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

Dana's Note.......................................................................................1
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
DaDaFest Report-thanks for taking part...........................................2
Welcome new staff members............................................................2
Disability Arts News...........................................................................2
Writers' retreat in Robbie Burns' country.........................................2
Wayne McGregor and Random Dance- Entity...................................3
Get watching the BSL Zone..............................................................3
Improve your creative business........................................................3
The Media Festival............................................................................4
Call for artists: FLI residency.............................................................5
Micro Exhibition opportunity.............................................................5
Arts Jobs............................................................................................6
Casual Information Assistant, The Bluecoat.....................................6
Mosaic Makers, Scartworks Ltd.........................................................6
Disclaimer...........................................................................................7

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Dana's Note
Hello dear readers,
Lots of lovely cultural bits to tell you about this week- I don't want to hear about no pre bookings for your Twilight tickets- we want you to experience the good stuff, so get reading.
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
DaDaFest report- thanks for taking part.
Thank you everyone who completed the surveys about DaDaFest that we have been sending out and thank you everyone who came along to the focus group last week. The report arising from this research is currently being collated and will be publically available soon.
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Welcome new staff
We have two new members of staff starting at our offices on the 1st of June. Mark Wilcox has will be our new Operations Director and Ruth Adams will take the role of Marketing Officer. We hope that they will enjoy working with our team and with all of you. Look out for updates on our website for more information about Mark and Ruth.
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Disability Arts News
WRITERS' RETREAT IN RABBIE BURNS' COUNTRY
13-17 September 2010. Writing Unlimited is heading up over the border to Dumfries, to the heart of Rabbie Burns' country and the glorious setting of Friars Carse Hotel where Burns was inspired to write many of his well-known works. This rather special retreat is for writers looking for the time and space to make progress with their writing. As writers ourselves we're more than happy to leave you alone to crack on with it, to wander in the grounds, walk by the river, take a trip into Dumfries and follow the tourist trail... And in the evenings, you can meet up with fellow writers and talk shop over dinner and drinks. Cost: £380 per person in spacious, comfortable, single occupancy en suite rooms, 4 nights, DB&B and informal lunch. Please contact writingunlimited@hotmail.co.uk
Shirley Bailey: 01772 624 757 & Sheila McAnulty: 01204 389 327
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Wayne McGregor & Random Dance - Entity
Get to see this great show in Liverpool for just £10! This weekend at Liverpool Playhouse, Fri 28 & Sat 29 May, 7.30pm. Performed against a pounding soundscape by Coldplay and Massive Attack collaborator, Jon Hopkins, and award-winning composer Joby Talbot (The Divine Comedy), Entity is a staggering blend of bodies, lights, technology and film which confirms McGregor's place at the cutting edge of contemporary culture.
Wayne McGregor/Random Dance's award-winning Entity thrilled audiences at its world premiere in 2008. It arrives in Liverpool after sell-out shows in more than 14 countries, including performances at the Venice and Lyon Biennales. To obtain your Stalls or Dress Circle tickets to ENTITY for only £10 (usually £15 & £12.50), simply quote ‘Random Dance' when booking in person at the Playhouse and Everyman Theatres or by calling 0151 709 4776. Please note this offer is being run by the Everyman Playhouse. Available tickets are likely to be limited.
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Get watching the BSL Zone!
The BSL Zone programmes are showing 3 times a week on Freeview, Sky and Virgin. With the Freeview slots now showing on Wednesdays and Sundays until 30th June. Watch us on the Community Channel at
Monday 8am on Freeview 87, Sky 539, Virgin TV 233
Wednesday 8pm on Freeview 87, Sky 539, Virgin TV 233
Sunday 2pm on Freeview 87, Sky 539, Virgin TV 233
For more details of programmes go to bslbt.co.uk and see the 'Zoom' website for info on the films and filmmakers and details of how to apply for the next Zoom scheme. For more details on Julian and his guests go the 'Under The Lamp with Julian' website. http://wwww.bslbt.co.uk/
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Improve Your Creative Business
Improve Your Creative Business - Degree Level Skills in the Workplace Date: Monday 7 June 2010 - 9.30am to 3.30pm Venue: The Customs House, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 1ES. Newcastle College would like to invite you to the above event for the North East Creative and Cultural industries. The event is funded and supported by Newcastle College and ONE North East and organised by EIAT Consultancy. Who should attend: Employees in any type of creative or cultural business, Freelance professionals in the creative and cultural sector, Those that run their own creative or cultural business, both large and small, New business start ups or those that are thinking about starting a business in the creative or cultural industries. Programme includes talks, workshops, discussion groups delivered by the North East creative and cultural business community, speakers include: Antony Crerar - Development Director, The R&B Group - Event Production Specialists, Newcastle, David Haley - Client Executive, Wipro Technologies - UK Public Sector, Comet Music Management - Managing Director, Peter Darrant - Operations Director, The Customs House - Arts Centre, South Shields. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to bring improvements to their business, learn about higher level skills development in the workplace, including: Developing entrepreneurial skills and competencies, Skills that are of practical use in an increasingly competitive environment Registration - free Registration forms from http://www.eiat.org/events.html or contact Janet Wilson email janet@eiat.org phone 01653 692883 or 07976 012704 Take this opportunity to enjoy a day away from your normal surroundings, network with colleagues from the North East creative and cultural industries and enjoy a complementary lunch.
