October 09

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October 2009
Critically Speaking
Grainne Moriarty, a 2009 Young Critic, gives the lowdown on her experience of the programme following the public panel discussion that took place at the start of October
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Big Changes

After thirteen years in Gardiner Street, NAYD has moved round the corner to North Great George's Street. The new address is 7 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1.

Anna Galligan, NAYD's Youth Theatre Officer, has left to join Barnstorm Theatre company. Anna has been an integral part of NAYD over the past 10 years and we want to wish her all the best in her new role and thank her for her huge contribution to the organisation.

Professor Aine Hyland, former Professor of Education and Vice President of UCC, is the new chairperson of NAYD. She takes over from Caoimhin Corrigan.

Funding

www.youtharts.ie
The Artist in Youth Work Scheme is offered by NYCI and the Arts Council to extend and enhance young people's participation in the arts. There are two awards under the scheme: Artist in Youth Work Residency and Youth Arts Development Award. Cosing date is Friday 30th October. Full criteria and application form, available from Youth Arts Programme website.

What's On?

26-31 Oct	Dublin Youth Theatre - Half 3 Heroes New commissioned play. Venue: Project Arts Centre Find Out More
29-30 Oct	Griese Youth Theatre - The Trials of Joan Original script based on the life of Joan of Arc. Venue: Riverbank, Newbridge Find Out More
17-19 Sep	Celbridge Youth Drama- The Plough and The Stars Sean O'Casey's classic. Venue: Moat Theatre, Naas, Co. Kildare Find Out More

www.artscouncil.ie
The closing date for Arts Council Annual Programming Grants is October 22nd. Full criteria and application form available from Arts Council website.

New Stage Plays Available

The three commissioned plays for this year's New Stage programme are now available exclusively to NAYD member youth theatres for production......

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Conferences

Facilitators Sought

National Campaign for the Arts

Two youth work conferences take place in November. Youth Work Ireland's Claiming Our Space Conference takes place on 24th November while NYCI's Ways and Means of Working With Older Teens takes place on Friday 27th November.

Dail Na nOg 2010 is seeking to create a panel of experienced faciltators. The commitment would be two and a half days. The role is a voluntary one with reimbursement of travel expenses. Visit the Dail Na nOg website for more.

The National Campaign for the Arts was launched at the end of September. NCFA is calling for the retention of Culture Ireland as well as well as resisting further cuts to Arts Council funding.

The campaign's message focusses on why the Arts are central to economic and social recovery in Ireland. You can find out more on the NCFA website or join their Facebook page.