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EtCetera Issue 240
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Jun 05, 2004 08:45 PDT
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Contents: == From NDAF == Money and Politics == Job Opportunities == Get
Involved == Training & Workshops == Got Some Spare Time? == TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week ==
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FROM NDAF
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*An Apology
The staff and Board of the National Disability Arts Forum sincerely
apologise to Ms Deborah Williams for any distress that may have been
caused by the inclusion in the Have Your Say column of Etcetera (issue
230) of a letter by Francis Rwama.
The letter raised a number of very strong reactions and comments, which
we have listened to very carefully, have acknowledged and dealt with
appropriately. All of those individuals who chose to comment have been
or will be notified of this item.
The publication of Mr Rwama's letter caused an unexpected level of worry
and stress for Ms Williams. This is extremely unfortunate and we do
sincerely regret this happening. Our aim is to try to be supportive of
all disabled arts professionals at all times
Again we do apologise to Deborah for any anxiety or distress this issue
may have caused and would like to reassure her that the publication of
Mr Rwama's' letter was in no way intended to represent the views of
Forum.
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New in our online disability arts shop!
* Lois Davies *
Lois Davies is a a visual artist based in South East Ireland. She
describes herself as a Modern Digital Artist, using the traditional
techniques of painting and drawing, combined with photography and
computer technology.
Lois has also worked as an Illustrator and been a featured artist in
various publications.
In 2001 and 2003 she was awarded the Arts and Disability Ireland Award
(Arts Council Ireland Funded).
In April the Bank of Ireland Arts Centre showed her Solo Exhibition
"Beyond Barriers".
Go to <disabilityarts.biz> and click on ‘Multimedia’ in the catalogue.
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Money and Politics
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* Arts Council of Northern Ireland: Arts and Disability Networking
Abroad Scheme *
As part of its strategy to enhance the European and International
profile and reputation of artists with a disability and Arts &
Disability organisations/groups, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
offers awards for individual artists and arts organisations/groups who
have experience in or proven potential for exhibition, performance or
other artistic presentation on an international basis, to present their
work abroad. The Arts Council also wishes to encourage the development
of European/international strategic networking potential within the Arts
and Disability sector.
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland will also consider applications
from individual artists and arts organisations/groups working in the
Arts and Disability sector who wish to present their work in other
regions of the UK, or to develop new networks and partnerships in
Scotland, Wales and England and in the Republic of Ireland.
The Arts and Disability Networking Abroad Scheme will normally fund up
to ninety per cent (for organisations/groups or individuals) of travel,
disability support costs (e.g. carers), accommodation, visas,
subsistence, carriage, insurance and approved exhibition/performance
and/or networking costs.
Next deadline:
Thursday 10 June 2004 - 4.00pm
For further information please go to:
<http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/intart2.htm>
Many thanks to the Arts and Disability Forum for sending us a reminder.
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Job Opportunities
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*Arts Council of England: Development Officer, Disability *
12 months fixed term contract
London (Clerkenwell)
GBP 27,350 (pro rata 0.5 job share) + benefits
You will contribute to the overview of disability in the arts and advise
on
its development and implementation. With experience of strategy
development and an understanding of current and emergent developments in
disability in the arts, you will implement funding strategies, projects
and programmes to encourage the involvement of disabled people in the
arts.
You will demonstrate a commitment to developing effective working
partnerships, proven financial management, excellent communication and
the ability to build partnerships.
Ref no: LO69
Closing date: 14 June 2004
For more information and application pack, as well as a full list of our
current vacancies, visit our website: <www.artscouncil.org.uk> or email:
<recruit-@artscouncil.org.uk>, tel: 020 7608 6163, textphone: 020
7608 4101
Arts Council England is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment
and employment. We particularly welcome applications from disabled
people, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. All
disabled applicants who meet the person specification will be guaranteed
an interview for this post.
