Community Night Space
Our first project is to set up a night space for socializing in Ballina. This would provide an community based, not-for-profit alternative to commercial nightclubs and late bars. The project can be considered to broadly fall within the purview of the recent government initiative to improve Irish nightlife in general. The main NCF proposal has more details on this.
Objectives
- Art based nightspot for post-pub socializing.
- Open-minded, tolerant, safe, welcoming environment for all.
- Dedicated venue for artists visiting North Mayo / West Sligo.
Activities
The main purpose of the space is to facilitate socializing at night but as a member of THENCF any activity that has an arts and social element will be considered.
- Film nights
- Poetry and literature readings
- Live music
- Djs
- Practice
- Dance
- Workshops
- Installations
- Classes
Sign up, come to a meeting and propose your activity.
Location and Schedule
We are talking to both the council and private property owners in Ballina and several possible locations have been identified. Below you’ll see some pictures from a recent site visit.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers with practical or artistic skills (or both) to help us fix up and decorate the venue. All ideas considered, no budget too low.
A little prior art:
Don’t like? No problem. As far as we’re concerned it’s a blank canvas, bring your vision.
Donations
We are a member of the Mayo PPN but we welcome additional donations of any kind to support the project. Stuff we need:
- money
- furniture
- musical equipment
- art
- diy tools and supplies
- trinkets, paraphernalia, curiosities, oddities, kitsch, bobs, bits.
Contact
Sign up and one of our members will reach out to you.