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EtCetera Issue 249
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Aug 06, 2004 11:32 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 ==
ERRATUM: the correct web address for the WIT Festival is
<www.womenintune.org.uk>!
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From NDAF
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PLEASE NOTE: IT’S HOLIDAY TIME FOR ETCETERA NOW, ISSUE 250 WILL ARRIVE
IN YOUR MAILBOX ON FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2004. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SAME
DAY 1PM.
* Your Chance to Win: 2 Tickets for ‘STUFF HAPPENS’ at the National
Theatre *
“Stuff happens... and it's untidy, and freedom's untidy, and free people
are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things.”
The American Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld’s famous response to
the looting of Baghdad, at a press conference of 11 April 2003, provides
the title for a new play, specially written for the Olivier Theatre,
about the extraordinary process leading up to the invasion of Iraq.
The National Theatre would like to offer ETC readers a pair of tickets
for the captioned performance of STUFF HAPPENS on Saturday 23rd October
at 2pm.
For your chance to win all you need to do is send an email to
<compet-@ndaf.org>. Please include your name and postal address in
your message.
The winner will be the first entry arriving in the mailbox. (Offer open
to all UK residents, excluding employees of The National Disability Arts
Forum and the National Theatre. One entry per person. Prize is
non-transferable. No cash alternative)
More info about ‘Stuff Happens” can be found at
<www.nationaltheatre.org.uk>.
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Money and Politics
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* Phoenix Fund *
The Phoenix Fund, administered by the Small Business Service (SBS), is
putting forward GBP 1 million to fund innovative schemes leading to the
development of self-employment opportunities for people with mental
health problems.
The fund is inviting applications from organisations to run
enterprise-related projects which will provide encouragement and support
to people with mental health conditions who want to become self
employed.
The closing date for applications is Friday 10 September 2004.
For further details and bidding guidance, please go to
<www.sbs.gov.uk/phoenix> or email <Martin-@sbs.gsi.gov.uk>.
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Job Opportunities
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* Attitude is Everything: Business Manager *
Attitude is Everything - improving disabled people's access to live
music.
Part Time, Salary: GBP 21,000 pro rata. 4 days per week.
To join Artsline's high profile campaign to implement a Charter of Best
Practice in music venues, clubs and festivals across the U.K.
Key responsibility: Seek new funding for this project, both from within
and outside the music industry, and to stabilise the project long-term.
You will have demonstrable experience in music industry promotion, arts
project administration, financial management and planning, fundraising
and networking.
Application form (no C.V.'s please!): Suzanne Bull, Project Manager,
ARTSLINE, 54 Chalton Street, London NW1 1HS.
Tel: 020 7388 2227 / email: <atti-@artsline.org.uk>
Deadline: Monday 6th September 2004, 5pm.
Artsline is particularly interested to hear from disabled applicants.
This post is funded by the Arts Council of England.
* Channel 4: Runners *
We are offering places for up to three Runners, working in various
departments at Channel 4, from September to December 2004.
Depending on the department, responsibilities might include assisting in
the general running of the department, archiving, filing, photocopying,
welcoming clients, general research, dubbing tapes, making teas and
coffees.
You will need good IT skills, flexibility, ability to work within a
team, willingness to learn and 'muck in' and a passion for television.
A full Job Description can be downloaded from <ndaf.org/runners.doc>.
To apply send CV and covering letter explaining why you want to work at
Channel 4 to: Alison Walsh, Editorial Manager, Disability, Channel 4
Television, Tel +44 (0)20 7306 8125, Fax +44 (0)20 7306 5539.
* More than 12 *
The Art House Is an inclusive organisation that works to ensure that all
artists, with and without disabilities, have access to work, training
and exhibition opportunities.
Working in partnership, the Art House is offering two more bursaries for
emerging artists.
1) Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham
Artist in residence from November to January, to respond to the
exhibition ‘Self’, exploring issues of identity and self-image.
Fee: GBP 4000 inc. materials
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2004
2) ArtSway, Hampshire
The Art House is joining with ArtSway’s Pro[duction] series of
residencies to provide an opportunity to develop new work in a
supportive environment, January – March 2005.
Fee: GBP 3000 plus use of accessible studio with further funds for
production, marketing / publication, accommodation and mentor support.
(see <www.artsway.org.uk> for additional information)
Deadline for applications: 4 October 2004
Access support can be provided.
