Members of Theatre Forum are leading the way to establish a series of Facebook group pages for the various constituencies across the country. The idea was mooted at the recent Theatre Forum annual conference, and so far 26 groups have been formed (a great summary of this year’s lively conference was written by Sara Keating in the Irish Times).

The aim is for the campaign to raise awareness for councillors and TDs of how many arts workers live in their constituencies, and support ongoing initiatives to support the arts.

To sign up to a group in your area, or to launch one in the 43 remaining constituencies, click here.

I’m back at last after extended travels with only occasional computer access (no bad thing!)

The Jobs page has been updated, and I have a few other event/opportunity announcements:

• The Dublin Fringe Festival has already begun recruiting volunteers interns for the 2009 festival
• The Centre for Nonprofit Management at Trinity is offering an excellent (if pricey) fundraising course in May (sign-ups are limited to 40 participants)

I look forward to bringing you more news, announcements & commentary on Irish arts management in ’09!

🙂 Emily