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EtCetera Issue 263
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The National Disability Arts Forum
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Nov 26, 2004 17:13 PST
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Contents: == From NDAF == Get Netted == 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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* New Layout + Logo Competition *
From next week onwards (fingers crossed) you will have the choice
between a newsletter with or without images. If you don’t do anything
you will automatically receive the version with images, if you prefer
text only please email adm-@ndaf.org.
We also have a few logos at
<ndaf.org/logo>
waiting for your vote!
Our ‘polls’ will be open until 29 November 2004, 22.00pm GMT.
Thanks in advance for your support!
* Xmas Card Competition *
Just to remind you: the deadline is 30 November 04.
Details at: <ndaf.org/xmas.html>.
* Win Tickets for the 6th Disability Film Festival Opening Gala *
National Film Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 8XT
Wednesday 1st December 2004, NFT1, 18.20
The 6th Disability Film Festival will be opened with the screening of
Cloud Cuckoo Land (UK 2004/Dir Matt Dickinson, starring Steve Warden and
Derek Jacobi).
“Sandy Kenyon is an aircraft enthusiast who dreams that one day he’ll be
able to fly. Most people he meets find it hard to believe as Sandy has
cerebral palsy. He and his grandfather spend their spare time searching
for aircraft wrecks and when Sandy learns about a mysterious missing
wreck, he escapes his care home to find it. Sandy’s quest for freedom is
not a smooth ride. He faces suspicion and hostility from all quarters,
but magical things happen.”…
The 6th Disability Film Festival will be held from 1 to 5 December 2004.
It is a showcase of the talent of disabled filmmakers. All the films
screened share the clear creative ownership of disabled people.
The Festival is produced by London Disability Arts Forum, hosted by the
National Film Theatre, and funded by Bridge House Estate Trust, UK Film
Council and Film London.
The festival programme can be found at
<http://www.disabilityfilm.co.uk/>.
For your chance to win a pair of tickets for the opening gala please
email compet-@ndaf.org with your name, address, and access
requirements. The first entry will win.
(Offer open to all UK residents, excluding employees of The National
Disability Arts Forum, the London Disability Forum and the National Film
Theatre. One entry per person. No cash alternative)
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Get Netted
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* Interactive Web Clinics *
To tell you the truth, we don’t know much about them, but have a look
for yourself: EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) in
California is producing 2 monthly series of hour-long, Interactive Web
‘conferences’, called ‘clinics’, on specific accessibility-related
topics. You can listen to the presenter, watch pushed Web pages and also
ask questions yourself.
You will need a Windows operating system with Internet Explorer 6, a
sound card and speakers plus a working mic if you want to participate in
the chat.
There are free and tuition-based events.
Go to: <http://easi.cc/clinic.htm>.
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Job Opportunities
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* ITC: Professional Development Co-ordinator *
GBP 25,000 (f/t 35hrs pw)
ITC is the UK's management association for 600 performing arts
organisations representing a broad range of artistic excellence. ITC
provides its members with management and legal advice, contractual
negotiation and conciliation services, networking, advocacy and
information exchange. ITC is a leading provider of training and
professional development in arts management and initiates projects to
support and enhance the management and profile of the performing arts.
ITC is seeking to recruit a highly organised, efficient and motivated
person to be our new Professional Development Co-ordinator.
If you have Excellent planning and organisational skills Experience of
running efficient and responsive administrative systems Enthusiasm for
developing people and promoting good management Excellent communication
skills A strong customer focus with excellent attention to detail
Confidence with computers and the internet
You could be co-ordinating
ITC’s high profile Arts Management Training programme
A dynamic network of Black and Asian arts professionals in a national
forum
and enjoying excellent working conditions within a busy, friendly
office.
The post is full-time, but ITC is open to suggestions of flexible
working or job-share. Applications from all sectors of the community are
positively encouraged and adaptations will be made for people with
disabilities. ITC is a committed equal opportunities employer.
Application packs from www.itc-arts.org or k.wic-@itc-arts.org or
0207 089 6824.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 17th December 2004
Interviews: Thursday, 13th January 2005
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Get Involved
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* Sky Survey *
Free cinema tickets and PS2 games
Sky celebrates International Day For Disabled People on Friday 3rd
December with a triple-bill of audio-described films, and a triple-bill
of films with In-Vision Signing on Sky Movies.
They would like people to air their views on accessible film and have
asked Your Local Cinema.com to help.
For a chance to win two fully subtitled Lord of the Rings Playstation 2
games, or free tickets for subtitled or audio described Odeon cinema
shows, just complete their Sky Movies one minute feedback survey at
<http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/survey.sky.html>
* Open Spaces Open Places Northampton *
Would you like to show your artwork in a non-conventional space? You
don’t need to be based in Northampton. “Open Spaces Open Places”
exhibitions take place in cafes, bars and other public buildings in and
around Northampton town centre during the month of June 2005, as part of
Northampton Festival.
If you would like to be considered please provide the following
information by the end of December 2004.
- A minimum of six good quality visuals of your work
- A PC disc/CD or 100 meg zip with images as jpegs/tiffs at 72 dots per
inch
- Text about you and your work as word document
- A PC floppy disc containing artist statement and CV
- The type of venue you would like to show your work
- Or please telephone Jane Roberts for a chat
Commissions up to GBP 2500 will be available for next year's project.
