The Firkin Crane

Application/Selection Process

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

All proposals must be submitted in the appropriate application form and should include:

- contact details (including email address) of applicant;
- a curriculum vitae / resume for each artist involved;
- Samples of previous work (e.g. video, CD-ROM in Mac format, photographs, printed text);
- no more than 200 words on the aims and objectives of the proposed residency.

(Please note selection criteria).

To ensure the safe return of material, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with your proposal.

Alternatively, the Firkin Crane would be delighted to accept this material for the purposes of its archive/library.

HOW ARTISTS ARE CHOSEN

Each applicant's proposal will be considered by an independent panel with three to five members. Individuals on the panel may vary from year to year but will always include at least one regional and one national dance practitioner and one artist from another artform. The panel will work in association with the Firkin Crane.
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NEWS

  • 12 Jul 2010 BLANK CANVAS 2011 - Call for Applications BLANK CANVAS 2011 application forms now available Read full story
  • 06 Sep 2010 Dates for your Diary Now that the Firkin Crane facebook page is up and running, do join us there Read full story
  • 06 Sep 2010 Opportunities Check here for some of the upcoming job/work and other professional opportunities which come into the Firkin Crane office. We publish them as seen, so please check the credentials of the individuals and organisations involved.
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EVENTS

  • Culture Night 2010 24 Sep 2010 - Tickets: € Free Explore this unique building in the heart of Shandon.
    Watch dance performances of all styles and levels.
    Join in a variety of classes and dance the night away or just observe.
    See a range of films on dance at special screenings.
    Browse a photographic exhibition on professional dance.
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  • BLANK CANVAS 2010 Sharing 01 Oct 2010 - Tickets: € suggested donation €5 - an exciting look at work-in-progress, presented by some or all of the currently resident artists.

    Applications for 2011 now open. View details
  • Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice Sessions 06 Oct 2010 - 15 Oct 2010 Tickets: € 16/14 students, group rates available Cyclone Repertory Company presents an entertaining and informative synthesis of analysis and performance that has the primary goal of helping students in their understanding of these two Shakespearean plays
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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland