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- 08 Dec 10
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DaDa-Disability and Deaf Arts

DaDaAwards Recipients.............................................................................2
Get Flickr-ing..............................................................................................3
We want to hear your thoughts.................................................................3
Disability and Deaf Arts News....................................................................3
Actors Wanted............................................................................................3
Screening Artists' Moving Image................................................................4
The Bruntwood Award for Arts and Business North..................................5
Arts Jobs and Opportunities.......................................................................5
Theatre Technician, The Lowry..................................................................5
New Writing Night......................................................................................6
Trainee Producer........................................................................................7
Contemporary Dance Teacher....................................................................8
Disclaimer...................................................................................................8
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Thank you everyone who attended and took part in DaDaFest International 2010 and thank you to all the wonderful artists and performers who made this year's festival such a huge success. With over 27,000 visitors (and counting) experiencing the festival this year, it's certainly been one to remember.

Read all about it in the Liverpool Echo:
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/tm_headline=dad...

Also, if you missed any of the fantastic DaDaFest events, take a look at some of our reviews: http://www.disabilityartsonline.org.uk/?location_id=1231&item=1441&utm_s...

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DaDaAwards Recipients

Friday 3 December
If you couldn't make it along to the DaDaAwards it was a great night out followed by a projection of Simon McKeown's Motion Disabled at St Georges Dock: http://dadafest2010.co.uk/news/motion-disabled-showcased-in-17-countries... which was also shown at a number of locations globally. The shortlisted artists were:

Artist of the Year
Liz Crow, John Kelly, Simon Mckeown, Open Arts Community Choir

Emerging Artist of the Year
Stephen Collins, Pete Edwards, Penny Pepper, Kiruna Stamell

Award recipients were Simon McKeown, Pete Edwards and David Morris for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Get Flickr-ing

If you haven't yet taken a look at DaDa's Flickr feed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dada_disabilitydeaf_arts/?utm_source=DaDaFe... why not catch up with some of the events now?
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We Want to Hear Your Thoughts

If you attended a DaDaFest event, or even if you didn't, we would like to know what you thought. By filling in this short questionnaire: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVLCC2W you'll be helping us to make DaDaFest even better.

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Disability and Deaf Arts News
Actors Wanted Closing date for applications:- 8th December 2010
Auditions will be held at the Maritime Museum, Albert Docks on Monday 13th December 2010. Seized! are now casting for their substance awareness programme which runs in January 2011 at Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered Museum. Casting breakdown is as follows:- 1 male playing age 15 years. All actors should be locally based and preferably have experience of young people's theatre. Previous experience or knowledge of substance awareness/health education projects is also an advantage.
The contract is between 4th January and 2nd February 2011. The fee is £1380.
Please send CV, photo and covering letter expressing your interest and experience to sarah.han@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
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Screening Artists' Moving Image
Tate Liverpool, Tuesday 8 February 2011
Cost: £30 (includes lunch and refreshments; travel/accommodation bursaries are available)
Do you want to add variety to your organisation's film programme but feel short on inspiration?
Have you thought about showing artists' film but aren't sure where to start?
Do you want practical advice on sourcing and screening this work?
Are you interested in finding out how to cultivate audience interest in artists' moving image?
An accessible and practical introduction to:
History of artists' moving image: exhibition and practice
Curating: key approaches and techniques
Audiences: effective approaches to audience development and overcoming barriers to interest
Marketing: creating successful promotional materials
Practicalities: technical and legal considerations
Case studies of successful projects
Key organisations and potential partners.
Find out more at: www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/training
020 7079 0474 | sarah@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
This course is funded by Arts Council England.
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The Bruntwood Awards for Arts & Business North deadline has been extended

Deadline: Friday 14th January to allow more time to submit nominations.
The Awards celebrate the best partnerships between business and arts organisations throughout the year across the North of England.
This year's categories:
• A&B Cultural Branding Award sponsored by Potts Print (UK)
• A&B Young People Award
• A&B Sustained Partnership Award sponsored by HFL Building Solutions
• A&B People Development Award
• A&B Environmental Partnership Award sponsored by Bruntwood and Arup
• A&B Board Member of the Year Award
Please go to: www.artsandbusiness.org.uk if you have any questions or need advice with your application.
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Arts Jobs and Opportunities
Theatre Technician, The Lowry

