The Ireland/US Residency Exchange Scheme, administered by the Arts Council, is looking for Irish artists to participate in residencies in the U.S.A.
Four American organisations are looking for Irish artists of different disciplines. These are :
| Discipline | Name of Organisation | Target Group | Project | Proposed Dates |
| Film maker Scriptwriter |
Catawba County Council, Northern Carolina | Community Organisations | Group film project | October 2000 |
| Musician (woodwind) | Washington Very Special Arts | Children and young adults (aged 5 – 25) with learning difficulties | Workshops and the Arts around the Block festival | May 2000 |
| Performing artist/Actor. Singer and Dancer | Paramount Arts District, Minnesota | Staff of Paramount Theatre and other theatres (children and adults) | Theatrical Productions | June - August 2000 |
| Musician/ Storyteller | Theatre Gael, Atlanta | The Celtic American Community | Samhain October Festival | October 2000 |
For further information on any of the above residencies, please contact, Siobhán
Mulcahy, Arts Officer, Library Headquarters, Mill Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. Tel : 065
- 6821616.