EVENTS RESIDENCIESTENANT SPOTLIGHT

ART EXHIBITION FILM

WORKSHOPSwww.ruared.ie info@ruared.ie 01 451 5860

OCT - DEC

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Hello RUA RED friends!

We have some exciting and challenging exhibitions opening over the next few months. Becoming Imperceptible from production artist in residence Molly O Dwyer, opens on October 5th. Our much anticipated Winter Open previews November 22nd and runs in tandem with Spectrum, a solo show from last year’s winner Garrett Power in Gallery 2.

After the successful launch of our Pop Up Show in July, we’re delighted to announce a new autumn themed show on Oct 4th and a special Christmas shop curated by Designist, launching on Nov 22nd. (Page 14)

We are launching an evening programme of events in our Café Bar, with a selection of different styles of events including a jazz evening and film screenings. (Page 13)The Café program continues over the next few months with something for all ages. Check out the events on page 18.

We’ve recently introduced our RUA RED Supporters scheme, which provides an opportunity to save on tickets for events along with a whole host of other benefits. All the money received goes towards our artistic and education programme, helping us to continue providing free and reduced price events and workshops during the year. Keep an eye out for the Supporter badge in the brochure to see where you could get discounts! (Page 16)

We’re starting focus groups in the coming months to help us find out about what you would like to see happening in RUA RED.

Next year is our fifth birthday and we want to make sure it’s our best yet! So if you’re interested in getting involved drop us an email at info@ruared.ie and we’ll be in touch!

Enjoy browsing through this seasons brochure and hopefully see you at our upcoming events!

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Visual ArtCo-Location 1Becoming Imperceptible 3Winter Open 5Spectrum 7Art Trolley 8

Film Family Film 9Over 55’s 11

Photowalks 12Evening Program 13Pop Up Show 14

Young Art Critics 15Supporters 16Creative Café 18Red Line Festival 20Tallaght Young Filmmakers 22

Tenant SpotlightJessica Conway 23SongSchool/Create School 25

Café Bar 27

General Info 28Listings (Back of brochure)

Opening HoursBox Office / Reception: Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm (The centre is open until 10pm Mon - Fri for private classes, performances & rehearsals) Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays and Public Holidays. Café: Mon - Sat, 10am - 3pm

Look out for this little guy to see where you can avail of discounts if you’re a supporter! (page 16)

Cover image: Majella Clancy, The Particularities of Time and Space, Winter Open 2013 (page 5)

Zombie Flash Mob led by Gathering artist Anthony Schrag, Sep 2013

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CO-LOCATIONFIONA MARRON

21 SEP - 16 NOV

GALLERY 2

PREVIEW 27 SEP, 6PM - 8PM

‘Co-location’ is a solo exhibition of new work by Fiona Marron completed while on residency at RUA RED. The exhibition encompasses elements of video and sculptural installation, which together, through a number of researched histories, examine value systems and probe the dynamic infrastructure behind current international channels of trade.

Through engaging in a process of enquiry surrounding a transformational period in Chicago’s trading history, the crossovers between the worlds of science fiction and global finance are considered within the exhibition Co-location. In focus is a key figure of that history, former chairman of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, who accredits the major changes he implemented in computerising financial trading to ideas first imagined in his sci-fi writing of the eighties. Alongside his several published titles in the line of finance, his only published sci-fi title can be seen as the catalyst for the worlds first future electronic trading platform, and a consequential step towards the proliferation of trades made globally today.

In the course of following up one such history, other tangential histories have emerged and are explored within Co-location.

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Image: Co-location, Production Still, Fiona Marron 2013

Fiona Marron was born in Co. Monaghan in 1987. She graduated from Fine Art at Dublin Institute of Technology in 2009 and is currently completing an MA in Visual Arts Practice, IADT Dun Laoghaire. Solo exhibitions include ‘Last and First Men’ at The Joinery, Dublin (2011), ‘As Topic and Tool’ at The Joinery (2010) and ‘For Who Knows What’ at FOUR, Dublin (2009). Recent group exhibitions include ‘At the Level of Entity’, The LAB, Dublin (2013) ‘Construct #1’ at Monster Truck Gallery, ‘Portrait of Space’ at Clonlea Studios, Dublin (2011), ‘Hidden Memories, Lost Traces’ at Sinopale: Third Sinop Biennial, Turkey, ‘Switch: As Process’ at Catalyst Arts, Belfast (2010) and Reverse Pedagogy III, Model Arts & Niland Gallery, Sligo (2009).

The advancement of fibre optic technology has been paramount to the developments in global trading, facilitating the current widespread practice of high frequency trading (HFT), a volatile and contentious activity. As a system, its operations are internet dependent and thus rooted in a physical network of sub-sea and earth optical fibre cables, an infrastructure which also becomes relevant in the exhibitions manifestation. With questions around the importance of geographical specificity another fundamental concern, the work engages consideration around the nature of time-space compression.

