A celebration of Creativityand the Creative Industries

CREATIVITYMONTH2015

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Creativity Month is a celebration of creativity and the Creative Industries in the north of Ireland every March.An initiative of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Creativity Month is held to stimulate new thinking and help creative people, creative ideas and creative businesses emerge and fl ourish.

Creativity Month 2015 will showcase the work of a diverse range of organisations, across government, business, education and the community and voluntary sectors, who are developing creative and innovative solutions to societal challenges.

For the full programme of more than 100 events, the latest news and creative opportunities, go to www.creativityni.org.

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CUMANN GAELACH NA HEAGLAISE 100

March 2-16 - Linen Hall Library, Belfast

Exhibition marking the centenary of The Irish Guild of the Church, founded in 1914 to promote the use of Irish in the Church of Ireland.

CREATIVE CENTENARIES RESOURCES FAIR

March 5 - Titanic Belfast

A one-day conference featuring workshops, presentations, funding information and more to help organisations commemorate events within the Decade of Centenaries.

THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY SCREENING

March 14 - Ulster Museum, Belfast

Film Hub NI present a screening of Ken Loach’s acclaimed drama during the Irish War of Independence and Civil War.

REDISCOVERING GAA MEMBERS WHO FOUGHT IN WW1

March 18 - Ulster Museum, Belfast

A talk exploring the largely forgotten role of GAA members in the First World War.

‘STAND UP AND BE COUNTED’ - SUFFRAGE WORKSHOP

March 24 - PRONI, Belfast

A cafe-style workshop for community groups examining the impact of the suff rage movement.

HISTORY IRELAND HEDGE SCHOOL - REMEMBERING 1916

March 26 - Ulster Museum, Belfast

An evening of debate will take place on the events of 1916 and how their centenaries should be commemorated in 2016.

THE GREEN FIELDS OF FRANCE SCREENING

March 27 - Tower Musem, Derry~Londonderry

Poetic documentary exploring the role of Irish men who fought and died during the First World War.

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BELFAST NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

March 4-8 - Various, Belfast

Annual music festival celebrating the art of songwriting in a series of concerts, showcases and music events.

BELFAST CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

March 6-13 - Various, Belfast

One of the leading children’s arts festivals in the UK and Ireland, offering up a veritable feast of cultural treats for 0 to 14 years old, at various locations across Belfast.

ULSTER FESTIVAL OF ART & DESIGN

March 9-14 - Ulster University, Belfast campus

The seventh Ulster Festival of Art & Design includes some of the most creative and inspiring

minds from the film, fashion, music and business worlds.

IMAGINE 2015: FESTIVAL OF POLITICS AND IDEAS

March 9-15 - Various, Belfast

A week-long festival celebrating the role of the citizen in local political and cultural life through workshops, film, comedy and lively debate.

FÉILE AN EARRAIGH

March 10-17 - Various, Belfast

Belfast’s Spring Festival returns with the very best music, spoken word, debates, discussions as well as a series of stunning musical headlining nights at Writer’s Square.

HUMDINGER! CHILDREN’S STORY FESTIVAL 2015

March 23-28 - Various venues, Derry~Londonderry

Six days of fun family-friendly, innovative events celebrating

words, stories and imagination and featuring some of the biggest and best-loved names in children’s books.

FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL INTERCULTURAL & ANTI-RACISM FESTIVAL

March 23-28 - Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

Encouraging children and young people, through the medium of film, to explore local and global issues like war, human rights racism, discrimination and harassment.

HERE AND NOW OLDER PEOPLE’S ARTS FESTIVAL

March 1-31 - Various

An exciting arts programme of music, drama, contemporary dance, film-making, sculpture, contemporary jewellery making and printmaking for older people.

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INVASION BELFAST: EPISODE VII

March 7-8 - W5

Ireland’s premier Star Wars costuming club, The Emerald Garrison, return to W5 for a weekend of family fun and amazing photo opportunities in Invasion Belfast: Episode VII.

CREATE A ROLLERCOASTER

March 14&21 - W5

Design and build a W5 rollercoaster using Lego train tracks and a range of construction toys, in just 5 hours—the perfect family challenge event!

WELLCOME IMAGE AWARDS

Opening March 19 - W5

An exhibition of beautiful, strange and occasionally alarming pictures from the shortlist for this year’s Wellcome image awards – which celebrate the very best in science photography and imaging.

