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• Think Museums Are Becoming More Inclusive? The Data Say No

  20-09-2019 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  “These findings challenge one of the mostcompelling narratives to have emerged within the art world in recentyears: that of progressive change, with once-marginalized artists beinggranted more equitable representation within art institutions. Ourresearch shows that, at least when it comes to gender parity, this storyis a myth.” – artnet
  
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• Film Processing Workshop, Darkroom London / Burmarsh Workshops, Marsden Street, NW5 3JA / London / South East

  20-09-2019 23:07
  During this three-hour workshop you will learn how to load film into a processing tank and mix chemicals to develop your film. When it is washed and dry you will be shown how to produce a contact...
  
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• What Makes A Dictator? An Outsized Personality

  20-09-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The road to dictatorship is depressingly predictable. Once power isstolen, the problem is to keep it. Anyone who might develop a separatepower base must be struck down. Eradicate rivals, rule through force andfear. Trust no one, particularly family, friends and the army. Keepeveryone on their toes with random executions, unpredictable policychanges and imaginative public tortures.– New Statesman
  
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• New! Photogram Alternative Photography Workshop, Darkroom London / Burmarsh Workshops, Marsden Street, NW5 3JA / London / South East

  20-09-2019 23:01
  Drawing inspiration from László Moholy-Nagy, we will look at both contemporary and classic examples of this art form.
  This three-hour workshop will introduce the...
  
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• How The Internet Reframed What It Meant To Be A Desirable Human

  20-09-2019 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  “While the Internet was meant to allow you to reach out to any- andeveryone without a hint of the cruel discriminations that blight ourworld, it turned into the opposite, a forum where individuals are lessspeaking to other people than preening and listening tothemselves—turning themselves into desirable objects to be coveted byall. It became, that is, the perfect embodiment of consumer capitalism,where everything can be touted in the marketplace.”– New York Review of Boo
  
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• Remembering Canadian Curator Bruce Ferguson

  20-09-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  From the late 1980s onward, Bruce was recognized as an expert oncutting-edge Canadian art. He knew all the artists and got all thejobs—well, not quite—and was repeatedly invited to curate the Canadiancontributions to the major biennials.– Canadian Art
  
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• Benjamin Millepied, LA Dance Project, And Figuring Out Dance In LA

  20-09-2019 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  “We’ve never had anything kind of like the splash that Ben has made, forbetter or for worse,” said Ben Johnson, performing arts programdirector at the city of L.A.’s Department of Cultural Affairs. – Los Angeles Times
  
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• Unknown Françoise Sagan Novel Causes Sensation In France

  20-09-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The just-published, unfinished 200-page volume, titled The Four Corners of the Heart and described as “a laconic dissection of the lives of the French haute bourgeoisie,” is the big news of this year’s rentrée litteraire, the post-summer “return” which is the height of the book-publishing year in France. – Yahoo! (AFP)
  
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• Matthew Smith: Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow / Vane / North East

  20-09-2019 20:45
  Preview: Wednesday 2 October 5-8pm
  Dates: 3 October – 2 November 2019
  For his third solo exhibition at Vane Matthew Smith has made a series of rock-like fibreglass sculptures in varying...
  
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• The Other Michael Cohen (Art Swindler) And The Documentary Maker Who Spent 17 Years Chasing Him

  20-09-2019 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The story just got better – Papillon meets The Goldfinch meets The GreatTrain Robbery. But it had also gone cold. “I thought: oh, I’ve missedit.” – The Guardian
  
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• Executive Director – Santa Fe Pro Musica

  20-09-2019 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Become the administrative leader of this strong organization with its robust musical footprint in dynamic Santa Fe.With the vision to achieve national prominence among classical musicorganizations through excellence and innovation, Santa Fe Pro Musica https://www.sfpromusica.org
  is seeking an Executive Director who, as administrative leader, will be
  responsible for providing the vision, strategic direction andday-to-day oversight of the organization’s resources to ensure successin carrying
  