* Arts Council England, London: Administrator Education & Learning *
GBP 18,700 pa+ benefits
Ref no: LOF077
As our education and learning administrator your excellent communication
skills will enable you to deal with a wide range of people, providing
information, guidance and advice. You'll have an eye for detail and the
ability to extract and summarise information for decision making. You'll
have experience of establishing and maintaining information systems and
organising meetings and events. You'll be committed to diversity and
have an interest in education.
Apply here, or email: <recruit-@artscouncil.org.uk>
Tel: 020 7608 6163=20
Textphone: 020 7608 4101
Closing date: 11/06/2004
* Shape: Business Development Director *
Salary GBP 32,500
Shape pioneers the active involvement of disabled, deaf and older people
in the arts and cultural industries. In partnership with Arts Council
England and other key stakeholders we will be consolidating and
expanding our activities in the next two years.
To assist us achieve our ambitions, we are seeking to appoint a talented
and dynamic individual to this new post. You will have experience of
working to develop sustainable sources of income, managing trading
activities or preparing a marketing campaign. You should also be keen to
deal with a diverse and challenging workload that supports the rights
and inclusion of disabled and deaf people.
This is a new senior management post within Shape with line management
responsibility for seven staff. With growth funds you will be
responsible for developing new strategies, our new brand a new programme
and the recruitment of new staff.
Shape is committed to the active employment of disabled and deaf people.
A new mentoring and professional development scheme will be available to
all disabled and deaf applicants who feel that they have some or all of
the necessary skills and attributes for the post. Further details are
available on request.
This post is available for job share alongside flexible working
arrangements.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Katrina
Crookall, Administrative Director on:
Voice:020 7619 6160
Minicom:020 7619 6161
Email:<Katr-@Shapearts.org.uk>
Closing Date for all applications: 2nd July 2004
For an application form please contact Recruitment, Shape 356 Holloway
Road London N7 6PA, download from <www.shapearts.org.uk> or email
<in-@shapearts.org.uk>
Shape is committed to equality and diversity in employment
Information is available in accessible formats
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Get Involved
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* The Way Ahead 2004 *
In the wake of The European Year of Disabled People, and with the final
stage of the access to goods and services provisions of the Disability
Discrimination Act due to come into force on 1 October 2004, how do
people really feel about inclusion and integration now?
Are the needs of disabled people being recognised and met? Or has there
been little change as yet, particularly for specific groups in society?
An exciting new project called “The Way Ahead” will ask disabled people
these questions. The project is being run by Milton Keynes art
organisation Inter-Action MK with Caroline Cardus, a disabled artist.
People with disabilities in Milton Keynes are taking part in workshops
throughout the summer. Participants are making images of their everyday
experiences of access issues by using symbols from the UK’s road signs,
as found in the highway code giving guidance and direction. It is an
opportunity to look at disability by using symbols from the UK’s road
signs, as found in the highway code giving guidance and direction issues
in a humorous way.
The design may be made into a real road sign to be included in an
exhibition being launched in Milton Keynes on 1 October 2004 to coincide
with the legislation coming into effect. The exhibition will then go on
a national tour. The aim is to raise people’s awareness of the access
needs of disabled people and the requirements of the legislation.
If you would like to be involved in this project or would like the
exhibition to come to a venue near you contact Annette Conneely at
Inter-Action MK on tel 01908 678514 or email:
<anne-@interaction.clara.co.uk>.
* International Disability Arts Festivals, Conferences and Networks *
Kaite O'Reilly, writer of 'peeling' amongst other plays, has been
awarded an Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB) Creative Fellowship
at the Drama Department of Exeter University until September 2006. The
Fellowship is for research through practice, so Kaite will continue
writing scripts exploring 'alternative dramaturgies' and the dynamic
between spoken and spatial language in performance, amongst other
things. Her title for the practical research is 'Alternative
Dramaturgies - from a Disability Perspective'. She will be making work
and collaborating with Deaf and Disabled practitioners. The first
project, a work in progress, will be this November, as part of the
Liverpool Biennial Live Art Festival/DaDaFest 2004, with Denise
Armstrong (artistic director of Common Ground Sign Dance Theatre) and
the superb visual/installation artist Alison Jones.
