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

Dana's Note......................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
DaDaSings is back!...................................................................2
Writers wanted.................................................................................2
Disability Arts News..........................................................................4
Expression of interest call for Upstream...........................................4
Take part in writing workshops........................................................4
Join in the debate.............................................................................4
Hazard MMX.....................................................................................5
Teacher of BSL/Deaf mentor wanted................................................5
Persistence of Vision.........................................................................5
Independents Liverpool Biennial.......................................................5
Time to get camping.........................................................................6
Artists residencies call out.................................................................6
Green shoots short film opportunity.................................................7
Want a role in Fame?................................................................7
Liverpool Lennon Poet 2010..............................................................8
Crass Routes Workshops..................................................................8
To the Island....................................................................................8
Calling all artists................................................................................9
Comediennes contact the Cows.......................................................9
Great opportunities for young creatives...........................................9
Events in August at Sefton Park Palm House..................................10
LIPA project for you!................................................................10
Arts Jobs.......................................................................................11
Project Worker, Cartwheel Arts.....................................................11
Makers, Manchester Craft and Design centre...............................11
Disclaimer.....................................................................................12

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Dana's Note
Hello to you all,
That octopus didn't see any of this coming- it's a lovely chunky newsletter this week- no squid ink about it.
Enjoy! Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
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 contact info@dadahello.com or 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 22nd and Tuesday 23rdNovember 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. This is a frightening and funny play about disability issues, genocide, and the grim realities of show business. A playwright, an actress and a clown are locked in a Nazi asylum for reasons beyond their comprehension. Moving effortlessly between 1930's Berlin and present day New York City, the characters make great efforts to connect with each other as they confront their existentially bleak surroundings.
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 decided 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 22nd or 23rd November and the readings performances in the evenings.
The closing date for all entries is 31st 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 Tel: 0151 7071733 www.dadahello.com
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Disability Arts News
Expression of Interest Call for Up-Stream
A South East Disabled and Deaf Artist Showcase 2011. Artists and creatives are invited to express their interest in being considered for a programme of showcase opportunities to take place in the summer of 2011, presented by Dada-South. Up-Stream will represent the work of Deaf and Disabled artists and creatives from across the South East region. Up-Stream is part of Accentuate, a transformational programme of 15 projects, inspired by the Paralympic Movement, which seeks to change perceptions and offer opportunities to showcase the talents of Deaf and Disabled people. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 6pm on Thursday 5th August 2010. Please contact DaDa South for more information: Dada-South, Office Suite G14, Springfield House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP By Phone/Fax: 01622 685694 info@dada-south.org.uk
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Take part in writing workshops
Hosted by Litfest, in partnership with Storey Gallery, Lancaster. At The Poetry Bookcase, Storey, Lancaster, LA1 1TH. Are you afraid of dark spaces? Is there a clear boundary between pet and pest? Do animals encroach on our spaces, or is it we who encroach on theirs? Could we ever celebrate a sense of shared space with those who have become strangers to us? In response to the Storey Gallery autumn art exhibition, we will explore these fascinating questions through discussion and the writing of either poetry or prose. Thursdays 23rd September - 28th October 7-9pm. Cost: £60 (£50 concs). Please book by 8th September. Visit the Litfest website for more information http://www.litfest.org/writing-from-art.html
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Join in the Debate
‘Body image and the media and how it affects young adults' Thursday 15th July 2010 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Blackburne House. Chaired by Roger Phillips this event is open to the public and promises to
be an inspirational and thought provoking evening. Call 0151 709 4356 or email paulinejenkins@blackburnehouse.co.uk
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HAZARD MMX