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BECOMINGIMPERCEPTIBLEMOLLY O’DWYER

5 OCT - 16 NOV

GALLERY 1

PREVIEW 4 OCT, 6PM - 8PM

“The Cosmos is an abstract machine, and each world has an assemblage affecting it. If one reduces oneself to one or several abstract lines that will prolong itself in and conjugate with others, producing immediately, directly a world in which it is the world that becomes, then one becomes-everybody/everything.” *

Image: Unmonumental Memory, (Detail) 2013, discarded fireplace pieces,burnt concrete, tiles, lino, black glass sample sheet,

dimensions:60.5cm x 30.4cm x 17cm

*Gilles Deleuze. Felix Guattari. A Thousand Plateaus. (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1987)

The sculptural works created for this solo exhibition by artist Molly O’Dwyer are fabricated using everyday materials such as floorboards, tiles and fencing; each brought together into an assemblage form. Some works are illuminated internally casting shadows upon the walls of the space, others are themselves projected upon. Light here is an animating force, infiltrating the structure and projecting from the assemblage forming phantoms; projections of an ephemeral landscape. Time exists in the abstract, present in the texture of the found objects and the moving image; the perception of time manufacturing a multiplicity of perspectives.

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Image: Unmonumental Memory, (Detail) 2013, discarded fireplace pieces,burnt concrete, tiles, lino, black glass sample sheet,

dimensions:60.5cm x 30.4cm x 17cm

Molly O’Dwyer (b.1980) is a visual artist from Dublin. She holds an MFA from NCAD, Dublin and a first class B.A. in Fine Art from D.I.T. Recent exhibitions include: Sites For Temporary Witness at The Ballina Arts Centre, Co. Mayo,(2013) Awaiting Movement at The Werkstadt, Berlin (2012), Incubarte Festival at Museo Valenciano De La Illustración y Modernidad Valencia, Spain (2012), Les Concordances Du Temps, The Darling Foundry, Montréal, Québec (2012). She is currently artist in residence at RUA RED 2012/13.www.mollyodwyer.com

The artist here uses the materiality of the works to transect the narratological into vibrating particles of past present and future. The frame of reference therefore is essentially one of becoming: becoming-molecular, becoming-assemblage, becoming-imperceptible.

This exhibition is curated by Dr. Hilary Murray.

Supported by

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WINTER OPEN

PREVIEW 22 NOV, 6PM - 8PM

RUA RED is pleased to present the Winter Open Show in Gallery 1, an annual exhibition of work chosen from an open submission call. We received our largest ever amount of submissions and after a tough selection process the work of over 30 artists were chosen.

This year’s selection panel consisted of independent curators who have significant experience in the field of contemporary art; Paul McAree (Director and curator FLOOD), Grace McEvoy (Visual Arts Co-ordinator, Block T), Karen Phillips (RUA RED Executive Director) and Claire McAree (Independent Curator). They have further selected a shortlist for the RUA RED Art prize, the winner of which will be awarded a solo show to take place during 2014.

This year sees the introduction of the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by The Square Shopping Centre. The winner of this award will be determined by visitors to the exhibition, who will vote on their favourite piece. The prize of €1000 will go to the artist with the most votes.

At this year’s exhibition you will discover sculptures, wooden and plastic installations, stunning photography work and exceptional prints, drawings and paintings. (All works for sale.)

Exhibiting artists include: Evan Buggle, Majella Clancy, Edel Cox, Aidan Crotty, Victoria J Dean, David Fagan, Margot Galvin, Seán Guinan, Olivia Hassett, James Hayes, Paul Heary, Gus Hughes, Myra Jago, Denis Kelly, Laura Kelly, Bartose Kolate, Kirsti Kotilainen, Elaine Leader, Paul MacCormaic, Eimear Jean McCormack, Séamus McCormack, Sean Molloy, Jacqueline Nicholson, Eimear O’Connor, Tadhg O’Cuirrín, Hilary O’Mahony, Vida Pain, Gavin Porter, Michael Power, Victoria Smith, Adele Stanley, Robert Tucker, Chanelle Walshe,

23 NOV - 21 DECGALLERY 1

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Clockwise from top left:Adele Stanley, Box Series #1, 2 / Séamus McCormack, Peacock

Evan Buggle, Untitled / Michael Power, Visitor

Supported by

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Garrett Power’s first Solo Exhibition entitled Spectrum, is comprised of a large scale sculpture installation accompanied by some recent paintings that explore elements of colour and light perception. The piece, a large pyramid structure consists of hundreds of coloured batons of wood. Structural elements including weight, balance and tension are fundamental components in this work.

