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• Hal Blaine, 90, The Most-Recorded Drummer Ever

  12-03-2019 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Although he was never a household name, anyone with a record collection almost undoubtedly owns one of Blaine’s songs. By his own count, he played on more than 6,000 tracks over the course of his career. – BBC
  
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• Framing A Debate On The Purpose Of Museums In Contemporary Culture

  12-03-2019 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  In recent years, we have witnessed public calls to decolonize the museum space: the return of objects taken from other cultures, fierce debates about who has the right to tell whose story, exhibitions of alleged #MeToo offenders deferred or canceled, and artworks memorializing nations’ racist pasts taken down and/or recontextualized. Artists and activists, including hundreds of museum staff, have urged organizational leaders to disavow patrons involved in socially irresponsible investment
  
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• If Attention Is Currency, Critics Need To Reconsider How They Spend It

  12-03-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “It’s time for arts writers, critics, journalists, gatekeepers, and arbiters of culture—anyone whose job it is to bestow attention onto others—to reconsider how to allocate that currency. More specifically, the most responsible thing we can do, as people who professionally dole out attention, is to withhold it more often than not. But hear me out—there’s more to it than that.” Oregon Arts Watch
  
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• Circle Singing sessions / / London

  12-03-2019 21:47
  Who loves to sing, treasures to stay in a present moment and wants to be part of a creative community?
  🎊 JOIN US! 
  ✨ Everybody’s welcome to create with...
  
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• Voice & Yoga workshops / To Move with Voice project / London

  12-03-2019 21:41
  Would you like to explore your unique voice through yoga?To Move with Voice project, created in 2015, integrates specific yoga positions with contemporary vocal techniques and aims to support anyone...
  
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• Four actor/actress-musicians, based in Kent, for Spring tour / Anything Other Theatre Company / South East

  12-03-2019 20:44
  We are currently looking for four actor-musicians, based in Kent, for the Spring 2019 tour of ‘This Wounded Island’ in North Kent, Medway and London. We are looking for one...
  
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• 1 Female and 2 Male Devising Actors, BAME encouraged / Sparkle and Dark / London

  12-03-2019 19:30
  I Hear the Fire is a new play by Sparkle and Dark, written by Louisa Ashton and Directed by Shelley Knowles – Dixon.  
  Story synopsis: A girl at Jerome’s school is dead....
  
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• Cafe Assistants at Canada Water Culture Cafe & Caff A / The Albany / London

  12-03-2019 18:55
  Do you have a passion for preparing food and drink, while offering the best customer service?
  If you can work independently and maintain high standards, you could consider joining the thriving food...
  
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• Acting for Screen Camera Technician / NYT of GB / London / Nationwide

  12-03-2019 18:39
  The National Youth Theatre is an internationally pioneering and award-winning youth arts charity that offers industry lead creative opportunities to young people aged 14-25. The National Youth...
  
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• Head of Sound Design and Composition (Summer Courses) / NYT of GB / London

  12-03-2019 18:35
  The National Youth Theatre is an internationally pioneering and award-winning youth arts charity that offers industry lead creative opportunities to young people aged 14-25. We’re looking for a...
  
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• Starting Points: Artistic practice in a changing world / Sussex Dance Network / South East

  12-03-2019 18:32
  Monday 8 April, 7.30pm at Brighton Dome
  An exploration into identity, the senses, and how culture shapes what we see. Two choreographers reveal their practice and approach, and how the choreographic...
  
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• Head of Lighting, Video and Projection (Intake Courses) / NYT of GB / London

  12-03-2019 18:31
  New Head of Lighting, Video and Projection (Intake Courses)
  The National Youth Theatre is an internationally pioneering and award-winning youth arts charity that offers industry lead creative...
  
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• Head of Costume Design and Making (Intake Courses) / NYT of GB / London

  12-03-2019 18:29
  The National Youth Theatre is an internationally pioneering and award-winning youth arts charity that offers industry lead creative opportunities to young people aged 14-25. We’re looking for a...
  
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• An Evening with Thick and Tight - Leaf Hall Eastbourne, 23 March / Sussex Dance Network / South East

  12-03-2019 18:26
  In this talk presented by Sussex Dance Network and Devonshire Collective, Thick & Tight discuss their creative methods, processes and inspirations. They show excerpts of their latest show A Night...
  
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• Assistant Collection Registrar (Loans) / Tate Gallery / London

  12-03-2019 18:13
  Tate’s Collection Care Division is responsible for ensuring that collections are available and accessible to the public. Its operations embrace the management, research, care and conservation...
  
