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

Dana's Note................................................................................2
DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts latest.................................................2
Thank you for nominating...............................................................2
Buy your tickets for the DaDa Awards now!............................................2
DaDaFest 2009............................................................................3
Disability Arts News.....................................................................4
Public Arts Commission.................................................................4
Unlimited....................................................................................6
Small grants for arts and culture projects..........................................6
Flying School with Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company............................7
Youth arts- a digital youth..............................................................8
Sell your artwork..........................................................................8
Arts Jobs...................................................................................9
Actors Wanted............................................................................9
Marketing Manager.....................................................................10
Graphic Designer........................................................................10
Disclaimer.................................................................................11

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Dana's Note
Hello again,
Wednesday has come round so fast as the office has been rife with sparks flying off the proverbial grindstone. Some firecrackers here for you this week... and DaDaFest is dawning ever closer, have you bought your tickets yet?
Yours, Dana.
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DaDa Disability and Deaf Arts Latest
Thank you for nominating
Thank you all for your nominations. The nominating process is now closed and successful nominees have been shortlisted. We will be revealing the nominee list soon so do keep an eye on our website: www.dadahello.com. DaDa Disability & Deaf Arts judge's decisions are final.
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Buy your tickets for the DaDaAwards Now!
Thursday 3 December Hilton Liverpool, L1 8LW. Tickets £50, Book a table of 10 for £450 Telephone: 0151 707 1733 Email: events@dadahello.com, Minicom: +44 (0)151 706 0365 Fax: +44 (0)151 708 9355 The only UK Awards ceremony that acknowledges the work of deaf and disabled artists, join us for cabaret, feasting, awards, laughter and song. So Many Excuses will host the event, a rebirth of No Excuses; Mandy Colleran, Ali Briggs and Mandy Redvers Rowe reform for this fabulous evening. From attending rallies, creating mayhem, and a movement as well as completing commissions for the BBC, they're ripe for re-emergence in their continued quest for equality. We also be debuting the DaDaSings choir, working with Ayotunde Falona, Caroline Parker and Sense of Sound, a group of hearing singers and deaf signers will delight the senses and bring a fresh perspective to signed song. DaDaSings is funded by LCVS. Book your ticket now by contacting DaDa - Disability & Deaf Arts direct. This year's Awards are sponsored by: Northwest Regional Development Agency, ITV Productions, The Mersey Partnership, National Museums Liverpool, Breakthrough UK and Culture Liverpool (Liverpool City Council)
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DaDaFest 2009
The full brochure PDF can now be downloaded from www.dadahello.com/dadafest. To request hard copies of the brochure, please contact: info@dadahello.com. The brochure is available in different formats. To book tickets for paying events please see below:
Wednesday 18th November: The Magic Hour: 2pm and 6pm tickets £4 and £3. Call 0871 704 2063 to book tickets or call into FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ
Friday 20th November: Crossings: 8pm tickets £7 and £5 Call: 0151 709 4988 or call into Unity Theatre, Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG or book online at www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk
Saturday 21st November: Liz Carr: It Hasn't Happened Yet! 8pm tickets £7 and £5 Call: 0151 709 4988 or call into Unity Theatre, Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG or book online at www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk
Friday 27th November: Mat Fraser: From Freak to Clique 8pm tickets: £7 and £5 Call: 0151 702 5324 or pop into The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX or book online at www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Friday 27th November: Spastic Fantastic and Unshakeable: 7.30pm tickets: £7 and £5 Call: 01228 618718 or call in to: Tullie House Museum, Castle Street, Carlisle,CA3 8TP
Saturday 28th November: DaDaNoise 8pm tickets £5 and £7. Call: 0151 702 5324 or pop into The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX or book online at www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Sunday 29th November: DaDaLesque 7.30pm tickets £5 and £7 Call: 0151 702 5324 or pop into The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX or book online at www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Tuesday 1st December: Unshakeable 8.30pm tickets £5 and £7 Call: 0151 702 5324 or pop into The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Book online will be available soon.
Friday 4th December: Tom Doughty 8pm £5 and £7 Call: 0151 702 5324 or pop into The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX. Book online will be available soon.
