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  • 07 Mar 2010 Resource Focus: How to Develop a European Cultural Project Are you thinking of adding a European dimension to your work?
  • 07 Mar 2010 Dates for your Diary Now that the Firkin Crane facebook page is up and running, do join us there
  • 07 Mar 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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  • 01 Mar 2010 Arts Council funding announced The Arts Council, the government agency for funding and developing the arts, has made its major grant allocations for 2010, distributing in excess of €49m to more than 350 arts organisations.
  • 01 Feb 2010 The Treatment Room Give yourself a treat!
    The Treatment Room welcomes appointments for therapeutic massage from everyone - dancers, performers, users of the Firkin Crane and members of the public. Avail of a 10% discount just for visiting this website!
  • 27 Jan 2010 BLANK CANVAS - open audition for one female dancer American Choreographer Micheline Heal is seeking one female dancer to work with during her BLANK CANVAS residency at The Firkin Crane
  • 08 Feb 2010 Auditions Notice Croi Glan Integrated Dance Company are looking for Dancers with and without physical disabilities to join the Company.
  • 08 Feb 2010 Cork Arts Network At a meeting of various artists and arts workers in December, it was felt by most participants that a web site for a cork arts network was an important step.
  • 20 Jan 2010 Culture Ireland Funding The December 2009 list of grants is available on Theatre Forum's website
  • 14 Jan 2010 Mayfield Fun Dance Restarts 14 January 2010 - Note new time: 9.45-10.45am
  • 21 Dec 2009 Cork Circus Centre The Circus community in Cork have joined forces to set up and run a space in the Old Courthouse on Camden Quay
  • 18 Dec 2009 Budget News In December the Arts Council received its budget allocation of €69.15 million for 2010.
  • 01 Dec 2009 BLANK CANVAS 2009 final phase To celebrate the 2009 residencies and look forward to BLANK CANVAS 2010, an exciting sharing of work in progress was presented by Phluxus Dance Collective
  • 08 Nov 2009 National Campaign For the Arts Saturday 14 November 2009 - The National Campaign for the Arts - all Cork-based Artists & Arts Workers
  • 12 Oct 2009 New research on the Dance Sector in England New research on the Dance Sector in England - how does this compare to the Irish situation?
  • 12 Oct 2009 Business to Arts Business to Arts brokers, enables and supports creative partnerships between business and the arts
  • 04 Oct 2009 Culture Night 2009 Once again, the Firkin Crane opened its door on Culture Night 2009 but this time, we also opened the floor ...
  • 26 Sep 2009 The Big Wash Up When subtracting dirt add sense and beauty!

  • 13 Sep 2009 Lord Mayor’s visit Cllr. Dara Murphy, Lord Mayor of Cork, visited the Firkin Crane on the occasion of the final night of Songs from the Beautiful City
  • 09 Aug 2009 Merce Cunningham 1919 - 2009 Merce Cunningham, one of the most important modern dance choreographers of the 20th century, died on 26 July 2009.
  • 07 Jun 2009 Arts Council Bursary Awards 2009 Round 1 Congratulations to six dance artists who received Bursaries. A total of €669,539 has been offered to 69 individuals.
  • 18 Mar 2009 Odd Facts An occasionally updated compendium of interesting titbits relevant to dance!
    If you have anything you'd like to add to the list, do let us know.
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EVENTS

  • A Chance To Dance - Tickets: € 3 per student The Firkin Crane are inviting Schools, Groups and Clubs to take part in an exciting Dance Programme on a weekly or monthly basis. View details
  • Back to School 12 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010 Tickets: € 16 or 4 for €60 featuring the young stars from the various Performers Academy Studios across Cork View details
  • BLANK CANVAS 2010 Sharing 12 Mar 2010 - Tickets: € suggested donation €5 BLANK CANVAS sharing View details
Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland