Dana's Welcome
- 4 August 10
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note........................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest..................................................2
Youth Volunteer Programme...............................................................2
DaDaSings is back!........................................................................3
Writer's wanted...................................................................................3
Disability Arts News............................................................................4
Opportunity for young filmmaker........................................................4
Do you love pantomime? Oh yes you do............................................4
Wanna be like you? Be Baloo!........................................................4
For all budding young artists..............................................................4
Integrated Dance Summer Intensive.................................................5
The study of tears...............................................................................6
Young Liverpool Film Night..................................................................6
Community Development Worker.......................................................7
Director at Arcadea..............................................................................7
Artists wanted for research piece.......................................................8
Finance Officer Job Vacancy...............................................................8
‘Who cares?' programme.....................................................................9
Electric December 2010......................................................................10
Football Museum Tour, give your feedback.......................................10
Liberty Festival....................................................................................10
Arts Jobs.............................................................................................10
Freelance Drama Facillitators.............................................................11
Project Coordinator Design Initiative.................................................11
Disclaimer...........................................................................................12

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Dana's Note
Hello readers,
The force is strong in DaDaland this week as we exercise our abilities to seek out the most interesting news for you... it's all here.
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Youth Volunteer Programme
We are pleased to announce the DaDaFest International 2010 Youth Volunteer Programme. Working with mygames (powered by v) to celebrate the values of the 2012 Olympics, this project will involve young people in all aspects of the festival.
The part-time volunteer opportunities will include Reporters, Researchers, Ambassadors, Exhibition Invigilators, Tour Guides, Technicians and Promoters. Expenses will be reimbursed and access support will be provided.
If you are: Aged 16 - 25, a Disabled or d/Deaf person, available part-time at some point between September - December 2010 and wanting to develop and learn new skills and gain volunteer work certificate
Then get in touch! Call: Alison on 0151 707 1733, Email: youthvolunteer@dadahello.com Minicom: 0151 708 9355, Fax: 0151 708 9355
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DaDaSings is back!
DaDaSings is returning! We are recruiting for this prestigious and ground-breaking activity to be shown as part of DaDaFest International 2010.
Working once again with Caroline Parker and Sense of Sound, we will be holding bi-weekly rehearsals from the end of July for performances in November and December this year. Hearing People will sing and Deaf People will sign. Open to all over 18's. For an application form Email: info@dadahello.com Call: 0151 707 1733 Minicom: 0151 706 0365 Fax: 0151 708 9355

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Writer's Wanted
"Me and Marilyn Monroe" rehearsed reading at the Unity Theatre on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November 2010. ‘Only me and Marilyn Monroe get looked at every time we walk into a room' a disabled poet once remarked. Inspired by this, DaDaFest International 2010 would like to invite talented and exciting up-and-coming Deaf and Disabled writers in the UK to turn their own unwavering gaze upon the world around them and send us their new scripts to be part of a series of rehearsed readings at this year's Festival. We will be working at the Unity Theatre with a diverse group of actors on two scripts a day to be performed in a rehearsed read through in the evening.

On Tuesday night the evening will be topped off by a reading of a new play from America, "Krankenhaus Blues", by Sam Forman.
Are you a disabled or deaf writer who has a play that has never been performed in the UK and would like to have it read as part of DaDaFest in a top Liverpool theatre venue? Then please send a CV and some information about your work and the script to DaDaFest international Artistic Director Garry Robson via details below. All the work received will then go through a selection process and the final plays chosen will be judged by a panel who will decide on the plays to be read over the two evenings. We are unable to pay any fees for the work, but reasonable expenses will be paid to the writers. The writer will be expected to attend the rehearsals on either 22 or 23 November and the readings performances in the evenings.
The closing date for all entries is 31 August 2010. We will contact all applicants by the end of September to let them know if they are successful in their application. Email: events@dadahello.com DaDa - Disability and Deaf Arts, the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX Call: 0151 7071733 www.dadahello.com

