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EtCetera Issue 241
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Jun 11, 2004 11:05 PDT
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Contents: == Get Netted == Job Opportunities == Get Involved ==
Training & Workshops == Got Some Spare Time? == TV & Radio: Pick of the
Week ==
+++ The legendary R&B singer Ray Charles has died in Los Angeles, aged
73 +++
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Get Netted
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* Value of Culture & For Art’s Sake *
‘Value of Culture’ is a personal essay by Tessa Jowell in which she
examines the relationship between Government and the cultural sector.
“It sets out a case for continued public subsidy for the arts and urges
government to view culture as at the heart, not the periphery of its
policies.”
Go to
<http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/publications/archive_2004/Government_Value_of_Culture.htm>
And the DCMS is keen to hear your views. You can e-mail
<valueof-@culture.gsi.gov.uk>.
‘For Art’s Sake’ was recently published by the Institute for Public
Policy Research and argues that “the arts can no longer rely on advocacy
but must begin to develop a robust evidence base that underpins the
unique contribution that the arts can make to society”.
A summary document can be downloaded from
<http://www.ippr.org.uk/publications/files/artssakesum.pdf>
+++ Cheap SMS:
A software called 'Chatterbox' can reduce the cost of text messages from
8p to 0.8p - and some mobile contracts will even allow up to 3000 of
these messages to be sent free of charge every month. The system works
by converting a text message into data and sending it via the internet
to the Chatterbox server. The receiving phone then converts it back so
that it appears as a text message.
To find out more go to
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3755051.stm>
(Thanks to the Arts and Disability Forum for this info)
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Job Opportunities
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* ITHAKA: Arts Project Worker *
Full time (35 hours per week), GBP 18,582, 18 month fixed term contract
commencing September 2004
Closing date 5th July 2004
Interviews 12th July 2004
To play a key role in 'Synergy' ITHACA's new artistic programme. Synergy
aims to support the personal and professional development of artists
with disabilities and/or mental health concerns and includes an
ambitious programme of participatory projects, training, mentoring,
exhibitions, performances and festivals across Oxfordshire and
Berkshire. The postholder will support the rest of the team with the
planning, management and evaluation of all aspects of the programme.
Good understanding of the Arts and Disability and/or mental health is
essential as are excellent communication and organisational skills. 2
years of working in arts management/administration is desirable. The
post is based in Oxford and an ability to travel across Oxfordshire and
Berkshire is a requirement of the post (expenses paid)
To receive an application pack email <adm-@ithaca.org.uk> or send an A4
SAE to ITHACA, The Annexe, SS Mary and John School, Meadow Lane, Oxford,
OX4 1TJ.
For more information on the work of ITHACA visit <www.ithaca.org.uk>.
* Dada-South: Administrator *
Dada-South, the new disability arts development agency for the South
East is looking to recruit an
Administrator (part time – 3 days per week)
NJC points 22-25 (GBP 16,944 - GBP 18,582) pro rata
To support our forthcoming programmes with disabled artists, venues and
arts organisations to launch the organisation and celebrate the welcome
implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act this October.
For application packs, please send a large stamped addressed envelope to
Dada-South (recruitment), PO Box 606, Maidstone Kent ME17 4WQ or <email
in-@dada-south.org.uk>. Or you can tel/fax: (01622) 840101
We welcome applications from disabled people
Deadline for applications: 16th July 2004
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Get Involved
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* Important New Development: Disabled Arts Managers Network for England
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A new national Disability Network has been formed, the first of its kind
in the UK. The 10 key Disability Arts Forums and Development Agencies
across England have come together to take a lead on professional
development for disabled artists.
Network member organisations are:
Disability Arts Online (dao)
EQUATA
FASED
Full Circle Arts
Holton Lee
LDAF
NDAF
NorDAF
NWDAF
WMDAF
The Network has been brought together by Sue Williams, Disability
Co-ordinator for Creative People, and freelance arts consultant Moya
Harris, who is facilitating the development.
All member organisations are led by disabled arts managers and the
Network is intended to provide peer support as well as sharing skills
and resources. The Network is currently known as Disabled Arts Managers
Network for England. It is the first time that disabled arts managers
who serve geographic areas have come together specifically to work
together on their own agenda – and the national Creative People project
is to be thanked for taking the initiative.
