Events

Funky Flamingo TV

Region : East . Type : news Date : 10 Sep 2008 - 01 Mar 2009

Funky Flamingo Tv is the first internet TV station run by and for people with disabilities. We make in house documentaries and ramas as well as broadcasting live events. We are also now hosting the films by disabled film-makers, musicians, actors, arts organisations etc. If you have footage that you would like to see on the site, then email us for more information. Also, if you have an event, film a news bite about it in up to 45 seconds and we will add it to our weekly news programme. You can also send longer films, documentaries, comedies etc to Funky Flamingo TV, 2A cambridge Road, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6AW

Contact : Amanda: 01223 441106 or by email
Email : funky[at]inspire.org.uk
Website : www.funkyflamingo.co.uk/fftv

The Craft of Screenwriting course

Region : South East . Type : news Date : 06 Oct 2008 - 06 Apr 2009

New Writing South, has joined forces with the University of Sussex to produce its first accredited online course, The Craft of Screenwriting. The course, which offers flexibility of study, enables students to access the course and learn from any location be it work, home or on the move. Participants will be supported through the process of creating a short screenplay by tutor Julie Everton, whose professional life encompasses writing, teaching, script editing and coaching. The course will involve exploring the essentials of the craft of screenplay writing, and learning the professional skills required to write in and for the film industry. The Craft of Screenwriting is accredited by the University of Sussex and will count for a total 24 credits, which can be used against further study. The course consists of two modules and each module consists of ten lessons. To find out more about the course contact New Writing South.

Contact : For more information on University of Sussex, visit: www.sussex.ac.uk
Email : mark[at]newwritingsouth.com
Website : www.newwritingsouth.com

Living Where the Nights Jive by Maggie Hampton

Region : Wales . Type : news Date : 18 Nov 2008 - 18 Mar 2009

Paperback: 160 pages. Publisher: Parthian Books ISBN-10: 1905762100 Price: £9.99. ‘Living Where the Nights Jive’ tells the stories of twelve disabled women, ten from Wales and two from the West of England. The stories are taken from interviews, and edited into a narrative. The women interviewed are aged from late 20s to 60 plus. All are involved in the arts in some respect, whether as writers, visual artists, performers or administrators. We disabled women have not been given too many chances to put our side of things. Even in today's inclusive, sharing, diverse world, we still come pretty low down on the list of 21st Century wannabes. Yet our history is rich, awful, funny and fabulous. We are part of the fabric of society. Over hundreds and thousands of years we have been doing our stuff; helping friends, raising families, earning a living, laying out the dead, sewing quilts, painting, singing, creating for all we are worth. Yet look at the history of the arts in the Western world, and you'd never guess. Wi

Email : maggie[at]dacymru.com
Website : www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Where-Nights-Maggie-Hampton/dp/1905762100/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227711430&sr=1-1

Inter-Trash: disabled artists commission

Region : South East . Type : opportunity Date : 01 Dec 2008 - 10 Jan 2009

Inter Action MK wish to commission four artists to work in collaboration with young people from Milton Keynes to create work from found objects or on a theme of recycling. Each commission will involve six half day or 3 full day workshops with a group of young people to create work for display /performance in April 2009. Fee for work £750 including materials. Artists will be required to have CRB clearance. Deadline for applications 10 January 2009

Contact : Contact Leigh West, Inter-Action MK, The Old Rectory, Waterside, Peartree Bridge MK6 3EJ. Phone 01908 678514, fax 01908 233634.
Email : lwest[at]interactionmk.org.uk
Website : www.interactionmk.org.uk

Stranger Hero: Episode 2 The Stalkers

Region : North East . Type : event Date : 01 Dec 2008 - 21 Feb 2009

TV actor and disability activist Mat Fraser has shown his support for a ground-breaking project featuring the world's first kung fu action hero with Down's Syndrome by donating his time and talent to the short film, produced by digital media production company Shoot Your Mouth Off. Mat is one of the UK's best-known disabled actors, having appeared in Every Time You Look at Me, for BBC2, Heaven and Earth Show, also for the BBC, and a number of Channel 4 productions, including Born Freak. So enthused was Mat by the first episode of the internet-based serial, Stranger Hero, he requested to appear as a leading character in subsequent episodes. Shoot Your Mouth Off, who are based in Hartlepool, have been making films with disabled actors for eight years. Stranger Hero's creator, writer/director Steve Carolan, has combined a lifelong passion for martial arts and a commitment to the positive representation of disabled people to bring Stranger Hero to life . Played by Redcar actor Ged Watts. Stranger Hero is unlike a

Contact : Further information from Karen Sheader on 07960 532554.
Email : karensheader[at]aol.com
Website : www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfOdQUUeFkk

Next Up: Liverpool Art Now

Region : North West . Type : event Date : 12 Dec 2008 - 15 Feb 2009

A group exhibition showcasing 38 artists currently living and working in Liverpool. Featuring painting, drawing, video, photography, sculpture, installation and animation, Next Up presents a diverse range of works by artists with established national and international careers alongside emerging artists who are developing their professional practice. 'Portrait of the Artist by Proxy' is the third work in a series of sound interventions by local artist Alison Jones, as part of ‘Art, Lies and Audio-Tapes’. This work explores issues around censorship and interpretation within contemporary visual arts and cultures, where sight is by far the dominant sense. As an artist with a visual impairment, Alison Jones is reliant on audio-description, both from professionals and friends. Inevitably, there are limitations imposed by language, knowledge and the personal bias of the interpreters. In this work, Alison will edit other people’s audio-descriptions of her appearance, allowing her to reclaim the editing process by put

Contact : The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX. Phone 0151 702 5324
Email : info[at]thebluecoat.org.uk
Website : www.thebluecoat.org.uk

Heart n Soul nominated for a South Bank Show Award

Region : London . Type : news Date : 01 Jan 2009 - 20 Jan 2009

Heart n Soul have been nominated for a prestigious ITV South Bank Award in the Arts Council England Diversity category. The award celebrates outstanding achievement by a diverse artist or by an organization that promotes diverse groups and cultures in any category of the arts. The ceremony hosted by Melvyn Bragg will take place on Tuesday 20 January at the Dorchester Hotel, London. Director of Heart n Soul Mark Williams says: 'We are delighted to be nominated. It’s great that our work is being recognised in this way.' Now in its 13th year the South Bank Awards is the only awards show in the world to reflect the strength of British talent and achievement across the spectrum of the arts. The winner will be revealed on Tuesday 20 January 2009.

