WEst CoRk EAsTEr ARTs FESTival

2009-04-21T04:29:00.000-07:00

The festival is over and it has been a success. Thank you to Cork County Council, Ballydehob community Council and an Sanctoir for making it possible. The exhibition of Art in the community Hall was a huge success and many paintings were sold and many people came to view the work. the Artists involved in organising this part of the festival worked very hard and did a very good job.
Thank you: Carol James, Nigel James, Patricia Carr and Alyn Fenn!

The Magical Mystery tour the last Easter Adventure was attended by over 300 people and we were blessed with good weather. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day. Thank you to artists and actors who dedicated their free time to the project: Maritn Prince, Lothar Lucken, Daphne Babbingtion, Tessa Gibson, Elaine Winters, Clair Lalor, Fergal, Audrey, Trish O' Sullivan, Deidre Mc Grawth, William Constantine, Soluna, Noah Mc Carthy Fisher, Kitty, Vincent Bourke, Melanie Furniss, Marcus Hoffman, Mary Elisabeth Mc Carthy, Andrew Kenward, Denis Lynch, Sean, Mike Tanner, Maire Walsh and Sarah Cunningham.

Snatch Comedy were attended by 50 persons and their workshop was full. Unfortunately Melissa Bakers Storytelling Caravan was under attended. the few children that came recieved a very good deal with a very intimate performance just for their family.

Programme of events 2009

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April 11th Sat. 8pm opening exhibition of "WE CREATE ART" Ballydehob Community Hall
April 12 -20 Sun- Sun Exhibition on display 2-5 daily
April 12 Sun. a few of the "Magical Mystery Tour" characters at the annual Ballydehob Easter Egg Hunt
April 13 Mon. "The Magical Mystery Tour" for all ages, An interactive performance spectacle featuring local actors in costumes, props, installations and Art by Susy Cremers At An Sanctior Ballydehob. €30 per car, donations from walkers and cyclists. Many of the out door installations will continue to be on display until the 15th. Free to the public
April 17 Fri. Snatch Comedy Improv. From Cork City a fun bunch a improvesational actors.
3pm performance for all ages, 4.30 workshop for children ages 8 -13
April 18 Sat The Storytelling Caravan with Moravagolithian storyteller in the her real gypsy caravan near the Ballydehob Community Hall. Showings 12pm for under 5s and parents, 1pm 2pm and 3pm all ages €5 per person.

Update: WE CoRk EAsTEr ARTs FESTival

2009-01-21T15:00:00.000-08:00

The Easter Adventure will be themed on: THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR! and held at 2pm on April 13th. We hope to have an amazing assortment of actors, artists and themed areas for families to explore. More development on this by the end of Feb. Bicyclists and footwalkers can come in for a donation. cars will be Charged even if parked on the road. The event as usual will be held An Sanctoir Ballydehob.

We Are still looking for West Cork Artists, who wish to show their work in Ballydehob during the Festival, although as yet we have not confirmation of venues. A meeting will be held at the end of Feb.to finalise details.

Last Minute Productions

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The life size whale constructed for "Pinnochio"
Made out recycled black plastic and tunnel bars.
Familys could walk in and meet Gepetto.

Developing Programme for 2009

2008-09-25T15:53:00.000-07:00

April 3rd -19
This year we hope with the cooperation of the local community to exhibit visual arts at as many public places as are willing. West Cork is rich in talented and varied artists so selection will be difficult. A team of interested local artists are beginning to work on ideas on how to develop from last years small but highly professional exhibition in the beautiful but isolated An Sanctoir.
The amazing and wonderful Easter Adventure, may if possible prove to be the best ever! This coming year the theme will be FANTASY LAND a crazy mixture of many stories developed by old and new members of LAST MINUTE PRODUCTIONS. We hope to put on a free spectacle in the village of Ballydehob, where people can get a taste of the actual adventure and meet some of the characters; tickets for which will be available ahead of time. Exact times and events will be posted at a later date.
Melissa Baker, storyteller will be in the village in her gypsy caravan telling stories for children
one afternoon and Snatch comedy Improvisation will once again come down from Cork city and make us all laugh! They will also hold a Improvisation workshop for children.

History

2008-09-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

The Easter Adventure has been an annual event at An Sanctoir since 2001. It began as a fundraiser for the local Steiner Based Kindergarden. Using themes from children's stories, creating costumes out of recycled materials and local artists and actors and interactive adventure was created on part of the 30 acres of wildlife sanctuary that is an Sanctoir. With all this magic has been created time and time again a unique and fanciful event for families to experience together. Previous themes have been "Peter Pan" 2008, "Alice in Wonderland" 2006, "The Wizard of Oz" 2005, "Pinnochio" 2004, Celtic Myths and Legends 2002 + 2003, Nature and Wildlife 2002, "Mother Goose" 2001, Fantasy Characters 2000. In 2006 Artistic director of the event, Susy Cremers wanted to honour the work of the artists involved and raise the standard by turning it into an art project. In 2007 encouraged by Cork's Arts officer she took the ambitious leap and created a two week Arts Festival. While there were many challenges, a decent programme was put together and for a first time festival it was a huge success. So much so that more people have joined on board to make the W.C.E.A.F. another success this year!