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• How America Became Obsessed With Drag Queens

  10-06-2019 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  What was once a glittery subculture on the edge of gay culture has become one of our global pop preoccupations with its own hierarchy of stars and story lines for the fans to get behind, marketing deals and Billboard chart-toppers.  – New York Magazine
  
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• Do The Tony Awards Point The Way Forward?

  10-06-2019 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Tonys ceremony, a local party opened to the nation by the patronage of CBS, is a more welcoming showcase for idealism than the billion-dollar business of Broadway. But in paying tribute to those artists who stopped our breath with the unimpeachable honesty of their gifts, the awards point the way forward. – Los Angeles Times
  
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• General Manager / John Peel Centre for Creative Arts / East

  10-06-2019 22:51
  General Manager25hpw
  £23-25k pa pro-rata depending on experience.
  The John Peel Centre (JPC) is a vibrant arts centre, with a community-centric culture, inspired by and a tribute to the...
  
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• Why Have Book Festivals Become Such A Hot Ticket?

  10-06-2019 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s hard not to see the increased popularity of all these events, alongside the rise in physical book sales and the modest resurgence of vinyl, as part of a new preference for the tangible over the virtual. – Irish Times
  
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• Woman SRSLY Seven / / London

  10-06-2019 22:20
  Female performing arts collective Woman SRSLY take over The Yard to present a programme of unique and challenging performance by socialised female and female identified artists. Woman SRSLY returns...
  
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• Debating The Shakespeare Authorship Issue

  10-06-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month The Atlantic published an essay by an Elizabethan scholar that suggested that “an Elizabethan writer named Emilia Bassano might have had a hand, or more, in the creation of William Shakespeare’s work.” Now the magazine has asked five Shakespeare experts to weigh in on the idea. – The Atlantic
  
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• Senior Marketing & Digital Account Executive / Mobius Industries Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 21:48
  We’re looking for someone to initially support marketing and digital campaigns and manage projects for a wide variety of clients, and quickly progress to manage projects. This is a role ideal...
  
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• Fantastic Art Tutor (part-time, Somerset) / The Seasons Art Class / South West

  10-06-2019 21:41
  Opportunity for an animated, energetic, talented instructor in Glastonbury (Somerset).Easy to follow curriculums.
  1 day per week (with the possibility of another day at a later stage)
  Fabulous...
  
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• How iTunes Saved The Music Business

  10-06-2019 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Music played an outsize role in the evolution of the internet. As Larry Lessig put in Free Culture: “Filesharing music was the crack cocaine of the internet’s growth. It drove demand for access to the internet more powerfully than any other single application.” Jobs became the first licensed dealer in that drug and iTunes provided the saddle that enabled Apple to ride the tiger. – The Guardian
  
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• Study: In 18th,19th Century Clusterings Of Writers Made Them More Prolific

  10-06-2019 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Belonging to the London cluster made writers substantially more productive. The study found that “the average writer in London saw their productivity go up by 12 percent. By comparison, writers in smaller clusters, in Dublin, Edinburgh, Oxford, and Cambridge, saw no such gains. Furthermore, being part of the London cluster increased the likelihood of an author having their work published in any given year by 24 percent.” – CityLab
  
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• Charlie Schaffer wins 2019 BP portrait award

  10-06-2019 21:00
  Award comes amid criticism of BP’s funding and sponsorship of National Portrait GalleryA portrait of an English literature student posing in a fake fur coat has won one of the UK’s most prestigious art prizes, which has been overshadowed by criticism of the oil company BP’s sponsorship of the award.The Brighton-based artist Charlie Schaffer was announced as the winner of the 2019 BP portrait award, with the judges saying the composition had a strong sense of a living presence a
  
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• Does Your SmartPhone Add Or Subtract From Your Concert Experience?

  10-06-2019 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The research shows that when we decide to use our phones to check work email, to check up on the kids or any other activities that have nothing to do with the festival, our satisfaction with the experience goes down. When we do use our devices at festivals it doesn’t affect our satisfaction with the event if we are using our phones for festival-related activities like looking at the festival schedule, the venue map or even texting to meet up with friends who are joining us. &nda
  
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• Expression of Interest: SEND Schools Network Conference / Museum of London & National Gallery / London

  10-06-2019 20:15
  SENSING SPACE – WHY HERE?SEND Network Conference, 14 September
  For this years SEND network conference, the Museum of London and the National Gallery will explore, challenge and stretch the...
  
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• Leonardo masterpiece 'being kept on Saudi prince's yacht'

  10-06-2019 20:14
  Report of Salvator Mundi’s whereabouts confirms trend for great artworks to be displayed aboard billionaires’ superyachtsThe world’s most expensive artwork – Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece Salvator Mundi – has reportedly been installed on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s superyacht.The location of the painting has been a mystery since it was sold for a record $450m (£350m) at auction by Christie’s in New York in 2017. On Monday, Artn
  
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• Da Vinci masterpiece 'being kept on Saudi prince's yacht'

  10-06-2019 20:14
  Discovery confirms growing trend for great artworks to be displayed aboard billionaires’ superyachts
  The world’s most expensive artwork – Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece Salvator Mundi – has reportedly been installed on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s superyacht.The location of the painting has been a mystery since it was sold for a record $450m (£350m) at auction by Christie’s in New York in 2017. On Monday, Artnet, an art industry news s
  
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• Marketing Officer / Tramshed / London

  10-06-2019 20:10
  For almost 50 years, Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre (GLYPT) has been using creative opportunities to remove barriers, connect communities and enrich lives.  
   On 29...
  