Using “chance” as a method for the selection process of each colour, the artist aims to remove himself from his own preconceived notions of colour. Constructed using a void system that allows natural and artificial light to pass through and create a temporal shift of colour perception as the viewer passes by and around the sculpture, the construction of the installation is an intrinsic part of the work just as the visual aspect is. Garret Power was the winner of the Winter Open Show 2012 for which he was awarded this solo show.

SPECTRUMGARRETT POWER

23 NOV - 21 DECGALLERY 2

PREVIEW 22 NOV, 6PM - 8PM

Image: Garrett Power, Untitled: Work in Progress

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Exhibition: Becoming Imperceptible (See page 3)Dates: Oct, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th

Exhibition: Winter Open (See page 5)Dates: Nov 23rd, 30th, Dec 7th, 14th, 21st Times: 10.30am - 11.30amPrice: €3.50 per child

The art trolley sessions are suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years accompanied by a parent / guardian. 2 children maximum per adult.Booking opens 1 week before each session. See page 28 for booking info.

These one hour Art Trolley sessions help you and your child interpret the Gallery 1 exhibitions with the help of artist Jane Fogarty, Each week involves a new theme, with hands-on, take home activities.

This season you will explore the everyday materials such as floorboards, tiles and fencing used in Molly O’Dwyers’ Becoming Imperceptible (page 3). You will also engage with large form sculptures, wooden and plastic installations, paintings, photography and prints as part of our Annual Winter Open Show (See page 5).

ART TROLLEY SESSIONS

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FAMILY FILM

Prizes for best dressed!! Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teenage daughter. (PG/91 min/2012)

Chosen by exhibiting artist Fiona Marron, Co-Location, pg 1. A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. (PG/86 min/2012)

RUA RED’s monthly family programme continues on the first Saturday of every month. Each month we take you on a new cinematic adventure with the best films we can find from around the world. This season we’re screening some special films for Halloween and Christmas where we expect some great costumes! (There’ll be prizes for best dressed!)

€3.50 PER CHILD (ADULT FREE WITH CHILD)BOXOFFICE@RUARED.IE / 01 451 5860

DR SEUSS’ THE LORAX

HOTEL TRANSYLVANNIA

5 OCT, 12PM

31 OCT, 12PM FANCY DRESS

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Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. (PG/88 min/2012)

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.(PG/93 min/2012)

BRAVE

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS

2 NOV, 12PM

7 DEC, 12PM

On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech operation for an urgent mission. Arthur Christmas reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ (PG/97 min/2011)

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 21 DEC, 12PM

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OVER 55S FILM

€4 (INCLUDES TEA/COFFEE AND BISCUITS)BOXOFFICE@RUARED.IE / 01 451 5860

Chosen by exhibiting artist Fiona Marron, Co-Location, pg 1.A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.(110 min/2005)

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront the man who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.(115min/2011)

ENRON, THE SMARTEST GUYS

THE DESCENDANTS

IN THE ROOM 29 OCT, 11AM

26 NOV, 11AM

RUA RED’s Over 55’s film screenings take place on the last Tuesday of every month and show the best in cinema from around the world.We round up this season with a special screening of Humphrey Bogart’s seasonal 1955 classic We’re No Angels. After every screening we offer you a choice of tea or coffee and biscuits in the café and an opportunity to discuss the film .

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Three Devil’s Island escapees hide out in the home of a kindly merchant and repay his kindness by helping him and his family out of several crises. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray and Joan Bennett. (106min/1955)

WE’RE NO ANGELS 17 DEC, 11AM

PHOTO WALKS

The Over 55s Film program is kindly supported by

Designed to provide an understanding of digital cameras, the walks will leave from RUA RED and participants will work in pairs.The Photo Walks are facilitated by Create School, who specialise in providing educational workshops in digital media. The editing work will take place in the digital lab in RUA RED, where participants will learn to touch up and print photos. (Read about Create School on page 25)

All equipment is provided. Booking is advised as there are limited places available. For booking information see page 28.

Dates: Monday 7th Oct and 20th DecTimes: 12pm - 2pmPrice: FREE

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EVENING PROGRAMMEIntroducing a new strand to our programming, the evening programme will take place in the run up to Christmas. It’s a chance to spend time in the relaxed surroundings of the RUA RED Café Bar and enjoy some top class entertainment.

Put in charge of his young son, Alain leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister. Alain’s bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident. Starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts 120 mins (subtitled)

RUA RED will hold a charity variety night on December 18th in support of Man Against Cancer (MAC).

RUST AND BONE 2 OCT, 7PM €5

VARIETY NIGHT 18 DEC 7PM

To take part contact RUA RED on 01 451 5860, or email info@ruared.ie

OPEN MIC NIGHT 15 NOV 7PM

A free evening of jazz with Susan Tomelty and Peter Roycroft.