Tickets for DaDaFest events are already selling so do book now! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Disability Arts News
Public Art Commission
Artist Brief: Knowsley Arts & Heritage Service invite applications from public artists to create a high quality, permanent piece(s) of public art for the new Huyton Arts & Sports Centre For Learning, Knowsley. £150M has been invested into transforming Knowsley's 10 secondary schools into 7
exceptional new centres for learning. The first of the seven new centres is Christ the King, North Huyton opened in January 2009 and a public commission by glass artist Sarah Galloway is in place there.
We have recruited four artists Adrian Moakes, Faith Bebbington, Debbie Ryan and Dave Burns who are currently developing pieces with the five other centres. Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service are now looking to commission a public artist to create work for the remaining centre - Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning. Central to the programme of works will be engaging and developing ideas with school pupils, community groups and other stake holders. Project outcomes:
To create a piece(s) of bespoke art to feature in the new Centre for Learning. To inspire and add value to GCSE and BTEC art students subject experience through involvement in a practical project. To engage students from other year groups particularly Year 7. To maximise the involvement of the students in the Centre for Learning in the design. To involve the wider community to contribute to positive attitudes toward the new centres. Commission Location & Themes: The final design will be established through consultation but the following loose guidelines have
been offered: The piece(s) needs to be sited in the centre's large atrium. The piece(s) is likely to be either wall mountable or suspended. The centre would like to reflect the ethos of their new school within the piece, the schools motto is ‘Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow'.They have arts and sports status, and students are encouraged to be global citizens and
lifelong learners.The artwork could maximise the atriums light and introduce more colour. Potential to consider artwork screening or glass panels to ‘close off' some high open areas of corridors overlooking the atrium. Artist Specification: Artists applying can be from a wide range of different disciplines. We are open to suggestions and welcome new and inspiring ideas. We are looking to recruit an artist with the following qualities: A track record of producing high quality artwork & meeting deadlines, ability to inspire, as well as being able to take inspiration from others, experience of working with a wide range of audiences including schools, youth groups, community groups etc.Ability to deliver high quality and engaging workshops, a lateral thinker and problem solver. S/he will have demonstrable experience of: Successfully devising public artworks considered by clients as fit for purpose, cost effective and free of maintenance complications. Consultation with participants on the project as well as with the wider public / immediate community to ensure full ownership over work created. Liaising with other agents e.g. planning officers, environmental services to ensure the safe and successful installation of work. The budget for this commission is £11,000. This amount covers the workshop period, any inspirational visits, transport costs, materials and the design and creation of the final work. Installation will be the responsibility of KMBC, using funds from a separate budget. Transforming Schools Ltd (and their subcontractors Balfour Beatty) will install the works, guided by a method statement from the commissioned artist. In order for an application to be considered, the following information must be provided: Full details of the individual including address and contact details. Up to date CV linked to the artist specification above. Details and images of previous work. A written statement outlining your approach to the commission. Your availability for work from January 2009. Full daily rate. Evidence of CRB check within last 2 years and proof of public liability insurance. Contact details for two referees. The successful artist will be responsible to the Arts and Heritage Team Leader and will regularly liaise and report back to her. They will also have support from the Public Art Coordinator who is coordinating the programme. The artist will be provided with a contract for the commission. The application should be clearly marked ‘Public art commission for Huyton Centre for
Learning' and addressed to: Jo Dry, Arts and Heritage Team Leader, Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service, Prescot Museum, 34 Church Street,
Liverpool, L34 3LA. Alternatively email Jo.Dry@knowsley.gov.uk
(Warn us in advance should these images exceed 2MB) If you would like any of your images/documentation returned please include an appropriate SAE. The closing date for submission will be 5pm Monday 9th November 2009. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview at the centre in early December. We envisage the successful artist to begin work with the centre in January 2010. No specific deadline has been set for completion of the commissioned work yet. For further information please contact
Jo Dry - Arts and Heritage Team Leader on 0151 443 5619 or email Jo.Dry@knowsley.gov.uk. Carolyn Murray - Public Art Coordinator carolyn.ash@blueyonder.co.uk
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Unlimited
