year teaching them the skills of composition, character and plot development. The participants worked on individual projects and held an open mike session in Birr Library. Birr Theatre and Arts Centre We continued in partnership to deliver the Hullabaloo Children‟s Arts Festival and support Legitimate Bodies Dance Company to deliver community and youth dance programmes. Birr Theatre and Arts Centre Youth Dance A grant to Legitimate Bodies Dance Company enabled primary schools to avail of workshops at a reduced rate. The dance company also facilitates a series of community dance classes in Birr Theatre and Arts Centre including the Offaly Youth Dance Company, Yummy Dance, First Footing and Adult Ballet. Tullamore Community Arts Centre The design competition for the arts centre was organised by the RIAI. 119 entries were shortlisted to 4 and the winning architectural team is A2 Architects, a young Irish firm, who already have a notable list of successful buildings. Over 600 people attended a public launch of the winning design. Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011
The site for the centre, Kilbride Park, was donated by Tullamore Town Council. A Community Fundraising Campaign for the Arts Centre was launched by the introduction of a fundraising draw. The fundraising team aim to meet €200,000 of the capital costs. A2 Architects winning design for the Tullamore Community Arts Centre Midlands Collaborative Projects (The Arts Offices of Offaly, Westmeath, Laois and Longford) There were 2 publications of the Midlands Arts and Culture Magazine. This free, 32 page magazine, highlighted the diversity and quality of arts projects across the four counties and aims to create a greater cultural identity in the Midlands. Kindermusic continues to develop in 9 centres as a music education programme for toddlers and parents. It is run in conjunction with the VEC. Midland Master Classes were delivered as professional development opportunities for artists in the Midlands Belmont Mill Artists Studios 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. Their exhibition, workshop and lecture series are well attended. Hullabaloo Children’s Arts Festival In 2011, Hullabaloo took place simultaneously in both Birr and Clara during the October midterm break. A dedicated local committee, with the assistance of the Arts Office, co-ordinated and administered the festival. Over 35 events were organised with an attendance of 80%. Launch of Hullabaloo Children’s Arts Festival at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre 2011 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. Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011
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FINANCE Our Goals To plan the strat
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