Kaite is finding it hard to get onto the international grapevine for
Disability Arts Festivals and conferences - despite subscribing to many
e-groups and requesting information, she usually hears of events either
a week before they occur, or a year after(!). As part of her research,
she hopes to experience as many pieces of Deaf/Disability live
performance as she can - across the globe! If anyone knows of cultural
events - festivals, conferences, journals, etc - or e-groups/networks
which would help her in her research, please let her know at
<K.O'Rei-@exeter.ac.uk> and she'll be very grateful.
* Reminder: Disability Arts In the 21st Century - Planning for Action
and Change *
Newcastle upon Tyne, 12th June
A free Symposium (but entry is by advance booking only)
As part of NorDAF's re-visioning and repositioning it is hosting a
Symposium in the North East to showcase regional and national excellence
For further information check out EtCetera Issue 238 at
<http://lists.topica.com/lists/EtCetera/read> or ring NorDAF on 0191 222
0708 voice - 0191 261 2238 text
* New Galleries *
- The Smart Gallery in Batley in Yorkshire has recently expanded to
incorpated a Design and Craft Centre. This is a permanent exhibition
space which is used to display and sell a wide range of work, including
ceramics, glass, woodwork, sculpture, textiles and gifts.
If you are interested in showing your work (no paintings) please contact
Sarah Bostock on 0113 244 4545 or <smart.-@wgartpartners.co.uk>.
- artscreative @ the old brick works is due to open in Chesterfield,
Derbyshire in early September. It is a commercial gallery showcasing
contemporary fine arts and crafts. Exhibitions will be rotational over a
6 week period with the opportunity for artists to support their
exhibition with artist talks and workshops.
Exhibitions can be solo or group
shows from artists based anywhere in the country. All disciplines are
invited.They are also interested to hear from artists producing
ceramics, sculpture, glass and jewellery that can be sold through the
gallery.
In the first instance, please send CV and Images of work to: Anna
Mansell, artscreative, 9 limekiln way, barlborough s43 4wb.
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Training & Workshops
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* Dance Workshops in Holton Lee, Dorset *
Breath and Balance is a series of five workshop sessions devised and led
by Living Awareness director,Michael Mitchell. Each involves groups of
people with mixed abilities and will take place at Holton Lee, Dorset in
July and September 2004
The first part, Sculptured Space, is a collaboration with Sign Dance
Collective. A piece will be developed through a workshop at Holton Lee,
Poole, in July 2004. This will culminate in a performance. The second
part, Dance Discovery, is a summer camp to be held at Holton Lee in
September 2004. The remaining three parts will be taking place in
Wiltshire and Devon.
These sessions are about enjoying movement and nothing more. Anyone
taking part can take the experience as far as they wish and to any level
they like. If they can use a finger or simply blink an eye, there is an
opportunity for dance, rhythm and interaction.
Participants can also learn, if they wish, how to take their
understanding forward and share it with other people, either by working
one-to-one or in groups. In this way, Breath and Balance is creating a
fresh model for workshops, with an emerging group of dancers working
together now and into the future, offering training and direct
experience to people of all abilities.
To book a place or to get more information about Breath and Balance or
any of the workshop sessions, please contact Michael Mitchell, tel:
01747 830504, email: <live.-@virgin.net> .
* SHARE MUSIC Course *
24th – 31st July at the Share Holiday Village, Co. Fermanagh.
Final Performance 31st July at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.
SHARE MUSIC courses are open to all those with an enthusiasm for music
and the performing arts
This year’s course will focus on Music Composition, Electro-acoustics,
Gamelan playing, Dance/Movement & visual media technology. SHARE MUSIC
uses state of the art technology, fully adaptable for everyone’s
individuals needs.
Course requirements: Persons must be 16 years +.
