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• What Amazon’s Big Emmy Wins Mean For The Future Of Streaming

  23-09-2019 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  With an avalanche of streaming platforms on their way to compete withAmazon as well as Netflix, what can Amazon’s very successful EmmysSunday tell us about the future of the streaming wars? Mostly that theera of deep-pocket campaigning has only just begun. – Vanity Fair
  
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• How Economists Turned Everything In Our Culture Into Markets

  23-09-2019 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Together, between the late 1960s and the 2008 financial crisis, theytore down the model of activist government intervention in the economyand replaced it with the simple idea that markets should be left ontheir own. In the process, they made economics the dominant explanatoryframework of our time, commonly rolled out to account for matters fromcriminal sentencing to the dating “market.”– Washington Post
  
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• Lighting/set designer / From the Mill Theatre Company / London

  23-09-2019 23:08
  We are looking for a designer to join us to work on our current project 'Bedlam'.The production will be opening at the CLF in London on the 14th November. We hope that the production will go on...
  
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• The Essential Frank Lloyd Wright?

  23-09-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Yes, Wright peacocked around Chicago, and later Spring Green, Wisconsin,and Scottsdale, Arizona, in dandyish bespoke clothes, leaving unpaidcreditors in his wake. He busted up two families (one of them his own)by running off with a married client, Mamah Borthwick Cheney. He had abitter break from his mentor, Louis Sullivan, wheedled money out offriends and patrons, and told constant fabrications. But he also had a fundamental decency. – American Scholar
  
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• Why We Can’t Agree On What’s True Anymore

  23-09-2019 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Public life has become like a play whose audience is unwilling tosuspend disbelief. Any utterance by a public figure can be unpicked insearch of its ulterior motive. As cynicism grows, even judges, thesupposedly neutral upholders of the law, are publicly accusedof personal bias. Once doubt descends on public life, people becomeincreasingly dependent on their own experiences and their own beliefsabout how the world really works. – The Guardian
  
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• Report: Cultural Districts Could Make More Impact

  23-09-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The report, commissioned by the Global Cultural Districts Network, urgescultural districts to plan, deliver and evaluate their social impactmore effectively. It says there is “more that cultural districts can doto clarify where their social impact priorities lie and how they relateto their programme and other activities”. – Arts Professional
  
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• The Tools A Well-Educated Person Needs

  23-09-2019 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  For Aristotle, the virtues of character are not enough by themselves towork the magic of illumination that comes with exiting Plato’s cave. Wealso need the intellectual virtues: practical wisdom (phronêsis) and theoretical wisdom (sophia) – the latter being what philosophia is the love of.– Aeon
  
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• Met Opera Staffers Protest Placido Domingo’s Continuing Work With The Company

  23-09-2019 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A number of longtime employees at the opera house have told NPR thatthey are furious that the New York company is continuing its associationwith Domingo. These staffers believe that their employer has a specificresponsibility to take allegations of sexual misconduct seriously afterthe downfall of James Levine, the Met’s former music director of four decades, who has been publicly accused of sexual abuse by nine men. – NPR
  
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• Burnishing Bertoldo: The Frick Spotlights Donatello’s Pupil/Michelangelo’s Teacher

  23-09-2019 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bertoldo di Giovanni, a favorite of Lorenzo de’ Medici and now the subject of a compact but comprehensive Frick Collection survey, is a Florentine sculptor who has been overshadowed by his more illustrious teacher (Donatello) and revered pupil (Michelangelo). – Lee Rosenbaum
  
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• Recent Listening: Kerry Politzer’s ‘Diagonal’

  23-09-2019 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kerry Politzer, Diagonal: A Tribute To Durval Ferreira
  The pianist recruits several of her talented Pacific Northwest colleagues for this album of pieces by a Brazilian composer whose works were central to the rise of bossa nova. – Doug Ramsey
  
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• Oops – Emmys Memorialized Andre Previn With Pic Of Leonard Slatkin

  23-09-2019 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mr. Slatkin tweeted about the mistake on Monday morning, writing, “Andre deserved better.” – The New York Times
  
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• FCPX Video Editor / Chocolate Films / London

  23-09-2019 20:14
  We are a production company. We are looking for a creative and dedicated FCPX video editor to join our London team, cutting promos, events, documentaries, conference films and more. 
  We run as...
  
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• Two Day Course - Slip Casting & Mould Making - 12 & 19th October / Anna Jones Ceramics / London

  23-09-2019 20:13
  Slip Casting and mould making course with Anna Jones Ceramics 
  12th & 19th October
  £165
  A two day course covering plaster mould making and slip casting techniques, for all levels....
  
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• Marketing Officer / Guildford School of Acting / South East

  23-09-2019 20:10
  Established in 1935, GSA has a diverse and vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from its vocational training and research-led...
  
