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• Should Actors Be Asked About The Social Media Followings When They Audition?

  25-02-2019 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Actors are increasingly being asked how many Instagram or Twitter followers they have when attending auditions for West End shows, films and adverts, even for non-speaking roles. An online poll on The Stage revealed 87% of 402 respondents did not think this practice is fair. – The Stage
  
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• Oscar Ratings Up From Last Year’s Record Low

  25-02-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  That initial rating means that Sunday’s show rose 14 percent from 2018, per the earliest-available numbers. This year’s Oscars ran 3 hours and 21 minutes. These metered market ratings cut off at 15-minute increments, meaning the 21.6 covers 8 p.m. ET to 11:15 p.m. ET. So they do not include the Best Picture presentation, in this case. – The Wrap
  
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• A Worrisome Disconnect Between The Arts And The Public

  25-02-2019 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  “If, as many people think, the type of culture you enjoy is one marker of class, then by definition the arts can never be ‘working class’ because class and culture define each other. By this argument, if the working or lower classes (cringeworthy terms) leave their cocoons and somehow emerge as middle-class butterflies because they listen to Radio 3, then they no longer count as working class precisely because they listen to Radio 3. We are still stuck in this catch-22.”
  
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• Festivals Manager / V&A Museum / London

  25-02-2019 22:19
  Job Title: Festivals Manager Division: Collections Department/Section: Design, Architecture and Digital Salary: £32,594 – £35,887 per annum Reporting to: Keeper of Design,...
  
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• Critic John Ruskin Was A Blazing Intellect Who Fell Out Of Favor. (But He Was Prescient About Today)

  25-02-2019 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ruskin was a man who believed in angels but championed the most radical British artist of his time. He was a social reformer and utopian who was at heart a conservative reactionary and a puritan. He was a brilliant artist who ought to have been a bishop. He hated trains but invented the blog. How can it be that a man so celebrated in his time is only fitfully remembered now, 200 years after his birth – and then mostly for a salacious story. – New Statesman
  
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• Sotheby’s Plans An Enormous Expansion

  25-02-2019 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The expansion project—which will be done by New York-based architect Shohei Shigematsu, a partner in the Rem Koolhaas-founded firm OMA—will drastically grow the auction house’s gallery footprint. It will expand the gallery space to more than 90,000 square feet, from a current total of 67,000 square feet—a growth equivalent to more than half an acre. A total of 40 galleries of various sizes will span four transformed floors. – Artnet
  
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• Hen party / Paint Jam London / London

  25-02-2019 21:20
  Paint Jam Hen is the perfectly original arty Hen party!
  Set in a pop-up art studio, Paint Jam hen parties are full of creative fun and special touches, that your hen and her best friends will...
  
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• Older Men 50+ Wanted for Weekly Drama Workshops / noh budget films/ 492 Korna Klub / London / London

  25-02-2019 21:17
  Older Men  50+ wanted for 12 week community drama project starting on 5th March 2019.
  The project will create an interactive drama performance that highlights solutions to...
  
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• Community Arts Programme Manager / Rural Arts / Yorkshire

  25-02-2019 21:09
  At Rural Arts, our mission is exactly what it says on the tin: to bring arts of all kinds to rural communities.
  We take participatory arts activities and professional...
  
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• Community Arts Practitioner / Rural Arts / Yorkshire

  25-02-2019 21:07
  At Rural Arts, our mission is exactly what it says on the tin: to bring arts of all kinds to rural communities.
  We take participatory arts activities and professional...
  
