Dana's Welcome
- 6 May 09
All the latest opportunities from
DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
DaDaFest International 2008 shortlisted............................................2
Disability Arts News.....................................................................2
Doctor Deaf.................................................................................2
Ikon Gallery BSL Tours..................................................................3
Independent Disability Equality Advisory Group..................................3
Support Holton Lee.......................................................................4
Invitation to launch event...............................................................5
Unsustainable Unconference..........................................................5
The Sean O'Faolain Short Story Competition......................................6
Join the Hip Hop Crew..................................................................7
Identical Twins? Want to perform?.........................................................7
Arty Party is thinking big...............................................................8
Comedy Weekend in Liverpool........................................................8
Do the Largactyl shuffle.................................................................9
Arts Jobs...................................................................................9
Lighting Artist, Blackpool Council....................................................9
Arts Practitioners........................................................................10
Tender for short film....................................................................10
Cultural Planner..........................................................................10
Disclaimer.................................................................................11

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Dana's Note
Dear Readers,
Hopefully none of you have broken out in a rasher this week or awoken with crackling in your ears as we have a newsletter for you that's just bacon. (sorry). It's time to put up the trotters (I can't help it) for a newsletter that's all pig and no swill (last one) it's a case of our trough runneth over with info. (no more, promise).
Yours
Dana
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
DaDaFest International 2008 shortlisted for Mersey Partnership Tourism Award!
We are delighted to announce that DaDaFest International 2008 has been shortlisted in the ‘Tourism Event' category for this year's Tourism Awards. The Awards ceremony will take place in June and we will keep you posted as to how we get on. Thanks to you all for your continues support of DaDaFest and of DaDa-Disability & Deaf Arts .

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Disability Arts News
Doctor Deaf
The Deaf Cultural Centre are pleased to inform everyone that there will be an performance by Doctor Deaf, Johnny Fantastica he will guide you through the many health problems at his Surgery of Laughter. This event is for over 18 years old only. Saturday 9 May 2009 7pm. The Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ. Tickets £8, £6
Concession and £10 at the door. Please contact us on direct fax 0121 246 6181 or email: info@deafculturalcentre.com There is also an opportunity for you to perform, let us know by Wednesday 6 May 2009

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Ikon Gallery BSL Tours

Wednesday 13 May: 6-7.30pmLed by Deaf Artist Iva Hay, a member of the Deaf Arts Network UK, this BSL tour will enhance the exhibition for Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing visitors alike (with English interpretation).This tour will cover 2 exhibitions, one by British wood engraver, artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick and the other by John Wood and Paul Harrison. Wednesday 15 July: time to be confirmed Ikon presents work by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone, including sculpture, drawings and photographs. Wednesday 9 September: time to be confirmed Cuban artist Carmen Herrera's abstract paintings make for a powerful presentation across Ikon's galleries. Places are free but should be reserved by emailing j.cangiano@ikon-gallery.co.uk
Address for the Gallery is as follows: 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS. Ikon is an internationally acclaimed art gallery, situated in Brindleyplace, central Birmingham, approximately 15 minutes walk from the Deaf Cultural Centre. Housed in the neo-gothic Oozells Street School, Ikon is an educational charity and presents work by artists from around the world and a variety of media including film, photography, sculpture, installation and mixed media. Admission is free. For more information visit www.ikon-gallery.co.uk <http://www.ikon-gallery.co.uk>

