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

Dana's Note................................................................................1
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
We're back!...........................................................................................2
Disability Arts News.....................................................................2
The Mervyn Peake Awards............................................................2
Create a new York........................................................................2
Young actors wanted....................................................................3
Music Tutor opportunity.................................................................4
Young Brits at Art 2010.................................................................4
Directing opportunity with Young Vic................................................5
Arts Jobs...................................................................................5
First Floor Outreach Coordinator......................................................5
Exodus Coordinator......................................................................6
Capital Development Plan Consultant.............................................6
Disclaimer..................................................................................7

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Dana's Note
Hello to you all,
Just when you thought you may need to start building an igloo, it looks like a break in the weather, but I've heard we're due more of the same, so rather than shaking a stick at the window to ward off the polar bear munching at the bins, get stuck into a bit of what we have for you this week- there's loads going on!
Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
We're back!
We have returned to the office today after a bit of a shaky mid week due to the weather conditions. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and have a great 2010. We've got lots in store for you this year, so keep in contact.
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Disability Arts News
The Mervyn Peake Awards
The Parkinson's Disease Society holds a creativity award for people with Parkinson's. The Awards encourage and celebrate the creative talents of people with Parkinson's. There are three categories:
Art, poetry and photography.
The Mervyn Peake Awards were named in memory of the late artist and author best known for the Gormenghast trilogy and the Alice in Wonderland illustrations. The awards are open to anyone in the UK with Parkinson's. We hope you feel inspired to take part whether you are an experienced artist or you simply feel like trying something new. Pick up your paintbrush, pen or camera and start creating!
For more information please visit
www.parkinsons.org.uk/mervynpeake or call 0207 963 9330
A cash prize is generously offered to the winner of each category by the Peake family. The closing date for entries is March 31 2010.

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Create a new York
The aim of this free project is to engage you in the appreciation of York's history, heritage and buildings via the unique approach of ekphrasis. Offering a mix of classroom-based activities and visits to local cultural sites, you will have the opportunity to produce stories, poetry, drama or linked photo studies inspired by your encounters with historical artefacts. We'll visit York Art Gallery, the York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Film Archive as we get ‘hands-on' with living history materials. No previous experience is required - just the desire
to help us re-imagine the city and create a ‘new' York. Workshops will be guided by an experienced tutor, with all taught sessions taking place on the University campus based at Heslington. Childcare provision and assistance with travel may be available - call for more information. The course lasts eight weeks and will start on four separate occasions: Monday 26 October, 9.15-11.15am, Wednesday 28 October 1.15-3.15pm, Monday 18 January, 9.15-11.15am, Wednesday 20 January, 1.15-3.15pm. Priority may be given to those with limited educational experience, so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information, please email lifelonglearning@york.ac.uk or call 01904 328473. Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD
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Young actors wanted

I have an amazing opportunity available to those of you under the age of 21! I'm working as a talent scout for ‘Robert Earnshaw' of The Casting Website www.thecastingwebsite.com. The Casting Website works with leading Casting Directors and production companies recommending young actors for major TV, Film and ...Theatre productions. Since 2007 The Casting Website has posted out Casting Calls for TV Programmes such as Beautiful People, Skins and Eastenders, Theatre Productions such as Spring Awakening, Les Miserable's, and the Sound Of Music, and Feature Films such a Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton) and Slumdog Millionaire (Celador). In January The Casting Website will be holding intake auditions in Liverpool, as workshops with a leading Casting Director. Rob has asked me to send the best that Liverpool has to offer!
It's a great chance to be seen by a top casting director who would only usually see represented actors. If you're interested get back to me asap! There is a limited number of spaces and I don't want you guys to miss out! Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
The session costs £20, which also includes 1 year's basic membership with The Casting Website. This enables you to have a profile on the website and apply for Casting Calls posted online. To book a place send me your name and number. Any questions don't hesitate to email me.
Dwayne Scantlebury: dwaynescantlebury@hotmail.co.uk
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Music tutor opportunity
Music Tutor Hours: Negotiable, Location: Greenbank College
Reporting to: Education Manager / Activity Co-ordinator
Supervisory responsibility: Volunteers
Main purpose of the job:
To prepare and deliver a programme of music sessions to participants of the ‘Your Choice' project. Summary of duties and responsibilities:
To deliver fun music workshop sessions for groups of disabled adult students.
To prepare an overall scheme of work and lesson plans for each session.
To supply appropriate instruments and materials as required for successful delivery of planned session
To ensure students are fully engaged
To ensure Greenbank's equal opportunities and adult protection policies are adhered to and promoted at all times.
Greenbank is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants from disabled people are particularly welcome. An enhanced CRB disclosure is required for this post Applications by CV addressed to Dougy Oliver, Activity Coordinator at dougy.oliver@greenbank-project.org.uk Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG By Friday 15 January 2010
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Young Brits at Art 2010: Turning young people's vision into art
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is re-launching its Young Brits at Art awards, inviting 11-19 year olds to express their vision of this year's theme: 'What would the world look like if we lived without prejudice?' National curriculum teaching packs are available to guide schools, pupil referral units, religious groups and other organisations that wish to explore the meaning of equality and human rights through art. Young people can also develop their own artwork and enter independently. Find out more about the resources on our website.
One of last year's winners, Stephanie Winn, said: 'When I won, I felt I managed to send out a positive message about the negative effects of discrimination. This year's theme provides the perfect opportunity for us to express our thoughts and voice our opinions through the medium of art. I hope we will see a change of attitude.' All the winners and shortlisted entries will be exhibited in London in the Summer. To view more information about Young Brits at Art please visit: www.equalityhumanrights.com/art. Young Brits at Art is part of a wider programme of work with young people, for more information visit : www.equalityhumanrights.com/youth