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• After 40 Years, Seattle Weekly Is No More

  25-02-2019 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “A series of ownership changes — including Village Voice Media and Voice Media Group — left Seattle Weekly on shaky financial footing by the time Sound Publishing acquired it in 2013.” – Crosscut
  
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• Propwatch: the feather boa in ‘Follies’

  25-02-2019 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Solange LaFitte is mooching backstage at the dilapidated New York theatre. Everyone has arrived at the Weismann follies reunion party. And something sticks out of an old props basket – a shabby feather boa. Solange fishes it out, sizes it up. It’s grey – soft-toned down or just deeply-embedded grime? – David Jays
  
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• Dvorak, Harry Burleigh, and Cultural Appropriation — a “PostClassical” Podcast

  25-02-2019 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Could Harry Burleigh — Antonin Dvorak’s African-American assistant — be considered an Uncle Tom? These days, the question comes up whenever Burleigh comes up: it’s a symptom of the times. And it is addressed head-on over the course of the most recent PostClassical Ensemble WWFM podcast. – Joe Horowitz
  
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• Weekend Extra: A Lester Young Story

  25-02-2019 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Long ago, Billie Holiday dubbed Lester Young the President of The Tenor Saxophone. The title long since morphed into “Prez.” – Doug Ramsey
  
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• New York Review of Books Chooses New Top Co-Editors

  25-02-2019 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rea Hederman, the publisher of the intellectual journal, announced Monday that Emily Greenhouse, 32, and Gabriel Winslow-Yost, 33, have been named co-editors, and that Daniel Mendelsohn, a longtime contributor to the Review, will assume the newly created role of editor at large. – The New York Times
  
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• Mary Boone Galleries Will Close In April Before Boone Goes To Jail

  25-02-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The final exhibitions at the galleries—Julia Wachtel at her Chelsea location and Derrick Adams in her 5th Avenue Midtown space—will open in March and close 27 April as planned. Boone has been ordered to surrender herself to authorities by or before 15 May. – The Art Newspaper
  
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• Why It’s Good Business For Arts Organizations To Be Socially Conscious (And Act On It)

  25-02-2019 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  “I’m not suggesting for a moment that corporate virtue-signaling is driven by anything more than pure, uncut capitalism, or that a chasm doesn’t separate legitimate IRL activism from retail “activism.” But the point is that sincerity isn’t required for money to change hands. On average, people with the most surplus cash increasingly want to support a progressive agenda—or at least pay for a tenuous claim to it—and the for-profit world is adjusting
  
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• Damaged NY Pier Forces Art Show To Relocate

  25-02-2019 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The annual Armory show decided to move a show off the pier. “Following a routine inspection, we discovered structural issues at Pier 92, Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to relocate any activity to Pier 90 while we conduct further analysis at the site.” – The New York Times
  
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• Immerse Yourself In A Day Of Creative Engagement! / Cartwheel Arts Ltd / North West

  25-02-2019 18:51
  Cartwheel Arts are holding an exciting one-off event that explores the impact of meaningful engagement through the arts with one common goal, improving well-being. Arts organisations from around...
  
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• Leader of Orange County’s Performing Arts Center Abruptly Leaves Under Mysterious Circumstances

  25-02-2019 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A look at Terry Dwyer’s nearly 13-year tenure at the Segerstrom Center offers no obvious rationale for such a hasty and undignified goodbye. By many measures, he was the most effective leader in the institution’s 33-year history. – Voice of Orange County
  
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• Lighting Visualizer / Royal Opera House / London

  25-02-2019 17:51
  Fixed Term contract for 12 months
  £45,117 per annum
  The Royal Opera House produces some of the best opera and ballet in the world. Our Technical Department plays a leading part in ensuring...
  
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• Retail and Events Coordinator / Open Eye Gallery / North West

  25-02-2019 17:46
  Open Eye Gallery are recruiting for a Retail and Events Coordinator. 
  We’re looking for someone to lead on producing our events programme, managing our gallery shop and coordinating the...
  
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• Conservator: Textiles / The British Museum / London

  25-02-2019 17:45
  The British Museum has a job opening for a Conservator with expertise in Textiles conservation. In this role you will lead in the care of the collection through a combination of interventive and...
  