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Independent Disability Equality Advisory Group
Independent Disability Advisors (x9) Independent Disability Advisory Chair (x1) Advisors earn £150 per day worked in addition to agreed expenses and reasonable adjustment costs. Chair earns £175 per day worked in addition to agreed expenses and reasonable adjustment costs. Contract: Fixed term contract for services, 5 days per year
Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artists and artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. As the national development agency for the arts, we support a range of artistic activities from theatre to music, literature to dance, photography to digital art and carnival to crafts. Great art inspires us, brings us together and teaches us about ourselves and the world around us. In short, it makes life better. Between 2008 and 2011 we will invest in excess of £1.6 billion of public money from the government and the National Lottery to create these experiences for as many people as possible across the country. Arts that reflect the diversity of contemporary England is crucial to our work. We recognise that disabled people are part of that diversity and that promoting disability equality is an important part of the role we have to play in supporting the arts to be the best and most inclusive.Over the next few months we will be reviewing our current disability equality scheme and want to appoint an independent disability equality advisory group to support this work and help us arrive at a new disability equality scheme. We are looking to appoint 10 (9 members and 1 Chair) creative, passionate disabled people, with knowledge and experience of promoting disability equality alongside a familiarity and understanding of disability equality issues within the arts. Time commitment will be approximately 5 days over the period of a year.An induction into this role will be provided and all reasonable adjustments and access costs will be met. A daily fee for advisors will also apply. Closing Date: 12 pm Thursday 28th May 2009 For an application pack or more information please contact Sophie Larsmon, Diversity Team Administrator on: sophie.larsmon@artscouncil.org.uk 020 7973 5319 Arts Council England 14 Great Peter Street London SW1P 3NQ
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Support Holton Lee
Holton Lee recently received news from the Arts Council that our Grants for the Arts Application was not successful. This has resulted in a loss of over £70,000 per year to the arts programme at Holton Lee, and the Arts Aspect can no longer sustain the posts of Curator and Archive Assistant.
Whilst this news is very disappointing, it does not mean the end of the arts at Holton Lee. Exhibitions will continue for the rest of this year, thanks in part to the artists involved, and subject to raising additional funds the arts programme will continue to have an impact on people both in the Southwest and further afield. Abi Kremer, an artist and member of the Arts Aspect Group, who regularly works at Holton Lee has written a response and invites you to join her in expressing support for the work of Holton Lee through signing the petition. Please see the online petition at
http://www.petition.co.uk/support_the_arts_at_holton_lee and forward this link to colleagues and associates may be interested.

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Invitation to Launch event.
Held on Wednesday 13th May at 1pm until 3pm at Blackburne House, Blackburne Place, Liverpool 8 7PE. Join us for the launch of the Liverpool Academy for Sustainable Enterprise. This is a unique opportunity for you to find out about the support that is available for new and growing social businesses and vote on future workshop topics within the Academy. The Academy can support your business to win new work, create jobs and opportunities and become sustainable in the current climate. Come and have your say and tell us what you need to support your business. Key note speakers include:Matt Stevenson-Dodd, Social Enterprise Ambassador and Chief Executive of Young Enterprise North West, Councillor Gary Millar, Liverpool City Council Executive Member for Enterprise and Tourism. The event is aimed at anyone looking to start a community or social enterprise, or looking to grow their existing social business. Places are limited, so to reserve a place please contact Angela Stanley via email on angelastanley@blackburnehouse.co.uk or 0151 709 4356 ext 2252
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UNsustainable Unconference
As part of the Climate for Change exhibition, we are running the UNsustainable Unconference next Saturday 9 May at FACT, from 12pm-5pm.To self-register and propose your own talk, click here:
http://climateforchange.fact.co.uk/unsustainable_unconference
An unconference is a participant driven face-to-face conference that sets its own agenda on the day and facilitates inclusive debate.
The UNsustainable UNconference comes out of FACT's response to Liverpool's Year of the Environment and the urgent need to establish a forum to advance the ecology and dialogue around the sustainability of society. Held alongside our first project that explores this question, Climate for Change, the UNconference invites communities of interest who have been engaged in this project and others who are operating through self-organising networks and alternative models of both capital and cultural production.During the course of the debate the participants with generate a Manifesto for Change; drafted by multiple authors, looking at envisaging and identifying the principles to adhere to, to live in a more sustainable world - a People's Plan rather than a Master Plan.
There will be invited experts, consultants who are participating in civic discourse on social change and climate change, and all are are invited to contribute. BRING YOUR LAPTOPS - BLOGGING, WIKI-ING, SHARING AND GEEKING ENCOURAGED!
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The Sean O'Faolain Short Story Competition
An annual short story competition dedicated to one of Ireland's most accomplished story writers and theorists, sponsored by the Munster Literature Centre. Judge: For 2009 is Penguin author Philip Ó Ceallaigh
First Prize: €1,500 (approx US $2000) and publication in the literary journal Southword.
Second Prize: €500 (approx US $650) and publication in Southword
Four other shortlisted entries will be selected for publication in Southword and receive a fee of €100 (approx USD $130)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. The competition is open to original unpublished short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or less. The story can be on any subject, in any style, by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.
2. Entries should be typed. The entrant's name and contact details must be on a separate piece of paper. Manuscripts cannot be returned.
3. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry fee of €15, US $20 or £15. You may submit as many entries as you wish. Cheques and money orders must be made payable to THE MUNSTER LITERATURE CENTRE. VERY IMPORTANT: We DO NOT accept US Postal Orders as they cannot be redeemed outside of the United States. No entry form is necessary.
4. Closing date is 31st July 2009. All non-email entries must be postmarked before or on that date (i.e. entries posted before or on the date will be accepted after 31st July provided they are sent via airmail). Entries must be sent to The Munster Literature Centre, Frank O'Connor House, 84 Douglas Street, Cork, Ireland (no postal/zipcode).
5. The winners will be announced at the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival in Cork in September 2009. The winners will be invited to read their prize-winning stories at the festival.
6. If you require acknowledgement of your entry, you must submit a self-addressed stamped postcard. SASEs for international entries should include money for IRISH stamps. Please do not include SASEs with foreign stamps.
7. The Judge's decision is final.
8. It would greatly assist us if you let us know how you heard of the competition (whether through mailshot, word of mouth, advertisements, newspaper, website, etc). with your entry.
ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR EMAIL ENTRIES
Email entries should be submitted as follows:
1. Send your entry as a word document (files ending with ".doc").
2. Include the story and cover letter as separate documents in the same email.
3. Pay your entry fee through Paypal (http://www.paypal.com). Paypal accepts Mastercard and Visa and guarantees secure transactions.
4. In the body of the email, list your name, address, short story title and Paypal receipt number.
5. Use the subject header "SOF 2009 Entry".
6. Email submissions to competitions@munsterlit.ie.
http://www.munsterlit.ie/SOF%20Page.html