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• Why Did The Snowman Cross The Road? Answer: It Didn’t. But Does Your Self-Driving Car Know This?

  10-06-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Teaching autonomous cars to spot which objects are important and which aren’t, and then know what to do about it, is a difficult thing. – Aeon
  
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• Workshop: Fundraising Fundamentals - Top tips & tools | LEICESTER / ArtReach (Trust) LTD / East Midlands / West Midlands

  10-06-2019 19:58
  Fundraising can be a challenge and extremely disheartening when applications for funding are declined. It takes time to develop high-quality bids. For many, it is also about having a bit more...
  
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• Grant Manager / Freelands Foundation / London

  10-06-2019 19:52
  The Freelands Foundation’s mission is to support artists and cultural institutions, to broaden audiences for the visual arts and to enable all young people to engage actively with the creation...
  
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• Why Is The Tony Awards Show So Bland?

  10-06-2019 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  There’s a disconnect between the insistence on the theater world’s wokeness and the blandness and inoffensiveness of the show. Or perhaps there isn’t. – The New York Times
  
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• Finance Assistant - Arts / Arts Students Union / London

  10-06-2019 19:13
  About the job
  A new finance team is being set up at Arts SU and you will play a key role in supporting the Union's plans to deliver a first rate finance service to our students and staff....
  
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• Junior Production Assistant / ATS Heritage / South East

  10-06-2019 19:04
  ATS Heritage is looking for a Junior Production Assistant. You will be joining the UK’s leading provider of multimedia guides, audio guides and mobile apps for Museums, Galleries...
  
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• Maker Faire Has Shut Down And Laid Off Its Staff

  10-06-2019 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  For 15 years, MAKE: guided adults and children through step-by-step do-it-yourself crafting and science projects, and it was central to the maker movement. Since 2006, Maker Faire’s  200 owned and licensed events per year in over 40 countries let attendees wander amidst giant, inspiring art and engineering installations. – TechCrunch
  
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• Part-time Communications Manager / 51zero / South East

  10-06-2019 19:00
  We are looking for a motivated Communications Manager that will play a leading role in developing our brand and communicating our mission, growing our relationships with press, funders, partners and...
  
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• Workshop Coordinator - part time / West End in Schools at Blue Box Entertainment Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 18:51
  Why West End in Schools?
  Every child’s imagination should be inspired by the arts.
  West End in Schools' mission is to use the skills of the professional theatre to provide highly creative...
  
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• Production Assistant and Deputy CSM / West End in Schools at Blue Box Entertainment Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 18:46
  Why West End in Schools?
  Every child’s imagination should be inspired by the arts.
  West End in Schools' mission is to use the skills of the professional theatre to provide highly creative...
  
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• Inclusive Dance Class Volunteer / BalletBoyz Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 18:45
  Volunteers needed to help with our Inclusive Dance Class.
  ​Our inspiring inclusive dance classes are for young people with disabilities. These weekly sessions increase confidence, future...
  
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• Samsung Digital Discovery Centre Learning Producer x2 / The British Museum / London

  10-06-2019 18:42
  The British Museum has an exciting new opportunity for two Learning Producers to join the Learning and National Partnerships team to support the British Museum’s world renowned Samsung...
  
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• Production Administrator (inc. some basic bookkeeping) / West End in Schools at Blue Box Entertainment Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 18:41
  Why West End in Schools?
  Every child’s imagination should be inspired by the arts.
  West End in Schools' mission is to use the skills of the professional theatre to provide highly creative...
  
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• 18-25 year-olds: Join us by the river and apply to #ThamesRising / Thames Festival Trust / London

  10-06-2019 18:37
  The Thames Festival Trust is pleased to announce that #ThamesRising is back for a second year, providing 18-25 year-olds the chance to work with us in the lead up to and during our annual season of...
  
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• Assistant Orchestra and Platform Manager / Sage Gateshead / North East

  10-06-2019 18:35
  Overall purpose of the role
  To assist the Orchestra Manager in the running of rehearsals and performances, while leading on the transportation and set-up of orchestral equipment for all Royal...
  
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• Why Did A Hedge Fund Buy Barnes & Noble? Can Anything Save It?

  10-06-2019 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Barnes & Noble will probably never be the cultural and commercial force it once was, even if it doesn’t end up quite those dire straits. It has missed too many opportunities by now. But it still has a chance to write a next chapter that doesn’t include its demise.   – Bloomberg
  
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• Head of Community / Beatfreeks Collective / West Midlands

  10-06-2019 18:29
  Beatfreeks before anything else was and is a community. Beyond borders, boundaries and backgrounds, Beatfreeks brings together people who believe that creativity has the power to change....
  
