Mayo Roscommon: Care in Context. Creative Health & Wellbeing with Creative Ireland

Roscommon County Council’s Arts Office applied for Creative Ireland funding in 2024 with Mayo County Council for a project titled: Mayo Roscommon: Care & Creativity in Context. Age Friendly/Social Inclusion and Healthy Ireland from each county were included in the application as part of the Creative Ireland Team.

This Creative Health & Wellbeing Application for Roscommon Mayo: Care & Creativity in Context partnering with Mayo CC, Irish Hospice Foundation and Mayo Roscommon Hospice was successful. We have been awarded €140,000 by Creative Ireland for a two-year project to enable creativity in support of individuals at end of life in Hospice/Hospital and Home Palliative Care.

The Irish Hospice Foundation will deliver training in grief and death awareness and support end-of-life care knowledge for artist & creative facilitators. This will lead to artist’s residencies into care settings, in particular end-of-life care contexts: hospice units, private homes and nursing homes in Roscommon and Mayo. 

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Roscommon Bealtaine Festival 2025

Full Programme

Programme begins with:

POP UP POETRY ON THE POETRY LANEWAY

As part of the Bealtaine Festival, join a lunchtime poetry pop up celebrating Roscommon Poetry for ‘May Day’ National Poetry Day! No booking required to attend.

Time: 12pm – 1pm.

Date: Thursday, May 1st 2025.

Location: The Poetry Laneway at Chapel Lane, Roscommon Town.

Other Bealtaine 2025 upcoming events!

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EDI Award, Inclusion in the Arts Award and Slow Art Bursaries.

These awards are available for proposals from experienced artists in participation contexts who are on our Facilitators panel 2024/2025. 

‘Postcards from Bealach an Doirín’ - POP-UP art class
With artist Jacqueline Duignan

Location: Phoenix Youth Centre, Ballaghaderreen.
Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025.
Time: 4 hours, 10 - 2.30pm. Bring a packed lunch, break at 12 - 12.30pm.

Materials Provided. All ages, but limited Spaces. Book now at artsofficer@roscommoncoco.ie

Description:

This project involves a 4-hour pop-up art class inviting participants to create unique postcard-sized artworks, using a combination of mark making / collage / mixed-media / experimental and printing techniques.

It offers an accessible and meaningful way for individuals to explore and express themes of identity and community, drawing inspiration from Bealach an Doirín. At the heart of this project is the metaphor of the "Little Oak"—small but meaningful artistic expressions that reflect the potential for growth and transformation. These “postcards” represent the seeds of creativity, poised to grow into larger, more ambitious projects in future.

Together the work will form an exhibition of collective expression within the Ballaghaderreen community.

Funded through an Inclusion in the Arts Award from Roscommon County Council Arts Office, supported by Creative Places Ballaghaderreen.

TAP+ (Teacher Artist Partnership) 2024

Roscommon Artists / Creative Practitioners

Apply for TAP+ (Teacher Artist Partnership) via expressions of interest sent to the Director of Carrick on Shannon Education Support Centre (pmpache@carrickedcentre.ie) no later than 5pm on Friday 7th June 2024. Expressions of interest should be in the form of a letter of max 600 words, accompanied by a CV or short bio with links to images or samples of relevant work.

The letter should outline:

1. Training institute/ organisation
2. Brief description of practice
3. Why you aim to work in education and in partnership teachers and children
4. What qualifies you to undertake the TAP+ summer course training and residency programme

Call out for Facilitators Panel

- Closed Nov 2023

Roscommon County Council are planning a diverse range of programming during the coming year and are seeking experienced Facilitators to take part in various programmes throughout 2024/2025.

Facilitators who wish to work in participation contexts including Social Engagement and inclusion, Arts & Education, Arts & Health, Arts & Disability, Arts & Older People, Cultural Diversity, Arts & Communities, across a wide range of art and cultural forms, are invited to apply to be on a new Facilitators Panel for 2024/2025. We are looking for Facilitators who have experience in delivering high quality experiences for children, young and older people, specialist groups and who are interested in working collaboratively with groups. 

The Facilitators Panel will be contacted by RCC to submit proposals for programmes as they arise, including Bealtaine, Cruinniú na nÓg, Culture Night and Creative Ireland. The panel may deliver residencies, workshops, talks, and other tailored events including in schools, nursing homes and libraries.

We welcome events held through Irish, English and other languages. In addition to opportunities to work, the Facilitators Panel will be informed of training, supports and opportunities offered by RCC, Roscommon Arts Office, Roscommon Arts Centre, Libraries and other national organisations.

Please note that the successful applicants will be required to undergo the Garda Vetting procedure. 

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 10th November 2023. Late applications will not be considered.

 All enquiries to Mary Smyth, Tel: (090) 6637 279 or email: msmyth@roscommoncoco.ie

Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras an chontae, Roscommon. Ireland