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Technical, Facilities and Front of House Position
Wexford Arts Centre seeks a candidate for Technical, Facilities support and Front of House management. Position requires assistance with gallery/theatre and workshop set up. General assistance with facility maintainence and Front of House management - assisting audience with seating and security.
Physical work demands. Good customer service ability to work in team and time flexibility required. Some evening/weekend hours.This is CE Scheme position requiring 19.5 hrs per week. Must comply with eligibility email CV to elizabeth@wexfordartscentre.ie
See fas website for details www.fas.ieJob ref JB565121
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Richard Gilewitz - Acoustic Adventures
Thu 09-09-2010 20:30
American fingerstyle Acoustic guitarist Richard Gilewitz incorporates his own personality and orchestration into a sound tunnel of timeless musical history, he takes his audience on an excursion filled with colorful imagery of samples from European, Contemporary, and Spanish Classical works to the Traditional, Folk, Blues, and American Primitive eras. “Acoustic Adventures” is a 2-hour journey into the past and present realm of guitar that has received standing ovations around the globe.
"…ear-boggling…where technical precision meets sheer passion for the instrument." Washington Post
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The Eclipse – Wexford Film Premiere Fundraiser
Fri 10-09-2010 19:00
7pm pre Show wine reception 8.00pm Film followed by Panel Q&A with Billy Roche and guest
The Eclipse, written by Billy Roche and Conor McPherson and based on Roche’s ‘Tales from Rainwater Pond’ awarded Best Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Aidan Quinn) at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards 2010. This is a richly atmospheric story of love, loss, loneliness, and one man's need to begin life again. Ciaran Hinds plays a widower living in an Irish seaside town who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, his life converges with an author of supernatural fiction and a self-obsessed novelist (Aidan Quinn) drawing them into a life-altering collision. All proceeds to Lay Me Down Softly production written and directed by Billy Roche at WAC Oct 12th-23rd.
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Italian Language Workshop - Going to Italy? Or just back?
Fri 10-09-2010 19:30
10th, 17th, 24th September & 1st, 8th October, from 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Wexford Arts Centre, No. 3 John's Gate Street
Interested in Italian language and cooking culture?
During the 5 classes you will discover the beauty and variety of Italian food.
1: Viaggiando per l’Italia (Travelling through Italy),
2: pasta & pane (pasta & bread),
3: formaggio & salumi (cheese & salami),
4: frutta & verdura (fruit & vegetables)
5: dolci (desserts).
Everything will be supported by ‘un po’ di Italiano’ (a little of Italian grammar) to allow you to read, and understand, an Italian restaurant menu and enjoy better your trip to Italy! Buon appetito!
SPECIAL OFFER: Before every class, from 5 to 7 pm, you can get a meal for 2 and pay for 1 (drinks excluded) at LA SCALA Restaurant. Vouchers available from teacher.
Visual Arts Events
How I See the World
From Sat 26-06-2010 to Sat 09-10-2010
Ticket price: N/A
Exhibition of Children’s Work / 28th June – 9th October 2010 / Wexford Arts Centre
Official Opening: Saturday 26th June at 12.30pm
Opening Speaker: Eina McHugh, Director – The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children
Wexford Arts Centre is proud to host its first exhibition of children’s work entitled How I See the World. The exhibition represents all stages of work, from the early experimental scribbles to the more realistic and sophisticated. The ages of the children whose work is exhibited range from 4 years to 16 years, and each young artist undertook work in response to the theme of How I See the World.
Children’s Open Art Studio
From Sat 26-06-2010 to Sat 09-10-2010
Opening hours: Tues – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm
Pottery Studio: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am – 5.30pm & Saturdays 2pm – 5.30pm
To coincide with the first exhibition of children’s art entitled How I See the World, Wexford Arts Centre’s upper gallery will function as an art studio for children throughout the summer months. The studio will have a range of material available to budding artists of all ages. Parents will be able to partake in the activities or keep an eye on their children whilst relaxing with a refreshment from D’lush Café in our designated seating areas.
