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• Museums Reject “Dirty” Money? How About We Nationalize Them?

  24-10-2019 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  It would be easy to say that all money under capitalism is corrupt sowhat can we possibly do? Well, I do know one thing we could do. We couldnationalize the art museums. – The Guardian
  
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• Elizabeth Warren Hired A Poet For Her Campaign. It Was A Very Good Idea

  24-10-2019 23:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  “In recent months, Senator Warren has become an even more effective storyteller. During a rally last month she conjured the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire in rich detail: “Itwas March 25, 1911; it was a Saturday. And at about 4:45 in theafternoon, people walking through this very park looked up and saw blacksmoke billowing into the sky.” While still professorial, Warren’s campaign speeches are increasingly verging on lyrical.” – The New York Times
  
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• National African-American Museum Is A Conflicted Proposition

  24-10-2019 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  “The central question that the museum presents is the degree to which anational memorial to the history and culture of a marginalized people,set in that nation’s capital and funded and supported by that nation’sfederal government, can hold the nation accountable to not just its pastbut its present situation.”– The New Yorker
  
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• Artist Manager Jasper Parrott On Managing Artists In The Digital Age

  24-10-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Finding performances online is a very impoverished view of theinspirational value of making live art. Art should be live. I know thismyself because I’ve grown up throughout the whole period. I actuallyvery seldom listen to music online or on recordings because, to me, theessence of the whole experience, the core value of creative activity, isa live experience. Therefore, the more of that you have, the more thatis sustainable and the more that society believes in that wholeprinciple
  
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• Why The Recent Backlash Against Superhero Movies?

  24-10-2019 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maybe that’s been happening on a global level. Maybe still we need moreof it. There are always arguments for and against processing realitythrough genre escapism and there are always “healthy” and “unhealthy”examples of it. It’s not black and white. – The Guardian
  
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• Patti LuPone Will Have You Know She’s Been Bullied

  24-10-2019 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  From the kindergarten kid who threw a snowball with a rock in it at her, to her father (the school principal), to Hal Prince humiliating her in front of the entire company of Evita, to John Houseman, who “literally strangled me.” But, she says in a Q&A, “I’ve been made tough by this business in order to survive, in order to continue to perform, which is what I was born to do.” (Oh, and Andrew Lloyd Webber “is the definition of sad sack.”) – Th
  
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• Where Am I? MoMA’s Impermanent Displays of Its Permanent Collection

  24-10-2019 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Visitors’ general state of confusion is unlikely to be dispelled unless MoMA rethinks its new installation strategy, which may satisfy curators’ desire to shake up static displays, but will vex those visitors who would prefer a better balance between aimless wandering and purposeful navigation among familiar touchstones. – Lee Rosenbaum
  
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• The twenty-five record albums that changed my life (8)

  24-10-2019 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  I started exploring the long-inaccessible contents of my father’s record cabinets when I was in junior high school. There I found $64,000 Jazz, a sampler released in 1955 as a promotional tie-in to the quiz show The $64,000 Question. – Terry Teachout
  
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• SPINE Festival Emerging Artist in Residence in London libraries / Apples and Snakes and London library partners / London

  24-10-2019 20:35
  We are seeking five associate/emerging artists for SPINE Festival 2020. This festival takes place in libraries across London, produced by Apples and Snakes and library partners. Five...
  
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• Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wins Million-Dollar Berggruen Prize for Culture and Philosophy

  24-10-2019 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Billionaire philanthropist Nicolas Berggruensaid she was chosen from a group of 500 who had been nominated for theprize, narrowed down to a list of five finalists. Inan interview, Berggruen, who was not involved in the selection, saidGinsburg was not the “traditional philosopher” the institute has chosenin the past. – Washington Post
  
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• SPINE FESTIVAL Lead Artist in Residence in London Libraries / Apples and Snakes and London library partners / London

  24-10-2019 20:19
  We are seeking five lead artists for SPINE Festival 2020. This festival takes place in libraries across London, produced by Apples and Snakes and library partners. Five boroughs...
  
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• The Scholar Who’s Spent 20 Years Searching For Shakespeare’s Personal Library

  24-10-2019 20:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Says Stuart Kells, “Shakespeare certainly did have books, and he certainly read them. Why, then, have we found none of his manuscripts, and why are there no books with an authentic Shakespeare signature, bookplate, book label or inscription? … But I have confirmed [his library’s] existence, clarified its scale and scope, and documented what happened to it.” – The Guardian
  
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• FOH Staff / Charing Cross Theatre / Players Bar & Kitchen / London

  24-10-2019 19:48
  We are looking to expand our casual staff at the Charing Cross Theatre / Players Bar & Kitchen.
  This is a casual FOH role that can include bar tending, ushering and covering box office.
  The...
  
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• The Nine-Year-Old Theatre Fan Who Has Something To Say About How To Behave At A Show

  24-10-2019 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sadie is the unlikely new Emily Postof the theatre community. In June, just before leaving for sleepawaycamp, she put Magic Marker to paper and laid out what she calls herBroadway Rules, and the manifesto made the rounds. Her ten do’s anddon’ts include some items that seem obvious (“Stay in seat untilintermission,” “Listen to the Ushers”) as well as a few that rarely makeit into etiquette primers (“NEVER sing along,” “No ‘gas passing.&
  
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• Executive Assistant / Rambert / London

  24-10-2019 19:28
  The Executive Assistant is a member of the administrative team and reports to the Head of Operations. They will work closely with the CEO/Executive Producer and Artistic Director.
  This role has...
  
