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EtCetera Issue 250
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Aug 26, 2004 13:16 PDT
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Contents: == From NDAF == Money and Politics == Job Opportunities == Get
Involved == Training & Workshops == Publications == Got Some Spare
Time? ==
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From NDAF
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* Win Tickets for the Beautiful Octopus Club in Leeds *
16th September : Live @ Evolution
A co-operation with West Yorkshire Playhouse
The Beautiful Octopus club, by people with learning disabilities, has
moved for a fantastic event at Leeds Largest Nightclub.
There will be live shows, DJ’s, open mic and jam sessions, digital arts
on 360 degree cinema wall, chill out room, computer games, art gallery,
dancing and more…
The event will be held in Room Two, which hosts the only 360 degree
cinema wall in the country!
Doors: 7.00pm - 12.00am
WYP would like to offer ETC readers a pair of tickets for the event.
For your chance to win all you need to do is send an email to
<compet-@ndaf.org>, with subject “Octopus”.
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, Heart ‘n Soul and West Yorkshire Playhouse. One entry per person.
Prize is non-transferable. No cash alternative)
You can contact the production team on 0113 213 7296 for further
information regarding the event and access to the venue, or have a look
at the website at <http://www.clubevolution.co.uk/>.
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Money and Politics
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* Northern Ireland Memorial Fund *
The NI Memorial Fund was founded to provide practical help to those
affected by the Troubles. If you have lost a close family member or have
suffered from serious physical or Psychological injury as a result of
the Troubles, then the NIMF may be able to help.
- Education & Training Scheme: Provides grant assistance that allows
those who have been affected by the Troubles to access the educational
and training opportunities that will improve their employment prospects.
- Wheelchair Assessment Scheme: provides those who have sustained
serious injuries during the Troubles and who now require the use of a
wheelchair with one most suited to their lifestyle and mobility.
- Amputee Assessment Scheme: provides those who have lost limbs as a
result of the Troubles with state-of-the-art prosthesis for enhancement
of their mobility and their lifestyle.
Other Grants: Small Grant Scheme, Short Break Scheme, Back to School
Scheme, Discretionary Hardship Fund, Chronic Pain Management Scheme.
For more information contact Northern Ireland Memorial Fund, Albany
House, 73-75 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AF, Tel: (028) 9024
5965, Email: nimf-@belfast.org.uk.
(Thanks to the Arts & Disability Forum for this info)
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Job Opportunities
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* The Setting up Scheme - Success, Innovation, Quality *
Call for artists' applications for Greater Manchester Scheme, 2005/06
Arts Council England, North West's Setting up Scheme offers studio
space, equipment, grants, training, mentoring and promotional
opportunities to craftspeople and designer-makers who want to establish
their business in the North West of England.
We are now seeking to recruit up to 10 artists for the next 2-year
scheme, January 2005-December 2006. The scheme will offer: rent free
studio space within a college, gallery or museum, a maintenance grant of
GBP 6,000, an equipment grant of GBP 1,000, access to specialist
equipment and administrative facilities, an attached advisor, a
comprehensive training programme and professional business and creative
networking opportunities.
Artists are selected on the quality of their work and their ambition and
sustainability to establish a viable business.
For further information and an application pack contact: Alice Uren,
Assistant Officer, Crafts, Visual Arts & Literature, Arts Council
England, North West T: +44 (0)161 827 9283 e:
<alice-@artscouncil.org.uk>.
Deadline for applications is Friday 15 October 2004.
Successful applicants will be expected to live in or relocate to
Manchester, Salford, Tameside or Trafford.
Arts Council England is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment
and employment. We welcome applications from ethnic minorities who are
currently under-represented in our organisation. Disabled applicants who
meet the criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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Get Involved
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* New Film Festival *
Learning disability arts organisation Carousel and community film makers
Junk TV are running a brand new learning disability film festival - Oska
Bright - in Brighton this year. The organisations, along, with funding
partner Mencap, are currently inviting film makers with learning
disabilities to contact them for an entry pack.
To qualify the film must be either under 1 minute, under 5 minutes or
under 10 minutes. Prizes will be awarded for the best film in each of
these categories. The festival event itself, which will be part of the
popular Cine City festival will be held on 29th November in Brighton.
To enter call 01273 234734 or email <proj-@carousel.org.uk>.