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• Sir John Richardson obituary

  12-03-2019 17:51
  Art historian and biographer of PicassoThe art historian John Richardson, who has died aged 95, was the author of a magisterial biography of Pablo Picasso, the first volume of which was published in 1991 and won the Whitbread book of the year award, and which is still in progress.The first part of A Life of Picasso, The Prodigy, concluded with the climactic year of 1906, when the shock to Picasso’s system of the primitive reductions of form in Matisse’s woodcuts and his magnificent c
  
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• Freelance Theatre Producer / Edith Tankus / London / South East

  12-03-2019 17:51
  I’m looking for a producer to work with me on my solo show “Wild Country” - an intimate, absurd one person exploration of motherhood, exile and transformation that combines stand-up...
  
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• 'Caravanserai' Caravan Residency / Cambridge Artworks / East

  12-03-2019 17:42
  Cambridge Artworks invite artist applications for the Caravanserai Residency Programme. The Caravanserai Residency Programme presents a unique opportunity for visual artists to work from the bespoke...
  
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• Development and Communications Assistant / York Theatre Royal / Yorkshire

  12-03-2019 17:36
  York Theatre Royal is one of the region’s most successful producing theatres welcoming more than 200,000 visitors each year to a unique 275 year old building in the heart of the beautiful and...
  
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• Producer / York Theatre Royal / Yorkshire

  12-03-2019 17:32
  York Theatre Royal is one of the region’s most successful producing theatres welcoming more than 200,000 visitors each year to a unique 275 year old building in the heart of the beautiful and...
  
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• Violinist, Jeremiah / Jack Dean / South West

  12-03-2019 17:25
  We’re looking for a Violinist to perform in gig-theatre epic Jeremiah, which is touring England in May & June 2019.
  ABOUT JEREMIAH
  Jeremiah is a loud, rambunctious new show with...
  
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• Art critic John Richardson dies aged 95

  12-03-2019 17:24
  The eminent British art historian died in his Manhattan home, with the fourth volume of his definitive Picasso biography as yet unpublishedSir John Richardson, the eminent British art historian and critic whose multivolume series on Pablo Picasso drew upon his personal and aesthetic affinity for the Spanish artist, and was widely praised as a work of art in its own right, has died aged 95.Nicholas Latimer, a vice president at publishers Alfred A Knopf, said Richardson died on Tuesday morning in
  
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• Managing Director / Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) / London

  12-03-2019 17:22
  The Managing Director will work in tandem with the Executive Director and Board, to develop and deliver all aspects of the organisation’s vision, strategy and future.  This key role...
  
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• Lead and Assistant Facilitators / The Old Vic / London

  12-03-2019 17:13
  The Old Vic is London’s independent not-for-profit theatre, a world leader in creativity and entertainment. We hold the belief that theatre needs to be cherished, supported and shared with as...
  
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• Johann Arnes' Scenes of the World / Pump House Gallery / London / Battersea Park

  12-03-2019 17:10
  17 April - 19 May 2019. Open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm
  Pump House Gallery is delighted to present a new solo exhibition by Johann Arens. The gallery has been transformed with an installation...
  
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• Technical Operations Manager / Pavilions Teignmouth / South West

  12-03-2019 17:05
  Pavilions Teignmouth is currently seeking a Technical Operations Manager with a good knowledge of both sound and lighting, to support all aspects of this thriving seaside theatre.
  Closing...
  
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• Young People and Schools Coordinator / Paddington Development Trust / London

  12-03-2019 16:56
  The Young People and Schools Coordinator role will manage an inspiring programme of arts activity for young people and families from our new Grade 1 listed venue.The successful candidate will have...
  
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• Events Presenter (Weekends) / Science Museum Group / London

  12-03-2019 16:51
  Do you have experience of working with a broad range of families and an interest in family learning? Do you have experience of a public facing role as well as excellent communication skills?
  We are...
  
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• Ticketing Services Administrator / Southbank Centre / London

  12-03-2019 16:42
  Southbank Centre is home to the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery as well as The National Poetry Library and the Arts Council Collection. 
  The...
  
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• Key Stage Three Jazz Electives Composer / Performances Birmingham Ltd / West Midlands

  12-03-2019 16:32
  Key Stage Three Jazz Electives Composer 
  Town Hall Symphony Hall are looking for a composer / musician / educator to take on the role of Key Stage Three Jazz Electives Composer in...
  
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• Take Part in our Social Enterprise Arts Trail in Birmingham / Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs / West Midlands

  12-03-2019 16:25
  iSE, Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs CIC , is a Birmingham based third sector development organisation providing social enterprise start-up and growth support.
  iSE is working with key local...
  
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• Light In The Lens photography exhibition / The Photographic Angle / West Midlands / Greater Manchester

  12-03-2019 16:22
  Location st James House, Charlotte Street, Manchester. M1 4DZopen 10am - 3pm
  Admission is freeAs photographers we use light in our pictures to bring out the character in portraits, the grain...
  