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Directing Opportunity with Young Vic
Assistant Director
The Young Vic is offering a six month residency for a disabled director to develop their understanding of the craft of directing and the role of an artistic director. The residency would be tailored to the recipient's interests and ambitions.
The opportunity is aimed at disabled artists who have demonstrated a talent and commitment to directing but have had limited opportunity to work in a middle scale producing theatre.
£8,000 for six month fixed term post
For more details or if you would like the information in a different format please: email directorsprogramme@youngvic.org or phone Sue Emmas, Associate Artistic Director at the Young Vic on 0207 922 2823 or
email Jo Hemmant Officer, Theatre at Arts Council England on jo.hemmant@artscouncil.org.uk or on 0207 608 6124 (v+t).
Deadline for applications: noon 27 January 2010
Interviews: Wednesday 3 February 2010

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Arts Jobs
First Floor Outreach Coordinator,

West Yorkshire Playhouse requires a First Floor Outreach Co-ordinator
Full-time, fixed term contract (3 years). Working at First Floor, WYP's designated young people's space, the Outreach Co-ordinator will run the outreach element of the First Floor programme. They will develop links with young people in different communities within Leeds and West Yorkshire through youth agencies, care homes, and other relevant organisations, devising and managing projects. Alongside the First Floor Project Co-ordinator, they will also be the first point of contact for young people using First Floor and will oversee the day to day operation of the centre: supporting freelance artists, young people and the adults working with them and those hiring the space, and ensuring effective communication with the main theatre building. At least 3 years experience working in a youth arts setting is required, as are excellent organisational and communication skills. For further details and a job description/person specification please contact Ruth Hannant on 0113 213 7295 or e-mail ruth.hannant@wyp.org.uk or 07713999207. Application by CV and letter highlighting your suitability for the post. Closing date for completed applications: 5pm Wednesday 20 January 2010. Interviews: Monday 1 February 2010
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Exodus Coordinator, Community Arts North West
Community Arts North West is seeking a key member of staff to support the continued development of the Exodus Greater Manchester refugee arts programme: You will be the central point of contact for the project and will coordinate, administrate and develop Exodus project activity 2010/11; as well as organise most of the Exodus refugee arts events. Full-time 13-month fixed-term contract: 1st March 2010 - 31st March 2011 Salary £25,736 Based at CAN's office in Manchester city centre - will involve some travel. Full application packs are available to download at: www.can.uk.com/about_us/about_opps.htm or by contacting the CAN office on 0161 234 2975 or admin@can.uk.com Deadline (no CVs): 5pm, Friday 22nd January Interviews: Thursday 28th January, We positively welcome applications from disabled people and all sectors of the community. CAN is an equal opportunities employer.
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Knowledge - Partnership - Capital Development Plan, Aspire Trust
The Aspire Trust is an Arts Education and Creative Industries Development Agency based in Merseyside. Short listed for a Liverpool Daily Post / Liverpool John Moores University Knowledge Business of the Year Award, 2009 it has also been profiled within the Children's Workforce Development Council's Share! programme through a series of national conferences and publications. The Trust has also recently been approved for support through Phase 2 of the Modernisation Fund, a programme managed by Capacity builders to enable social enterprises to develop collaborative partnerships. We intend to use this funding to undertake a feasibility study on the development of a regional / national Arts Based Education Research (ABER) Centre with associated support for appropriate Partnership formation and an appropriate business development and Income generation strategy. In addition to this opportunity, the Trust currently also has the possibility of moving forward on a number of other important strategic fronts: The development of premises into a permanent site for our operations; With potential support from ERDF, the development of a small business start up unit - the INSPIRE programme; Enhancement of our regional and national identity with the potential of some significant partnership developments. Consequently, in close consultation with the Board and senior management of the Trust, we require a consultant to devise a three year Knowledge - Partnership - Capital Development Programme for the Trust 2010 - 2013. Value of the tender is £6,500. For an information pack please contact either Nick Owen or Mike Hobbs at 0151 639 9231 or 077422 71570 (Nick Owen) or 07971 815296 (Mike Hobbs).
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