A great day of artys and interesting stuff happening in Manchester this Saturday. Please go to the website for more information: http://hazardmcr.org/hazard-mmx-programme-now-online
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Teacher of BSL/ Deaf Mentor wanted
Start: September 2010 Salary Details: Main Scale / APT&C 18-21
Job Term: 0.2FTE / 13.25hrs Location: Aldercar Community Language College www.aclc.co.uk. Closing Date: 16 July 2010 Interviews: 20 July 2010. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to a dual role of teacher of British Sign Language and Deaf Mentor and join this high performing 11-19 college of 900+ students with specialist college status for Languages. The successful candidate should have BSL as a first language or preferred language and be able to teach BSL to Level 2 and monitor and assess students' use and understanding of BSL. Previous candidates need not re-apply. If you would like further details and an application form please contact Mrs Groves (tel 01773 712477 ext 223 or email sgroves@aldercar.derbyshire.sch.uk)
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Persistence of Vision
As part of the Persistence of Vision exhibition at FACT (running until Sunday 5 September) we're looking for people to contribute to 'fixr' - a project by Sascha Pohflepp and Jakob Schillinger. If you've ever wanted to capture and share a moment that you missed, here's your chance: fixr allows you to capture your missed moments. All you have to do is visit the site, describe your memory and hit the submit button. Once approved, submissions will become part of the fixr project and displayed publicly on the fixr website, at FACT Liverpool, at CACC Copenhagen and at other venues in the future! You can submit your moment here: http://www.fixr.org/
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Independents Liverpool Biennial
18 September - 28 November 2010. Registration is now open for solo artists, artists groups, galleries and organisations to be part of this exciting event. The Independents is an inspiring mix of internationally experienced artists, as well as young and mid career artists. The range of work has no bounds and in 2008 included film, performance, installations as well as normal gallery exhibitions. Locations were also completely diverse from one off street performances to more formal gallery exhibitions and included major locations such as The Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Albert Dock alongside the Tate Gallery. Exhibitions and events can be for any duration, from a one off event to a major exhibition lasting the full duration of the Biennial. We advise that you search the archive to give yourself some idea as to what has gone before and what is possible.
NOTE: The Independents is not a commissioning or curating organisation and we do not arrange exhibitions or venues. All curating, location finding, organisation and management of events are the responsibility of the artist, group or organisation. TO REGISTER go to the following site and follow the instructions: www.independentsbiennial.org Email: info@independentsbiennial.org
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Time to get camping...
Fairgame Theatre would like to invite you to a series of free camping events at beautiful sites across Gloucestershire with artist-led workshops, guided walks, activities and donkeys! AS I WALKED OUT.... is an 8 week journey with four donkeys, carts, children, young people, adults and nationally commissioned artists and writers travelling on foot across the six districts of Gloucestershire. Along the way there will be six public weekend events, one in each district. At each site there will be art workshops, guided walks, donkey grooming, and opportunities to camp.
There are still four more camps to choose from, which can be booked via our office: Tel: 01242 695570; Email: enquiries@fairgametheatre.com. Details are as follows: Weekend Dates (further details about the camps, guided walks and artists can be found on www.asiwalkedout.com):
For further information including times of the workshops and walks please visit "weekend events " under the "get involved" section on our website: www.asiwalkedout.com. And to book places on the camps, email enquiries@fairgametheatre.com or phone us on 01242 695570 (please note our office is staffed part time). www.asiwalkedout.com www.fairgametheatre.com
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Artists residencies call out
Call for international artists' residency proposals, Preston UK,
autumn/winter 2010. Deadline for Applications: Friday 30th July 2010 5pm BST. Fee: £2500 GBP, plus travel and accommodation expenses
Radar is an innovative programme of digital artists' residencies in public libraries across the county of Lancashire, in the North West of England.
We are currently seeking an international artist (someone who's main home is outside of the UK), to become Radar's second artist in residence, based at the Harris Library, Preston, Lancashire, UK. How to apply: please see our website for further details and information on how to apply: http://bit.ly/adyR24
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Green Shoots short film opportunity
Green Shoots is a short film scheme for emerging filmmakers in the North West. Vision+Media is looking to identify up and coming talent and encourage the production of original, engaging and visually distinctive short films across a number of genres. To be eligible you will have made films by yourself for the sheer enjoyment of it, at school or college, or on a university course. The scheme will support up to 6 projects, each with an award of £2,500, and they will look to prioritise applications from filmmakers who have not been funded by Vision+Media on a previous scheme. For more details & application form, please email me at d.aspey@ljmu.ac.uk
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Want a role in Fame?
