Dana's Welcome
- 27 Jan 10
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DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

Dana's Note................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
Young DaDa...............................................................................2
Disability Arts News.....................................................................2
View the Oska Bright Award winners................................................2
The Family Event- Installation by Naomi Kendrick...............................2
Rebel Rants tonight......................................................................3
Arts and Culture Volunteer information meeting..................................3
Help out at MDI...........................................................................3
Two for One offer........................................................................4
Small Cinema seeking contributions................................................4
Homotopia submissions wanted......................................................4
Catch the following performances of ‘Ghost Boy'................................5
Call out for submissions Dance Cuts 2010.........................................5
UK Young Artists 2010..................................................................6
Arts Jobs...................................................................................6
Head of Manchester Camerata........................................................6
Officer Assessment, Music, Grants for the Arts .................................6
Officer Assessment, theatre, Grants for the Arts.................................7
Disclaimer..................................................................................7

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Dana's Note
Hello to you all,
It's been very busy since we last chatted, we're already thinking about events leading up to this year's festival and busy with lots of other treats for you- in this week's newsletter we've got some events happening right not that you need to know about, and more for your diary over the next few weeks, so get reading!
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Young DaDa
We've been uploading lots of information about last year's Young DaDaFest to the website over the past few days, so take a look at www.dadahello.com. If you are interested in finding out more about Young DaDa or know any budding Young DaDaFestians, please contact: events@dadahello.com
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Disability Arts News
View the Oska Bright Award Winners
Our Fantastic and Fabulous Oska Bright Award Winning Films from 2009 are now on our website. Go online and check them out:
http://www.oskabright.co.uk/index.php?s=award-winning-films
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The Family Event- Installation by Naomi Kendrick
Come and view Naomi's new multi sensory work at The Middle Room, 203 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2AE from 13th-21st February 2009 by appointment only. Please contact naomikendrick@yahoo.co.uk 07765 024583
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Rebel Rants tonight
Martin Bell, famed war correspondent and former independent MP talks about his latest book: A Very British Revolution: The Expenses Scandal and how to save our democracy. Join him for a ‘Rebel Rant' this evening, brought to you by Writing on the Wall and News from Nowhere. 27th January, 7pm, £8/£5 at The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX.
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Arts & Culture Volunteer Information Meeting
Fri 19th Feb 2-4pm Careers & Employability Service 1st Floor Student Services Centre (adjacent to Liverpool Guild of Students). Come along to this session for the chance to present to our students and tell them more about your organisation, what volunteering opportunities are available and how they can get involved. It will follow a speed-dating format which will initially involve speakers presenting for 15 minutes after which there will be a networking period to speak in more detail to any students who have further questions. To express an interest in attending please email Clare.Martindale@liv.ac.uk, or call 0151 794 5845
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Help out at MDI
LEAP2010 has an exciting programme of events, that you can get involved in, if you are 18 years old or more then look below for more!
If you are interested in volunteering please attend the Volunteer briefing meeting on Tuesday 26th January, 7pm at MDI, 24 Hope Street, L1 9BX, Floor 1 - meeting room, above the studio - please confirm that you can attend via email: ithaliaforel@yahoo.co.uk (although deadline has passed, it may be worth contacting Ithalia as opportunities may still be available).
If you could bring along a copy of your CRB certificate if you have one.
Please note CRB certificates are required for audience feedback and assisting with events. Current Volunteering jobs: Marketing/ Admin: 1st mail out to be sent out on Thursday 28th January between 1-7..15pm, if you available contact me via email and turn up to the meeting on Tuesday. Future support required for Community dance showcase 6th March and Family Dance Day, 7th March. Stewarding/ chaperoning: 29th January 2010 - Candoco Dance Company at Floral Pavilion, 6pm (show starts at 7.30pm)- help out and you can get a free ticket. Please note each event will require 2 volunteers.
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Two for One offer
Candoco Dance Company Ticket Offer. Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 if you mention "LEAP" or "MDI" when booking tickets for the Candoco Dance Company show at the Floral Pavilion this Friday 29th January 2010 - www.candoco.co.uk. Call the Floral Pavilion box office on 0151 666 0000 - www.floralpavilion.com
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Small Cinema seeking contributions
Filmmakers of the world, your film hasn't been seen until it's been seen in Widnes. Yes, we are running A Small Cinema in Widnes town centre over the Easter weekend (April 3rd), and we want to put together a great programme of short films, documentaries and animations. We are planning 3 screenings a kids matinee a local interest, and a pick n mix. Anything goes, but of particular interest are works that might relate to Widnes, the notion of economy, and kid-friendly films for the matinee.
A Small Cinema is a portable temporary cinema space installation in the style of an old fashioned cinema. Audiences are treated to a number of classic cinema experiences, from red velvet curtains to courteous ushers (plus an interval for ice-cream!). It is an intimate and special communal cinema-going experience. We love seeing your films, and even if they don't make the final selection, it ain't personal. So if you have something, please send it in. Deadline 5th March. Email download links to: manager@asmallcinema.co.uk. Post films to: A Small Cinema 67 69 Victoria St Liverpool L1 6DE. If you just want to share your memory of cinema, then send it to: manager@asmallcinema.co.uk
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Homotopia- submissions wanted
Homotopia invites producers, community artists, promoters and professional artists to submit work for consideration for its autumn festival to be held at various venues across Liverpool between 1st-30th November 2010. Since Homotopia launched in 2004 we have supported a wide range of local, national and international based companies, artists, events and performances including The Lavender Club, Outsiders - Liverpool's first Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Hello Sailor group exhibition, Queer Storytelling Festival, Gayzin Liverpool Film, Our Story Liverpool - Liverpool's first ever research project into the hidden history of LGBT Liverpool, Grand Vogue Ball, The Laramie Project, Wildelife, House Of Suarez 'Liverpool Is Burning', Gerry Potter 'Miracle', Jay McWinen 'Tea For Two', Colin Holmes 'Hornamental', Chris Turrell, Strip, Sandi Hughes 'Gayzin The Lord Mayors Parade', Wimfest, Neapolitan, Evol, Worship, Pansy Project to name but a few.... Homotopia seeks work in various art-forms such as live performances from theatremakers, digital and visual arts, musicians, dance artists, performance artists, writers, artists and comedians/cabaret/vaudeville acts. In the first instance email artistic@homotopia.net for further information and submission dates
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Catch the following performances of ‘Ghost Boy' from 20 Stories High
Contact Theatre (3rd-13th March) BSL Performance on 11th March.
Birmingham Rep (Wed 24 - Sat 27 March)
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich (Mon 29 & Tue 30 March)
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London (Thu 1 - Sat 3 April)
Curve, Leicester (Tue 13 - Sat 17 April)
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool (Tue 20 to Sat 24 April)
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Call out for submissions - Dance Cuts 2010, Ludus Dance
Contact: Hannah Robertshaw hannah.robertshaw@ludusdance.org 24th and 25th April 2010. Dance Cuts is a public platform for new dance work and an opportunity for artists to meet, share and discuss their work. The weekend-long event will also feature Turn Out, three performance pieces selected to tour from the 2009 Turn platform. We are currently inviting submissions for inclusion in this prestigious event in the following categories: Live dance pieces, Dance for camera, Sited works for foyer/bar area. For further information, please visit: www.ludusdance.org/dancecuts
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UK Young Artists 2010