JAZZ PERFORMANCE 9 OCT 7PM

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CHRISTMAS 23 NOV - 24 DEC

5 OCT - 8 NOV

POP UP SHOWFollowing the successful launch of our Pop Up Show in July, we’re delighted to announce a new Autumn themed show, to be followed by a special Christmas show curated by Designist.

As Autumn approaches why not embrace the cosy season, and treat yourself to some new Irish-made knitwear, or pamper yourself with items from companies including The Handmade Soap Company.Other makers we are proud to support in this show include, Gail Kelly, Rene Mullins, Rachel Mc Knight, and Catherine Keenan, along with our resident craft maker, Rachel Swan. (More to be announced)

Join us for the launch Friday Oct 4th at 6pm.

Join us this November and December for a specially curated Christmas shop, from the wonderful people at Designist. Designist’s flagship store is on South Great Georges Street, Dublin, but this yuletide, they will be selling a special selection of their best products for your delight! So pop in to see their selection of clever, quirky and affordable products, perfect for stocking fillers or if you just want to treat yourself.

Join us for the launch Friday Nov 22nd at 6pm.

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YOUNG ART CRITICS

This October sees the launch Young Art Critics, a new Secondary schools initiative in partnership with South Dublin County Libraries and the South County Dublin Arts Office.

Running from the 22nd-25th Oct, Secondary school groups will have the opportunity to attend talks from exhibiting artists Molly O’ Dwyer and Fiona Marron; meet writer Deirdre Morrissey to learn how to write a review/critique that can be applied to other exhibitions in preparation for the Leaving Certificate; visit Tallaght libraries vast array of art books and resources and visit the exhibitions in RUA RED’s galleries.

Students will also be asked to write a review of the exhibition which will be uploaded onto the library download zone, YAPS, RUA RED and NOISE Dublin websites.

Interested schools should contact RUA RED on 01 451 5860 or email info@ruared.ie to organize a date and time for their visit.

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OVER 55S CLUB

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If you are interested in becoming a patron of RUA RED please contact Beccy Fitzpatrick, Development Manager at info@ruared.ie.

Your support is what we need to ensure our program of events continue. The full list of benefits is available on our website.Simply fill out the form at the back of this page, drop it into reception and post it back to RUA RED South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24.Look out for this symbol throughout the brochure to see whereyou can avail of discounts!

Special offers for hire of rehearsal and mac lab suite

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Young Curators ProgramInvites to Teen Supporters

club events

20% discount on RUA RED events

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Over 55’s club eventsPriority booking on RUA RED

ticketed events

20% discount on RUA RED events

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Free tea/coffee with every sandwich/soup purchased in

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rehearsal roomsDiscounts on exhibition

merchandise

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The Creative Café is a program of free workshops which take place in RUA RED Cafe Bar. These free andcreative daytime sessions take place in our wonderful Café. The informal sessions are artist-led with all materials provided.

These drop-in workshops are structured to teach new drawing techniques with affordable materials that can be easily ‘picked up’ at home before the next sessions.Led by artists Katy Palmieri and Jim Cathcart.

Artist-led drawing table takes place every 2 weeks in the RUA RED foyer.

Dates: Oct 9th, 23rd, Nov 6th, 20th, Dec 4th Time: 11amBooking: FREE (Drop in)

CREATIVE CAFÉPROGRAMME

THE DRAWING TABLE

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Meeting on the last Thursday of every month, creative writer Sue Hassett discusses the book of the month chosen from South Dublin County Libraries reading list. Sticking to an International Writing theme the book of the month is available for collection from RUA RED reception on the 1st of each month.

Dates: 31st Oct, 28th Nov, 19th DecTime: 3pm - 4pmBooking: FREE (Register with RUA RED Box Office on 01 4515860 or email boxoffice@ruared.ie)

BOOK CLUB

MORNING SHORTS

CREATIVE CAFÉPROGRAMMEWeave an imaginative story with Paul Timoney and Fiona Dowling. These drop-in imaginative and engaging storytelling sessions are for under 5’s and parents. Dates 4th Oct, 1st Nov, 6th DecTime: 11amBooking: FREE (Drop in)

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The Red Line Book Festival (15th-20th October 2013) is South Dublin Libraries’ annual celebration of books, literature and authors, packed with delights for book lovers. With over 40 events and 60 authors participating, there is something for everyone!

The Red Line Book Festival will highlight both Irish and International contemporary authors, providing an opportunity for participants to engage and meet with their favourite authors in an enjoyable way. Events take place in a variety of venues across South Dublin County.