Casting for two more people for Fame.
1) Mr Myers: English teacher. None singing. Ideal age 40ish, not dictated by the script though, so 25+ at a push. Thoughtful, psychoanalyst. Small rehearsal commitment.
2) Male chorus member - dancer. Triple threat ideal, but dance is far and away the main discipline required. Must be a fast learner and be able to join rehearsals ASAP. Replacing a chorus member. Large rehearsal commitment. Both roles are unpaid, but £100 expenses can be provided. Comfortable, quality accommodation is provided in Edinburgh.
Rehearsals ASAP - 30th July in Manchester, 1st - 3rd in Edinburgh.
Performing 5th - 30th in Edinburgh.
Louis Hartshorn - Managing Director email: louis@hartshornhook.com (Office) 0161 231 5011
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Liverpool Lennon Poet 2010.
Up to £1000 in prizes. Judged by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy
Final in Liverpool on November the 7th 2010. Closing Date for entries 10th September 2010. Free to enter competition run by the Beatles Story in Liverpool. There are two categories 1. Performance poet :2. Paper poet (entries via email). Details of prizes and entry conditions are on the Beatles Story website www.beatlesstory.com.
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Crass Routes workshops
Amazing Lyfe and Crass Routes in partnership with Merseycare NHS Trust are running workshops in creating sacred, meaningful space for healing, growth and transformation, which will give rise to an interactive exhibition of Altars and prayer flags at the Liverpool Academy of Art on Seel Street.
These workshops are free and are offered to everyone in Merseyside.
If you are interested in taking part, or for more information please feel free to register interest with Andrew Gibb or Hara Willow. at argibb@btinternet.com hara@timewarp.co.uk
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TO THE ISLAND
The Biennale of Sydney, Australia's largest and most exciting visual arts event, is renowned for showcasing the freshest and most provocative contemporary art from Australia and the world in Sydney's leading art venues and public sites.The Lord Mayor Community Access Days are designed to open up the exhibition's key themes and artworks. For further information check out the 17th Biennale of Sydney website www.bos17.com. Accessible Arts promotes full inclusion, access and opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities through advocacy, education and information. As the peak arts and disability organisation across New South Wales, Accessible Arts promotes and provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in arts and cultural activities either as audience members; through attending galleries, theatres, museums and festivals; or as participants in art, drama, music, dance and multimedia activities; and by developing as professional artists. www.aarts.net.au
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Calling All Artists
On 26 September 2009 Odonnells held it's first art exhibition, called "Inclusion'', to highlight the creative talents of those who have experienced the mental health system. Such was the success of last year's event they immediately booked the same venue for 2010 and this year's event is set to be bigger and better, it is also central to their campaign to stop the stigma and prejudice behind mental illness. "Inclusion'' takes place on 8th and 9th October 2010 at the Minster Church, Church Street, Preston. Admission is free. Refreshments are available all day. For more information or to take part please contact Philippa Curran or Rachael Tyrer at odonnells solicitors 01772 881000 or visit our website at www.odonnells-solicitors.co.uk
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Comediennes contact the Cows
Last call for acts (female) applying to book in for gigs at this year's Edinburgh fringe festival - please email: fringe@laughingcowscomedy.co.uk asap with availability - cows shows runs at 6pm (1hr) every day of the festival at Espionage.
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Great opportunities for young creatives
Are you at key stage 4 or 5 (aged 14-18) and into photography, filmmaking, creative writing or theatre practice? Or perhaps you have young relatives who would love to get involved in creative activities? In August we have a series of workshops aimed at getting young people creative!