The selected artists will be encouraged to build up a relationship with
the venue and be available for hanging work during the last week in May.
Artists will be expected to attend the Launch in early June and be
available at least once during the month to meet the public at the venue
and talk about their work.
Please send submission to:
Jane Roberts, 76 Lower Thrift Street, Northampton NN1 5HP Tel: 07773
743871, email: janero-@osop.org.
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Training & Workshops
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* Training Opportunity for Disabled Dancers in Wales *
An 8-day training programme for dancers wishing to develop their skills
in leading workshops for disabled and non-disabled young people.
Led by Rachel Freeman (Artistic Director of Blue Eyed Soul Dance
Company)
The programme includes:-
- 2 days planning, 5 days of workshops with inclusive groups (disabled
and non-disabled young people age 9 - 16 years),
- 1 day evaluation and appraisal with continuous
mentoring/coaching/training as required.
- The programme covers project management, inclusive teaching skills,
planning, delivery and evaluation of workshops.
Timetable:
Application due date December 22nd 2004
Interviews Tuesday 11th January 2005
Training and delivery February/March 2005
Project base: Mid Wales
Trainee’s expenses available
Disabled dancers at any point in their careers are welcome to apply.
For information and application details please contact Rachel Freeman,
Blue Eyed Soul, Pimley Barns, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY4 4SA, T:
07870 429528 or E: man-@blueyedsouldance.com.
The Training programme is supported by the UnLtd Millennium Award
Scheme, Powys Dance and Community Dance Wales.
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Got Some Spare Time?
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* DADAFEST *
Merseyside's DADAFEST is has started a couple of days ago, but there’s
still time to enjoy some of the greatest talents in the UK over the
coming week.
This year’s festival has 41 productions taking place in 9 different
venues across Merseyside. The diverse programme of events includes
theatre, live art, performance art, comedy, poetry, a club night, rap,
signed dance, live music, visual art, debates, conferences, young
people’s events and a variety of workshops.
The full programme can be accessed at <www.dadafest.org>.
* CanCan Cabaret *
Thursday 2 December, 7.30pm
A spectacular evening of live music, comedy and dance, celebrating
International Day fo Disabled People.
The event raises the profile of disability arts in Milton Keynes and
provides an opportunity for disabled people locally and nationally to
showcase their work.
The Cabaret will be held at Woughton Theatre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall,
Milton Keynes
Tickets are GBP 5.00 and GBP 3.00 for concessions.
If you would like more information contact Annette Conneely, Disability
Arts Project Manager, Inter-Action, The Old Rectory, Waterside, Peartree
Bridge, Milton Keynes MK6 3 EJ, Email: anne-@interaction.clara.co.uk,
Telephone: 01908 678514.
<www.interactionmk.org.uk>
* December's BSL Talk at Tate Modern *
Friday 3 December 2004 at 6.30pm
Subject: Robert Frank
Robert Frank is one of the most important photographers of the 20th
Century. This is an exhibition of his photographs dating from the 1950's
to the present day.
Please meet on Level 4 outside the Robert Frank exhibition at about
6.20pm
BSL: Edward Richards
Interpreter: Sheila Cragg
Host: Marcus Horley
The talk will take place inside the Robert Frank exhibition and the
usual admission charge will not apply, it will be free entry.
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, <www.tate.org.uk>.
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TV & Radio:
Pick of the Week
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27 November
TV
12.00 - See Hear - BBC2
History and a final look at the past from a deaf perspective.(s)
17.55 - With a Little Help From My Friends - CH3
Jordan gathers her charming chums around to do a bit good. The result: A
Swimming Pool, a Sensory Room and an Obstacle Curse. All for Children
with Special Needs. Marvellous. (s)
28 November
TV
23.15 - The Orphans of Nkandia - BBC4
Thousands of children in South Africa now have Aids. This film follows
the stories of three families from the child's eye view. (s)
22.00 - True Horror - Discovery
Sappy series that deals with the supernatural. This week deals with
Demons of the mind and body so could be of interest.
29 November
TV
14.05 - Doctors - BBC1
Drastic action of the part of a patient with Parkinson’s disease.
Radio
14.15 - Scissors and Ribbon - R4
Neat little comedy about a Colombian trying to make a miracle happen
with a housebound woman in Mecklington
30 November
TV
09.25 - 3 Minute Wonder - CH4
Charity shops (s)
Radio
20.40 - In Touch - R4
News with Peter White for visually impaired people.
1 December
TV
21.40 - One Night In Bophal - BBC1
20 years ago to the day the worst man made disaster in history took
place killing and disabling thousand upon thousand. Union Carbide got
away with it, never brought to trial but making voluntary payouts
averaging just over 300 pounds per person. (s)
23.20 To Live is Better than to Die - BBC4
Difficult documentary about Chinese villagers who became infected with
HIV after having sold their blood.
Radio
21.00 - Our lives in Our Hands - R4
1/2 - Linda’s brother dies of Muscular Dystrophy and her three year old
son has it. here she meets scientists and doctors to discover more about
the condition and potential cures.
2 December
TV
00.20 - After the Silence - BBC1 - Movie
Drama about a deaf teenager trying to escape an abusive father. (s)
3 December
Radio
21.00 the Friday Play - Bophal - R4
Documentary drama including poetry and narration from people who were
there.
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© The National Disability Arts Forum 2004
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