Email : clare[at]heartnsoul.co.uk
Website : www.heartnsoul.co.uk

DASh: Visual Arts Manager

Region : East Midlands . Type : opportunity Date : 01 Jan 2009 - 09 Feb 2009

Salary £8892.83. 2 days/week. £22,232 pro rata. DASh is a practical Disability Arts development organisation, which works across the West Midlands and the Welsh Borders, with Disabled and Deaf people. We work in partnership with arts and cultural organisations to develop Disability Arts practice. DASh is seeking to appoint a dynamic and skilled person to lead the ‘Outside IN’ project, our three year programme with regional art galleries and develop the creative programme for our new Artspace. Closing date: 10am Monday 9.2.09. Interview date: Tuesday 17.2.09 in Shrewsbury. DASh works with the Social Model of Disability and believes in equality of opportunity for everyone.

Contact : For an application pack please contact Mike Layward or Paula Dower, Unit 4, Hartley Business Centre, 272-284 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury SY2 5ST. T: 01743 271676 F: 01743 272939. Text: 07807 615531
Email : info[at]dasharts.org
Website : www.dasharts.org

The Collector of Tears by Sean Burn

Region : North East . Type : event Date : 17 Jan 2009

Queen's Hall Arts Centre @ 2pm and 7.30pm. A magical monologue, full of wit and compassion, told across six centuries by a woman who cannot age until she has cried. Share her journey across history collecting tears from people fighting for their rights. This production is part of our First Bites programme, previewing new writing from the north east, and served with a complimentary drink and nibbles. hope yu can make it. best wishes for 2009 and beyond. sean burn Sean Burn's plays have been performed by ctc; first draft; half moon; maverick; pegasus; paines plough; queens hall arts; under construction; weaver-hughes ensemble. cutter (for half moon theatre) was time outs play of the year for young people 2004. his poetry films – ayler, our ordinary map (chekhov), stealing brecht, sz and the terror we create have received many screenings around europe. he has had three spoken word cd's released, most recently speaksong (with gareth mitchell, musician).

Contact : Queen's Hall Arts Centre. Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LS. Phone: 01434 652477 / boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk. http://www.queenshall.co.uk/whatson/_showevent.asp?id=426
Email : burn.sean[at]googlemail.com
Website : www.gobscure.info

Candoco Dance Company present Still

Region : Various Regions . Type : event Date : 19 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009

Hedonist Nigel Charnock kidnaps Candoco and you - should you dare. Join Candoco in a chaotic, wild, seriously funny piece about love and loss - Still is a celebration of life and death written with bodies without limits. Tour Dates Spring 2009 Posthof, Linz - 19 & 20 January 2009 www.posthof.at. Dundee Rep, Dundee - 23 January 2009, 8pm. Booking Information: 01382 223 530. www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk. The Brewhouse, Taunton - 29 January. Booking Information: 01823 283 244 www.thebrewhouse.net Riverfront, Newport - 11 February. Booking Information: 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster - 19 February. Booking Information: 01524 594 151 www.nuffieldtheatre.com Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, London - 24 & 25 February 09 Booking Information: 0871 663 2500. www.southbankcentre.co.uk The Hawth, Crawley - 03 March. Booking Information: 01293 553 636 tickets.hawth.co.uk Lighthouse, Poole - 17 & 18 March. Booking Information: 0844 406 8666 tickets.lighthousepoole.co.uk. MacRo

Contact : For more information, tour dates, images and videos please visit the website or phone 0207 704 6845
Email : info[at]candoco.co.uk
Website : www.candoco.co.uk

Frogtastic Club Night

Region : North West . Type : event Date : 21 Jan 2009 19:15 - 22:30

Manchester’s Premier ‘Inclusive’ Club Night for people with Learning Difficulties and Friends at The Frog & Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester.

Contact : Tickets can be reserved now from ‘The Heroes Project’ on 07946 424075 or by email via the above link.
Email : heroesproject[at]sky.com
Website : www.heroesproject.org.uk

Call for abstracts: Super Human Revolution of the Species

Region : non-UK . Type : opportunity Date : 22 Nov 2009 - 25 Nov 2009

The Australian Network for Art & Technology, Melbourne, Australia present nn international event comprising a symposium, exhibition, masterclass and public talk investigating collaborative art and science practices and their relationship with the human body. Taking place over two days, the Super Human symposium will present an invigorating and inspiring mix of keynote speakers and collaborative research projects engaging with one or more of the symposium themes: Augmentation, Cognition and Nanoscale Interventions. Questions that the symposium will address include, but are not limited to: How do scientific and artistic bodies of knowledge intersect with human, social bodies? Does art serve simply as a representational tool for the sciences or is there more to the picture than that? Does research into bodies and their systems offer an insight into aesthetics, or is it confined to the purely functional? Abstracts are invited from either individual or team-based researchers, artists and scientists. Submitted ab

Contact : Please submit all abstracts (and any questions) to the Conference Convenor:
Email : as[at]anat.org.au
Website : www.superhuman.org.au