Bumpflakes is a major new exhibition by Nuisancebears, aka Sligo-born sculptor Nick Devaney. The work of Nuisancebears occupies a cultural geography inhabited by the likes of Jimmy Durham and Gabriel Orozco, a land where familiar, everyday objects, and cultural references conspire to create glimpses of alternative possibilities that are both engaging and provocative. Concrete kerbing combines with the likes of cocktail umbrellas, cornflakes consort with speed bumps, an ice-fishing hut provides a life-size studio/laboratory for the implied-but-absent ‘scientist/artist’ author of these works. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend, the exhibition runs until July 3.
First steps in music summer camps at Ballina Arts Centre
Ballina Arts Centre is presenting this exciting summer camp, First Steps in Music, from Monday July 12 until Friday July 16 and from Monday July 19 to Friday July 23. The camp will cater for a variety of age groups, and offers an opportunity for children to get an introduction to music-making with experienced music teacher Edel McDonnell. While the aim of the camp is to develop in children a love of music-making, the emphasis at all times will be to have fun and enjoy the experience.
Time of camps
10am to 10.45am: First Steps in Music: parent and child (age three and four years, accompanied by parent/guardian ), cost €25.
11am to 12.30pm: First Steps in Music (age five and six years ), cost €40.
1pm to 2.30pm: First Steps in Music: recorder (age seven to nine years )
Students will need to purchase their own 'Aulos' Descant recorder (approx €8 ). These can be purchased from the Axe Shack music shop, Ballina, (096 ) 76660, cost €40. Each camp runs for one week (Monday to Friday ). Please state which week when booking. Payment must be made in full in advance of the summer camp.
Drama summer camp for Children at Ballina Arts Centre
Are your children interested in drama, having fun, and making new friends? Then the Ballina Arts Centre drama summer camp is the place for them. The drama summer camp for children is designed to develop children's confidence and creativity and each day they will be led through creative theatre games, exercises, and fun improvisations.
Niamh McGrath is a professional actress, playwright, director, and drama teacher. She has run many drama workshops at Ballina Arts Centre, as well as working in schools and being the artistic director of Mayo Youth Theatre.
The camp will cater for five to seven year olds from 10.30am to 12.30pm, and for eight to 10 year olds from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The camp will run from Monday August 9 to Friday August 13 and costs €40 for the five days.
Ballina Arts Centre is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays. For further information contact Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, phone (096 ) 73593, e-mail [email protected], www.ballinaartscentre.com