As you may know, Unlimited has been launched as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Unlimited is the programme of work that will celebrate disability, arts, culture and sport on an unprecedented scale, as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Arts Council England, North West is hosting an Unlimited advice session on Monday 16 November, 2-4pm at our office in Manchester. The session will be led by the programme managers from London 2012 and Arts Council England. You will be able to find out more about the programme and how you can get support to develop your project and apply for funding. There is already information on our website www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/unlimited The programme has four pillars:
* Unlimited Commissions: a £1.5million commission fund to support the production of quality work by disabled and Deaf artists, and disabled and Deaf led arts organisations
* Unlimited Talent: bespoke training and mentoring programme for successful applicants to support the realisation of their commission. Training will be specifically created for the needs of each artist or partnership
* Unlimited Presents: Work created through Unlimited Commissions will have the opportunity to be showcased in London and across the UK up to and including games time
* Unlimited International: This will support collaboration between artists in the UK and other countries, and showcase new work around the world. It will also promote a global debate amongst young people about disability rights. This pillar of the programme is being led by the British Council and is still in development, full details will be announced in 2010. This event is free but please RSVP to Jenny White by Monday 9 November, email: jenny.white@artscouncil.org.uk or phone: 0161 827 9210 or text phone: 0161 834 9131. Please tell us if you have any specific dietary and access requirements. www.artscouncil.org.uk

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Small Grants for Arts & Culture Projects
Liverpool City Council in Partnership with Liverpool NHS Primary Care Trust: Public Briefing Sessions 10 Nov 10am- 12noon Norris Green Community Library, Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, L11 5AF. Nov 11th 4pm-6pm LCAD Liverpool Centre for Arts Development 2A Francey's Street, Liverpool, L3 5YQ. To reserve a place contact:
funding@liverpool08.com Tel: 0151 233 4399 Access Requirements
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any access requirements and we be happy to make suitable arrangements. Session will take approximately 2 hours. www.liverpool.gov.uk/acip Closing Date 30 November 2009

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FLYING SCHOOL with BLUE EYED SOUL DANCE COMPANY
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 Novembe 10.00 - 16.30 JORDANHILL COLLEGE, GYM BLOCK University of Strathclyde, Gym Block, Jordanhill Campus, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow G13 1SU £40 (£25) | Booking: Dance House 0141 552 2442 Website: www.dancehouse.org
Dance House, in partnership with Waterbaby Dance, offers an intensive training in aerial work suitable for: dancers; aerialists; disabled dancers; experienced & beginners. Over the weekend you will work in supported dance using ropes, harnesses and fabric cocoons to develop skills, find a few tricks and then move onto creative potential. Working with gravity on and off the ropes, at very low levels and slightly higher, participants will be invited to play with dynamic movement, improvisation, contact, inversion and composition, finding spaces and pauses, inventing & responding.
Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company is a pioneer of inclusive dance in the UK, working with disabled and non-disabled people of all ages it embraces difference and seeks integrity and humanness in all it does. The company has been exploring aerial dance since 1999 through an international programme of performance, training, education and community work. Now more than ever it knows that supported dance offers new possibilities, vocabularies and experiences to everybody. Professional experience will be taken into consideration when allocating places.
Please email either your CV, or a summary paragraph, outlining your professional/dance experience and/or experience of working in the field of dance and disability, to info@dancehouse.org Deadline 12 noon Monday 16 November 2009
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Youth Arts- a digital youth
What can young people achieve creatively as technology advances? Are we advancing ourselves enough to support their creative potential? Using social networking sites? Wednesday 9th December 2009 Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH 10.30 am- 12.30 pm
ENYAN, English National Youth Arts Network in partnership with Cornerhouse Manchester invites you and your colleagues in the North West Region to a FREE event which will explore the advantages of using technology creatively with young people. We will profile case studies of innovative projects within the region and will look at what young people can achieve through the creative process. Speakers will talk about resourcing projects appropriately and ensuring that we as sector professionals are open to taking on new projects, artistic concepts and approaches as we support a digital generation.
Models of best practice will be profiled and there will be some focused discussion around the issues that are unique to developing, funding and running digital youth arts projects. We will also discuss the use of social networking sites with young people and your will hear from those experienced in using these online facilities.
We are looking to create a dialogue between you and the speakers so that you can really benefit from attending. This is a free, open and informal information session for ENYAN members in the region and anyone who wants to know more. Please feel free to circulate this information to those you feel would benefit from attending.
