Dance Writing and Criticism Opportunity, UK March 21, 2008

Opportunity…

Calling aspiring dance critics interested in study at Master’s level. The University of Chichester is running a Master’s module in Dance Writing and Criticism at Sadler’s Wells on selected Friday evenings between April and July, and during the day on some Saturdays in Chichester.  If you are interested, why not book a place on the introductory evening at Sadler’s Wells on Friday 4 April at 7pm?

For further information about the content of the course; dates and cost, and how the module will give you points towards a full MA, contact Ann Nugent at a.nugent at chi.ac.uk or talk to her on 01243 816489. Messages can also be left with Annemarie Nichols on 01243 816485.

Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) seeks disability strategy feedback December 23, 2007

Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) seeks disability strategy feedback
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is currently seeking views on its Disability Strategy and Action Plan 2007-08 screening processes. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland is required to screen all of its policies to ensure the promotion of equality and good relations.

When? Comments should reach the Arts Council of Northern Ireland by Monday 21 January 2008
How? Download the Plan and a response form from http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/news/2007/new29102007. Comments can also be made in writing for the attention of Amanda Leighton to aleighton at artscouncil-ni.org. The consultation documents can be also be made available on request, in alternative formats (including large print and computer disc), and in minority languages to meet the needs of those who are not fluent in English.

DVD: In the Moment December 23, 2007

A DVD about the arts and people with profound and multiple disabilities directed by Steve Shaw of Paddington Arts and produced by Mencap. The DVD looks at four companies who demonstrate some of the most exciting practice in the arts with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities: Oily Cart, Project Artworks, Soundabout and the Unlimited Company. In the Moment covers important considerations in terms of communication and practice. It is intended to inspire those responsible for services to look again at the creative processes they can make available that might enrich people’s lives. And we hope it will inspire more artists and organisations to become involved in this exciting area of work.
How much? £15
For more information: Contact: Mencap, Email: trading at mencap.org.uk, Web: http://www.mencap.org.uk/inthemoment

Conference – High Time: Leadership from a disability perspective December 23, 2007

High Time: Leadership from a disability perspective
Hosted by the Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) and DALI (Disability Action Learning Initiative), High Time is an open dialogue for emerging and current disabled leaders within the creative and cultural sectors. Confirmed speakers are Dame Jane Campbell, Government Independent Living Review Panel; and Alison Walsh, Channel 4. Plus an open mic with other disabled leaders from the sector, a presentation or two and an opportunity to debate leadership issues from a disability perspective. This event will bring together key disabled leaders to discuss, explore and identify effective action to be taken in leadership.
When? Thursday 31 January 2008, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Where? Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Booking deadline: Friday 11 January 2008
To book and for more information: Contact: Cultural Leadership Programme, Email: lydia at culturalleadership.org.uk, Tel: 020 7015 1835

Arts Council England Disability Equality Scheme 2007-2010 December 23, 2007

Arts Council England Disability Equality Scheme
Arts Council England now has a Disability Equality Scheme for 2007-2010 which sets out their approach to achieving disability equality within their own organisation and within the arts and creative sectors that they fund and support
Follow this link to read more: http://www.communitydance.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=27751&isa=DBRow&op=show&dbview_id=14822

Arts and Disability website launched, Northern Ireland December 6, 2007

Ats Council of Northern Ireland, 03 December 2007, Northern Ireland

 

International Day of Disabled People (Monday 3rd December) marked the launch of www.artsanddisability.com. “This first all-Ireland website contains information, resources and facts about Arts and Disability and was initiated by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. The site is designed to be of practical use to anyone with an interest in arts and disability in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It showcases information for disabled artists, disability organisations, arts organizations and arts workers. In addition it will be useful for parents, families, advice workers and the wider community. www.artsanddisability.com includes a searchable directory and information about terminology and attitudes, legislation, improving access, disability equality training, support and funding.

Click here for more info about the launch.

Post-secondary studies in Community Arts practice! November 25, 2007

Thanks to Maria who sent me her collated list of post-secondary studies in Community Arts practice.