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• Bob Iger, Hollywood’s “God King”

  23-09-2019 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “In a town where everyone is always filleting everyone else, Mr. Igerfloats above it all, cosseted in what some call a “a cult of nice.” Hemay own most of the box office, but he is shielded from schadenfreudebecause the people who would ordinarily begrudge him are happy thatsomeone was able to assail the unassailable Netflix, and rescue thespirit of Old Hollywood from the takeover of the deep-pocketed techgiants.” – The New York Times
  
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• Freelance Artist`s Assistant / PA required / Liliane Lijn Studio / London

  23-09-2019 19:54
  The position is offered on a freelance basis over 3 days a week at £12 per hour with expectation to rise to £15 per hour after an initial trial period. It is possible that this would...
  
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• Digital and Social Media Editor / The Geffrye Museum of the Home / London

  23-09-2019 19:38
  Have you ever wondered what our idea of home says about us? Our mission at the Geffrye Museum of the Home is to reveal and rethink the ways in which we live, in order to live better together.
  About...
  
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• Time To Rethink The Ticket Model For Classical Music Concerts?

  23-09-2019 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Is it so far-fetched to wonder what could happen if — like museums, which only raised about 13% of their budgets through admissions fees and memberships in 2015 — they shifted even further away from relying on ticket revenue and more toward a low-cost membership model? – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  
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• Senior Press Manager (Maternity Cover) / Sadler's Wells / London

  23-09-2019 19:24
  Maternity Cover
  Sadler’s Wells is looking for a Senior Press Manager to lead our in-house press team.
  In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to enhance the brand and public...
  
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• Fundraising & Marketing Manager / Cambridge Literary Festival / South East

  23-09-2019 19:18
  Cambridge Literary Festival are looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Manager to join us on the next stage of our journey.
  This exciting, new role will increase both awareness and income for our...
  
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• The Comedy Club Exmouth / Ocean Exmouth / East

  23-09-2019 19:14
  The Comedy Club Exmouth - Live Comedy Show at Ocean Wednesday 18th December.
  The Comedy Club As Seen On Tv is one of the most recognised & respected names in the comedy Industry and over 23...
  
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• The Next Evolution In The Art Gallery Model?

  23-09-2019 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  “The disruption in the art world is not going to come from the Internet,it’s not going to come from business-people. It’scoming from the artists. The artists are going to change the model ofhow they engage with the public. Changes are coming.”– The Daily Beast
  
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• Danh Vo review – the extraordinary artefacts of a Vietnam escapee

  23-09-2019 19:04
  South London Gallery and Marian Goodman
  He fled Vietnam in a boat built by his father. Is that why this sly, sexy spellbinding exhibition – which includes the personal belongings of ex-US secretary of defence Robert McNamara – revels in serendipity?Danh Vo’s is an art of coincidence: of people and places, history and anecdote, objects and images. Overwhelming in its complexity, Vo’s exhibition at the South London Gallery is further complicated by a concurrent show at Mari
  
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• Danh Vô review – the extraordinary artefacts of a Vietnam escapee

  23-09-2019 19:04
  South London Gallery and Mariam Goodman
  He fled Vietnam in a boat built by his father. Is that why this sly, sexy spellbinding exhibition – which includes the personal belongings of ex-US secretary of defence Robert McNamara – revels in serendipity?Danh Vô’s is an art of coincidence: of people and places, history and anecdote, objects and images. Overwhelming in its complexity, Vô’s exhibition at the South London Gallery is further complicated by a concurrent
  
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• Senior Account Director Arts PR / George Buckland Recruitment Agency / London

  23-09-2019 19:03
  Senior Account Director : Arts PR
  Create PR and brand strategy for visual arts campaigns. 
  You will work with UK and global clients to create PR and brand strategy for commercial art...
  
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• Scenic Sprayer - Grade 1 / Maestra Group / London

  23-09-2019 19:00
  THE ROLE
  - Work closely with and report to the Lead Scenic Artist.- Working collaboratively with other members of the scenic team to achieve Scenic and finishing solutions on all projects as...
  
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• Digital Designer / Immersive Studios / East / Norwich

  23-09-2019 19:00
  What will you be doing? Working under the guidance of our Creative Director you’ll be responsible for the digital design output of the studio. You’ll be working on a range of projects...
  
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• Call for Artists - City Life Exhibition / Candid Arts / London

  23-09-2019 18:55
  Candid Arts would like to invite artists to show their work in our upcoming ‘City Life’ Exhibition, an exhibition inspired by life in the city.
  How to apply:Please email your CV and...
  
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• Patrons Manager / Whitechapel Gallery / London

  23-09-2019 18:49
  Patrons Manager
   Do you enjoy engaging people who are passionate about art and its future?
  Are you an experienced manager with strong communication and event management...
  
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• Freelance Consultant for Business Plan Development / Showcase Gallery, Solent University, Southampton / South West

  23-09-2019 18:45
  Solent Showcase was the first significant addition to Southampton's emerging culture and arts district. The gallery strives to encourage engagement, discussion and participation across the diverse...
  
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• Gender Equality in Education Conference (FREE): Friday 8 Nov / Philip Barker Centre for Creative Learning / North West / Cheshire

  23-09-2019 18:39
  The Philip Barker Centre for Creative Learning, and Lucy Holbrook (trainer, coach and therapist), would like to invite you to attend a free upcoming conference exploring how we can create...
  
