This document provides information about upcoming events at the NCAD Student Union in February 2010. It discusses fundraisers that were held for Haiti relief and thanks volunteers. It also announces opportunities for artists including a bicycle art competition and a feature jump design competition for the Dublin Horse Show. Upcoming union events are noted like Battle of the Bands, Valentine's Day celebrations, thesis submission celebrations, and a 1950s theme Valentine's Ball. Pancake Tuesday is also mentioned.

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2. FUND–
RAISING
CENTRAL Hi Folks,
Thank you to everyone who made cakes, painted
nails bought raffle tickets etc for our Haiti it was
a really great night for everyone who got involved
and we raised a really great amount which has
been donated to the Irish Red Cross. Great News
the Maritime Exhibition was a roaring success
with a really great turn out and an even better
donation of money then we ever expected. We
are waiting to hear the total amount but rumour
has it that we are looking at about one thousand
euro. A big thank you to everyone who helped out,
who support the night in any way and of course a
big thank you to the two pirates, Wilim and Dan
who really pulled out all the stops. Check out the
photos on our website or on our Facebook.
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3. OppORTU
The three final images will be selected
by a panel from Rothar, CandyCollective
and LeCool magazine. The images will
NITIES
be printed on postcards and distributed
Rothar Bicycle Art in the cafes around the city from April,
right when the bicycle season starts! The
Rothar in collaboration with
last entries should be in before March
CandyCollective and LeCool is calling
19th. Please send your image to info@
all artists, photographers, graphic
rothar.ie.
designers and the like to join their “Me
Sugar Coated and my Rothar” competition. So if you’re a creative bicycle freak,
have a special feeling about your rusty
The aesthetics of anything can conceal Based in Phibsborough, Rothar accepts
and trusty two-wheeler or simply
any number of realities. Delicious bicycles from the public for recycling
an inspired artist, please join the
decadence or grim and gross, we are and refurbishment. This saves on the
competition and get your name and
looking for your bold and brilliant waste created from dumping bikes,
work printed out there!
interpretations of the term ‘Sugar and provides cheap, healthy and eco-
Coated’ friendly transport for those who use the More information to come.
bikes once they’re roadworthy again. RDS Feature Horse Jump
All forms of Artwork are welcome.
Rothar also gives training opportunities Design Competition
The artwork will be judged by a panel
to young people and encourages a reuse The Royal Dublin Society Equestrian
of qualified art critics and the winner
mentality. Rothar is designed to promote Committee and Committee of Arts
will receive a cash prize of 400 euro.
social inclusion in all communities. have come together to launch an
All submissions should be delivered
to the Institute of Art, Design and To celebrate bicycles, environment, local open call for submissions for the
Technology in Dun Laoghaire by the artists and community, we are looking design of a feature jump for the 2010
15th of March 2010. The exhibition for funky, colourful, inspirational and Dublin Horse Show. This jump may
will be open on the Friday the 19th beautiful art. Anything with a bicycle be featured in the RDS Main Arena
of March in the Back Loft. To enter theme and a small paragraph about it is during International competitions
or to get more information email welcome. The rest is up to you, we trust such as the Nations’ Cup for the Aga
Sugarcoated2010@gmail.com your creativity and inspiration! Khan trophy, International Grand
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4. HAppENINGS
Prix and various other International
competitions. The winning design
will also receive a prize of €500 and
a feature in the RDS International
Programme for the 2010 Dublin
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Horse Show.
Do not forget that the BATTLE OF THE BANDS is on the 11th
This is a unique opportunity for of February in the Concourse. This is going to be a great night
artists and craft people in Ireland to with bands including, The Gem, Times of New Romans and
showcase their designs and skills at Platonic Sex Act featuring this is a night not to be missed!
one of Ireland’s biggest sporting and
cultural events. The feature jump VALENTINES DAy
should incorporate some aspect of We will be having Valentines Day on Monday the 15th this
Irish life, culture, landscape or other year with lovely cakes with soppy films in the Union all day.
related theme. We will also have our dear cupid dropping in with postcards
to be given to all of you who are in love. You can pick up a
The deadline for submissions in
postcard in the Union for a mere Fifty cent, which will go
March, 22, 2010. A full brief with towards the Irish Heart Foundation.
details and requirements is available
online at www.rds.ie/arts. THESIS THESIS THESIS
Great news the Thesis is over on the 15th of February and the
Union will of course of a week of Mayhem planned for all of
you who want to celebrate. First of we have a SURPRISE for
all the fourth years. Come one and all of you to the Union as
soon as you have handed it all up for more details.
Also we have organized that we have a big party on Tuesday
in the Union with music and films and then heading up to
THESIS IS A BIG CUNT at The Pod with the lads letting all
NCAD Students in for a mere THREE EURO.
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5. Valentines
Ball
This Valentines Day is a little bit later
than usual (To appease the 4th years).
This year we decided to go with a
bit of an old fashioned theme 1950’s
Prom which was such an amazing
theme we just had to repeat it. We
have seriously kicking music lined-
up for the night and we have amazing
prizes for the best dressed.
We have even organized lessons
for swing dancing for the next two
Wednesday to get you all in the mood.
To sign up for these lessons email the
Union or contact us in the office.
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6. pANCAKE TUESDAy
On Tuesday we also have Pancake Tuesday so get ready to
flip. We will be selling pancakes in the Union all day with a
“Pancake Flipping” Competition on at Lunchtime. You can News iN the
sign up in the Union for this.
world of Art
SwAp SHOp
The first annual Swap Shop is kicking off on the 24th of
ANd desigN
February at about six o clock in the Union. This is a perfect
chance to update your wardrobe without breaking the
bank. All you have to do is bring your unwanted clothes Recent graduates Mick and Anne have recently set up the
to the Union on the day in a bag or box and with a Little Ghost Gallery and they are looking for new artistic friends
mere two euro. In return you get to swap clothes to take up residence around them.
with all the best fashionista and get some free
cocktails courtesy of the Union. They are based in Kilkenny which is becoming a great
place to set up shop as an artist. Since the new by-pass went in
Dublin is less than an hour and a half away. Its 20 mins from
Thomas Town and 10 mins form Bennetsbridge. Perfect. If your
an artist wanting to set up a new artist collective with a few
other artists this space would be perfect and you have a gallery
next door, what more do you need?
If you or someone you know would be interested in
renting this space please contact them at the Little Ghost
Gallery 0851032909 or littleghostgallery@gmail.com
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