Major media seminar to take place in Dún Chaoin

Ealaín na Gaeltachta - Publicity Seminar for the Arts Sector

Ionad an Bhlascaoid, Dún Chaoin, Saturday April 25th (9am-1pm)

What is the best way to attract publicity for your Art event or Arts group? How do you go about organising an effective publicity campaign? The answers to these questions will be found in Ionad an Bhlascaoid, Dún Chaoin on Saturday 25th April as part of a Publicity Seminar, which is being organised by Ealaín na Gaeltachta. The speakers on the day will be Natasha Fennell (Stillwater Communications), Harry McGee (Irish Times) agus Tomás Hardiman (Parzival Productions). Ways to approach and network with journalists and the media, in order to ensure press coverage for your event, will be outlined. Also discussed will be the steps to be considered in putting together an attractive press package. Emphasis will also be placed on opportunities for audience development and ways to attract more participants to your event. Emphasis will be placed on the requirements of those arts groups and artists who will be participating in the seminar. There will be a feedback session at the end of the speeches. Participants will also get an opportunity to discuss their projects with the guest speakers, who will advise them on particular challenges facing them. “I am delighted to have such an expert panel of speakers who will be available to share their experiences with artists and groups that are working in the cultural sphere”, commented Eibhlín de Paor, Arts Facilitator, “there is wonderful work going on in the Gaeltacht and participants will have an opportunity to learn from one another.” All arts groups, cultural administrators or managers, along with individual artists would all benefit hugely from attending. A fee of €15 is applicable to individuals attending with €30 for groups. It is necessary to book your place in advance. Contact Eibhlín de Paor on (066) 9150100 or e.depaor@udaras.ie or visit www.ealain.ie.