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Join the Hip Hop Crew
The PERFECTION Street Dance Company are looking for male and female dancers aged between 11yrs and 25yrs for their new Hip Hop Crew! Auditions will take place on Saturday 30th May at the LA Fitness Gym in the Birmingham City Centre at 10:45am so come dressed and ready to DANCE!!!!!!!!!! What we are looking for: Commitment, Strength
Loyalty, Hard work, Good Communication skills, Versatility
Attitude, Personality. The LOOK (hip hop swagga) Auditions are FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! If successful, Crew dancers will be GIVEN a PSDC Crew tracksuit from Unique to perform in!
Performances will include hip hop competitions, crew battles and various shows and performances! All Crew dancers will be needed on EVERY:
Wed 7:30pm - 8:45pm £3.50 (Crew) Sat 11:15am - 12:45pm £5.00 (Class 11yrs- Adult) For further information, please call Unique on:
07811 249 115 or 0121 247 7607
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Identical Twins? Want to perform?
The Bluecoat is looking for pairs of identical twins to take part in a new performance: TWINS - how do I know I am me... by Angie Hiesl and Roland Kaiser, 3 & 4 July 2009. Auditions will be held at the Bluecoat on Saturday 9 May 2009. Rehearsals from 8 June (times scheduled to suit participating twins). Expenses covered. Tech rehearsal 1 July (eve), dress rehearsal 2 July (eve) and performances 3 July (eve) & 4 July (day + eve) 2009.This is a unique opportunity to take part in a truly exciting performance project with one of Europe's most highly regarded performance companies. Applicants must be over 18. Some experience is preferable but by no means essential! To apply please send a photograph and a joint biography/CV to:Richard Kingdom, Performance Programmer, the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX or by email to richard.k@thebluecoat.org.uk. Any questions, please contact Richard directly on 0151 702 7789.
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Arty Party is thinking big.
We are looking for people with the relevant skills and experience who can help us develop into an organisation of national repute. All our work is focused on supporting learning disabled people to express themselves through art and is underpinned by a unique and compelling philosophy. The organisation has a steering group which is looking to recruit new members in the upcoming months and is particularly interested in individuals who can contribute in the following areas: finance, business, law, arts administration and management. We can offer involvement in a dynamic organisation that is affecting real change in the lives of people with learning disabilities. If you are interested in finding out more please contact us. For more information contact our office on 01952 593884 or email us at artyparty1@btconnect.com
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COMEDY WEEKEND IN LIVERPOOL, Rib Ticklers
Contact Jordy superjordz@hotmail.com SUNDAY May 23RD & 24TH 10 - 2PM LIVERPOOL! Rib Ticklers Comedy Course. This weekend comedy course covers all aspects of comedy, from sketches through to improvisation and stand-up. Learn the art of joke writing, how to formulate a comedy set and how to perform it. Join the course with nothing and leave with a short set. This event is perfect if you would like to start a career in comedy, meet new people, learn how to make others laugh or have your confidence boosted. Price:£80. 8 WEEK COMEDY COURSE FOR WOMEN Starting Tuesday May 26th see http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16878357047
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Do the Largactyl shuffle
CoolTan arts is a charity organisation which promotes the de-stigamtisation of mental illness and promotes mental well being by offering arts courses. Every month CoolTan Arts organises themed walks from Maudsley hospital (Denmark Hill) to Tate modern as part of our campaign to de-stigmatise mental illness. Saturday 16 May 2009 at 12noon we shall be organising a walk with the theme of May Day with an expert talking about the history and relevance of this event. The walk will last for about 4 hours and everybody is welcome to join this walk. For further information please contact CoolTan Arts on 07985658443, e-mail: kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk or alternatively you may visit our website at www.cooltanarts.org.uk.
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Arts Jobs
Lighting Artist, Blackpool Council