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• Poet Jane Mead, 61

  20-09-2019 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  “In a literary career that spanned more than 20 years, Mead wrote five poetry collections and her work was regularly published in anthologies and journals. She was a Griffin Poetry Prize and Los Angeles Times Book Award finalist for her 2016 book World of Made and Unmade, about her mother’s death. It also was long-listed for the National Book Award.” – Los Angeles Times
  
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• Professor / Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art / North East

  20-09-2019 20:02
  MIMA School of Art now leads Teesside University's well-established Fine Art provision. The MIMA School of Art model is nationally unique and provides a rich research environment for support staff...
  
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• Brief for Evaluative Support and Critical Reflection / British Council Wales / Wales

  20-09-2019 19:30
  British Council Wales: brief for evaluative support and critical reflection. Seeking the services of a researcher, evaluator, or consultant as we head towards the end of our showcasing...
  
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• How’s Jaap van Zweden Doing At The New York Phil? There Are Some Surprises

  20-09-2019 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Anthony Tommasini: “When Mr. van Zweden’s appointment wasannounced, it was questioned whether he would prioritize cultivatingliving composers, commissioning major works, bringing in a newgeneration of conductors and soloists, and reaching out to the New Yorkcommunity to try and become a leading cultural figure here. Yet he has delivered quite well thus far.” – The New York Times
  
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• In Times Like These, We Need Literary Journals More Than Ever

  20-09-2019 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Almost certainly more than any other media in our country, literary magazines model critical thinking and arrange an exposure to the unorthodox, both of which can provide inoculations against where we seem to be headed as a collective.They assist in that crucial rear-guard holding action on both reading and writing’s behalf.” – Literary Hub
  
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• Sales Account Executive / Magnetic London / London

  20-09-2019 19:01
  We’re a full-service creative agency that delivers design services on a campaign or project basis. We are looking for a passionate and ambitious professional or graduate to drive sustainable...
  
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• Sales Account Executive / Magnetic London Creative Services Ltd / London

  20-09-2019 19:01
  We’re a full-service creative agency that delivers design services on a campaign or project basis. We are looking for a passionate and ambitious professional or graduate to drive sustainable...
  
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• Performer / Initiative.dkf / London

  20-09-2019 18:45
  Initiative.dkf is a combined arts duo specialising in theatre, dance and creative projects. It is led by Artistic Director DK and Creative Producer WofaiWe are looking for 2 confident theatre...
  
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• Young Advisors Opportunity / Shubbak Festival: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture / London

  20-09-2019 18:41
  Are you aged 16-25 and want to be part of an international multi-arts festival? Become a Shubbak Young Advisor. Shubbak is Europe’s largest biennial festival of contemporary Arab...
  
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• Senior Gallery Assistant / Rugby Art Gallery and Museum / West Midlands

  20-09-2019 18:34
  Join Rugby Art Gallery and Museum to support the customer experience as part of our friendly team. As the cultural hub of Rugby we are a vibrant, well used service. We have a reputation for...
  
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• BBC To Move More Staff Out Of London

  20-09-2019 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  “We’ve made enormous strides. A decade ago, a third of the BBC was basedoutside London and two-thirds was in London. Today, that balance is50/50. We’ve moved from less than 10% of our network TV programmesproduced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to 20%. – The Guardian
  
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• Designer (Maternity cover) / Royal Air Force Museum / London

  20-09-2019 18:29
  Designer (Maternity cover)
  Fixed Term (9 months – possibility of extension to 12 months)
  £32,350.93 per annum
  London
  The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government...
  
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• Casual E-Commerce Assistant / Barbican Centre / London

  20-09-2019 18:29
  Casual role and flexible hoursHourly rate of £11.88 Availability must be provided over October, November and December 2019 and Mid-January 2020
  The Barbican, Europe’s leading Arts and...
  