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Disability Arts News
Opportunity for young filmmaker
We are now looking for Young Advocate to join our Team! Are you or do you know a young filmmaker aged 16 - 25 ready to devise and deliver a project documenting the festival and ensuring that young people are at the heart of our plans for the future? Go to our website for more details:
http://www.berwickfilm-artsfest.com/vacancies/4/young-advocate

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Do you love Pantomime? Oh yes you do.....
3D is looking for actors to perform this year Christmas pantomime 2010. Do you have good sense of humour and can you make audiences laugh and cry?? Are you 16 year olds or over? Hearing people will need to have achieved BSL Level 2. For more information please contact on janstreather@msn.com

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Wanna be like you?? Be Baloo!
The Birmingham Stage Company are casting a production of the Jungle Book. Rehearsals: 3 weeks in London commencing March 14th 2011
Tour: A national tour comprising of mostly no1 Theatre venues, for a minimum of 3 months (3-6 months) venues (TBC) include: Richmond Theatre, Cardiff New, Watford Palace, Brighton Theatre Royal, Leicester Curve. Fee: £420 per week - plus a weekly touring allowance of £192 (Transport between each performance venue is covered by the company)
Audition date: TBC Audition venue: LONDON Character breakdown:
Mowgli: Male Actor. Asian/black or mixed raced ethnicity. Strong singer. Aged late teens - early 20's to play down.
Baloo: Male Actor. Strong singing skills. Ability to play a musical instrument (This is not essential) playing age of late 20's/30's
All suggestions and casting enquiries are to be sent via email to info@leemountjoy.com ASAP
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For all Budding young Artists
Venture Arts will be running a series of six week long courses in a variety of visual arts subjects including: animation, ceramics, illustration, photography and textiles. These courses will culminate in an exhibition which will take place next summer. All of our projects are taught by professional practicing artists, with at least 2 years experience of teaching people with learning disabilities.
Adventures in Photography. Saturday mornings - 10.00am until 12.30pm from August 7th 2010. The first course we will be offering is Adventures in Photography. You will be exploring traditional photography and alternative methods of photography. During this course you will learn how to use a professional darkroom and will be able to take and develop your own photographs.
Textiletastic! Wednesday evenings from 3.30pm until 6.00pm from August 11th 2010. Come and learn all sorts of traditional and contemporary Textiles skills and create your own textile art piece. All our courses are fully accessible to all needs and open to up to 10 participants.
For more information or to book your place, please contact: Aiming High Helpdesk on 0161 219 2645
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Integrated Dance Summer Intensive 2010
Three opportunities to join the participants of the Integrated Dance Summer Intensive 2010 in the Dance Program at the University of Washington. Two drop-in community improvisations provide a hands-on experience in dance, diversity and disability Warm up, introduction and closing circle will be facilitated. The public showing at the end of the five-day course presents an insight into training and creative practice in integrated dance. Open Community Improvisation, Tuesday and Thursday, August, 10 and 12, Time: 7.30-9.00pm
Public Showing, Friday, August 13, Time: 7.00-8.00pm
Dance Program University of Washington, Meany Studio 267
For Campus Access Information please consult:
https://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/newada.php or
For more information please contact Jürg Koch via:
kochj@u.washington.edu or visit
http://faculty.washington.edu/kochj/id/idsi10.html. To request accessible accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Jürg Koch, Assistant Professor UW dance program.

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The Study of Tears
Three days of dance inspired by ideas and the science behind why we cry. For young people with learning disabilities aged 14-25yrs. There is an exciting evening of dance, film and the chance to meet a scientist on the 17th August 5.30-7pm for you to see what young people have created in exploring the science of why we cry. Followed by three days of dance for people who are just beginning to dance 18,19th and 20th August 11am-4pm at Dance Exchange Studios Birmingham Hippodrome Thorp Street
Birmingham B5 4TB. There is no fee, just commitment needed. For further information and to book a place call Susan Norwood on 07968 354 643
theprojectvolume@aol.com www.projectvolume.org