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• State Of Illinois Wants To Sell/Demolish One Of Chicago’s Best Post-Modernist Buildings

  23-09-2019 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  “In 32 years of annual “most endangered” designations from the NationalTrust for Historic Preservation, the Thompson Center is the youngestbuilding ever to make the list. It’s also a prominent presence on theendangered lists of local activist groups Preservation Chicago andLandmarks Illinois (which, looking at the environmental impact,estimates that demolishing the center would create 145 million pounds ofwaste).” – Chicago Reader
  
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• SensoriaPro / Sensoria Festival / Yorkshire

  23-09-2019 18:30
  SensoriaPro is a unique, informal gathering of composers, filmmakers, music publishers, music supervisors, games developers and festivals all under one roof to discuss the latest innovations in music...
  
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• Front of House Manager / Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance / London

  23-09-2019 18:27
  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 21st century. At...
  
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• Kettering Wicksteed Park Live Comedy / The Comedy Club / East

  23-09-2019 18:19
  The Comedy Club Wicksteed Park - Book A Live Comedy Show Friday 29th November.
  The Comedy Club Presents 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV.
  The Comedy Club As seen On TV is one of the most recognised...
  
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• Intermediate Puppetry Course - Adult Class / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 18:09
  Our Intermediate Puppetry Course invites participants to explore thoroughly some of the most popular forms of contemporary puppetry. Each session of the ten-week term will build upon the fundamental...
  
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• Art Collection Manager / Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust / Scotland

  23-09-2019 18:09
  What you will do·         Organising collection care and documentation, and maintaining the collection database (TMS)Ensure that the...
  
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• Puppetry Foundation Course - Adult Class / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 18:06
  Designed for absolute beginners, it is open to all those who have always wanted to have a go at puppetry but never had the opportunity to do so.  Explore a variety of different puppet forms and...
  
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• Exhibition - Aesthetic of the Building Site / Architecture studioDA in collaboration with artist Andrea Tierney / London

  23-09-2019 18:05
  End of Exhibition Viewing. Friday, September 27, 6.30-9pm
  studioDA
  Unit 16, 5 Durham Yard, Teesdale Street
  The building site is a locus of dramatic change where plans are engineered into reality...
  
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• Marketing Officer-Media / Derby LIVE (part of Derby City Council) / East Midlands

  23-09-2019 18:04
  Derby City Council’s Leisure, Culture & Tourism department directly manages a range of sport, leisure and cultural facilities across the city with a mission to provide Derby residents and...
  
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• Puppet Space / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 18:03
  In association with Puppeteers UK
  Our free networking events take place once per term at Little Angel Studios.
  A place to catch up with friends, patch up with enemies and discuss all...
  
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• When Copy Editors Backstopped The News Room

  23-09-2019 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “It makes me crazy reading sloppy, typo-strewn copy. Ditto for readers,as has been made clear by the hundreds of emails I receive complainingabout errors and inexcusable typos. The takeaway is that we just don’tcare enough to give every story a good shake.” – Toronto Star
  
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• Marionette Craving Course - Adult Class / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 18:01
  A rare opportunity to learn marionette carving from this master puppeteer, the course will cover everything you need to know from design to carving to producing a fully functioning puppet to take...
  
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• Making a Suitcase Theatre - Adult Puppetry Course / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 17:57
  Working under Judith’s expert supervision, you will make your own puppet theatre in a suitcase. You will create a cast of puppets and backdrops to fit in your own theatre which is small enough...
  
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• An Introduction to Puppetry Performance - Adult Course / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 17:55
  This two day crash course assists you in discovering the essential skills needed to bring puppets and objects alive. The session will include learning about puppet life, breath and focus.
  An...
  
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• Inset: Making Emotion Puppets - Adult Course / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 17:52
  Working with experienced puppeteer and puppet maker Joni-Rae Carrack, this workshop will focus on creating puppet versions of emotions that can be used within the classroom to further develop...
  
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• Shadow and Light: Adult Puppetry Course / Little Angel Theatre / London

  23-09-2019 17:49
  There is more to shadows than shadow puppets. Explore the world of shadows through a variety of different techniques and media, using overhead projectors, LEDs and special shadow lights. A rare...
  
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• 4* Weekend Break with the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing / Donaheys Events LTD / East

  23-09-2019 17:47
  Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at 4* Alton Towers Resort Hotel.
  Join; Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Katya & Neil...
  
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• Russian Court Frees Actor After Public Protests

  23-09-2019 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pavel Ustinov had been arrested during anti-government protests last month. The backlash against the case came largely from Moscow’s theatrecommunity, which carries plenty of social capital with government eliteswho seek to co-opt and befriend popular actors and directors. – The Guardian
  
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• Jerwood Writer in Residence 2020 / Jerwood Arts / London

  23-09-2019 17:29
  The Jerwood Writer in Residence 2020 programme is a paid developmental opportunity for outstanding early-career arts writers. It includes a £1500 fee and access to a £500 fund for...
  
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