* BBC Research *
The BBC is currently researching how people with learning difficulties
use the available media services (TV, radio and the internet).
They have a questionnaire designed with help from People First. If you
or any group you belong to would like to help the BBC by filling in the
questionnaire then please contact them by your preferred method:
Email: <learningdi-@bbc.co.uk>, Tel: 020 8008 4297, Address:
Learning Difficulties Project, The Diversity Centre, Room MC2 D1, The
Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TQ.
* Night of Many *
BBC London and CSV Media are looking for budding London-based
filmmakers: to tell people about their life, where they live,
challenging a few stereotypes or tackling a current social issue. The
successful films will be showcased at the Night of Many film festival in
October at the VUE cinema, BBC internet and satellite TV. You can also
get in touch if you don’t actually have a film in the can but have a
great idea for one.
The winning idea will be produced by CSV Media and screened at the
festival. <http://www.nightofmanystars.org.uk/>.
For further details please contact <med-@csv.org.uk>.
Closing date is 30 August 04.
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Training & Workshops
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* Theatre Museum Kids Theatre Club *
Friday 27 August 10.00-12.00
Drama workshops for deaf and hard of hearing 8-12 year olds based on
themes from the West End show The Lion King.
This session will be run by theatre professionals including the deaf
actor Paula Garfield and Sharon Lee, a BSL signed interpreter with
experience of drama.
The Theatre Museum in Covent Garden is home to the world’s largest
collection of material relating to the British stage.
A joint venture with the Society of London Theatre
Booking essential: (0)20 7943 4806, Fax 020 7943 4777
Theatre Museum Russell Street (public entrance), Covent Garden, London
WC2E 7PR, <www.theatremuseum.org>.
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Publications
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* Youth Arts Guidelines *
Two new sets of guidelines have been published by Artswork's Artsplan
department - supporting professionals and volunteers using the arts with
young people:
1) Creating Respect - using the arts to develop an understanding of
cultural diversity (written by Hatim Qureshi & Claire Wilkins)
This set of guidelines compliments the Artsplan course of the same name
and explores cultural diversity and related issues of prejudice within
the UK, suggesting ways in which youth arts can be used as a tool to
help young people understand, value and respect diversity within their
communities. They offer a useful structure for which to build a youth
arts project of this nature, stimulating ideas and identifying key areas
for consideration, whilst pointing you in the direction of further
resources.
2) Access All Areas - disability and youth arts (written by Michele
Taylor in partnership with Dada-South)
This set of guidelines compliments the Artsplan course of the same name,
developed in partnership with Dada-South. Exploring equal opportunities
within youth arts these guidelines focus on ways in which barriers to
participation can be removed for young disabled people, highlighting
organisations and projects responsibilities in the light of new
legislation under the DDA.
Each set of guidelines costs GBP 7.50 (inc P&P) and can be ordered
online at <http://www.artswork.org.uk> or by e:
<cla-@artswork.demon.co.uk>.
For further details or information on other publications contact the
Artsplan Co-ordinator on t: 023 8063 0960.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* Liberty ! *
A free one-day festival in London featuring live music, dance, comedy,
arts, stalls and displays
Trafalgar Square, Saturday 4 September 1pm - 6pm
Liberty will include performances by:
- Susan Hedges
Acclaimed singer/songwriter with accompanying band performing covers and
her own material from recent CD releases
- 1st Chancers – a group of young Rap artists based at Hammersmith and
Fulham Action on Disability
- Nasty Girls
Hilarious women’s comedy theatre act unleashing a unique brand of
irreverence on unsuspecting audiences
- Muskaan Dance Group – dance group formed by the Asian People with
Disabilities Alliance features Garba, Bhangra and other traditional
dance styles
- Minika Green and Caroline Parker
Newly commissioned collaboration between leading UK soul singer and sign
song artist
- Sidiki Conde
Dancer, drummer and singer from Guinea, West Africa and founder of the
Tokounou Dance Company in New York
- Denise Leigh – leading soprano and joint winner of Channel 4's
Operatunity series
- Francesca Martinez
Mischievously funny stand up comedienne who explores the many
difficulties and prejudices she has faced
- The Lyrical Rebelz – Hip Hop group from Action Disability Kensington
and Chelsea featuring three, young, hardworking and hard-hitting
performers
- Amphitheatre of the Arts present “Cirque Nova” – Kathak and African
dance combine with circus skills in this performance about living with
HIV/Aids
- Julie McNamara and Mat Fraser - comperes
Plus family arts workshops, stalls and displays from disability, arts
and campaigning organisations
For further information
Tel. 020 7983 4100, email: <libe-@london.gov.uk>, Minicom 020 7983
4458, Recorded Information Line: 020 7983 4277
* decibel snapshot *
22 -23 October 2004, Reading Town Hall
The aim of this event is to bring promoters, bookers, funders and
culturally diverse artists and organisations together (in this context
the term ‘culturally diverse ’means ethnic diversity resulting from
post-war immigration,with an increased focus on artists of
African,Caribbean and Asian origin in England).