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• E-commerce Executive / Imperial War Museums / London

  20-09-2019 18:10
  IWM is embarking on an ambitious five year digital transformation strategy which will encompass new and exciting opportunities to significantly grow our online revenues and give our customers a much...
  
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• Organist of the Old Royal Naval College Chapel / Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance / London

  20-09-2019 18:07
  Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a forward thinking, contemporary and world-class Higher Education Institution with a vision to redefine the conservatoire for the 21stcentury. At the...
  
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• Researcher & Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director / V&A / London

  20-09-2019 18:04
  Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with excellent research and writing skills? At the world’s leading museum of Art, Design & Performance you can combine your strong administrative...
  
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• Patreon Wants To Fund The Creative Class. But Is It Just Propping Up A Bad System?

  20-09-2019 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The service may very well allow artists to become less beholden to theunpredictable algorithms, turbulent monetization policies, and stingyrevenue-sharing of behemoth distribution platforms like YouTube. But inthe absence of a viable alternative to those platforms, Patreon winds upeffectively subsidizing that very unpredictability, turbulence, andstinginess. – Wired
  
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• Head of Events / Gingerline Ltd / London

  20-09-2019 18:00
  MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
  The Head of Events is responsible for ensuring smooth running of Gingerline events, including managing staffing of service and bar teams at all Gingerline events....
  
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• Chief Executive / Halle Concerts Society / North West

  20-09-2019 17:49
  The Hallé, the long established and internationally renowned symphony orchestra, is resident at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, a city fast becoming a European cultural centre of...
  
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• Nicolas Laborie - Sentiments Deshabilles / The Muse Gallery / London

  20-09-2019 17:39
  Nicolas Laborie SENTIMENTS DÉSHABILLÉS
  10 - 27 October 2019Book Launch & Private View  10 October, 6.30-9.00pm
  SENTIMENTS DÉSHABILLÉS by Nicolas Laborie is a...
  
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• Bar Supervisor for Immersive Dining Experience / Gingerline Ltd / London

  20-09-2019 17:39
  MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
  To assist the Assistant Bar Manager and General Manager in the daily operations of Gingerline Bars.
  The Bar Supervisor is responsible for the smooth running of...
  
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• Creative Project Assistant / Applied Live Art / London

  20-09-2019 17:36
  Temporary post for Creative Project Assistant 
   
  Job Specs
  Assisting artist R.M. Sánchez-Camus on delivery of a public art programme for HOME Slough, developing large-scale...
  
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• Why Can’t Most Theatre Performances Be ‘Relaxed’ Performances?

  20-09-2019 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Events labeled “relaxed performances” are ones where it’s okay for the audience to move around, make noise, leave and return to the auditorium if you need to, etc.; there’s usually one per run of a show (if that) and they’re aimed at neuro-atypical people, children, and so on. Maddy Costa argues for “the possibility of all theatre performances being relaxed, with occasional ‘uptight’ performances being programmed to accommodate those who prefer to
  
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• Executive Assistant to Group International Business Officer / The Ambassador Theatre Group, 39-41 Charing Cross Road / London

  20-09-2019 17:17
  The Ambassador Theatre Group is an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, we’ve grown into the world’s number one live-theatre company...
  
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• Making Dance Accessible To Blind And Partially Sighted Audiences

  20-09-2019 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Our ears take in the score, the artists’ breathing patterns, fellow audience members’ reactions, and the physical percussion made by the dancers’ footfalls and partnering. All of this information is available to audience members with limited to no vision, and when it comes to providing them with the rest, there are multiple approaches being refined by experts in the field generally referred to as ‘audience accessibility.'” – Dance Magazine
  
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• Retail Assistant (part-time, fixed term) / Royal Air Force Museum / London

  20-09-2019 16:57
  Retail AssistantFixed Term (6 months – possibility of extension)
  1 x Part-time vacancy - £9,609.42 per annum
  London
   The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a...
  