The focus will be:
- Professional development for disabled arts managers and practitioners
- Peer support
- Sharing skills and resources
- Promote initiatives
- Provide a collective voice for disabled people in the arts
This is a welcome and much-needed development in the sector.
Membership is currently open only to those disabled arts managers who
lead organisations with a geographic remit and who are concerned with
the professional development of disabled artists and disabled people in
the arts. If you want to find out more, contact Sue Williams, Creative
People Disability Co-ordinator on 02079736788 or any of the above
members.
* Pathways *
An initiative to help applicants from ethnic and minority groups find
jobs in the arts, has been launched by Arts Council England, East
Midlands. The Pathways scheme will offer practical help in locating
work, writing a CV, and preparing for interviews.
Contact:: <in-@meriuk.com>
* Ignition 2004 *
A contemporary arts event in Cornwall in November, bringing together the
best live & digital.artists in the South-West.
Deadline for submissions: 25/7/2004..
For more info on how to submit work email <artd-@hotmail.com>, or
call.01736 330309.
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Training & Workshops
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* Photographic Skills, Belfast *
Open Arts is holding a meeting for anyone with a disability who would
like to start or continue using photography as a medium with a message.
If you would like to increase your photographic skills with a view to
communicating with others or making a statement about yourself and your
life, please get in touch.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday 29th June at 7.30 p.m. in Morton
Community Centre, 8-10 Lorne Street, Belfast. From Lisburn Road turn
down Tates Avenue towards Boucher Rd. Lorne Street is on the left just
before the bridge. Morton Community Centre is at the other end of the
street.
If you are interested in attending please ring Kate at Open Arts with
your details and any access needs.
Contact: Open Arts: Telephone 028 90 312515 Email <open-@aol.com>.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* Cinebility *
Leicester Disability Film Festival
Phoenix Arts hosts the Cinebility: the Leicester Disability Film
Festival from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th June, the inaugural festival of
its kind in the city
Cinebility is a celebration of film and video work by film-makers with
disabilities. It will feature everything from locally produced shorts to
Hollywood classics. As well as three days of screenings the festival
also features workshops and a panel discussion on about issues around
funding of film work by disabled people.
The festival highlights include
* Workshops for budding and developing film makers with disabilities –
learn basic video skills on Friday, and make a film in two hours on
Saturday (the results of which will be on the big screen later in the
day!).
* Cinebility Shorts on Saturday which include Watching The Clock by
Leicester-based Stepping Out Theatre Company, and A Cut Above about a
hair-raising charity haircut by Leicester lad, Steve Kelly.
* The 1932 film Freaks – which asks provocative questions about how
disabled people are labelled. It was banned in the UK for thirty years.
Equally challenging is Waris Hussein’s The Sixth Happiness, in which he
takes a gloriously un-PC look at what it means to be disabled, gay and a
Parsee.
All screenings and events will be accompanied by signing and subtitling
for the Deaf and hearing impaired AND will feature live audio
description for the blind and partially sighted. The Festival brochure
is available now from Phoenix Arts Box Office on 0116 255 4854 / fax
0116 224 7701 / email <boxof-@phoenix.org.uk> – large print, audio
tape and Braille versions are also available on request.
Cinebility is supported by Leicester City Council and em media.
* National Theatre 04 *
1) Sign language interpreted performances
Measure For Measure Saturday 24 July at 2.00pm (GBP 10)
A Funny Thing ... Saturday 7 August at 2.00pm (GBP 10)
Stuff Happens Saturday 16 October at 2.00pm (GBP 10)
2) STAGETEXT® captioned performances
Stuff Happens Saturday 23 October at 2.00pm (GBP 10)
A Funny Thing ... Saturday 30 October at 2.00pm (GBP 10)
3) Audio described performances and Touch Tours
The National Theatre offers free touch tours prior to some of the
audio-described performances. Lasting 30 - 40 minutes these tours give
an opportunity to walk the stage, feel props, costumes and to enhance
appreciation of the production itself. To book a place please call Ros
Hayes on 020 7452 3284. Guide Dogs welcome.