To find out more about the full programme of Festival events, visit www.redlinebookfestival.com

Queen of Flowers and Pearls - Performance and reading with Italo-Ethiopian author Gabriella GhermandiQueen of Flowers and Pearls follows the life and vicissitudes of an Ethiopian family in Italy. Taking readers on a voyage spanning decades and space, Gabriella’s narrative covers a vast temporal arc that begins with the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 and ends in 2000. In association with the African Cultural Project. (Ages 18+)

Date/Time: Wed 16th Oct / 8.15pmPrice: FREE (Book at 01 451 5860 / info@ruared.ie)

Writers Groups… Writing Together: a seminar by Carolann Copland, Carousel Creates Writers CentreA unique opportunity for your writers’ group to network with other writers’ groups, hear talks from other writers, authors, publishers and lots more. (Ages 18+)

Date/Time: Sat 12th Oct / 10am – 4.30pmPrice: €10 (Book on 086 1923613 / cacopland@gmail.com)

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Rhythm and Slam: Poetry and Performance by Migrant Poets Migrant Writers and Performing Artists Ireland will showcase a multicultural evening of poetry readings with an interlude of classical music and a performance by a Georgian dance group. (Ages 18+)

Date/Time: Wed 16th Oct / 6pmPrice: FREE (Book at 01 451 5860 / info@ruared.ie)

Red Line Book Festival Poetry Competition Prize Giving CeremonyThe competition winners will be announced and invited to read their poems, along with a reading by special guest, Alan Jude Moore. Alan’s fourth poetry collection, Zinger, will be published later this year.(Ages 18+)

Date/Time: Thurs 17th Oct / 6pmPrice: FREE

Against the Black Sky, We Listen: An Irish Peacekeeper’s Poems with author Michael J. Whelan (Irish Air Force) A beautiful selection of poems from the collection inspired by peacekeeping experiences in Lebanon and Kosovo is brought to life in this moving reading by writer Michael J. Whelan. (Ages 18+)

Date/Time: Thurs 17th Oct / 7.30pmPrice: FREE (Book at 01 451 5860 / info@ruared.ie)

Blurring the Wobbly Boundaries Between Page and Stage with the Poetry Divas Want to gain confidence in reading your poems aloud onstage? The Poetry Divas will discuss rhythm, emphasis, dramatic pause, timing, movement, flair and nerves, culminating in a performance in front of an audience. Bring along poems you would like to perform. (Ages 16+)

Date/Time: Fri 18th Oct / 6.30pmPrice: €12 / €8 (Book at 01 451 5860 / info@ruared.ie)

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Tallaght Young Filmmakers is an award-winning youth-led filmmaking group that meet weekly in RUA RED. They work with professional filmmakers to devise their own scripts and shoot their own films. Master classes with professional filmmakers focus on film critique, scriptwriting, sound, acting, directing, editing and more.

See some examples of work and activities undertaken by the Tallaght Young Filmmakers as well as info and opportunity in all art forms on www.noisesouthdublin.com.Anyone aged 14 – 18 is welcome to join.

For more information, please contact Tori, Youth Arts Coordinator for South Dublin County Council at 0860479535 or by email at vdurrer@sdublincoco.ie.

The group is supported by the Arts Council, South Dublin County Council, and RUA RED.

In 2011, their partnership with South Dublin County Council was acknowledged by the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award for Sustaining the Arts

Date: ThursdaysTime: 5pm – 7pm

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TENANT SPOTLIGHTInterviewed by Heather Byrne

JESSICA CONWAY

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HB: Who are you? / What are you all about?JC: I am an audio/visual artist. In my work I often make sound, visual and text compositions that explore aspects of language, voice and narrative.

HB: What are you working on right now/what projects are you currently involved in?JC: I’m making a sound and text composition at the moment. It is titled The Words Beginning With A, With the Sounds of Their Beginning. I’m hoping to show this at Tulca Visual Arts Festival in Galway in November this year.

HB: How did you get into this line of work?JC: Em I guess I always loved to draw - so thought maybe I’d go to Art College. Knowing very little about contemporary art at that time I’ve since been fascinated with making and thinking through and about materials.

HB: What are your favourite medium/materials to work in?JC: I mostly end up working with sound, text or video. Sometimes I draw but more as a way of thinking through something. Sound is often where I’ll start - I carry a sound recorder with me most of the time.

W: www.jessicaconway.net

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HB: What is a normal day in your studio like? / Where were you working from before RUA RED studio?JC: Before RUA RED I had a studio with Pallas Projects/Studios based in The Coombe, in Dublin. My day in the studio varies; sometimes I’m out and about recording sounds or video. In the studio I spend time listening, watching and editing material and sometimes researching. I usually start the day in the studio at 9am if possible and stay until I’m not getting anywhere or Ill sometimes go off and come back in the evening.

HB: What are some of your favourite projects you’ve worked on?JC: I don’t think I have favourite projects. I guess though I’ve made a few works based on the subject of laughter that I’ve really enjoyed and it’s something I keep wanting to return to play with more.