CELEBRATING CREATIVITY AT W5LIBRARIES NI

LIBRARIES NI CELEBRATES CREATIVITY MONTH

March 3-30 - Libraries across Northern Ireland

The Libraries NI events programme offers something for everyone, providing an opportunity to participate in many cultural experiences. Events include practical workshops on radio broadcasting, song-writing, script-writing, storytelling and poetry; demonstrations of film and theatre make-up and traditional crafts; as well as author readings, drama and musical performances.

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AROUNDNORTH INSTALLATION ROADSHOW & COLLABORATIONS

March 12-21

A multi-speaker sound installation by award-winning composer Robert Jarvis, combining art with science to connect listeners with the near universe.

March 12-13 - Lough Neagh Discovery CentreMarch 14 - Divis Mountain, BelfastMarch 17&19 - Armagh Observatory (daytime performances)March 18 - Colin Allotments, BelfastMarch 20 - St. Cecilia’s College, Derry~LondonderryMarch 21 - Beaghmore Stone Circles, Cookstown

INNOVATION IN CINEMA: 3D DAY

March 12 - Brunswick Moviebowl, Derry~Londonderry

Screenings that trace the history of 3D cinema, from the earliest stereoscopic projections, to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Dial M for Murder to the triumph of Avatar.

TEMPLE

March 14-21 - Derry~Londonderry

A major project with internationally renowned artist David Best and London-based Artichoke. At over 60ft tall, the structure will dominate the skyline on the Waterside area of the city during its week-long public exhibition before being ceremoniously burned.

ICON OF CINEMA: BATMAN

March 16-21 - Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

A week-long series of themed events, film screenings and comic art workshops exploring and celebrating the world of Batman.

ARMAGH PLANETARIUM HIGHLIGHT EVENTS IN DERRY~LONDONDERRY

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GROWING AUDIENCES

March 11 - The Playhouse, Derry~Londonderry

A look at the legacy of the UK City of Culture 2013 led by Audiences NI and DCAL.

FUTURE CLASSROOMS 2015

March 12 - AmmA Centre & Market Place Theatre, Armagh

What have 10 years of Northern Ireland’s Creative Learning Centres taught us about the reality and impact of using digital technology in the classroom?

MUSED 2015

March 26 - Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

One-day conference examining best practice and challenges in the music education arena.

PERSPECTIVES

March 31 - Skainos Centre, Belfast

Specialisterne UK, the social innovator company that helps people with autism secure employment, host 'Perspectives' an event for digital content and film/video production sectors.

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RASPBERRY JAM

March 28 - FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

Learn more about Raspberry Pi and coding with Farset Labs. The sessions are aimed at complete beginners with more complicated challenges for those who already have some Raspberry Pi experience.

CITIZEN SCIENCE BRAIN TRUST

March 25-26 - Derry~Londonderry & Belfast

Interested in science and technology? Get involved in two brainstorming events to design some exciting, big, bold and scary “Citizen Science” projects which will take place at this year’s CultureTECH Festival in September.

THE CULTURETECH LECTURE

TBC - North West Regional Science Park, Derry~Londonderry

CultureTECH, with support from Ilex, will bring a major technology speaker from London’s ‘Tech City’ to the North West Regional Science Park for one night only.

OTHER CULTURETECH EVENTS:

• CultureTECH MiniMission in London. • My Science Shorts and MinecraftEdu in schools across Northern Ireland.• STEMies showcase event with over 2,000 young people.Visit www.creativityni.org for more details.

JUNIOR STEAM ACADEMY

March 3,10,17,24 - FabLab Derry~Londonderry

An exciting programme of workshops especially designed for makers, tinkerers and creatives. Open to everyone aged between 8 and 12 years old.

FABKIDZ

March 5,12,19,26 - FabLab Derry~Londonderry

Young creatives, aged 8 - 16 will have the opportunity to use the latest in digital fabrication technology to create almost anything they can imagine - turning ideas into reality!

OPEN ACCESS FRIDAYS

March 6,13,20,27 - FabLab Derry~Londonderry

Try your hand at making something using our array of digital fabrication machines, take a tour of the Lab, or simply

meet some like minded makers at the FabLab’s Open Days. All welcome.

PARENT & CHILD MAKER CLUB

March 14&28 - FabLab Derry~Londonderry

If your child(ren) are aged 6+, and you would like to make things together using the latest digital fabrication technologies, this is the family activity for you.

HAVE A GO AT 3D PRINTING

March 6 - FabLab Belfast

Ever wanted to know about 3D printing but were afraid to ask? This session will show you the basics of designing and an manufacturing your own 3D model.

LEARN TO SOLDER

March 13 - FabLab Belfast

In this session we’ll show you the basics of using a soldering iron, with some techniques useful from fixing stuff or creating your own circuit boards.