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The Media Festival
Want to collaborate with broadcast and media industries? Need to be networking for mutual enterprise? Want more funding opportunities? Then you need to be at the Media Festival. Visit our website
www.themediafestivalarts.com to view the full advisory board today!
5 reasons to attend: Find out how the arts can collaborate with the broadcast and media industries to deliver multiplatform public service content. Network with 350+ executives from the arts, media and technology to lay the foundations of mutually beneficial enterprise - previous festival's have attracted elegates from the BBC, Channel 4, Sony Music, Google, Sky Arts, Tate, BFI, ITV, NPA and many more...Find out what funding and investment opportunities are available for innovation and creative research and development. Understand the challenges to rights and brand protection in collaborative environments and learn how to add value with online brand extensions. Unlock the potential in interactive, IP technology, and video-on-demand to deliver creativity, accessibility and profitable partnerships. Special rate for not-for-profit sector. PLUS! Save £150 - book before 18th June 2010
Partner with The Media Festival Arts. Promote your company, engage with delegates both on and off line, before, during and after the event and gain maximum exposure across all elements of The Media Festival Arts. To find out more about the partnership opportunities available at The Media Festival Arts and to discuss how we can tailor a package to suit your needs, contact: Michelle Woodland, Business Development Manager on: T: 020 7728 5238 / E: michelle.woodland@emap.com
The Media Festival Arts T: +44 (0)845 056 7566 T: +44 (0)20 7554 5804 E: mediafestival@emap.com F: 0207 728 5299
www.themediafestivalarts.com
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Call for artists: FLI Residency, folly & Lanternhouse
Contact: imogen.mcgarvie@folly.co.uk Leading digital arts agency folly and Lanternhouse are delighted to announce a new call for artists' residency proposals as part of their successful FLI scheme.
The FLI Residencies offer support to artists working with new technologies to develop their ideas and extend their practice, with a particular emphasis on participatory activity. The programme meets a real need for artists to have access to the high quality discourse and enriching creative environments that Lanternhouse and folly provide. Based in Ulverston, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, resident artists are able to devote time and space to their practice, engaging collaboratively with the host organisations and a rich tapestry of local communities, artists and creatives in the Northwest of England. Details of previous artists in residence can be found at www.fliresidencies.org.uk In 2010 one exceptional applicant will be offered a residency period of 2-3 months. This opportunity will be of particular interest to an artist who is naturally collaborative, seeking time and space to develop new works, research innovative ideas and deliver some truly participative activity. Deadline for receipt of applications Friday 18th June 2010, 12 noon BST
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Micro exhibition opportunity
microbo.net invites you to participate in micro2, a traveling exhibition which microbo.net . This will be realised in the next months to promote the activities of emerging artists. * Micro2: communicate, express themselves and tell ... * The initiative is open to any subject, for all artists, as those working with visual arts, poetry, writing etc. * The only requirement is the format, "Micro", in fact, exactly 5x5 cm. (1.97x1.97 inches) without any frame * The technical implementation is free. * Between all works received microbo.net will make a rotating selection to expose in the various places where the initiative will take place. Also all works submitted will be published on our website in an appropriate section. * Participating in Micro2 is free. * Works must be sent in original (photocopies will not be accepted) by 15 September 2010, accompanied by the label that will be applied behind the work, filled and signed. You can participate with just one work. To participate in Micro2 membership to our social network http://microbo.wackwall.com is required * Each participant is responsible for the content of her/his work. * The organization, while ensuring care for the duration of the exhibition, declines any responsibility for theft, loss or other events not predictable. * Please, send your work by mail at: microbo.net - Corso San Gottardo 20 - 20136 Milano (Italy) indicating on the envelope micro2. * Works will not be returned. * Participating in the initiative constitutes acceptance of the present regulations. * microbo.net believes in freedom of ideas and expressions that generate creativity and culture. We ask you to respect everybody and not to offend someone with your work (penalty will be the exclusion from the competition). * For more information, please contact: micro2@microbo.net
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Arts Jobs
Casual Information Assistant, The Bluecoat
Casual Information Assistants required £6.49 per hour. As a key member of the operational team, you will take an active part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of Tickets & Information and the Galleries. Application packs available from HR Department, the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX Tel 0151 709 5297. email recruitment@thebluecoat.org.uk Also available from www.thebluecoat.org.uk Alternative formats available on request. Closing date 5pm Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Mosaic makers, Scartworks Ltd.
Scartworks Ltd. seeks self employed mosaic artists to work on large project for The National Trust from June- August 2010. Applicants must have experience in making outdoor mosaics in ceramic tile, be self employed, and live within commuting distance of our studio in Burscough, Lancashire. Fees based on skill & experience. Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. Please contact Stephen on 01704-896460 or send CV & examples of work to: studio@scartworks.co.uk www.scartworks.co.uk
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