HB: Have you ever worked with any famous people? JC: No, I don’t think so.

TENANT SPOTLIGHTInterviewed by Heather Byrne

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HB: Who are you? / What are you all about?PB: I am Peter Baxter a musician, songwriter and artist and I founded Songschool 13 years ago and Createschool 4 years ago. These projects encourage creativity via music and digital multimedia respectively.

HB: What are you working on right now/what projects are you currently involved in?PB: We usually have several projects and workshops on the go at any one time so life is never dull. I am finishing two cross border school projects for Cooperation Ireland at the minute, preparing for some workshops in The Ark in October, finalizing some evening courses called “Digitally Creative” in RUA RED starting in October and a Halloween Songschool in The National Concert Hall. In the meantime our schools based workshops have already recommenced so we are visiting schools all over Ireland between now and June.

HB: How did you get into this line of work?PB: I grew up in Australia and was a singer / songwriter touring my second album in the Northern Territory, supporting an Indigenous Australian Songwriter called Archie Roach, when I had an idea to gather some songs together by established and emerging artists based on storytelling and to put together a workshop for schools. It took a lot longer to research and put the project together and then not long after I came to Ireland on tour got offered a record deal and stayed. The workshop idea

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W: www.songschool.ieW: www.createschool.ieW: www.peterbaxter.ie

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was then adapted and modified when I was asked to deliver a workshop to a TY group in a local school. It worked and soon after Songschool was born! Createschool came about when we started using technology in our music workshops. We try to use a lot of open source software and various mobile devices and to encourage participants to explore the creative capabilities these offer. Apple saw the work we were doing in schools with their technology and invited me to become involved in their Distinguished Educator and Professional Development Programmes.

HB: What is a normal day in your studio like? PB: Usually pretty hectic as I tend to be in the studio on average 1 - 2 days a week and in schools the rest of the week. It is very easy and normal for a studio day to be taken up with meetings and then following up on those meetings as well as some admin. I try and have some time devoted to doing something fun like trying out an app, recording a song or piece of music or making something.

HB: What are some of your favourite projects you’ve worked on?PB: There have been so many projects and workshops that it is hard to select some. I always enjoy The National Concert Hall and we are in there several times a year, I love working on projects in The Ark in Temple Bar, I really like our Createschool Project each summer in El Prat De Llobregat (Barcelona) which is now in its 5th year and I genuinely still love walking into a school and meeting the teachers and students. I am lucky to sometimes get to travel to places I wouldn’t have otherwise been to and deliver workshops, places like Croatia, France, Germany and Spain. Createschool’s DIGItales Digital Storytelling project in The Riverbank Arts (Kildare) and The Visual (Carlow) this Summer was really enjoyable and involved lots of work with iPads which can only be fun. HB: Any upcoming projects you want to plug? PB: Yes Createschool are running a series of short courses each Wednesday evening in November called Digitally Creative. It will run in two time slots - one for teenagers and one for adults. It takes place in the Mac Lab in RUA RED and will be hands on and enjoyable! (See listings section for full details.) We ran some successful drop in sessions and workshops for both The Gathering and Culture Night in September.

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The RUA RED Café Bar has been a bustling hive of activity since its official launch earlier this year. The new menu and décor has gone down a treat, and the accompanying programme of events have been well received and attended. We look forward to welcoming you in for a well earned glass of wine when our RUA RED evenings launch later this month, and make sure to pop in early in the morning for the best cup of coffee in Tallaght!

BOXOFFICE@RUARED.IEWWW.RUARED.IE(selected events are available to book online)

BOX OFFICE / RECEPTION MON - SAT, 10AM - 6PMThe centre is open until 10pm for private classes, rehearsals, performances and events. Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays and Public Holidays.

We are committed to being an accessible venue and our public areas are fully accessible for those with limited mobility. Facilities include an elevator, adapted toilets, and auditorium seating. An induction loop is available at reception and in the performance space.Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

01 451 5860MON - SAT, 10AM - 6PM

GENERAL INFORMATION

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GETTINGHERE

RUA RED South Dublin Arts CentreTallaghtDublin 24

LUAS: Take the Red line to the last stop, Tallaght. Turn right off the tram and you will see us!

BUS: Routes with stops nearby are 49, 49A, 50, 54A, 65, 65B, 27, 77A. Check dublinbus.ie.

CAR: We recommend parking in Tallaght Cross car park by Marks and Spencers for €4 max charge. Alternatively the Square Shopping Centre offer the first two hours free. The Civic Theatre car park may be used free of charge after 6pm on weekdays and all day Saturday.