For further information please contact Nicola (Nicky) Thompson – SHARE
MUSIC Coordinator (NI) – Tel: 028 9096 0188 or e-mail:
<nicola.t-@ntlworld.com>
* wolf + water Training Courses *
- the big meal
using drama & music to work with people with learning difficulties
22nd - 24th November 2004
Edinburgh, Scotland
- theatre of engagement
using drama to work with young people, including those who are at risk,
or who display challenging behaviour
17th - 19th November 2004
Edinburgh, Scotland
For booking details for these courses please contact Fiona Maher at
Children Scotland, <fmaher@childreninscotland>.
* The Royal Academy of Arts: BSL – Interpreted Gallery Talk *
The Royal Academy of Arts is relaunching a series of events for the deaf
and hard of hearing with a dedicated BSL – interpreted gallery talk on
Friday 18 June 2004, at 6pm.
The 45-minute talk will explore the first exhibition in this country
dedicated to the work of the Russian-born Tamara de Lempicka. De
Lempicka created some of the most iconic paintings of the Art Deco age,
boldly capturing the wealth, decadence and optimism of inter-war Paris.
The talk will concentrate on key works of the artist's most productive
period between 1922 and 1945.
Deborah Neve (Deaf Host) will host the event, with Graham Greenfield as
speaker and Sheila Cragg as BSL interpreter. Meet by the Information
Desk at the reception area of the Academy at 5.50 pm. The Royal Academy
of Arts remains open until 10pm on Fridays.
Tickets can be brought in advance or on the day at GBP 2.50 (special
discounted price, includes entry to the exhibition and the gallery talk)
Telephone: 020 73005995, Fax: 020 73005781, Minicom: 020 75762, Email:
<groupbo-@royalacademy.org.uk>.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* The Threepenny Opera *
Glasgow Tramway 17,18*,19 June @7.30pm, Scottish Premiere, box office
0845 330 3501
Aberdeen Cowdray Hall 26 June @2pm &7.45pm*, box office 01224 642 230
Edinburgh Festival Theatre 1,2*,3 July @7.30pm, box office 0131 529 6000
*Audio described and signed performance
Book now. Call The Tramway's (Glasgow). For Aberdeen call The Lemon
Tree's Box Office on 01224 642 230. For the Festival Theatre's
(Edinburgh) box office call 0131 529 6000
Nabil Shaban will be playing Mack the Knife in the Theatre Workshop’s
production of Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera. This showcase event will
be cast for the first time using professional disabled actors!
* The Albany Celebrates *
Wednesday 9th June 2004, 7-10pm (doors open at 6pm)
The Albany in London has been through a period of great change since its
last AGM in May 2003. It is now set to enter a new period of
consolidation and is ready to build on its successes as a creative
centre. The AGM will showcase the work of its resident companies like
Heart and Soul, Entelechy, Futures Theatre Company and Drake Music
Project. Displaying their talent on stage will also be some of the
emerging young artists who have been participating in the first cohort
of the Albany's NEW Young Advocates Training Scheme.
The evening provides an opportunity to hear about what has happened at
the Albany over the last year, as well as enjoy entertainment and food
in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
For further information please visit ,www.thealbany.org.uk..
* Stand Up Jacksons Lane! *
Thursday Evening Comedy Sessions
Thur 17 June/8.30pm: Danny Boyd and Martinez
GBP 7/GBP 5 (conc)
Box Office: 020 8341 4421
Jacksons Lane, Tel: 020 8340 5226 | Fax: 020 8341 4421
269a Archway Road | London | N6 5AA, <www.jacksonslane.org.uk>
* Amici Dance Theatre Company: Living with Reality in the Sea of Hope *
The Lyric, Hammersmith
Weds. 23rd & Thurs. 24th June - 7:30pm
GBP 2 / GBP 1 conc.