Closes Mon 25 May 2009 Paid. Regeneration Arts Project Call to Artists: Four wards lighting project. Blackpool Council Arts Service in partnership with the Illuminations is looking to recruit four freelance artists to work within four wards along Blackpool's seafront. Funded by Arts Council England and Blackpool Council this project forms part of the Arts Regeneration programme of work. The RAP project is a two-year programme, of which we are currently in the second year. This opportunity offers artists interested in working with the Illuminations the chance to develop an exciting project. We are looking for artists who have a genuine interest in working with the community to develop light based work with the community. In year one of this programme we ran a very successful project in which two artists worked in partnership with the community and the Festival of Light, part of Blackpool Illuminations, to develop a piece of temporary illuminated work. The installation was displayed for three months as part of the Illuminations show, within the sunken gardens on Blackpool's seafront. The two artists working on the project found the interest in participating very high. We have decided that in order to accommodate this level of interest we will recruit four artists for year two, one to work in each ward* and produce work that will be exhibited, performed or sited within these wards.* A ward is an electoral district, for this project we will be working with Claremont, Talbot, Bloomfield and Waterloo, for a map of these areas please refer to http://www.election-maps.co.uk/electmaps.jsf. There is a budget of £5,000 for each of the four projects. For information on how to apply and budget please email laura.rodgers@blackpool.gov.uk
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Arts Practitioners - any discipline, TiPP
Closes Fri 15 May 2009 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time
Contact Rachel Scott rachel@tipp.org.uk. I'm looking for practitioners in any art form for an exciting summer project working with young people involved in the criminal justice system. You must have a current (under 6 months old) enhanced CRB clearance and experience of working with challenging young people. Please email an expression of interest detailing your art form and relevant experience. Call Rachel on 0161 275 3047 or email for more information.
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Tender for Short Film, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Closes Wed 13 May 2009 Paid (£20k-25k pro rata) Part time Contact Louise enquiries@hmd.org.uk. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is currently tendering for the HMD 2010 short film. After three highly successful films we are hoping for a continuation of the innovative and high quality of production which has been featured in the national press. As 2010 marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp it is envisaged that there will be several thousand commemorations of the Day across the country and the film will be a key resource provided free of charge to the organisers of these events. Please note that the closing date for submissions is 10am on Friday 22nd May and interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday 27th May. To request a tender document please email enquiries@hmd.org.uk by Wednesday 13th May 2009.
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Cultural Planner, Blackburn with Darwen BC
Closes Fri 15 May 2009 Contact Rebecca Johnson rebecca.johnson@blackburn.gov.uk Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has been rated as an "excellent" council by the independent audit commission. This is a real achievement not only for the council but also for our many partners and the local people who work with us to improve their communities. We are a modern, forward thinking council and work hard with our partners to provide good services which make a difference to the lives of everyone living in the Borough. Grade G SCP 30 - 34 £25,221 to £28,353 p.a. Temporary contract for 2 years, 37 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and support the arts and cultural opportunities within regeneration projects in Blackburn with Darwen. The post will be situated within the busy Town Centre Regeneration team whilst reporting to the arts services section. You will be expected to develop and nurture partnerships as well as delivering and managing community engagement and public art programmes. Ref No: BB3950. For more information contact Rebecca Johnson, Head of Arts (01254) 667130. Application forms are available from the 24 hour recruitment hotline on (01254) 585606. www.blackburn.gov.uk
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