MAPS: A local map is available on our website or by calling the box office. You can find us on Google Maps by searching for RUA RED, Tallaght and clicking the top listing. Map is available at www.ruared.ie/contactusmap.html

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www.ruared.ie / info@ruared.ie / 01 451 5860

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RUA RED

ART PORTFOLIO COURSEWed (18 Sep – 27 Nov), 7pm – 9pmThis course is designed to stimulate and encourage creative thinking while supporting your understanding of the NCAD portfolio brief. €120. To book contact 087 7954528 or email allypal112@yahoo.co.uk

BRIGHT SPARKS Thurs, 10.30am – 11.30am Drop-in art sessions for children from 12 months to 4 years. Painting, drawing, paper crafts, card-making, decoration, 3-D projects, messy play, modelling with play dough and lots more. €7 To book contact Asha on 085 7162931, email asha@brightsparksart.com or visit www.brightsparksart.com

DOODLEBOX ART CLASSESSat (from 21st Sep) 4 - 7 years, 12.30pm - 1.30pm8 - 12 years, 1.30pm - 2.30pmExciting and creative arts and crafts experiences await your budding artists in these weekly classes. €55 for 6 weeks. 4 -12yearsTo book contact 087 2217924 or email doodleboxstudio@gmail.com

FELT MAKING CLASSESMon, 7pm – 9pm (9th Sep - 14th Oct)Learn how to make amazing 2D and 3D projects from wool. Beginners welcome. All materials included. €120 for 6 weeksTo book contact Holly on 085 145 2288 or email knitnight@hotmail.com

SOUTH DUBLIN ARTISTS FORUMArtists talk about art, make presentations and participate in projects. If you write, paint, act, or work in craft, new media, dance or music, pop down to the next meeting! For more info on date, topic, or to be included on mailing list contact Elizabeth on emcgcy@gmail.com

ART

OPEN ART GROUPThurs, 7pm - 9pmAn art group where you can practice arts at your leisure. €10 per class.To book call TCA on 01 452 8180

DOUBLE TAKE ART STUDIOMon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 10am - 5pmDoubleTAKE is an inclusive arts facility which seeks to develop and support people of all abilities, levels and experience to cultivate their creativity through and in the arts. DoubleTAKE supported arts studio is facilitated by artist mentors. It is a space where individuals are encouraged and supported to create their own work in a safe, open, friendly and creative environment. To book contact TCA on 01 4528180 or Sharon Devlin on 086 3708766

BELLYDANCETues, 8.30pm - 9.30pmAre you attracted by Bellydance rhythms? Do you want to tone up but find exercise dull? Then this drop in class is for YOU! €10 / €8 per class. No booking necessary. For info contact Vawn at corrigsi@tcd.ie

DIZZY FOOTWORK DANCE ACADEMY4 - 7 years: Wed & Fri, 4pm - 5pm8 - 17 years: Fri, 5pm - 8pmTechnical Jazz, Hip Hop, Basic Ballet, Tap & Musical Theatre. €100 for 10wk course.To book contact Lisa on 085 145 7238

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DANCE

SCOIL RINCETues, 5.30pm - 6.30pm Includes solo dancing, céili dancing (in groups), grading examinations and performances in class demonstrations/shows. Age 4yrs+To book contact Jennifer on 087 663 3601 or email scoilrinceseoige@gmail.com

DANCERITEThurs, 4pm - 6pm DanceRite is a successful Stage School based in Dublin for children aged 3 – 17 years. To book contact Ger on 087 945 6165, email dancerite@gmail.com or visit www.dancerite.ie

DRAMA WORKSHOPSSat, 10 - 14 yrs, 1pm - 2.30pmSat, 5-10 yrs, 2.30pm - 4pmSat, 14 - 19 yrs, 4pm - 6pmCarousel Theatre School provides speech and drama classes to students from 5-19 years. Classes include theatre games, role play, storytelling, puppetry, poetry, vocal exercises, stage techniques, mime and movement. To book contact Jennifer on 086 171 4024, email info@carousel.ie or visit www.carousel.ie

ACTING FOR ADULTSWed, 7pm – 9pm (from 25th Sep)If you’ve ever wanted to ‘give it a go’, now is your chance! This enjoyable short course will introduce you to many practical aspects of drama with a strong emphasis on improvisation.There is no need to have any previous experience only the desire to join in and have lots of fun. €140 / 18 years +To book contact Sarah-Jayne on 087 2217924 or email sarahjayne.reid@gmail.com

DANCE

DRAMA

BOKWA FITNESSThurs, 7pm - 8pmSweat the alphabet and dance the digits!! Bokwa Fitness is the latest dance fitness craze taking Ireland by storm. €8.To book contact 0876169093 or email prestigedancedublin@gmail.com

MEDITATION WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERSWed 9th Oct, 7:15pm - 8:45pm Fri 11th Oct, 11am - 12:30pm A light-hearted, fun class which will teach you how to still the busy mind.€12 per class. Ages 18+To book contact Sally on 0857417158 or email grahamsally3@gmail.com