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Young Liverpool Film Night
Young Liverpool Film Night will take place this year in November (date to be confirmed) and FACT will be showcasing the best of young filmmakers from the North West. There will be a special guest judge partaking in the night and great prizes. This year, feature films will be responding to the Liverpool Biennial 2010 theme Touched which looks at art that moves us in mind, body and soul. FACT are inviting young filmmakers to make a film which could be screened at Young Liverpool Film Night.
Films must be made within the last year and be no longer than 10 minutes. All genres are welcome, drama, comedy, animation, documentary, experimental, music video or horror. For more information and to enter your film visit www.fact.co.uk, email laura.oreilly@fact.co.uk or call 0151 707 4444. Deadline for film submissions: Friday 24 September

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Community Development worker
To work with African Heritage communities in Preston. Freelance Part-time Contract. Total fee: £3,600 + travel and materials.
Prescap needs a freelance worker to manage and deliver a community development and capacity building project with Preston's African Heritage communities to; Focus on Black History Month October 2010
Develop a longer term strategy and fundraising plan for these communities to celebrate and share their heritage. The post will be based at Prescap for approx 40 days ending 31st March 2011
For more information contact Bernie Velvick on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. E:bernie@prescap.co.uk T: 01772 887785 Closing Date: 12 midnight , Sun 22nd August 2010. Interviews: Wed 1st Sep 2010 please ensure you are free on this day if you wish to be considered.

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Director at Arcadea
(Salary Scale NJC PO Points 35-38. £29236-£31,754, subject to review)
Arcadea is the lead cultural development organisation promoting Deaf and Disability Equality in Art and Culture in the North East of England, and supporting Deaf and Disability Arts. Arcadea is seeking a dynamic individual with vision and a proven track record in arts management to take the organisation into its next phase of development. The organisation has a strategic plan in place incorporating working at a range of levels, from both artistic and development perspectives. The post will be based at ARCADEA'S Newcastle City Centre Office base. The post is offered as a full time post and is open to job share. Personal experience of disability is essential. The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 10th August 2010 with interviews being held on 2nd September 2010. The application pack, containing a full job description and person specification, is available in a range of accessible formats. Please contact us at shane_arcadea@yahoo.co.uk / Tel 0191 222 0708 / Mobile & Text 07932304241 to request an application pack stating clearly what format you require when requesting a pack. For an informal chat you can speak to Arcadea's Chair, Karen Sheader on 079 6053 2554 or at karen.sheader@googlemail.com
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Artists wanted for research piece
Currently seeking twelve disabled artists (any artform) or craftspeople living or dead, famous or not, from the following countries: Sri Lanka, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, China, India, Columbia, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Croatia, Germany. The artists can either be living or have lived in one of the listed countries or they might be a national of another country, e.g. Britain, but claim a cultural heritage from one of the listed countries. Please contact Chris for further information: chris@bigswifty.co.uk