CARD MAKING

March 20 - FabLab Belfast

Get creative with some digital crafts! Make a one off card for that special person or occasion with our laser cutter using engraving and cutting techniques.

HAVE A GO AT LASER CUTTING

March 27 - FabLab Belfast

You can have loads of creative fun with a laser cutter, including engraving onto most stuff and make 2D and 3D object is no time! Come and find out how it’s used.

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March 1

Polish Paper Craft Workshop —Crescent Arts Centre, BelfastBrian Ballard Retrospective 1964-2014 —Roe Valley Arts Centre, LimavadyLive and Learn: Art Afternoons —Ulster Museum, BelfastHere and Now Older People’s Arts Festival —Various locations

March 2

Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise 100 —Linen Hall Library, Belfast

March 3

Poetry Workshop with Maria McManus —Ballymena Central LibraryEoin McNamee: Murder He Wrote —Enniskillen LibraryJunior Steam Academy —Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryArtscare conference —Strule Arts Centre, OmaghCreativity Month at Colin —West Belfast

March 4

Get Started with Film —Newry

Making Connections Afternoon: The Art of Egypt —Ulster Museum, BelfastTelevision Journalism Masterclass with Gareth Wilkinson —Verbal Arts Centre, Derry~LondonderryBelfast Nashville Songwriters Festival —Various venues, BelfastEasons Drop In! Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 5

Creative Centenaries Resources Fair —Titanic BelfastEoin McNamee: Adventure in the Screen Trade Workshop —Strabane LibraryFabKidz —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 6

Women in War 1815–2015 —Linen Hall Library, BelfastEoin McNamee: Giving it a Go Workshop —Kilkeel LibraryBelfast Children’s Festival —Various venues, BelfastFabLab Open Access Fridays —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry ~ LondonderryCommunity Cinema Weekend —Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast

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Have a go at 3D printing —FabLab Belfast

March 7

Mountmellick Embroidery Workshop —Ulster Folk & Transport MuseumBook Launch: Solstice - The Goddess Awakens —The MAC, BelfastCreate your own Superhero Comic Workshop —Omagh LibraryLittle Legends Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~LondonderryCreate your own Superhero Comic Workshop —Omagh LibraryDeprogramming —Void Gallery, Derry~LondonderryInvasion Belfast VII —W5, BelfastCraft NI Innovation Boost Exhibition —North Down MuseumSixty6 Fashion Installation —Sixty6, Belfast

March 8

Silk Painting Workshop —Crescent Arts Centre, BelfastWomen’s Word and Music —The Playhouse, Derry~Londonderry

March 9

Book Reading and Discussion with Jennifer Klinec —Derry Central Library

Book Reading and Discussion with Jennifer Klinec —Belfast Central LibraryUlster Festival of Art & Design —University of Ulster, BelfastImagine 2015: Festival of Politics and Ideas —Various venues, Belfast

March 10

Harvest Customs and Knots Workshop —Carrickfergus LibraryVioLeeN —Lurgan LibraryFuture Proofing the Sector —Queen’s University, BelfastJunior Steam Academy —Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryTYA NI Showcase 2015 —Various venues, BelfastThe Lost Martini —Wellington Buildings, BelfastFéile an Earraigh —Various venues, Belfast

March 11

Growing Audiences —The Playhouse, Derry~LondonderryStorytelling Workshop with George Murphy —Dungiven LibraryArt & Technology at Belfast Children’s Festival —Various venues, Belfast

Easons Drop In! Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~LondonderryNorthern Noir Crime Writing —Bangor Carnegie LibrarySketchy Individuals —Farset Labs, BelfastMaking Connections Afternoon: Traditions and Skills —Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra

March 12

Future Classrooms 2015 —Market Place Theatre, Armagh Basket making Talk and Demonstration —Lisburn City LibraryEoin McNamee: Creative Writing Clinic —Belfast Central LibraryAn Evening with Dermot Bolger —Ormeau Road library, BelfastInnovation in Cinema: 3D Day —Various venues, Derry~LondonderryaroundNorth Installation —Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, CraigavonFabKidz —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 13

Of Mouth: Linen Hall Lunchtime Readings —Linen Hall LibraryaroundNorth Installation —Lough

Neagh Discovery Centre, CraigavonFabLab Open Access Fridays —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryLearn to Solder —FabLab Belfast

