Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts, Autumn 2014 Events Programme

The 174 Trust would like to thank Arts Council
of Northern Ireland for their support.

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welcome
Since opening the doors in January 2014, we have been working tirelessly to put together
an exciting, high quality, inclusive arts & cultural programme that caters for all. We have
designed this programme with an emphasis on promoting and showcasing the work of as
many local artists, crafts people & musicians as possible.
North Belfast has a long, proud history of producing some of Ireland’s most talented creative
people and with this programme we hope to support and inspire the next generation.
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importantly that we will see you very soon at The Duncairn Centre for Culture Arts.
OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS ARTS ORGANISATIONS.
If you would like to showcase your work, host an event or collaborate with us here at The
Duncairn, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Call Ray on 02890 747114 or email ray@174trust.org

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craft

all things crafty
in the north
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workshops.
Each week during this ten week series you will have the opportunity to explore and
experiment with decoupage; the art or process of decorating a surface with shapes or
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own glass tea light holders, button art is really in! Let’s raid the sewing baskets and create
bespoke/unique frames, cards and decorations…. the possibilities are endless.
Debbie Young, crafter, community artist and founder of ‘My Happy Place’, a small local arts
and crafts business focused on working within the community, will facilitate this informal
small group workshop in the beautiful setting of our new centre.
Play and create using both new and old materials transforming them into beautiful
handmade artworks including hand sewn nursery cushions, wall hangings, decorative art,
upcycled pieces for the home and even themed gifts as Christmas approaches.
Come along, be inspired, relax, have fun and bring out your creative side! No experience
necessary, enthusiasm essential. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

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music.
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gouges. Also how to maintain and sharpen these tools, how to prepare and use traditional
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gluing, making some clamping blocks etc.
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have been found all over the world including Ireland and the Appalacians area of the USA.
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will also give an insight into the workings and manufacture of instruments of the violin
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BASKET MAKING:
FREE TASTER WORKSHOP
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Make your very own basket with experienced basket maker Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage
Crafts. Clive will instruct you through the process and techniques over the weekend to enable
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is little more satisfying than leaving on Sunday evening with your very own basket.
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The course will run from 10 to 5 on Saturday and 10 to 4 on Sunday with a maximum number
of eight participants for the workshop.

AN INTRODUCTION TO
BOG OAK CARVING
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Six to seven thousand years ago forests of oak, yew and pine grew where these bog lands
are now today. The remains of those forests are found 4.5m to 6m deep in the bogs.
These trees have undergone a great chemical change over the years. The oak changes in
colour to black, the yew to a reddish brown and the pine to a golden yellow. It is from the
depths of these bogs that the artists get their raw material and inspiration.
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has been carving and creating outstanding pieces of sculpture from traditional bog oak for
more than a decade. Each participant will see the oak in it various stages of transformation
and learn some basic carving techniques as well as complete their own piece of work.

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FREE COMIC ILLUSTRATION
WORKSHOP WITH PJ HOLDEN
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PJ Holden is a internationally renowned comic artist. Over the past decade his work has
appeared in 2000AD – drawing Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Samizdat Squadron and
many other strips.
Away from 2000AD, he’s drawn the creator owned series “Fearless” written by Mark Sable
and Dave Roth for Image Comics, Robocop vs Terminator for Dynamite written by Rob
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series Number cruncher written by Simon Spurrier for Titan Comics.
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and continues to work for 2000AD on Judge Dredd.

