The Source Arts Centre Programme of Events Summer 2020 Source Arts Centre Programme Summer 2020_Med Res | Page 2

Summer 2020 INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Summer programme. It’s a cold and wet late February morning, still in the midst of the remnants of winter in Thurles, when we’re completing the brochure for Summer 2020 here at The Source. We set up our programme sometimes up to 18 months in advance, so it’s often hard to imagine the circumstances or the even the season some events may eventually take place in. Thoughts of sun and holidays are far off in the distance. But we must always look ahead. This programme includes our new set of summer camps for young people which we have revamped over the past two years. We’ve looked to reframe the camps within the broader Arts and not just have them as a place where your kids go for a week. The intention is that they have a fuller experience of an artform over a week. We’re bringing in a more exciting music camp (called Musikkamp, as it happens) for teenagers which will focus on electronic and digital creation of sounds. The camp should additionally help those who normally work with the basic guitar, drums and bass, to expand their sound. Our Summer Youth Project is focussed on the work of an artist – in this case Salvador Dali – and their work. The project is called ‘The Persistence of Memory’ and we are looking 2 The Source Arts Centre forward to seeing what the young people do using Dali’s surrealism as the basis for both a visual art and performance piece. And we also have a very specific camp for young writers. We call this a ‘hothouse’ camp as we aim to give those interested in writing a chance to take part in an intensive two days of workshops. So if you know a young person aged between 15 and 17 who is interested in writing – they may be working on a regular blog, or is writing at home or school to a high standard (whether fiction, non-fiction or poetry) - let us know by email. Still looking ahead, we’re working on a new strategy for the Centre that will reach from 2020 to 2023 and we are looking for your input. If you’ve been a regular or casual visitor to The Source, you probably know what we’ve been up to in the past number of years. Moving forward, we are creating a strategy to give some clarity in identifying where we need to direct our energies into the future. We’ll be having some public consultation around this, but you are also welcome to email me at the address below in respect of any thoughts you might have. We look forward to seeing you at The Source. Brendan Maher Artistic Director [email protected] Buy online You can choose your preferred seat when you buy online 24/7 via your laptop, tablet or smart phone at www.thesourceartscentre.ie. Gift Vouchers The Source gift vouchers are available to buy online and at Box Office year round. They make a great gift for loved ones or colleagues. Meet the Artists The Source endeavours to create opportunities for you to meet the people who create work. Each Source exhibition includes an artist talk. Also, you can join us after theatre shows for a casual chat with the artists where you see this symbol. Arrive in good time Please arrive at least 25 minutes before the start time of show. We cannot guarantee latecomers will be admitted. The Source Bar The bar opens one hour before the start of each show. Drinks can be taken into the auditorium. Please order your interval drinks before the show to save time at the interval. We look forward to welcoming you to The Source - your venue, your space, your Source of entertainment. Support Us Why not become a corporate sponsor or friend of The Source. For more information visit: www.thesourceartscentre.ie Board of Directors Peter Ryan, Liam McCarthy, Michael Ryan, Melanie Scott, Matt Shortt, Martin Healy, Damien Dullaghan, Jim Ryan, Denise Hanley, Karl Cashen, Seamus Hanafin.