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• Wardrobe/Dresser (The Snow Queen 2019) / BOA/The Old Rep Theatre / West Midlands

  10-06-2019 18:27
  We require a skilled and dedicated Wardrobe/Dresser for our production of ‘The Snow Queen’ at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham.  Our annual Christmas productions have an excellent...
  
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• Drama Assistant (St Paul's Juniors) / St Pauls School / London / Greater London

  10-06-2019 18:27
  St Paul’s Juniors, founded in 1881, is the preparatory school for St Paul’s. It adjoins St Paul’s School, and shares many facilities with the senior school, including the dining...
  
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• Director / BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Wales

  10-06-2019 18:26
  For 90 years the BBC National Orchestra of Wales has been at the heart of the cultural landscape of Wales, occupying a distinctive dual role as both broadcast and national symphony orchestra. ...
  
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• Trevor Bell - Trans-form / Anima Mundi / South West

  10-06-2019 18:25
  “I feel that what we should get from art is a sense of wonder, of something beyond ourselves, that celebrates our ‘being’ here.” - Trevor Bell (1930-2017)
  It is our honour to...
  
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• Marketing & Events Intern / Gingerline Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 18:18
  MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOBWork within a dynamic and creative team of event innovaters to learn about the world of immersive dining and event production. The candidate will help create and...
  
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• Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract) / The Wallace Collection / London

  10-06-2019 18:05
  The Wallace Collection is recruiting for an experienced and qualified Project Manager on a fixed term contract basis ending March 31, 2020 to oversee our imminent capital refurbishment projects....
  
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• The Challenges Facing MoMA When It Reopens This Fall

  10-06-2019 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Roberta Smith: “MoMA’s imminent closing and reopening casts everything now on view in an unusual light. You can see the future bearing down on the museum’s fabulous if blinkered past, which is about to be stretched and rearranged. The question of how profoundly and effectively this will be done should keep us on the edge of our seats all summer.” – The New York Times
  
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• Picture Framer / Robbie's Photographics Ltd / London

  10-06-2019 17:47
  Robbie’s is a well established business working from retail premises in Balham, London SW17
  We are looking for a full time skilled Picture Framer to operate and manage our expanding Picture...
  
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• Make video? Create sounds? Join the New Creatives / New Creatives North / North East / Northern England

  10-06-2019 17:39
  New Creatives North Talent Development Scheme: Round 2 open for Submissions in partnership with BBC Arts and Arts Council England
  Northern artists, creators and makers are now invited to apply for...
  
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• Northumbria Uni graduate named North East Young Sculptor winner / Cheeseburn Sculpture / North East / Stamfordham

  10-06-2019 17:36
  Bethan Williams’ winning proposal, ‘Beatrix and Her Friends on Tour’, invites Cheeseburn visitors of all ages to get involved.
  Bethan Williams, 21, a Fine Art graduate from...
  
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• North East Mentoring Scheme for Young Women in Culture Marketing / Crystallised / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne

  10-06-2019 17:34
  North East-based marketing agency, Crystallised, launches its first coaching scheme, giving three women from the region free advice, support and career development.
  Six-year-old North East marketing...
  
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• The Art Of Designing Sounds For Our Devices

  10-06-2019 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toss a file and you’ll hear the sound of crumpled paper hitting a wastebasket rim. Lock your iPhone and you’ll hear a padlock snap. As Apple sound designer Hugo Verweij explained at a recent developer conference, “it’s like using a universal language that is already understood by everyone.” – Wired
  
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• Life drawing - 1 day workshop / Adult Learning Lewisham / London

  10-06-2019 17:24
  Enjoy a full days figure drawing! In the morning session we'll explore different techniques for gestural drawing, blind contour drawing, opposite hand and action drawing. Loosening up with a series...
  
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• Communications Manager / Punchdrunk International / London

  10-06-2019 17:20
  Formed in the UK by Felix Barrett in 2000, Punchdrunk has pioneered a game-changing form of immersive theatre in which roaming audiences experience epic and emotional storytelling inside sensory...
  
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• Theatre Creatives / The Marlowe / South East

  10-06-2019 17:11
  TO APPLY : https://marlowetheatre.com/create/opportunities/
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  “A brave world: full of religion, knavery and change, we shall shortly see better days.”Aphra Behn...
  
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• Two Actors On Their Way To Perform Assaulted In Homophobic Attack In England

  10-06-2019 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The two actors were embracing in the street when “‘assailants verbally abused them and thew stones at them from their car window,’ with one of the actors being hit in the face by a stone.” – The Stage (UK)
  
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• Double bill film screening / Birth Rites Collection / London

  10-06-2019 16:57
  Please come along to a special double bill film screening of 'Charity' by Kate Davis and 'Reproductive Exile' by Lucy Beech. This is part of the BRC Summer School programme but we have opened up this...
  
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