Development Archive
1st October 2009 to 30th December 2009
Funded through Pobal/Dormant Accounts, ‘Action’, a major digital media project has already seen axis working directly with over 100 young people and 4 film artists in Trinity Comprehensive, BRYR, Youthreach and the wider youth sector to create a new piece of digital media.
25th September 2009
The clock is set for Culture Night 2009 and axis is delighted to be part of this adventurous night of culture for the second year running. Culture Night creates a new vision for the city of Dublin, where for one night only, cafes, shops, museums and venues are transformed by arts and culture.
14th September 2009 to 23rd October 2009
Year Four of this Arts in Education joint project with St Josephs Junior National School and Our lady of Victories Infant school will see nearly 200 young people and up to 10 teachers engage with artists in their chosen art form over six weeks with a celebration event in the axis theatre in week 6 as the project culmination.
14th September 2009 to 23rd October 2009
This is the Third Year of this project where over 200 young people in 9 local National schools will work with storytelling artists over 6 weeks to develop their skills in the art of storytelling. This will culminate in a gala event in axis during the Borradh Buan festival where the particpants will perform alongside professional storytellers.
20th July 2009 to 31st July 2009
‘The Dream Factory’ is an exciting summer arts project for children and young people aged 6 – 18. This project will take place from 20th - 31st July 2009. To register your interest in ‘The Dream Factory’ call axis on (01) 883 2100. Prices from €30 for two weeks. Limited places available, advanced booking advised. Some scholarships available.
Sculpture or Acting
For 5 - 8 yrs (10am -12.30pm) & 9 - 12 yrs (2pm - 4.30pm)
Sound Design & Film
For 13 - 18 yrs (3pm - 5.30pm)
30th May 2009 to 31st May 2009
More information to follow.
1st April 2009 to 8th April 2009
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Highlights
Film Screenings of Once, Somers Town, Razzle Dazzle and Persepolis
Drum Clinic with The Irish Drum Academy
Rap workshops with MC Dean Scurry and Ophelia
DJ Workhsops with DJ Moschops
Make a Film over 3 days
The Music Club Gig.... and lots more
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12th January 2009 to 27th February 2009
Year three of this major and hugely successful arts in education project in conjunction with the West Yorkshire Playhouse Leeds, and funded by Provident Financial will see artists across all art forms engage and work with over 500 young people and 24 teachers across Ballymun’s National Schools. This six week project will culminate in major celebration events in both axis and the schools involved in February 2009.
31st October 2008
Watch out as Ballymun Plaza (located in front of axis) transforms into a Medieval Village. Join in the fun which will be taking place inside the Medieval tents. Activities such as music, theatre, exhibitions, scary stories and films, will be on offer for all the family to enjoy.
13th October 2008 to 30th January 2009
Funded through Pobal/Dormant Accounts this major Digital Media Project will see axis working with up to 100 young people and 4 film artists in Trinity Comprehensive, BRYR, Youthreach and the wider youth sector to create a new piece of digital media. The participants will learn skills across all areas of digital media and the finished product will be screened as part of the ‘Lift Youth Arts Festival’ 2009.
13th October 2008 to 17th December 2008
axis will be offering the opportunity for 12 people to workshop with singers from and perform alongside the National Chamber Choir in a special Christmas event in axis on Dec 17th at 6pm where the National Chamber Choir will perform Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. ‘Sing’ is in association with Dublin City Council Arts Office and The
National Chamber Choir.
4th October 2008
axis welcomes the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival to Ballymun to run a day long workshop as part of ‘DEAF Junior’, introducing young people to, and giving them hands-on experience in the digital arts. This will culminate with a showcase & awards ceremony of the children’s finished work in a city centre venue during Festival Week (23rd -27th Oct). DEAF is run by veteran Irish music label D1 Recordings and is every year further cementing its reputation as one of the most forward-thinking events of its kind in Ireland’s festival calendar.