The first UK Young Artists event will take place in the Autumn of 2010. Artists who are selected to take part in this event could also be selected to represent the UK at the XV edition of the Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean. Work should be new and can be from any art form including visual arts, performing arts, literature, applied arts, film and fashion. Artists must be between 18 and 30 and be a UK citizen or have been resident in the UK for at least one year. To register your interest and be notified when the call goes live please visit www.ukyoungartists.co.uk/content/biennale-2009.

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Arts Jobs
Head of Development, Manchester Camerata
Manchester Camerata is seeking a highly motivated individual with sparkle and flair to take the role of Head of Development and to recruit, maintain and develop relationships with a range of corporate, trust/foundation and individual donors and secure the funds needed to realise our ambitious plans. Manchester Camerata is at one of the most exciting points in its history. Artistically and educationally, it is held in high regard locally, regionally and nationally and is poised to breakthrough onto an international stage. Innovative work, a strong and growing profile, and an excellent working environment make this position an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. Deadline for applications - Wednesday 10th February 2010. For more information about this vacancy visit: http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/about-us/vacancies
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Officer Assessment, Music, Grants for the Arts
Closes Monday 8 February 2010 Contact: Arts Council England enquiries@artscouncil.org.uk Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in art that enriches people's lives. Our mission is to deliver great art for everyone. Following a recent restructure, we are passionate about transforming our organisation to ensure we deliver our aims. There has never been a better time to join us. For further details and to apply, please go to our website at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/recruitment
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Officer Assessment, Theatre, Grants for the Arts
Closes Monday 8 February 2010 Contact: Arts Council England enquiries@artscouncil.org.uk Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in art that enriches people's lives. Our mission is to deliver great art for everyone. Following a recent restructure, we are passionate about transforming our organisation to ensure we deliver our aims. There has never been a better time to join us. For further details and to apply, please go to our website at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/recruitment
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