This is a ‘hold the date' press release as the seminar schedule is currently being finalised. If you would like to attend please email enyan@artswork.org.uk with your full contact details to reserve a space. Spaces are limited so early booking is essential. ENYAN is a membership body designed to create connections throughout the diverse youth arts sector across England and the UK. Membership is free so why not sign up? For more information and to become a member visit: www.enyan.co.uk
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Sell your artwork
Would you like to sell your artwork as giclée art prints - on canvas or fine art papers? And would you like your customers to be able to choose how they want your artwork mounted and framed? And would you like all this to be done through an online gallery that does everything for you? We take responsibility for the whole operation - loading up images, setting up the web gallery, e-commerce, payment collection, print fulfilment, delivery, customer service and marketing. When a print is sold you get your royalty. It couldn't be simpler! Escape Artists is in the process of setting up a new service for members of SANe. It's a work in progress, but we'd like to know what you think. Find out more by visiting the new Art Gallery page on SANe. Visit Social Arts Network at: http://socialartsnetwork.ning.com
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Arts Jobs
Actors Wanted, Fuse: New Theatre for Young People
Closes Friday 20 November 2009. NOT IN MY NAME written and directed by Alice Bartlett A Fuse and Theatre Veritae co-production. NOT IN MY NAME is a bold and challenging new play, which deals with the aftermath and consequences of a local terror attack. It was commissioned by the Lancashire Constabulary in 2008 in response to an identified need for both young and older audiences to be able to discuss current issues around terrorism and extremism in an informed and proactive manner. The Merseyside tour will be a four-week commitment, from 25th January to 27th February 2010 (excluding 15th - 21st February): Rehearsals begin on Monday 25th January in Liverpool at Fuse; the play will be performed at the Unity Theatre in Liverpool from 9th to 13th February and at the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn from 23rd to 27th February. All actors will be required to multi-role play within an ensemble of eight, and relevant regional accents are desirable. ITC / Equity rates of pay (£375 per week) for all trained or professionally experienced actors, plus subsistence or agreed travel and accommodation expenses. Applications from ‘apprentice' actors wishing to gain professional experience will also be considered: in the instance of employment pay will be negotiable, but will not fall below a full-time minimum wage for the period of engagement; expenses will also be paid according to ITC recommendations.There will be a maximum of two ‘apprentice' actors in each company. Please send expressions of interest, including CV and photograph, to castings@fusetheatre.com Applications accepted by email only. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 20th November 2009 Both Fuse and Theatre Veritae are committed to equal opportunities. For more detailed information see ‘Jobs' at www.fusetheatre.co.uk
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Marketing Manager, Morris Hargreaves McIntyre
HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND HARD WORKING, WITH AN EYE FOR DETAIL? LIKE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN? Morris Hargreaves McIntyre is a Manchester based, award-winning strategic marketing and research consultancy specialising in the cultural and leisure sectors. Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for exceptional individuals to strengthen our friendly and creative team. Marketing Manager Part-time - 14 hours per week in the first instance - £30k (pro rata)
A new marketing appointment requires a creative individual with proven experience in marketing. We are looking for someone to proactively market our products and services and raise our profile within the UK and internationally. Closing date for applications is 10:00am, 23rd November 2009. For details please go to http://www.lateralthinkers.com/recruitment/
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Graphic Designer, Royal Northern College of Music
Grade 5 £22,126 to £24,152 per annum (pending review) The Royal Northern College of Music is both a leading conservatoire and arts centre with a strong reputation for producing design of an excellent standard. We are currently seeking an outstanding Graphic Designer to join a dynamic Marketing and Communications team.
You must be versatile and have the ability to generate design concepts for both print and web projects and campaigns. You should have the ability to take a brief at Director level, and be able to create designs and produce accurate, print ready artwork to deadline. An understanding of the branding process is important, as is experience of working within brand guidelines. Project management experience is essential. Knowledge of Flash would be an advantage in addition to the standard requirement of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Your portfolio must demonstrate your experience within a studio. Full details on how to apply can be found on our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/jobs
Alternatively please contact: T: 0161 907 5354 or E:human.resources@rncm.ac.uk Closing date: Midday Wednesday 18 November 2009 Interview date: Thursday 3 December 2009
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