Box Office 08700 500 511
Running time 10 mins
Choreographed by Wolfgang Stange
“The only freedom of movement without the restriction
of a wheelchair, is for some people the floor. Limited as the moments
may appear they belong to the individual. To break out, to be able to
"fly", other individuals are needed. To extend experiences to make
dreams become reality we must not give up hope for finding solutions to
help us grow. ”
* DaZed@Komedia *
25th June 2004, Brighton
Accessible to Deaf & Hearing Audiences
Featuring:
- Work-in-progress 'Deafishands' ˆ DaZed‚s start up Deaf Arts
Development Project for the South East .
- Launch of DaZed website
-Theatre; Dance; Signed Song & Poetry; Film & TV; Digital & Visual Arts;
Conceptual Arts; Music & more
Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN, ( 5mins. walk from
Brighton Rail Stn )
Bookings & Enquiries:
Komedia Box Office
(Fax) 01273 647102 (Tel) 01273 647100
(Mobile SMS / Text) 07749 632734
(Email) tick-@komedia.co.uk
More Information:
For more information and programme details email Lisa Mills, DaZed’s
Deaf Arts Consultant: <daz-@honeybeetheatre.com>.
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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6 June
TV
08.25 - Vee-TV - CH4
The magazine series for your young deaf people continues with this
weeks focus on cannabis legalising it and the thoughts of Howard Marks.
(s)
22.00 - The Ecstasy and the Agony - UKTV Docu.
More street drugs being used to treat ill health. here we have ecstasy
and its use to treat Parkinsons' disease.
Radio
07.55 - Radio 4 Appeal - R4
Paul Daniels waves his magic wand on behalf of the Dystonian Society.
19.45 - Tartan Noir - R4
Short Drama. Apart from her eyes, Dr Elizabeth Stanton Is paralysed and
has had enough. Can she convince a medical student to help her out ?
7 June
TV
10.00 - Star Sale - BBC1
A new series. Basically clebs put personal items up for auction and the
profits go to charity. Mhm well now, it would be probably more
impressive if so called clebs discreetly took their tat down to a car
boot sale (like normal people), got a reasonable price for it then
tripled the take from their own pocket and give that away. Far more fun
to watch punters rooting through a rack of Michael Winners old beach
towels (nasty thought) and grubby snorkelling gear than watch the guys
charitable ego get fit to burst on what sounds distinctly like another
chunk of greasy daytime TV. (s)
10.20 - What's This Channel 4 - CH4
Credit it where credit is due CH4 puts out some really good disability
related stuff. This week viewers get the chance to find out what goes on
behind the scenes at the station and presumably discover a bit more
about the mystique of TV land. (s) (ad)
8 June
TV
13.00 - Everything Must Go - CH3
Another daytime TV charity auction this time to raise money for Nuneaton
Mencap. (s)
21.00 - McAllum - Plus
If memory serves McAllum is some kind of cowboy cop in the big city ?
Anyway Mc stumbles into antibiotics abuse on scale large enough to to
cause death and nasty skin diseases. Yak
Radio
20.40 - In Touch - R4
News and views for blind and partially sighted people.
9 June
TV
15.35 - Moment of Truth; Cult Rescue - CH5 - Movie
Is the treatment Nora is receiving for her depression really a cult
brainwashing technique ? Her family start to suspect that something is
going very wrong when ........ (s)
21.00 - What Are You Staring At - UKTV Docu
Stories from people with facial disfigurements.
22.00 - Scream! The History of Anaesthetics - CH5
Phil Hammond and a journey through pain ( a sensational one probably
given that its on CH5) (s)
23.20 - Julie Burchill - What Killed My Dad - BBC2
Four years after her fathers death Julie Burchill sets out to find out
more about the ‘magic mineral’, asbestos, that’s likely to kill
thousands more in the coming years. (s) (ad)
10 June
TV
21.00 - Human Mutants - CH4
Part 3. More genetic and evolutionary science to explain malformations
of the human body. (s)
11 June
TV
09.30 - Winning the Mind Game - CH4
Fascinating sounding film that set out to challenge some of the stigma
surrounding mental ill health. (s)
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