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Finance Officer Job Vacancy

Attitude is Everything require an experienced part time Finance Officer to work one day a week from our London office. The successful candidate will have strong proven bookkeeping experience. Key duties include assisting the Business and Operations Manager in the administration, the control, the management and the reporting of Attitude is Everything's financial transactions and accounts. Good knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel essential. An application pack can be requested from: Email: graham@attitudeiseverything.org.uk 0207 383 7979.
Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 6th September
www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
54 Chalton Street London NW1 1HS
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‘Who Cares?' programme
Contact: Kyra Milnes, Access and Inclusion Officer, Harris Museum and Art Gallery Tel: 01772 905412 Email: k.milnes@preston.gov.uk
www.harrismuseum.org.uk
The overall aim of the programme is to make a significant contribution to the fields of Arts and health. It is anticipated that bringing together museum collections, gallery spaces, health professionals and museum professionals will result in valuable experiences for participants. The ambitions of the programme are to move towards partnerships and also to develop the concept of the Museum and Art Gallery as a site for enrichment and therapeutic activity.
The aims of the programme are:
To identify and promote the resources that museums can offer
To develop understanding of the health sector and expertise in partnerships with the health sector
To develop sustainable partnerships with the health sector and or/arts and health practitioners
To develop a shared understanding across the "Hub" museums about the contribution that museums can make to recovery and the maintenance of health and well-being
To carry out research about the programme in order to learn effective forms of partnerships and interventions
To share the learning from the research across the North West cultural community
Specifics for our next project in the "Who Cares?" Programme
Project start and end date: September 2010 until February 2011
Partner: Disability North West (DENW), Preston www.prestondisc.org.uk
Group details: 2 groups of Adults with broad ranging learning and physical disabilities - an all male and an all female group
Start Date for artist input: October 2010
Frequency: 2 half day sessions, twice a week every two weeks. For further information about the programme please contact Kyra via the details above.
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ELECTRIC DECEMBER 2010
CALL FOR ENTRIES - FREE ONLINE ENTRY AT
WWW.ELECTRICDECEMBER.ORG Are you a young European filmmaker (under 21) or an organisation working with young creative people? Have you made a short film (under 5 minutes long) this year already or are you thinking of picking up a camera for the first time? Deadline: 15th October 2010 Electric December is a Watershed project with support from Bristol City Council as part of Fresh Flix 2010 - www.freshflix.org.uk
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Football museum tour, give your feedback
The National Football Museum is due to open in Manchester in Autumn 2011 and although the Urbis building is currently empty the museum would like to organise a quick tour round the spaces. They are hoping to gather one or two representatives from different groups to move around the spaces and leave opinions on post it notes (museum staff will also follow at a discreet distance and make notes). The museum only envisage this taking an hour or so and will pay each participant £20 plus any associated travel costs. This will take place on Friday (6 August) at 2.00pm. Please contact Philippa for more information: Philippa Duxbury
Marketing & Communications Officer National Football Museum | Urbis Building | Cathedral Gardens | Manchester | England | M4 3BG
0161 870 9276 mailto:philippa.duxbury@nationalfootballmuseum.com
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Liberty Festival
4th September 2010 1-5pm, Trafalgar Square, London.
Come and celebrate the contribution of deaf and disabled people to London's culture. This year's festival features zones for: Sport and Arts, Aerial and Circus, Street Arts, Music, Children's Area, and Cabaret and Comedy. Liberty is friendly aims to be fully accessible and welcomes people of all ages. www.london.gov.uk/liberty
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Arts Jobs

Freelance Drama Facilitators in Yorkshire
Contact: Lauren Senatore lauren@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk Bigfoot Arts Education, the UK's largest provider of creative, educational workshops is currently recruiting for freelance drama facilitators to deliver a variety of drama workshops in primary schools throughout all areas of Yorkshire. We are looking for people with bags of enthusiasm who have a good rapport with children. If you are a strong drama workshop leader with excellent behaviour management skills and a lot of experience with children aged 4-11 then please get in touch! For more information about Bigfoot and the work that we do please see the website www.bigfoot-theatre.co.uk. If you are interested in applying then please contact Lauren for an application form, unfortunately we cannot accept CV's or Spotlight links. Bigfoot Arts Education has a rigorous selection process and the identity of all successful candidates will be checked thoroughly. Successful candidates will be offered freelance contracts which are conditional upon the candidate completing Bigfoot's three day induction course, being in possession of a current CRB check and the taking up of references.
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Project Coordinator, Design Initiative
Contact: Russell Wood info@designinit.org.uk Salary £19K pro rata (0.6 post) Based Manchester. A creative, enthusiastic professional with knowledge of the design/arts industry is sought to join this proactive team in this new post. Design Initiative is unique in providing support and guidance to designers, visual artists and commissioners of design to meet the demands of a high quality professional industry in its effective contribution to the economic and cultural life of the region. The deadline for this vacancy is Friday 13th August 2010. Interviews to be held on Monday 23rd August 2010 in Liverpool. For more information and a job description, either download the job description at www.designinit.org.uk or please contact Russell Wood on 0161 834 3722 or email russell@designinit.org.uk
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