WEIGHT WATCHERSWeekly meetings for weigh-ins, support, tips & exclusive weight watchers products. Thurs, 4pm, 5.15pm and 6.30pm To book contact Geraldine on 087 206 2506 or visit www.weightwatchers.ieFri, 9.30am, 10.45am & 12.30pmTo book contact Sabrina on 087 7530964 or visit www.weightwatchers.ie

PLATFORM 1An eclectic group of writers that meet monthly. To book contact Eileen Casey on 01 452 4227 or eileencaseyhome@eircom.net

VIRGINIA HOUSE CREATIVE WRITERSFri, 7.30pm—9.30pm.Facilitated by Maria Wallace, published writer/poet. Open to everyone with an interest in writing, the group welcomes newcomers. €4 per class. To book contact Maria on 086 873 0635 or mtmir@yahoo.com

FITNESS/WELL-BEING

LITERATURE

CONTACT STUDIO An affordable recording studio to individuals, organizations and groups. To book contact Gerry on 086 781 1687 or sdcc.contactstudio@gmail.com

CÓRUS CHOIRThurs, 8pm - 9.30pmUplifting, therapeutic & fun, CÓRus is a new type of choir open to everyone who loves to sing. €100 for 10 week term. Ages 18+ To book contact Yvonne on 086 811 5854, ymcdonald@eircom.net or visit www.corus.ie

DES CARTY MUSIC SCHOOL Weekly classes on guitar, keyboards, drums, fiddle, voice, banjo, mandolin, bass & tin whistle.Group lessons €150 for 12 week 1 hr classes / Individual lessons €260 for 12 week half hr classes (family discounts available). Ages 6+.To book contact Martin at 01 452 0611, info@descartymusicschool.ie or visit www.des-cartymusicschool.ie

SONG WRITING CLASSESThurs, 6pm-8pm New song writing classes for teenagers. Learn aspects of composition, arrangement and performance and work on your own songs. €120 for ten week course. To book contact Martin at 01 452 0611, info@descartymusicschool.ie or visit www.descartymusicschool.ie

SUBURBAN SOUNDS Wed, 6pm - 9pm (Now accepting applications)An evening-course in music which is open to young people (aged 14- 18yrs) with a passion for song writing, music composition and/or music performance.For further information contact Gerry at sdcc.contactstudio@gmail.com or visit www.suburbansounds.net.

MUSIC

MUSIC TOGETHERTues, 10.30am – 11.15am (Starts 1st Oct)A music group for parents and young children focusing on children with special needs.€10 / 5yrs +To book contact Jessica on 086 8240702, email jessruthharris@hotmail.com or visit www.jessicaharrismt.com

SING YOUR SOCKS OFFMon, 3-4pm (until 21st Oct)Playfully introduce you and your child to pitch, rhythm and the joy of singing.€10 drop-in / €60 for full term (8 weeks) / €50 for 6 classes & siblings are half price.To book contact Mischa on 087 7799014, email mischa@meandyoumusic.com or visit www.meandyoumusic.com

SINGING THE BLUES AWAYTues, 8pm - 9.30pm Song Workshops with professional singer Susan Tomelty. The song workshops explore vocal warm-ups and exercises to enhance the strength and tone of the voice. €10 per class.To book contact Susan on 086 3840458 or email susantomelty@hotmail.com

SOUNDS ENSEMBLE Thurs, 6.30pm - 9.30pm and Sat, 10am – 2pmPlaying Gladly. Creating music is a great way of bringing people together, regardless of ability. Music made with others is music shared, it is the co-operative activity of a very special sort. Group or individual lessons can be provided to give you a hand. To book contact Terry on 087-6970334 or email terry.clancy@dmtec.eu.

GUITAR LESSONSTues, 5.30pm – 6.30pmIndividual & group guitar lessons taught.To book contact Simon on 087 135 0889 or visit www.dublincollegeofmusic.com

MUSIC

NEWMEDIA

MEDIA MAKERSTues, 5pm - 7pm (End of Sep – May 2014)Create your own original animated films. Suitable for those with an interest in drawing, acting, script writing, graphic novels or animation. For further information contact Gerry at sdcc.contactstudio@gmail.com

DIGITALLY CREATIVEThurs, 5pm - 7pm Led by CreateSchool. Learn how to creatively make the most of your digital device to take better pictures, make movies, create music and produce podcasts. Each week you will gain skills, tips and techniques that will not only improve your confidence but also the quality of your work. To book contact RUA RED on 01 451 5860 or email boxoffice@ruared.ie

TALLAGHT YOUNG FILMMAKERSThurs, 5pm - 7pm An award-winning, youth-led filmmaking group.They work with professional filmmakers to devise their own scripts & shoot their own films. To book contact Tori on 086 0479535 or email vdurrer@sdublincoco.ie