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SATURDAY NIGHTS + SUNDAY MORNINGS
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Sunday night music concerts with internationally renowned musicians. At The Duncairn we
will support develop our young and upcoming talent by providing them with a support slot
to open the show showcase their work.
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Our Sunday Morning showcase will consist of a FREE morning event between the hours
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activities. Each Sunday we will have a live music session to ease you into a lazy Sunday
Morning. Local artists, writers, poets, dancers from across all the city’s communities will also
be invited to perform or exhibit their work as part of the mornings programme. We will also
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concerts

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with Scotland’s mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame) and
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they release their new album The Last Bell. Sheer musical synergy in its most natural
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audiences spellbound; Scotland’s The Living Tradition magazine has described it as ‘an
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edge of the Traditional and World music scene. Their strong dynamics, driving rhythms and
buoyant harmonies will draw even the most fainthearted listener into the passion that they
put into the music they play.
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and whose compositions explore the connections between traditional dance music and
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Their debut record Laghdú is austerely elegant, spare, and evocative. There is not a note out
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warm, wistful notes from the strings. This is exquisite music.
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Street), Mozaik is the ultimate global string band, a truly international ensemble, who can
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them, whose traditions and styles are distinct yet blend beautifully to form a cohesive
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Hall, Cork Opera House, Olympia Theatre notably). Between them the band plays over 20
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perform the versions discreetly as well as interweave the versions from each culture.
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MIKE MCGOLDRICK, JOHN MCSHERRY,
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list goes on and on and on.
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Irish tour. Such was the success, that the lads promised themselves to do it again. It’s been
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teaching music in India, and touring across Europe.

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engaging as Petunia and Nathan, and it makes for an unforgettable live performance.
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Declan O’Rourke has achieved critical acclaim for his songwriting, singing and performance.
Jon Pareles of The New York Times said there was virtuosity in his guitar playing, with
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written in the last thirty years.
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A consummate and versatile performer, his songs mesmerize regardless of whether
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aldoc PLUS GUESTS
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ALDOC was our favourite album of 2014 and we’re delighted to welcome the lads to the
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songwriter, musician and produceWWr. He has spent the past fourteen years touring the
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about exploring music’s universality. As none of the seven band members share nationality
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Sore Legs, by Brenda Murphy. Murphy’s astonishing autobiographical play is based on the
experiences of her own mother in the 1950’s. Brenda’s mother had 6 children by a married
man who lived around the corner with his other family. In the best performance you’ll see this
year, Maria Connolly purrs, struts, weeps and explodes around the stage in equal measure.
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and energy. This story will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.
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Programme complimenting the production of Two Sore Legs. We are inviting women to
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art to create his own unique style. The exhibition will
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created in 2014.
Stephen Farnan is a Belfast based potter who combines his ceramic and artistic practice to
create unique porcelain landscapes, etchings and pottery. From his Belfast studio Stephen
develops his pencil studies which are then incorporated into much of his original work in
clay, whether its functional pots, or art for the wall.
You are welcome to visit Stephen Farnan Studio at
Townsend Enterprise Park where you can see the
full collection of porcelain landscapes, etchings and
tableware.
“Contrasting styles and methods can be viewed
in the canvases and ceramics of the two Armagh
artists, but a central thread of drawing runs through
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of Belfast.

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13/10/2014 – 21/10/2014. Free admission. Open
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Morris are organising a photographic exhibition
at the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts
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and involves a series of photographs taken
by a group of men from various communities
in North and West Belfast. The purpose of the
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of themselves and their community through the
medium of photography. The exhibition will have
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Coinciding with 150 years of the Jewish community in North Belfast this photo intaglio,
print and photographic exhibition, is based on abstractions of images taken by the artist at
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a diploma at the Belfast College of Art and is currently enrolled in a Fine Art degree
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10/11/2014 – 29/11/2014. Free admission.
Rachel Lister is an artist based in Belfast, working mainly with
acrylic paint, resin and perspex. Rachel studied at University of
Ulster and is currently artist in residence for Opportunity Arts
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element of beauty can be discovered in everyday life. I value
spontaneity and improvisation, giving high importance to
process, as I explore the endless possibilities of paint and resin”.
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to look beyond the chaos and to stop for a moment and appreciate the everyday beauty in the
present.
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This exhibition is a new body of work inspired by the musical
traditions of this island. In this his latest collection Barry
has produced a series of outstanding paintings intimately
portraying the rich tapestry of Irish musical heritage. From the
wild abandon of the travelling pipers and renowned Donegal
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show is a welcome return for Barry to the theme he loves best.

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