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• Freelance Social Media Officer / Alta / London

  12-03-2019 16:06
  Alta is a groundbreaking creative company set out to empower artists to grow through honest mentorship.
  Founded by Musical Director Jon Shone (One Direction), Vocal Coach and Singer Florence Taylor...
  
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• Photographer / EMBL / Germany

  12-03-2019 15:46
  The photographer will join a team of eight, providing modern photographic, video and conference services in a large international scientific research environment. 
  Your role
  As a member of the...
  
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• Volunteer Coordinator / Migration Matters Festival / Yorkshire

  12-03-2019 15:44
  Migration Matters Festival is a multi-discipline arts festival across Sheffield city centre celebrating the positive impact of migration on the city and the UK. (14th-22nd June)
   
  Opportunity:...
  
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• Fundraiser (freelance) / Leicester Dance Theatre Ltd/Aakash Odedra Company / East Midlands

  12-03-2019 15:41
  Leicester Dance Theatre/Aakash Odedra Company is seeking a freelance Fundraiser to join our team. 
  Fee - £16,000 per annum for approximately 96-100 days.
  To lead the organisation’s...
  
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• Events Steward / Chetham's Library and College House / North West

  12-03-2019 15:39
  Part-Time Ad-Hoc RoleHours to be agreed with Head of DepartmentHourly Rate £8.21We are looking for Events Stewards to support us in the delivery of a busy programme of events and activities at...
  
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• Company Administrator / Leicester Dance Theatre Ltd/Aakash Odedra Company / East Midlands

  12-03-2019 15:36
  Leicester Dance Theatre/Aakash Odedra Company is seeking a Company Administrator to join our team.  This role is on a permanent, full-time basis.
  Salary - £20,000 - £25,000
  To...
  
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• Visitor Services Assistant / Chetham's Library and College House / North West

  12-03-2019 15:30
  Part-Time Ad-Hoc RoleHours to be agreed with Head of DepartmentHourly Rate £10.98We are looking for a Visitor Services Assistant to support us in the delivery of a busy programme of events and...
  
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• Musical Instrument Teacher / The Arts Revolution / London

  12-03-2019 15:21
  The Arts Revolution - Musical Instrument Teacher Job Positions available
   
  We are a revolutionary new arts education provider for schools in the UK. We are a startup social business that is...
  
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• Gallery Administrator/Registrar / Ancient Art Gallery / London

  12-03-2019 15:21
  An established Mayfair gallery specialising in ancient art is looking for a highly organised Gallery Administrator/Registrar who can start immediately. The person in this role will be involved in...
  
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• Riverside Sculpture Studio from Gbp180 per month / Trinity Art Studios / South East / Trinity Buoy Wharf

  12-03-2019 15:15
  Trinity Art Studios offer professional Shared Sculpture Studio 290 sqft, providing our artists with kiln firing, pottery and various forms of sculpture and mold making facilities.
  The Sculpture...
  
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• Call for Artists / Handmade Oxford / South West / Oxford

  12-03-2019 15:12
  Are you an artist or maker? Handmade Oxford is open for applications to the end of the month. Apply by 31 March to be considered as an exhibitor at this International Contemporary Arts Festival...
  
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• Communications Manager - Projects / Birmingham Hippodrome / West Midlands

  12-03-2019 14:53
  Communications Manager - Projects1 Year Fixed term Contract
  £30,000pa.
  Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB
  This is an outstanding opportunity to use your expertise to build and shape our...
  
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• Performer/Musician / HandMade Theatre / East Midlands

  12-03-2019 14:44
  HandMade Theatre makes unique, interdisciplinary work with performance at its heart.  We specialise in creating interactive performances that engage our audience in imaginative...
  
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• Sculpture and Installation Conservator (Acquisitions) / Tate Gallery / London

  12-03-2019 14:42
  We are seeking an experienced sculpture/object conservator to work within our Sculpture and Installations Conservation team focusing on the Acquisitions Programmes and working flexibly across all...
  
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• Free market stalls - artists, crafts people and designer-makers / Stepney City Farm and Rural Arts Center / London

  12-03-2019 14:29
  On bank holiday Monday, 6 May, Stepney City Farm and Rural Arts Centre in East London will be holding our second large-scale May Day Festival. We have been generously supported by the Tower...
  
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• Parade Commission for Artist/Company / Creative Scene / Yorkshire

  12-03-2019 14:21
  This is an exciting opportunity for an artist or arts organisation to work with Cleckheaton Folk Festival and the Cleckheaton community, to make something truly special to add to this year’s...
  
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