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• PR and Marketing Officer / Museum of London / London

  25-02-2019 17:43
  Do you have a passion for London and have what it takes to tell the story of this city through exciting and engaging campaigns? Then we have the job for you.
  We seek a confident, enthusiastic PR and...
  
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• Performing & Production Arts Technician / The BRIT School / London

  25-02-2019 16:25
  We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work with our Performing Arts and Production Arts departments. The successful candidate will be working with highly experienced teaching staff,...
  
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• Exhibition: Bill Balaskas - Farewell to Thee / Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre / East Midlands

  25-02-2019 16:23
  Thu 7 Mar – Sun 14 Apr
  Farewell to Theeis a site-specific installation by internationally acclaimed Nottingham-based artist Bill Balaskas.
  In this new work, Balaskas is inspired by the...
  
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• Front of House / Eat Work Art / London

  25-02-2019 16:22
  Eat Work Art is looking for a Front of House member to join our team at Hackney Downs Studios.
  Hackney Downs Studios is a 24-hour building that offers creative studio space to over 400 artists...
  
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• Call Out: Celebrating 70 Years Of The NHS In South Tyneside / The Cultural Spring / North East

  25-02-2019 16:12
  The NHS turned 70 on 5th July 2018. To acknowledge and recognise this milestone, South Tyneside Council is seeking to commission an artist or arts organisation/group to create a piece of art that...
  
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• Call For Submissions, Fiction And Non-fiction / Peninsula Press / London / All UK

  25-02-2019 16:12
  For the months of February and March, Peninsula Press is accepting submissions from agented and unagented writers.
  Fiction: We are interested in fiction that challenges norms (formal, aesthetic,...
  
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• Peter Jackson obituary

  25-02-2019 16:01
  My father, Peter Jackson, who has died aged 89, was a teacher, painter and sculptor. His art was never predictable, but often challenging. The inspiration for his creations could come from anywhere or anything, but his interest in prehistoric petroglyphs dominated a large part of his career. Towards the end of his life, the paintings became heavily collaged, often incorporating unusual and unconventional materials, text and objets trouvés to raise and break the surface. Continue reading..
  
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• Production Technician / Royal Holloway University of London / South East

  25-02-2019 15:55
  The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London wishes to appoint a highly motivated and competent Production Technician to work as part of our Technical Team in a...
  
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• Teacher Of Dance In Musical Theatre / The BRIT School / London

  25-02-2019 15:44
  We are looking to appoint a fixed term, versatile, skilled and dynamic dance practitioner to join our Musical Theatre department, which attracts talented, hardworking and committed students.
  You...
  
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• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop / Platform 39 / London

  25-02-2019 15:37
  Introduction to Adobe PhotoshopTuesday 5th MarchPlatform 39, 3 Westland Place, London N1 7LPDuring this five star rated, one day course, you will learn how to utilise the powerful image editing...
  
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• Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Retford March 2019 / Funhouse Comedy Club / East Midlands

  25-02-2019 15:21
  LOTS OF LAUGHTER IN RETFORD.
  Funhouse Comedy Club is back at The Golf Club, Retford for another night full of laughter.
  Topping the bill is Mandy Muden the only woman ever to combine comedy and...
  
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• Learn How To Lead Creative Workshops At Poole Museum / Outside In / South West

  25-02-2019 15:16
  Outside In is pleased to be collaborating with Poole Museum to deliver a Step Up: Leading Workshops course from Monday 13th May - 22nd July 2019. 
  The course is open to artists who see...
  
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• Producer/General Manager, Extended Deadline / Baseless Fabric Theatre / London

  25-02-2019 15:03
  Baseless Fabric are seeking a Producer/General Manager to take responsibility for its day-to-day operations, taking the lead in organising our outreach and street opera performances. This is an...
  