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• Workshop leader & Assistants - Essex / Suffolk / The Crafty Hen / East / South East

  20-09-2019 16:56
  Come join the brood: we are seeking dynamic, experienced, workshop leaders & assistants to run ad-hoc craft sessions for our crafty events company. We are looking for people who will...
  
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• Retail Assistant (full-time, fixed term) / Royal Air Force Museum / London

  20-09-2019 16:54
  Retail AssistantFixed Term (6 months – possibility of extension)
  1 x Full-time vacancy - £19,218.84 per annum
  London
   The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a...
  
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• 'Are the Humanities for Us?' 30th October 2019 / Being Human festival / London

  20-09-2019 16:54
  'Are the Humanities for Us?' - Discussion about diversity in academia and the cultural and creative industries
  This free public discussion will address underlying issues around black, Asian and...
  
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• International performance festival / Performance art depot / Germany

  20-09-2019 16:45
  Call for Artists
  International Performance & Dance Festival
   
  The performance art depot' s International Performance & Dance Festival is going into its 12th season in 2020! We, the...
  
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• France And Italy Have Finally Stopped Fighting Over The Loan Of Leonardos

  20-09-2019 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Italy and France are set to sign an agreement to exchange works by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, burying a spat triggered by Italy’s former populist government. The deal … will result in Italian museums lending works by Leonardo to the Louvre, in Paris, for an exhibition in October to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. In return, France will lend Italy paintings by Raphael for events marking 500 years since his death next year.” – The
  
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• After School Club Assistant / Mayflower Theatre / South East

  20-09-2019 16:29
  After School Club Assistants
  Casual hours, £8.69 per hour
   
  As part of our expanding youth offer, we are looking to recruit After School Club Assistants to work in our partnering...
  
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• A rebel sharpens her pencil and Hirst spreads his wings – the week in art

  20-09-2019 16:20
  Devlin stages a takeover, Cattelan washes his hands of guilt and Turner lets off some steam – all in your weekly dispatchThe Art of Innovation
  Science has been inspiring art ever since Leonardo da Vinci tried to fly, and this exhibition surveys their interconnection from the Enlightenment to the age of the Hubble Telescope.
  • Science Museum, London, 25 September to 26 January Continue reading...
  
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• Concerts & Touring Coordinator / London Sinfonietta / London

  20-09-2019 16:19
  The Concerts & Touring Coordinator role is crucial in helping to ensure that the London Sinfonietta’s innovative season of events are delivered to the highest standard. We are seeking an...
  
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• Seasonal Ushers for daytime family show / Theatre Royal Plymouth / South West

  20-09-2019 16:16
  The Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West. The Theatre offers a comprehensive range...
  
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• Seasonal Ushers for busy festive period / Theatre Royal Plymouth / South West

  20-09-2019 16:14
  Vacancies have arisen in the Front of House team for Ushers to work on a seasonal basis within the current team, to cover our busy festive period of Christmas and New Year. The Front of House team is...
  
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• NPR Is Pulling In Serious Money From Podcasts

  20-09-2019 16:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  “NPR is projecting that podcast sponsorship revenues will surpass revenues from broadcast sponsorships next year for the first time. … The network has budgeted about $55 million in corporate sponsorship revenues from podcasts in fiscal year 2020.” NPR CFO Deborah Cowan described podcasts as “[a] huge return on investment for us and a major growth engine for our business.” – Current
  
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• Young Adults Programmer / JW3 Jewish Community Centre / London

  20-09-2019 15:58
  Purpose of role:To engage and grow a JW3 community of young adults in their 20s and 30s by creating, developing and delivering a range of year-round activities, social events, fundraising projects...
  
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• Food & Drink Supervisor / Black Country Living Museum / West Midlands

  20-09-2019 15:55
  Job Purpose: To lead the WI café, ensuring the professional operation and delivery of a quality, fresh, local and seasonal food and drink offer. To deliver excellent standards of customer...
  
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