For application details, please contact Nancy Stedman at: The Art House,
Doncaster College, Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3EX, Tel: 01302 368555,
Minicom 01302 326187, <in-@the-arthouse.org.uk>.
Website: <www.morethan12.net>
* Wiltshire Music Centre: Temporary Centre Assistant - Box Office
(Maternity Cover) *
The Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon wishes to appoint a
Centre Assistant – Box Office for maternity leave cover starting in
September 2004 for approximately 6 months. Will suit a willing,
energetic and self-motivated person, good at dealing with people,
interested in working in a busy and friendly arts organisation.
37.5 hours per week with occasional flexible hours.
Salary GBP 12000 p.a. pro rata
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18 August
Please phone for full details, then apply in writing to: Wiltshire Music
Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ. Tel. (01225) 860110.
Interviews Tuesday 24 August
The Wiltshire Music Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
* Reach Inclusive Arts: Arts Project Co-ordinator *
Reach Inclusive Arts is an arts and disability organisation covering
Swindon and Wiltshire. Our aim is to develop a disability arts culture
by empowering disabled people to deliver inclusive arts projects.
The Reach Arts Project Co-ordinator will have responsibility for
developing and implementing a programme of disability arts projects.
Based at Swindon, the post will be a part-time position (18.5 hours per
week) from GBP 21,282 (pro-rata), but we aim to be flexible and
competitive for the ideal candidate. The successful candidate will:
- Work with disabled artists & resource groups to deliver projects into
the community
- Contribute to the development of the Reach organisation
- Have strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills
- Seek funding and develop an integrated funding strategy
For further details & an application form, please contact us at:
Reach Inclusive Arts The Pinehurst People’s Centre, Beech Avenue,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JT Tel – 01793 520318 Email –
<reachinc-@btconnect.com>.
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th August 2004
Registered charity No: 295535
Reach works for equality of opportunity
* Acme Studios: The Fire Station Project Programme 3*
Acme Studios is offering 9 five year work / live residencies at low
rents and 2 two and a half-year bursaries (GBP 5,000/year + free
work/live space) at The Fire Station, Gillender Street, London E14
This is the third of Acme Studios ’ residency programmes which began in
December 1997 offering low-cost combined working and living space to
artists selected from a national submission.
The new programme, commencing April 2005,is open to applications from
practising fine artists throughout the UK who will be over 23 on the 1st
November 2004.
The Fire Station is accessible. Acme is offering 2 bursaries (GBP 5,000
a year +rent free space) for a period of 2 1 /2 years and wishes to
attract applications from black and ethnic minority artists and artists
with disabilities as we are currently under-represented with artists
from these communities.
For further information and application form send an A4 75p s.a.e.to
Fire Station Programme 3,44 Copperfield Road,Bow,London E3 4RR (Also
available in large print,Braille and tape -please state required format)
Deadline for applications is Friday 5th November 2004.
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Get Involved
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* DRC: Vote for the "Best" and the "Worst" *
Here is your chance to say which organisations you think are really open
for all and which are shutting out disabled people by not making their
services accessible.
The Disability Rights Commission lets you vote for the "best" (most
accessible) and "worst" (least accessible) service providers. (Please
note: they will only include major service providers, not your local
pub).
Let the DRC know if you want to vote for major stores or
entertainment/leisure venues which are not listed. They may then add
them to the lists and count your votes.
To find out more, go to:
<http://www.drc.org.uk/open4all/newsroom/sppoll.asp>
* Call for ‘sublime’ artwork *
Any media considered.
The Hotbath Gallery, Bath is looking for artists whose work, they feel,
explores the theme of the sublime.
What is meant by sublime? “An experience that takes us out of ourselves,
beyond the everyday and into a state of wonder? A sensual experience?
There are words used to define it, music created to capture it but how
does contemporary art respond? Can you challenge our perceptions of the
sublime?”
Artists are asked to send slides, photographs or other visual
representations of work (i.e. VHS, links to websites, JPGs etc) with
dimensions, along with a CV or other brief written notes about your work
and artistic intentions by no later than Friday 20th August to:
Sublime? The Selection Panel, Hotbath Gallery, Hotbath Street, Bath BA1
1UP.
* Opportunity for Artists: Other Side of Blue *
The Eastbourne Mental Well-Being Group in collaboration with the Towner
Art Gallery are about to embark on a six-month project to mark National
Depression Week in April 2005.