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• Feliks Culpa: The Ongoing Moment / Vane / North East

  25-02-2019 15:03
  Preview: Wednesday 6 March 5-8pmDates: 7 March – 6 April 2019Opening times: Wednesday – Saturday 12 noon – 5pm
  ‘The Ongoing Moment’ brings together works by Feliks...
  
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• Assistant to Two Agents, Talent Department (Actors) / Curtis Brown Ltd / London / London, West End

  25-02-2019 14:43
  Curtis Brown is a leading international literary and talent agency, with a global reputation for excellence due to its extraordinary roster of clients within its actors, presenters and theatre, film...
  
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• Assistant to Media Rights Agent, Book Department / Curtis Brown Ltd / London / London, West End

  25-02-2019 14:40
  Curtis Brown is a leading international literary and talent agency, with a global reputation for excellence due to its extraordinary roster of clients within its actors, presenters and theatre, film...
  
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• Free Collage & Stencil Drop-in Workshop / Spaces In Between / London

  25-02-2019 14:23
  Sunday 3 March, 1 - 4pm, Collage & Stencil Drop-in Workshop
  Use paper imagery, spray paints and paper stencils to create collages inspired by the local area.
  Address: 310 New Cross Road,...
  
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• Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Towcester March 2019 / Funhouse Comedy Club / East Midlands

  25-02-2019 14:18
  LOTS OF LAUGHTER IN TOWCESTER
  Funhouse Comedy is back at Towcester Mill Brewery for another laughter-packed night.
  Topping the bill is Ivan Brackenbury, who has appeared on 8 out of 10 Cats Does...
  
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• The Absurd / Candid Arts Trust / London

  25-02-2019 14:16
  Candid Arts would like to invite you to the opening night of 'The Absurd' exhibition.This exhibition aims to escape today’s world and offer a different perspective on reality and play with...
  
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• Creative Ballet Teacher, Maternity Cover / The Royal Ballet School / South West

  25-02-2019 14:15
  Creative Ballet Teacher - Maternity Cover
  Swindon
  We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and open-minded ballet teacher who will contribute to our excellent national junior school programme,...
  
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• Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Derby March 2019 / / London

  25-02-2019 14:06
  LAUGHTER AT THE BLESSINGTON CARRIAGE.
  Funhouse Comedy Club returns to The Blessington Carriage, Derby for another laughter-packed night.
  Headlining will be the very funny and highly talented...
  
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• Comedy Street Team / United Agents / Edinburgh

  25-02-2019 13:49
  United Agents are an award-winning comedy film & TV company. We're looking for enthusiastic and friendly/chatty comedy and theatre lovers to come and support the most exciting acts at the...
  
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• Chilhuly at Kew - Exhibition Ambassadors / Royal Botanic Gardens Kew / London

  25-02-2019 13:37
  The Chilhuly Ambassadors team provide the welcome and engagement with our summer exhibition Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature.
  We need people who are customer-focused, comfortable working in a...
  
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• Chihuly at Kew - Exhibition Ambassadors / Royal Botanic Gardens Kew / London

  25-02-2019 13:37
  The Chihuly Ambassadors team provide the welcome and engagement with our summer exhibition Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature.
  We need people who are customer-focused, comfortable working in a...
  
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• Senior Wardrobe Technician (Wardrobe Mistress/Master) / Royal Shakespeare Company / West Midlands

  25-02-2019 13:28
  We are looking for someone to head up one of our teams in the Running Wardrobe Department, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of wardrobe support.
  Your responsibilities will...
  
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• Administrative Assistant / Grange Park Opera / South East / Winchester

  25-02-2019 13:28
  Grange Park Opera is looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks within the Production Office. Duties of the Administrative Assistant...
  
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• Visitor Services Assistants, Box Office / Regent's Park Open Air Theatre / London

  25-02-2019 13:17
  Contract: Seasonal, Fixed Term, full‐time and part-time contracts available
  Responsible to: Head of Visitor Services and Estates
  The Visitor Services Assistants (Box Office) are responsible...
  
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