The two days will consist of lively debate,workshops,performances,
networking sessions,fabulous food,and a trip to see The Deranged
Marriage by RIFCO at the West Wing,Slough.
Please book your tickets now as places are limited. Cost of attending is
GBP 20 (limited bursaries are available) and will include all your
food,refreshments, access to workshops, Friday evening performances,
transport and ticket for The Deranged Marriage.
To book, please ring Reading Arts and Venues Box Office on 0118 960
6060.
Please contact Indy Hunjan,decibel project co-ordinator for further
information on bursaries or snapshot: call 01273 763041 or email
<indy.h-@artscouncil.org.uk>.
* Northern Ballet Theatre’s Dangerous Liaisons *
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
West Yorkshire Playhouse is pleased to announce that Northern Ballet
Theatre’s Dangerous Liaisons will be audio described on Saturday 11
September at 2pm. This will be the very first time that a dance
performance has been audio described in the Playhouse’s 14-year history.
Inspired by the infamous 18th century French novel Les Liaisons
Dangereuses, David Nixon’s compelling ballet, choreographed to music by
Vivaldi tells a story of sexual power, cruelty and deceit.
To accompany the audio description, there will also be an additional
workshop starting at 11am taught by a member of the education team at
Northern Ballet Theatre and accompanied by a musician on piano.
Company dancers will be present and the workshop will enable visually
impaired participants to gain an immediate experience of the movements
and shapes that the dancers perform.
Tickets for the show cost GBP 8 each for anyone using the audio
described service and for one companion. Please note that there is an
additional charge of GBP 3 per participant for the workshop. Companions
are more than welcome to observe the workshop, but if they wish to
participate they must also pay GBP 3.
To book your tickets for the workshop and the performance please contact
the Box Office on 0113 213 7700.
* Victoria & Albert Museum: Black British Style *
An event for visitors with learning disabilities
Saturday 16th October, 13:30 - 15.00
Talk by Shaun Cole
Black British Style is a snapshot of black fashion and style in Britain
from the 1950’s to the present. The exhibition will include clothes and
accessories worn by “style leaders”, such as Goldie and Mis-Teeq and
‘real people’ alongside photography and film.
There will be someone to meet you in the Cromwell Road entrance. You are
welcome to bring a guide.
Event information
Call: 020 7972 2211, Textphone: 020 7942 2002, Email:
<bookings-@vam.ac.uk>, Fax: 020 7042 2524
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7,
<www.vam.ac.uk>.
* Survivor Exhibition *
An exhibition of digital imagery is set to open a new Islington venue,
committed to providing state-of-the-art digital facilities to North
London’s artists and image-makers at rates they can afford. The artist,
Stephen Jackson, discovered the “magical potential of digital imaging to
transform our preconceptions of what we imagine the world to be like”
while tackling the onset of depression in the late nineties.
His themes include relationships, the human form, and our natural
environment. “I’ve thought about the inner fears that each of us must
tackle: including mortality, the need to make sense of what’s been
gained and forfeited, and all those walking wounded in the battlefields
that litter human aspirations and language. There are few outright
winners here, except of the most ephemeral kind. The tiny obsessions of
early middle age: the games all of us sometimes have to play - these are
my canvas.”
The Private View opens at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday 31 August at Datasync,
300 Holloway Road. The exhibition is set to run until at least the end
of September.
Details from Datasync on 020 7700 3234, or from Stephen Jackson on 020
8985 1389
Free events for visitors with learning disabilities - Victoria & Albert
Museum Winter 2004
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