A recent health survey of the Eastbourne area showed a third of the
population were at risk of developing depression at some stage in their
lives. The purpose of this collaboration is therefore to promote mental
well-being by carrying out targeted creative work with vulnerable groups
in Eastbourne who are at risk of developing mental health problems.
They are looking for up to three Creative Practitioners who are able to
express issues around the subject of depression and promoting self help
utilising art as a vehicle for positive mental health. They are flexible
about the choice of media and the delivery approach.
They expect to offer the successful candidate(s) between 5 and 15 days
work dependent on the number of artists selected. Target groups have
been identified as teenagers, young families and those living in
sheltered accommodation.
If you feel that you would like to be part of this project please
forward an expression of interest comprising of a short CV along with a
proposal outlining your ideas. The proposal should include method of
delivery, numbers of participants you feel comfortable working with,
ideas regarding processes, product and exhibition / display
opportunities you would use to make this project a success.
Your submission should be no more than 2 sides of A4 and should be
returned to: Natalie Walton, Education Officer, Towner Art Gallery, High
Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN20 8BB, email
<natalie-@eastbourne.gov.uk>
If you would like further information or an informal discussion please
contact Natalie Walton on 01323417961.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Friday the 27th
August 2004.
* Did You Listen? *
In 2002, a Conference for people with learning disabilities called
'Listen to me' took place in Cheshire. The focus of the Conference was
how users of Day Services thought services could be improved.
As a follow up to the 'Listen to Me' Conference, there will be another
conference called 'Did You Listen?' in December 2004. This conference
will focus on the progress made in modernising Day Services and the
success stories of service users.
Prior to the Conference, Service users from ten Day Services will have
the opportunity to work with professional artists to convey their
stories through the arts. The artwork created will be displayed and
performed at the Conference.
The organisers would like to hear from artists interested in working
with people with learning disabilities, their staff and carers, to
create new artwork in the following artforms:
Visual arts
Music
Dance
Photography
The broad themes for the artwork will be civil rights, independence,
choice and inclusion, and how these principals underpin the
opportunities offered by Day Services.
Workshops will take place during September and October 2004. All artists
will require clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau.
To express an interest, please send your CV and recent examples of your
work, by Tuesday 31 August, to:
Sharon Hall, Arts Officer, Cheshire County Council, Goldsmith House,
Hamilton Place, Chester CH1 1SE
Tel 01244 602836, Email <clapso-@cheshire.gov.uk>.
* Artists Access to Art Colleges - AA2A *
A project from the Council for Higher Education in Art and Design
The following Art Colleges are each offering four artists and
designer-makers the opportunity to undertake a period of research or
realise a project using their facilities, eg. studios, workshops,
lending library and lecture programme. .
• Closing dates for applications will be between 31 Aug & 20 Sept 2004
• Applicants must have at least one year’s professional practice
• Applicants should be able to work with minimal technical support
• If applying to more than one college applicants may take only one
place
• Ongoing workspace is not provided
• Access is for 100 hours to be used between Oct 2004 and April 2005
• Access is free and a materials grant of GBP 200 is available
• Artists on AA2A schemes run from 2001 to 2002 or before can reapply
• The project welcomes applications from artists with disabilities and
artists from culturally diverse backgrounds
• The opportunity is not suited to artists living abroad as no travel or
accommodation grants are available
For further details see <http://www.AA2A.org>
FOR AN APPLICATION PACK CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES DIRECTLY
- University of Newcastle 0191 222 6047
Print, metal, wood, ceramics, painting
david.-@ncl.ac.uk
- Cumbria Institute of the Arts (Carlisle) 01228 400 318
Print, wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, photography, painting,*media,
*multimedia
* subject to availability
karen.b-@cumbria.ac.uk
- Cleveland College of Art & Design (Middlesbrough) 01642 298 734 Print,
wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, digital media, film/video, photography,
painting eyv.
