Super Paua

22/05/2024

17/01/2024

We have been overwhelmed by demand and are delighted to announce that our Applying for Funding workshop on Wed 31 Jan is now fully booked! If you haven't registered, you can be added to the waitlist and we will be in touch if a place becomes available. And don't forget that this is the first in a series of 8 producing workshops, with more details coming soon... https://www.superpaua.net/workshops-training

12/01/2024

The last Super Paua stories have dropped! Join us for a Brazilian dancing adventure, or explore any of our other 25 audio stories for young people- perhaps you'd fancy an Arabic undersea quest, some competitive biscuit tin gardens, or just a vivid splash of colour. We've loved making these 4 series of multilingual stories with writers, performers and sound designers from all around Ireland and some from even further afield! Thanks to , and for all their support.
https://www.superpaua.net/superpauastories

12/01/2024

Teachers! We are thrilled to announce that a new show, Ballad of a Bandit, written and performed by Miquel Barceló will be touring to schools in the west of Ireland this February and March!

Book for your classroom here: https://form.jotform.com/240023008245340

A cleaner enters the classroom to empty the bin, distracted by something he sees, there ensues a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara. Completely unaware that a show will take place, Ballad of a Bandit will have the children on the edge of their seats.

Venue: Your school
Dates: Monday – Friday 12 February 2024 – 14 March 2024
Times: to be agreed with school
Runtime: approx. 40 minutes
Language: English
Classes: Suitable for 3rd-6th class.
NOTE: Due to the surprise nature of this show it important that pupils are not informed the show will be taking place.

The show is accompanied by a specially designed creative engagement pack for use in the classroom after the show, with lots of potential curriculum links (particularly across Drama, History, Visual Art, Primary Language).

📸 John McMahon

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon , City Council, Galway County Council , and Branar Meitheal

09/01/2024

Empowering the Artist is a series of FREE monthly Zoom workshops on producing. We want to help you find your power- or your 'paua'- and shake off any fears so that we can make more great work and connect with more audiences and partners.

Our first workshop, Applying for Funding, will be held on Wednesday 31 January, 10:30am-12pm, and will be relevant for artists working across all artforms. Register now and find out more on our new website! www.superpaua.net/workshops-training

08/01/2024

The application deadline for the 2024 Emma O'Kane Bursary has been extended until close of business on WEDNESDAY 10 JANUARY. Find out more and apply now at: https://emmaokanebursary.ie/applynow

APPLICATION DEADLINE UPDATE! Submissions for for the 2024 Emma O'Kane Bursary will be accepted until the close of business on WEDNESDAY 10 JANUARY.

Is this year's bursary in your name? Find out more and apply at https://emmaokanebursary.ie/applynow

The Emma O'Kane brings together CoisCéim Dance Theatre, Anu Productions, Crash Ensemble, Dublin Dance Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company, Pavilion Theatre, Project Arts Centre, The Ark, Dublin and a number of independent professionals. It was set up with the support of a Collaborative Capacity Building Grant from The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is funded entirely by donations. Thank You!

https://www.emmaokanebursary.ie/donorsandpartners

08/01/2024

Lovely prize here

The Caterpillar Poetry Prize 2024 is now open!

🌟 Children's laureate Joseph Coelho to judge
💸 Win €1000 + a trip to Circle of Misse
💸 2nd prize €500, 3rd prize €250
⏰ Closing 31 March
🌟 Winning poems published in Irish Times Books

http://tinyurl.com/caterpillarpoetryprize24

08/01/2024

📢 The Contemporary Music Centre, the National Symphony Orchestra and RTÉ lyric fm are pleased to open applications for Composer Lab 2024!

🔗Find out more & : https://www.cmc.ie/opportunities/composer-lab-2024

⏰ Application Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 15 January 2024.

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is a professional development programme aimed at composers who have had limited opportunities to write for symphony orchestra. This project provides participating composers with a creative and open environment to deepen their understanding of writing for the full forces of a symphony orchestra 🎻

We are delighted to welcome back CMC composer David Fennessy as our programme mentor for 2024.

All applicants for Composer Lab 2024 will receive equal opportunity irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, ethnicity or indigenous status. Gender balance is a consideration in the selection process. We especially encourage those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

On the completion of the project, composers' works will receive a public performance by the National Symphony Orchestra in a special edition of RTÉ lyric Live broadcast from the National Concert Hall on RTÉ lyric fm and streamed online in January 2025.

Photo by National Symphony Orchestra

04/01/2024

Happy new year! In the spirit of change and new adventures, we're delighted to announce that we have a new website- check it out at www.superpaua.net.
More exciting news coming soon...

Super Paua is an Irish artist collective making work for young people in a variety of languages, places, and forms. Humour, social relevance, and respect define our work. More About Us This year we have big plans. To produce Alison Ní Mháirtín’s new play ‘Pegasus the Clothes Horse’ at the N...

04/01/2024

Here is the current schedule for 2024 funding opportunities in The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

The 1st relevant deadline is February 15th for Bursary awards, accepting applications from January 9th.

Discover the full schedule here 👉https://bit.ly/3vnWWWU

03/01/2024

Artlinks Bursaries 2024
📣Deadline Reminder

The deadline for applications is Monday, 22nd of January, at 4pm. Applications received after the deadline has passed cannot be considered.

Artists must be a current member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports. Artists must be registered on or before 15/01/2024 to be eligible to apply for these bursaries. Email artlinks.ie@gmail.com to request a membership application form if you are a new applicant.

These Awards are designed to support artists to develop their practice by providing artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. The Art forms which we support are: Architecture, Circus, Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Opera, Street Arts, Theatre, Traditional Arts, Visual Arts. The ArtLinks partnership is supported by the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and provides professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in the four partner local authority areas of Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford.

Download application form and guidelines here: https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/artslinks-bursaries-2024/

County Wexford Arts Department Carlow Arts Office Kilkenny Arts Office Waterford Arts