Closes Monday 20 December 2010 Contact: Sean Barry
sean.barry@thelowry.com
£19,322 p.a + payment in lieu of TMA getout payment.
The Lowry is an award winning visual and performing arts centre at the heart of Greater Manchester's vibrant waterfront at Salford Quays.
As part of the Technical Department the Theatre Technician will facilitate the technical requirements of The Lowry's theatre spaces and have an excellent track record delivering a friendly and professional service. This includes carrying out all duties associated with the getting in, fitting up, running and getting out of productions/events taking place in the theatre spaces & assisting in events in other spaces and locations.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre environment, have excellent attention to detail, with an ability to adapt to new situations in a busy multi purpose venue. Therefore strong skills in lighting, sound, theatrical staging or flying are essential with a working knowledge of the other areas. Knowledge of Health and safety legislation is also essential & IT/AV skills & knowledge is preferred.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 6 January 2011.
To apply for this position please download an application form and recruitment pack from www.thelowry.com/jobs. If you require an application form to be posted please telephone the recruitment line on 0161 876 2050.
Please note The Lowry do not accept C.Vs
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New Writing Night, Manchester, Up In The Gods/Schmucks
Contact: Anna Forsyth forsyth_anna@hotmail.co.uk
BBC award-winning writer Anna Forsyth (The Gay Geese) returns her work to the stage after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe and sell-out London previews, turning her talent to the short play for new writing night Schmuck Off. The night, brainchild of Schmucks Theatre Company, consists of six new plays from up-and-coming writing talents and sees Anna reuniting the Up In The Gods partner Natalie Crispwho produced The Gay Geese for Edinburgh, acting as assistant director.
Anna's contribution to Schmuck Off is The Mourning Party, set in 1963 in the American Midwest, and telling the story of three strangers who meet in the bar, and find comfort in their sharing their grief after losing a common hero. The play stars Ollie Kerswell, fresh from Schmucks' successful debut production The Carroll Myth alongside new young talents Matt Holt and Emma Jones.
Other plays included in the night cover such varied topics as lesbian adoption, post-apocalyptic societies and alcoholism, all for the bargain price of £5 (£4.50 for students).
Wed/Thurs 8th & 9th - 7:30pm Taurus Bar, 1 Canal St.
Fri/Sat 11th & 12th - 2pm Matt and Phred's Jazz Club, Tib St, Northern Quarter.
Mon/Tues 13th & 14th - 7:30pm Pauper's Pit Theatre, Water St. Buxton
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Trainee Producer, Contact

Contact: Roxanne Moores vacancies@contact-theatre.org
Salary: £15,000 p.a.
Deadline for submission of applications: Monday 20 December, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Interviews will be held on: Monday 24 January 2011.
Status: 12 months fixed term contract
This position is supported by the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme which is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Arts Council England and managed by the Jerwood Foundation and Jerwood Charitable Foundation.
Contact are looking for a Trainee Producer who is keen to develop the necessary skills to produce the festivals and regular events at Contact. You will be supported and trained through your work with the Artistic Director, Baba Israel and the programming and events team.
Contact are looking for someone who can demonstrate a commitment to working with young people in a creative environment and who is keen to work alongside Contact's dynamic team to deliver creative events of the highest standard.
You will need to meet the criteria of the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme details of which can be found in the Jerwood website.
For information on how to apply visit: www.contact-theatre.org/about-us/jobs.htm, email: vacancies@contact-theatre.org or call Roxanne Moores on: 0161 274 0646. Please note that only applications using the form will be accepted.
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Contemporary Dance Teacher

Contact: Caroline Wright info@centre-pointe.co.uk
Centre Pointe are looking to appoint a part time Contemporary Teacher for their Vocational Dance Course. The candidate should be fully qualified with choreographic and teaching experience. The post is for Thursday mornings for 3 hours and will be suitable for a freelance teacher.
Please contact reception via email for further information.
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