saun-@ccad.ac.uk
- Hull School of Art & Design 01482 311 564
Print, wood, metal, digital imaging, video, film, phonic, photography
sri-@lincoln.ac.uk
- Leeds College of Art & Design 0113 202 8285
Wood, metal, ceramics, jewellery, multimedia, video, photography
sheila.-@leeds-art.ac.uk
- University of Central Lancashire (Preston) 01772 893 959
Print, wood, metal, photography
jpcr-@uclan.ac.uk
- University of Salford 0161 295 2604
Constructed fibre, phonic art / sound, drawing, installation /
exhibition, painting
j.how-@salford.ac.uk
- University of Derby 01332 594 016
Print, wood, metal, ceramics, photography
s.sm-@derby.ac.uk
- Norwich School of Art & Design 01603 610 561
Print, wood, metal, textiles, photography, painting
in-@nsad.ac.uk
- University of Wolverhampton 01902 322 213
Print, wood, metal, foundry casting, wood/stonecarving, hot glass,
ceramics, interior textiles, digital media, video, photography, painting
K.Bar-@wlv.ac.uk
- University College Northampton 01604 735 500
Print, wood, metal, moldmaking, printed textiles, photo/digital,
painting
norma-@northampton.ac.uk
- University College Worcester 01905 855 278
Print, ceramics, textiles, time based media, interactive & digital
media, painting
c.ra-@worc.ac.uk
- Herefordshire College of Art & Design (Hereford) 01432 845329
Print, wood, small metals, ceramics, textiles, bookbinding (artists
books), photography, painting
r.chamb-@hereford-art-col.ac.uk
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield) 01707 285 300 Print, wood,
metal, glass, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, digital media, video,
photography
g.jo-@herts.ac.uk
- Barnet College (London) 020 8440 6321 x2822
Print, wood, metal,glass, ceramics, multi-media, video
t.ru-@barnet.ac.uk
- London Metropolitan University 020 7320 1931
Print, mixed media, silversmithing, jewellery, textiles (furnishings),
furniture, time-based media, photography
v.pr-@londonmet.ac.uk
- Bath Spa University College 01225 875 475
Print, wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, digital imaging, video, painting
j.gr-@bathspa.ac.uk
- University of Portsmouth 023 9284 3801
Print, metal, wood, glass, ceramics, jewellery, digital media, video,
photography, decorative restoration crafts
jean.w-@port.ac.uk
* buyrealart.com *
A new venture launching soon, aiming to provide a channel for new and
exciting artists to exhibit and sell their work in a professional and
contemporary online environment.
It is free to exhibit online, but they take a commission for each sale.
If you are interested in applying, please visit <buyrealart.com> and
download an application form for more details.
You can also contact James West on 0207 704 8384 / 07968 851 816, or
email <exhi-@buyrealart.com>.
* the-errorist.com *
the-errorist.com is looking for non-fiction, fiction, photography and
artwork that is politically aware without being polemic; all
contributors will receive some modest form of compensation.
For more details or to send proposals or finished pieces, email
<mikewe-@hotmail.com>.
* IMPACT: Creative Pathways to Employment *
A creative programme to give young people in Belfast new skills in
television production, IT, drama, fashion, journalism, digital
photography, film-making and circus skills to help them develop a career
in the creative sector.
The programme will give 135 young people the opportunity to enrol in a
choice of 7 FREE creative courses based in Belfast each year. Some of
the courses will be accredited (e.g. NVQ, OCN, Youth Achievement Award).
It starts in August 2004 and continues until June 2006.
It is aimed at ALL young people aged 12-25 living in Belfast. It
particularly welcomes young people with disabilities ( including young
deaf and hard-of-hearing people) and young people from minority ethnic
communities.
In some cases recruitment will be on a first-come first-served basis
(e.g. Belfast Community Circus School and Belfast Exposed Photography).
Some projects will require basic skills e.g. drama. Participants are
required to have a genuine interest and willing to commit to attending
the workshops.
You can find out more at Belfast City Hall, Reception Room, 10th August
2004, 11am-12.30pm
Contact: : Deirdre Robb, Marie Craig Tel: 028 9027 0461 Email:
<cultureand-@belfastcity.gov.uk>, Text phone: 028 9027 0405
Please contact Deirdre or Marie if you require full information in
alternative formats. Other information sessions will be held in six
different venues throughout Belfast between 17th and 31st August.
* Graeae Continuing Professional Development Workshop *
“TWO IN ONE – BIG VOICE AND ACCENTS”
Led by ELSPETH MORRISON
10.30 – 4.30, Friday 20th August 2004, Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street,
Islington, London, N1 1TA
This workshop is an exploration of sound and how to adapt your voice to
a given space. You will find out how to use the ‘bigness’ and the
‘smallness’ of your voice and still be understood and heard.
The first part of the day will focus on making the most of the Almeida
space.
The second part of the day will concentrate on how to produce different
accents and a chance to play with the diversity of your vocal range.
