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CLARECASTLE National School recently advertised a call for submis- sions from artists for the creation of a new public art project for the school.
The art project is to be funded un- der the Department of Education’s percent for Art Scheme and was advertised nationally and interna- tionally through press and specialist visual artists’ publications. Enquir- ies about the project was widespread with many artists from outside Ire- land expressing keen interest. A site visit for those interested in submit-
ting a proposal was arranged by the school’s Public Art Subcommittee, chaired by Tim Ryan and on May 12 the published deadline, fourteen sub- missions were received from artists from all over Ireland and Canada.
In order to engage as many mem- bers of the broad school community in the selection process, the school committee invited members of the public to view and to give feedback on the submissions which were on display,in the school hall, during First Holy Communion day on Sat- urday last. The result was a very energetic and unusual open day at
Clarecastle National School. Adults and children enthusiastically viewed and discussed each individual pro- posal and registered their preference by selecting the work they felt might be most suited to the context of the school and its surrounding area in Clarecastle. Initial feedback from the public remarked on the high standard of the proposed work and also on the degree of individuality and vision therein.
Ultimately, the final selection of the chosen proposal rests with the school’s Public Art Subcommittee but committee members will care-
fully examine feedback from adults and children who registered their preference through the process of public engagement.
Another opportunity for those in- terested in viewing the proposals is to be had this Thursday, May 22nd, when the school, once again, opens its doors to the community of Clare- castle and invites the public to visit and to give feedback on the submit- ted proposals.
Further information from Mon1- ca Spencer, Project Manager, 087 9930553, spencermonica@eircom. om