The History Boys (GBP 12) Friday 9 July at 7.45pm Saturday 10 July at
2.30pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm)
Measure For Measure (GBP 10) Friday 16 July at 7.30pm Saturday 17 July
at 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm)
A Funny Thing ... (GBP 10) Friday 20 August at 7.30pm Saturday 21 August
at 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm)
The False Servant (GBP 12) Friday 3 September at 7.30pm Saturday 4
September at 2.30pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm)
Stuff Happens (GBP 10) Friday 5 November at 7.30pm Saturday 6 November
at 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm
Ticket prices shown are plus one companion at the same price.
Public Booking Information: Box Office 020 7452 3000
<www.nationaltheatre.org.uk>. Please state that you would like to book
for the described, signed or captioned facility when booking.
* Museum of Immigration and Diversity *
19 Princelet Street, 13 - 20 June 2004
Rare chance to visit this historic building, open every day 13 to
20 June from 12-7pm to celebrate Refugee Week, and the stories of the
thousands of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers whose contributions
have shaped British society.
Three artists from the 'Leave to Remain' project are having their work
exhibited at the Museum of Immigration & Diversity. Gonkar Gyatso’s
'Soft Touch' , is a pun on the phrase, so often used by the media and
increasingly the public, when describing Britain as an 'easy target' for
asylum seekers. Suzana Tamamovic's installation 'People Tell Me To Cheer
Up, It Could Be Worse', will be permeating the space, creating an
insight into being a refugee: loss, alienation, anger, hope and
reflection. Margareta Kern's installation titled 'Standard Class
Opinions' consists of 100 photographs taken by the artist, of passengers
travelling in England on the standard class train carriages, together
with their opinions about asylum seekers coming to the UK, displayed in
a game like manner. The 'hauntingly beautiful' exhibition Suitcases and
Sanctuary, which has a permanent residence at the Museum, asks you to
pause and wonder what could make you leave home for a strange new
country. This site specific exhibition explores the history of the waves
of immigration that shaped Spitalfields, seen through the eyes of
today's children.
Entrance free. Donations welcome
More info on exhibition
<www.leavetoremain.org> and <www.19princeletstreet.org>
Please note: Due to the nature of building it is not accessible for
wheelchair users, there are number of narrow staircases and as far as
preservation of the site goes some of the corridor are very narrow
too(because of support added to prevent the building from collapsing!).
Please contact Susie Symes on 020 7247 5352, email
<sus-@19princeletstreet.org.uk> for further information.
* Dana Centre: Arts and the Mind *
This event explores the mystery of the creative mind. Why do some people
enjoy dance while others don't? What can the latest developments in
brain research tell us about creativity? What does creativity mean?
The Institute of Ideas will host a debate “What drives artistic
creativity”: Can scientific monitoring of brain activity really
illuminate our understanding of artistic processes? Does genius reside
in the brain or is it a more complex social phenomenon? Is there a
danger of biological based explanations of creativity squeezing out an
appreciation of social factors, schooling and raw talent? What are the
implications of new theories of creativity for the teaching of the arts?
24 June, 18.00 - 22.00, The Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7
5HE.
For further details visit http://www.danacentre.org.uk
This event is free but places should be booked by calling 020 7942 4040
or by e-mailing <tick-@danacentre.org.uk>.
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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12 June
TV
12.00 - See Hear - BBC2 News For Deaf and Hearing Impaired People. (s)
23.00 - The Gulf War Jigsaw - UKTV history An investigation into the
heavily disputed gulf war syndrome. 70,000 allied troops claim to have
the illness while government experts deny that it exists.
14 June
TV
TV 21.00 - Whose Life is it Anyway - TCM - Movie Dodgy black comedy
drama with Richard Dreyfuss as a recently paralysed sculptor who fights
his doctors for the right to die.
23.00 - Homeless to Harvard - Hallmark -Movie Biopic - After her mother
dies of AIDS a homeless girl decides to make something of herself. As
the title suggests.
16 June
TV
23.00 - The Tallest People in Britain - ITV1 Documentary examining the
experiences of very tall people and the adverse effects this has on
their health.
17 June
TV
19.00 - Zig Zag - TCM - Movie A terminally ill insurance salesman
hatches a plan to frame himself for a murder.
21.00 - Human Mutants - CH4 Last of the series that consider human
mutation, this week skin pigmentation and excess hair.
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© The National Disability Arts Forum 2004
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