Participants should select a text/piece (not poetry): something short,
contemporary and learnt in advance. A hard copy should be brought for
the workshop leader and if possible please e-mail your pieces in advance
for the interpreter.
Elspeth Morrison (M.A.) is Head of Voice at Arts Educational School of
Acting and has a healthy freelance career. Amongst other diverse gems,
she overseas the voice work for the BBC Weather Centre and recently
chaired a conference at RADA on the inclusion of disabled students in
the drama school system. She’s been involved with Graeae (including as
its Chair) and disability arts for a number of years and is happy to
continue the relationship.
Places are strictly limited for this professional level workshop. The
workshop costs GBP 15 (includes lunch). Apply for a place by contacting
Ellie Howell (details below). Your place on the course will be confirmed
subject to availability. They will endeavour to provide appropriate
access support, so please state any access requirements when you contact
Ellie.
Contact: Ellie Howell, Admin Assistant, Graeae, Email
<ell-@graeae.org>, Tel 020 7700 2455, Fax 020 7609 7324, Minicom 020
7700 8184.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* Royal Academy of Arts: Summer Exhibition *
Wednesday 11 August: Dedicated gallery talk with BSL interpretation
Wendy Anderson will deliver a gallery talk on the world's biggest open
contemporary art exhibition, which has been held annually since 1768.
Some 1,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and architectural
models from all over the world fill the Royal Academy galleries,
featuring renowned British and international artists, including David
Hockney, Allen Jones, Anish Kapoor, Sir Anthony Caro, Julian Opie, Sol
Le Witt, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi and the late Terry Frost. There is also a
memorial to the late Philip Powell by Paul Khoralek.
The talk will be the only BSL event for this year's Summer Exhibition.
It will be interpreted by Howard Hardiman (BSL interpreter) and hosted
by Deborah Neve (Deaf Host).
Venue: Royal Academy of Arts
Time: 5pm (meet: 4.30pm at the Information Desk/ approximate finish
time: 6pm)
Tickets: GBP 2.50 (special price, includes entry to the exhibition and
attendance of the gallery talk).
Advance booking is recommended. To book, or for further information
about this event, email: <groupbo-@royalacademy.org.uk>
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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7 August
TV
22.15 - Unbreakable - ITV1 - Movie
With the exception of Samuel Jacksons' ludicrous and slightly nutty
portrayal of a mad man with brittle bone disease, this is superhero
stuff for grown ups, with a couple of truly gripping moments. (s)
22.00 - Midnight Cowboy - Film Four - Movie
Seminal sixties depressing stuff, with Dustin Hoffman’s “consumptive”
Lenny stealing the show. 23.55 - Restoration Nation - BBC4 Sort of
reality TV that gambles on the future of historic buildings. Should the
show fund the restoration of an abandoned “mental hospital” or not ?(s)
8 August
TV
22.45 Real Life: Lin and Ralph - ITV1
Lin, who has multiple disabilities counselled Ralph, who has recently
developed Parkinson’s disease, following the death of his wife. In time
they found each other. This documentary recounts how they cope and
manage their lives and progressive conditions. (s)
21.00 - I Survived a 200lb Tumour - Discovery
The title’s enough.
23.15 - Rocky V - BBC1 - Movie
Rocky (Stallone) is back, boxing his way to the top for the fifth time.
Only this time with, reasonable predictable, brain damage. (s)
9 August
TV
10.30 - The Test - ITV1
Kiera Roche lost her leg in a motorbike accident. Here she prepares for
a fifty mile bike ride. (s)
10 August
Radio
20.40 - In Touch - R4 With Peter White.
11th August
Radio
Radio 2100 Wired For Life - R4 1/2
A person Cut In Two; Georgina Ferry talks to people with spinal chord
injuries and investigates the workings of this vital nerve.
12 August
TV
14.00 - Quincy - ITV1
Quincy goes down Mexico way to investigate a faith healer and a strange
ancient missionary. (s)
22.00 - Real Bad Girls - ITV1
Investigating the life of Louise, a 32 year old arsonist with a history
of mental ill health, who was found dead in her cell at HMP New Hall
last March. (s)
01.45 - On The Edge - Sky 9 - Movie
Drama about mentally ill teenagers coping with life in hospital.
13 August
TV
23.35 - BBC4 on BBC2 - BBC2 Robert Wyatt: free Will and Testament:
Robert Wyatt became disabled when he fell from a window. Since then he
has produced some brilliant music and some heady politics. (s)
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