Maria wrote:

I have had time to do a little research and have found these programs in England:
De Montfort University (Leicester)- postgrad certificate in community arts practice
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/faculties/humanities/pg/pgd/cap_course_overview.jsp

University of Cumbria (Carlisle) – MA in Community Arts
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/Coursesbylevel/Postgraduate/ArtDesignMedia/CommunityARts.aspx

Goldsmiths University of London (London)- MA/Postgrad certificate in Cross Sectorial & Community Arts
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/pg/ma-pgdip-pgcert-cross-sectoral-community-arts.php

In the U.S. Eastern University in PA, which is a christian school offers a Master’s in Urban Studies with a concentration in the arts: http://www.eastern.edu/academic/campolo/inst/urban/index.shtml

Thanks a lot Maria, hopefully this will help others in their interests…

R

Call for Papers: Conference for Creative Economy in Canada November 24, 2007

Call for Papers: Conference for Creative Economy in Canada Deadline – December 7 The conference Board of Canada and The Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the International Forum on Creative Economy. Papers are welcome in either of Canada’s official languages, French or English. This International Forum will include keynote speakers, presentations, lectures, and other activities aimed at examining recent evidence on the arts and cultural sector as an important engine of economic growth. Papers must address one or more of the four Forum themes listed below.  1. Creative Economy in Transition: Arts and Culture in Domestic and Global Markets

2. Measuring Arts and Culture as an Economic and Social Engine of a Country’s Wealth

3. Consumption Dynamics: Consumers Driving Change

4. Innovation and Research: Mobilizing New Practices

All abstract submissions should be provided by email to Barbara Fennessy at fennessy@conferenceboard.ca.

Making the journey: arts and disability in Australia November 18, 2007

A collection of inspiring examples of how to include people with disabilities in the arts, as participants, creators and organisers.

Arts Access Australia is a national body that brings together a network of arts and disability organisations around Australia. Together they work to increase access to the arts for the one in five Australians with a disability. One way in which they do this is to assist cultural organisations meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The Act requires businesses and organisations to make their goods, services and premises accessible for people with a disability. In the process a diverse range of inclusive arts projects have found support and been encouraged to expand.

… The organisations discussed here represent just a sample of the projects and people who are ‘making the journey’ to widen perceptions of art and open it out to people who have traditionally been excluded from its practice.

The case studies have been drawn from both large and small organisations, and cover metropolitan and regional areas in all Australian states and territories.

 Access the document here: Making the journey: arts and disability in Australia

November 13, 2007

Foundation for Community Dance in partnership with Dance South West and Take Art: Dance present:

This event will examine some of the issues dance artists deal with when working with older adults in a variety of settings, and features presentations, discussion groups, a practical workshop and a performance. Come along for a day of discussion with colleagues in the field, make new connections, and exchange information and experiences. Exclusively for Members of the Foundation for Community Dance and South West based dance artists and organisations, the day is free to attend!

Feedback Forum: 23rd November 2007 November 13, 2007

Feedback Forum

November 23, 2007  6.45pm – 9pm

 

 

 

Feedback Forum is an informal studio sharing, where choreographers of varying experience can show their new work to a small audience

FREE Event

BSL Interpreter: The evening will be signed by BSL interpreter Andrea Newlandwho will be present throughout the evening

Facilitator: Gill Clarke

FREE Refreshments will be provided from 6.30pm

Location: Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George’s Road, London SE1 6ER

Reservations: Places limited, please contact Dawn to reserve your place at dawnt@siobhandavies.com  or 020-7091-9650

We are delighted to present three new works by:

Chisato Minamimura, Shamita Ray and Elena Molinaro

Arts Debate – Arts Council England’s public value inquiry November 12, 2007

Arts debate

Learn about the findings from Arts Council England’s first ever public value inquiry!

An overall summary of arts debate findings now available

The arts debate, Arts Council England’s first ever public value inquiry, ran from October 2006 to September 2007. It involved a number of stages of in-depth research as well as an open consultation. During that period we learned an enormous amount about how different people value the arts and their views on arts funding in England.

We have now brought together the findings from all stages of the inquiry into an overall summary report, Public value and the arts in England: Discussion and conclusions of the arts debate, available on the summary & conclusions page.

You can also access detailed findings from each stage of the inquiry on the research & consultation page.

Next steps

We are currently taking time to reflect upon all that we have learned and to consider the implications for future policy and practice. We will also be sharing and debating the findings with our partners in the arts sector and beyond.

The Arts Council will be different as a result of the arts debate. We will use the next few months to develop a detailed response to the findings, combining:

• short term actions in our next corporate plan
• a long-term policy response to be published in spring 2008

More details on how we are responding to the arts debate will be available on this website in 2008. In the meantime, we would like to thank everyone who has helped us by supporting or taking part in the debate. Your contribution is making a difference.