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One Sandwich Short of a Genius —The Playhouse, DerryaroundNorth Installation —Divis and the Black Mountain, Belfast Create your own Superhero Comic Workshop —Finaghy LibraryCreate-a-Rollercoaster —W5, Belfast The Wind That Shakes The Barley —Ulster Museum, BelfastFlute and Bodhrán Performance & Tutorial Workshop —Strabane LibraryWedding Craft Workshop —Crescent Arts Centre, BelfastLittle Legends Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~LondonderryParent and Maker Club —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryRadio Broadcasting Workshop —Omagh LibraryTemple 2015 —Derry~Londonderry

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March 15

Give it a Go! Life Drawing Workshop —Crescent Arts Centre, BelfastInterior Design Tips and Tricks —Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

March 16

Earth to Alice - Performance Poetry and Poetry Masterclass —Ballyhackamore LibraryIcon of Cinema: Batman —Various venues, Derry~Londonderry

March 17

aroundNorth Installation —Armagh Observatory Making Connections Afternoon —Ulster American Folk ParkJunior Steam Academy —Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 18

aroundNorth Installation —Colin Allotments, Belfast Rediscovering GAA members who fought in WW1 —Ulster Museum, Belfast Generation Innovation - Night of Ambition —St. George’s Market

Easons Drop In! Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 19

Eoin McNamee: Journey into Publishing —Lisburn City Library Wellcome Image Awards —W5, Belfast aroundNorth Installation —Armagh ObservatoryFabKidz —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 20

aroundNorth Installation —St Cecilia's College Sports Ground, Derry~LondonderryHelen Keen’s It is Rocket Science! —The Black Box, Belfast Arrivals2 —The Playhouse, DerryFabLab Open Access Fridays —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryCard Making —FabLab Belfast

March 21

Dalloway —The Playhouse, DerryCreate-a-Rollercoaster —W5, Belfast aroundNorth Installation —Beaghmore StonesMake a Book with Chris Fairclough —Armagh City Library

Little Legends Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~LondonderrySpring Awakening Festival —North Belfast Family Workshop: Easter Salt Dough Ornaments —Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Belfast Create your own Superhero Comic Workshop —Holywood Library Eoin McNamee: Murder He Wrote —Banbridge Library Shrieking Sisters, a Rehearsed Reading —Newry City LibraryScreening: Feathers —Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast Make a Book with Chris Fairclough —Newry City Library

March 22

Family Workshop: Quilled and Felt Flower —Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Belfast Easter Crochet Flowers Workshop —Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Belfast

March 23

Creative Mind of a Genius: Sheridan Le Fanu —Bangor Carnegie LibraryFoyle Film Festival Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival —Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

Hundinger! Children’s Story Festival —Various venues, Derry~Londonderry

March 24

Stand Up and Be Counted! —Public Record Office, BelfastBook Launch: The Crumblegiant by John McCloskey —Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryBasket making Talk and Demonstration —Dungannon LibraryScript Writing Workshop —Falls Road Library, BelfastEoin McNamee: Creative Writing Clinic —Omagh LibraryAn Evening with Donal Ryan —Enniskillen LibraryJunior Steam Academy —Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 25

Citizen Science Brain Trust —Derry~Londonderry & BelfastEoin McNamee: From Blog to Book Workshop —Coleraine LibraryCrows on the Wire - Cultural Diplomacy Through the Arts —Rural Community Network Headquarters, Cookstown Easons Drop in! Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~Londonderry

West Ulster and World War 1 —Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh

March 26

MusED 2015 —Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryContemporary Design Secrets: the Art of Building a House in the Countryside —Ballymena Central Library History Ireland Hedge School - Remembering 1916 —Ulster Museum, BelfastFabKidz —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 27

Song Camp —Giant’s CausewayLibraries NI Creative Collisions —Various libraries across NIPoetry Workshop with Maria McManus —Armagh City Library Badly Cut Fringe —The Playhouse, Derry~Londonderry FabLab Open Access Fridays —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryHave a go at Laser Cutting —FabLab Belfast

March 28

Eoin McNamee: Journey into Publishing —Dungannon Library

An Introduction to the Art of Film and Theatre Makeup —Ormeau Road Library, BelfastRaspberry Jam —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryParent and Maker Club —FabLab Nerve Centre, Derry~LondonderryLittle Legends Reading Room —Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 29

Memories are Made: Scrapbooking —Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, BelfastFine & Dandy Market —Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

March 30

Eoin McNamee: Creative Writing Clinic —Derry Central LibraryDenizen By Dave Duggan —Ráth Mór Centre, Derry~Londonderry

March 31

Perspectives: An Event for Digital Content and Film/Video Production Sectors —Skainos Centre, Belfast

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New events added dailyFor more details and the full events programme go to www.creativityni.org