Photography: Come and find out how to put together a photography project from start to finish. http://prestonismyparis.blogspot.com/
Film: So you make films? Bring together a music-based film project with broadcast filmmaker Fiona Walmsley-Collins.
http://www.commafilm.co.uk/films/holymedal
Creative Writing: Want to shape some words? Get your writing flowing with Mollie Baxter, writer and performer. http://www.molliebaxter.com/
Theatre Practice: Create your own piece of theatre from start to performance with performer and director Sam Buist. http://www.freewebs.com/screamingtheatre
WORKSHOP DATES:
1) Photography - Monday 2nd - Friday 6th August: 9.30am - 12.30pm
2) Creative Writing - Monday 2nd - Friday 6th August: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
3) Theatre Practice - Monday 9th - Friday 13th August: 9.30am - 12.30pm
4) Film - Monday 9th - Friday 13th August: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Each workshop costs just £60. To register on the workshops please email info@theyeatculture.org or call Shirley or Sam on 01772 499207 (9-5pm Mon-Fri). If you're under 16, we'll need to speak to your parents, too. All classes will take place at The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP. See http://www.newcontinental.net/
http://www.youngcreativestec.blogspot.com/
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Events in August at Sefton Park Palm House
Wednesday 4 August Peter Pan and Pirates Treasure Hunt 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Children's fancy dress competition for the best pirate, Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbelle or any character from Peter Pan. Pirates Treasure Hunt with Liverpool Park Rangers. Underwater Street and face painters will join in the creativity. FREE. Refreshments on sale
Wednesday 11 August Prince and Princess Party 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Children's fancy dress competition for a proud prince and pretty princess! Horse drawn carriage rides and artists on hand to create crowns and jewels. They will collaborate to design and build a 3D throne. FREE. Refreshments on sale.
Wednesday 18 August Environmental Day 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Artists will be creating the flora and fauna of the Palm House. Tropical Inc. will be on hand with their snakes, small mammals, birds and insects. Face painters will be here and there will be donkey rides around the grounds. FREE. Refreshments on sale. Please be aware that seating at our free events is on a first come, first served basis, as we have limited capacity. Individual or Group talks about Sefton Park Palm House by Blue Badge guides can be arranged. To book, call us on 0151 726 9304.
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LIPA project for you!
The Liverpool Institute for Performing arts are running a FREE Performing Arts project for young people aged 16- 25 who are not in employment, education or training. We are running a pilot in July from Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd July at LIPA in the city centre, it is free and food and drink will be provided. For more information please contact: Michelle Gammo-Felton, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts, Mount Street, L1 9HF 0151 330 3010 m.gammo-felton@lipa.ac.uk www.lipa.ac.uk
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Arts Jobs
Project Worker, Cartwheel Arts
Cartwheel Arts is an ambitious and innovative company based in Heywood delivering participatory arts projects in Rochdale borough and across the North West for 25 years. We need an organised, energetic and talented person, passionate about the written and spoken work, nurturing new talent and using the arts as a catalyst for change, to deliver phase 2 of our brilliant Tell Us Another One project, which will involve diverse communities in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham in a three year creative adventure in writing and sharing stories. The Project Worker post is part-time (0.6 = 22/37) at a salary of £21,500 pro rata. The post enjoys a 7.5% employer pension contribution. Further details and all necessary forms and documents can be downloaded at www.cartwheelarts.org.uk or e-mail admin@cartwheelarts.org.uk
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Makers, Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Past Present Perfect exhibition part of NICE Festival 2010. Deadline for submissions: August 16th 2010. Past Present Perfect is taking place across three venues in the North West of England (Manchester Craft & Design Centre, the Manchester Museum and the Grosvenor Museum, Chester). The exhibitions will showcase innovative work by designers and makers based in Norway and Greater Manchester, responding to the theme of tradition with a contemporary twist. Exhibition dates: November 13th 2010 - January 29th 2011. Please send an A4 statement outlining your proposed piece and how it links to the exhibition theme, alongside 6 digital images of your work and a c.v. to; Exhibitions & Events Officer, PPP Project, Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Manchester, M4 5JD United Kingdom or by email to: exhibitions@craftanddesign.com
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