German Journal for Disability and International Development November 12, 2007

German Journal for Disability and International Development
The Journal for Disability and International Development is published by the forum Disability and International Development. The target groups of the journal are scientists, professionals and interested people from all over the world. It aims to be a forum for an international exchange about the topic. Beside this it creates professional discussions on educational, social, developmental and intercultural issues in the context of disability and development. Each issue of the journal has a leading topic that brings together different articles. The journal team and the advisory board try to win experts from all continents to contribute to the journal. The journal is published in German and English and the issues are completely available online: http://www.zbdw.de | http://zbdw.de/projekt01/media/zbdw_author_info_engl.rtf (Author’s Information).

Issue 1/2008 – Deadline: Nov., 30th 2007
Topic: Arts and Disability
This issue of the journal is about the state and the relevance of cultural participation by arts activities in the cultural life in developing countries. Arts and culture include many different fields such as drama/theatre, dance, music, visual arts, photography, literature, media and many more. In the context of disability and international development many questions emerge. This issue aims to focus on the following questions:
- What is specifically meant by a successful “cultural participation” and why and in which way are Persons with Disabilities excluded from arts and culture events? How can these barriers to participation in cultural life be dismantled?
- What is the personal and social impact of participating in arts activities and under which circumstances can PWD make a cultural contribution?
- How can PWD meet their own creative needs? How can art be a tool for self-realization and emancipation?
- How is Disability represented in literature, theatre or visual arts and what about the societal dimensions? What is the perception of disability and in which way is the acceptance of PWD influenced by these representations?
- To what extend are PWD actively involved in arts and culture activities as creators? How can the arts industry offer chances for income generation and social inclusion? How about the role of cultural policy and development policy or the role of cultural organizations and the private sector in this context? What about the impact of intercultural cooperation?
- What about aesthetic education e.g. including music, painting, theatre, film or dance?
- What is the impact of approaches in therapy for PWD by creative arts (e.g. music therapy or movement therapy)?
Suggestions of contributions:
- Articles reflecting and analyzing the topic in specific countries or regarding specific recipients/actors
- Impact studies/Surveys/Case Studies/Reviews
- News, Reports and other Resources
- Poems/Drawings/Photography
- And others
Contact: Dominic Dinh: Email: mailto:dominic.dinh@uni-dortmund.de, Susanne Arbeiter: Email: mailto:susanne.arbeiter@web.de, Doris Gräber: Email: mailto:doris.graeber@arcor.de

Disability Equality Duty questionnaire November 12, 2007

Disability Equality Duty questionnaire:

Regularly Funded Organisations 2007

Disability Equality Duty (2006) – Arts Council England

Microsoft Word, 361kB

This downloadable questionnaire helps Arts Council England, North West to fulfil its duties under the Disability Equality Duty (Dec. 2006)

Please be accurate in your replies, the purpose of this form is to monitor progress of all our RFOs over the coming years. It will help us and you to comply with legal duties under the Act and help to provide a fully inclusive arts service for ALL members of our communities.

Full Circle Arts are designing and conducting this survey on behalf of Arts Council England, North West. All regularly funded organisations are required to complete this form. Full Circle Arts is a disabled led arts organisation based in the North West, working nationally with partners to provide creative solutions for inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of the cultural industries and the arts.

You may either fill in this form electronically (Word Document) and return it via e-mail, or you may print out the form, fill it in by hand and return it by post.  The form is available in a range of formats such as large print, OR you can request to visit us and fill in the form one to one with someone from Full Circle Arts staff.

Please telephone or e-mail to ask Full Circle Arts if you are unsure about any of your answers. We are not here to pass judgement, we are just finding out about the current situation in the North West and what organisations may need to assist them in becoming more inclusive.

Please return this questionnaire to:

Full Circle Arts, Greenheys Business Centre, 10 Pencroft Way, Manchester M15 6JJ

BY THE LATEST DEADLINE OF 30 JULY 2007

Text: 07957 377643 • Voice: 0161 279 7878• Fax: 0161 279 7879•

Email: mailto:jade@fullcirclearts.co.uk

Full Circle Arts – Toolkits for funding November 12, 2007

Full Circle Arts is an arts development agency with a great website: bright and fund, with useful tools.

Full Circle Arts is a user led company and exists as a regional resource for Disability Arts by:

• Promoting Disability Arts and the arts of Disabled People.
• Providing an information and advocacy resource for Disability Arts and the arts of Disabled People.
• Promoting and campaigning for access for Disabled People to participate in the arts and cultural activities of the region.
• Promoting and working to provide employment for Disabled People in the Arts.
• Creating partnerships for the resource development of Disability Arts throughout the region.

Click here for a link to their funding toolkit www.fullcirclearts.co.uk/tools.asp?id=10. Also check out their ‘creative procrastination’ section