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Umha Aois has three exciting events lined up for summer 2008! World Archaeology Congress Fringe Exhibition - 30th June to 4th July 2008 From 30th June to 4th July 2008 Umha Aois will take part in the World Archaeology Congress Fringe Exhibition. The exhibition is part of the Ábhar agus Meon /Materials and Mentalities series, organised as part of this year's World Archaeology Congress at UCD in Dublin. According to the organisers, “Ábhar agus Meon will be the first open international contemporary art exhibition exploring the relations between archaeological and artistic practice, and the exhibition has attracted international media attention: ‘World Archaeological Congress Sponsors Groundbreaking Exhibition’ - Current Archaeology, December 2007” Umha Aois will demonstrate bronze casting, mould making and other creative processes typically used by members of the group. Participants are artists and researchers Fiona Coffey, Brian Hackett, Cordula Hansen, Billy MagFhloinn, Pádraig McGoran and Niall O'Neill. Links: www.ucd.ie/wac-6/ www.amexhibition.com Lejre Centre for Experimental Archaeology - July 19th to August 1st 2008 Umha Aois has been invited to Lejre Centre for Experimental Archaeology just outside Roskilde in Denmark. Lejre is a renowned centre for pre historic research and Umha Aois will be part of the centre’s “live” exhibition casting bronze in front of the public and thus being able to explain about their work and Bronze Age casting techniques. While the group is in residence in Lejre, Danish artists and archaeology students will join the group to learn from Umha Aois' vast knowledge of bronze casting. Umha Aois will be in Lejre from July 19th to August 1st. For further information about Lejre go to www.english.lejre-center.dk Áras Éanna, Arts, Culture and Heritage Centre on Inis Oírr island - 29th August - 7th September 2008 This year's Umha Aois Experimental Bronze Casting Symposium is taking place from 29th August - 7th September on Inis Oírr, with the focus on Bronze Age horns. We intend to cast the definitive horn! All are welcome to come witness the event. There a VERY LIMITED number of available places this year, and artists or archaeologists wishing to participate should have experience in bronze casting, a knowledge and interest in archaeology, specifically relating to the Bronze Age. There is subsidized fee (to be determined based on funding), which includes materials, meals and accommodation. Applicants should send their CV, artistic or archaeological statement, and visual material to: 7 Coolattin Way, Coolboy, Co Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. T: 086 8891688. Please supply a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of materials. The final date for application is July 31st, 2008 |
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