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• Operations and Education Manager / Chisenhale Dance Space / London

  24-10-2019 19:11
  We are recruiting for the new role of Operations and Education Manager.
  Job Title: Operations and Education ManagerContract Type: Full Time (40 hours), permanentSalary: £25,000...
  
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• Is There Really Such A Thing As Video Game Addiction? Yes.

  24-10-2019 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  As of this year, the World Health Organization thinks so, and the American Psychiatric Association has included “internet gaming disorder” in the DSM. More than a few people are skeptical, including some researchers (one says “this whole thing is an epistemic dumpster fire”). “[Yet] a substantial body of evidence now demonstrates that although video-game addiction is by no means an epidemic, it is a real phenomenon afflicting a small percentage of gamers.” &n
  
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• Fundraising & Business Development Manager / LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) / London

  24-10-2019 18:47
  LIFT has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising & Business Development Manager to join our small and dynamic team as we head towards our June 2020 festival.For over three decades LIFT has...
  
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• Costume & Set Design Workshop at Applecart Arts / Part of the Main / London

  24-10-2019 18:43
  A workshop crash course in creating designs from texts, including construction of a model box and costume design.
  Taught by Alison Neighbour, participants will learn:The role of the...
  
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• Marketing and Digital Content Assistant / South West Heritage Trust / South West

  24-10-2019 18:33
  Location:         Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset TA2...
  
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• Mature dance performer / Jess and Morgs Films / London

  24-10-2019 18:32
  Jess and Morgs Films is looking for exceptional mature, professional or ex-professional dancers with excellent acting ability for a new short dance film. Age guidance 40 years...
  
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• Why Australian Movies Are Less Popular Now Than 30 Years Ago

  24-10-2019 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Australian film box office numbers show a simple fact: Aussie filmsare less popular in Australia today than they were 30 to 40 years ago. – Spectator
  
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• Marketing & Communications Manager / Science Gallery London (King's College London) / London

  24-10-2019 18:28
  King's College London opened Science Gallery London in September 2018. In a fantastic location opposite The Shard in London Bridge, Science Gallery London presents three themed seasons of exhibitions...
  
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• Trustee / Royal Court Theatre / London

  24-10-2019 18:20
  The Royal Court Theatre is looking for new Trustees to join the board and support the organisation into the next phase of its Strategic Plan and beyond.
   
  The Royal Court Theatre is the...
  
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• Head of Human Resources / The British Museum / London

  24-10-2019 18:09
  The British Museum is the custodian of an unparalleled collection telling the story of humanity over two million years; a world-leading centre of academic excellence; and the UK’s largest...
  
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• How Disney Became A Live-Theater Powerhouse

  24-10-2019 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  It started with Beauty and the Beast on Broadway in 1994, followed up three years later by The Lion King. Yet Disney Theatrical Group didn’t become a corporate behemoth churning out pale copies of movie franchises. (Whatever you may think of The Lion King, you can’t call it pale.) Peter Marks talks with Disney Theatrical Group chief Thomas Schumacher about the secrets of that success. – The Washington Post
  
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• HR Advisor / Arnolfini / South West

  24-10-2019 17:56
  We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to be responsible for the provision of HR including recruitment, administration, company policies and procedures. Arnolfini has 20 current permanent and...
  
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• Head of Marketing & Communications / Arnolfini / South West

  24-10-2019 17:55
  We are seeking an exceptional marketing professional to be the Head of Marketing & Communications; who would be responsible for the effective development and implementation of Arnolfini’s...
  
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• Exhibitions Producer / Arnolfini / South West

  24-10-2019 17:53
  We are seeking an experienced arts worker to support and develop Arnolfini’s visual arts programme through the delivery of a wide range of curatorial and programme production related...
  
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• Engagement Assistant / Arnolfini / South West

  24-10-2019 17:51
  We are seeking an Engagement Assistant with some work experience, to assist and support a series of audience development, community and education projects and activities that support and inform...
  
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• Head of Design / Manchester International Festival / North West

  24-10-2019 17:46
  Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we...
  
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• Commercial Development Manager / Arnolfini / South West

  24-10-2019 17:45
  We are seeking an experienced manager with a proven track record in meeting financial targets to  develop and manage the commercial hires, events and licences for Arnolfini to maximise income...
  
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• Family Music Tutor / Southampton Music Services / South West / Southampton

  24-10-2019 17:43
  Southampton Music Services are looking for music tutors to be part of their growing Family Music provision: an exciting new area of music-making and learning, helping families of all shapes and sizes...
  
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• Freelance Development Consultant / Southampton Music Hub / South West / Southampton

  24-10-2019 17:32
  Southampton Music Hub is seeking an experienced Development professional to work with their team.  Working directly with the Hub Management team and the Board of Southampton Music...
  
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• Facebook And Misconceptions About Free Speech

  24-10-2019 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  “The problem is that Facebook doesn’t offer free speech; it offers freeamplification. No one would much care about anything you posted toFacebook, no matter how false or hateful, if people had to navigate toyour particular page to read your rantings, as in the very early days ofthe site.” – TechCrunch
  
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• Applications are open for Mercury Creative Entrepreneurs / Mercury Theatre Ltd. / South East

  24-10-2019 17:31
  Applications are now open for our free training and mentoring programme for newly registered creative businesses in Essex.  
   
  Mercury Creative Entrepreneurs is open only for creative...
  
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• South East Creatives Communications Manager / SPACE / London

  24-10-2019 17:15
  https://spacestudios.org.uk/news/vacancy-seccads-communications-manager/ 
  SPACE is seeking a highly-motivated and well-organised individual to manage SPACE’s South East Creatives...
  
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• Open Day - Working in Community Arts - Saturday 2nd November / Mary Ward Centre / London / South East

  24-10-2019 17:13
  WORKING IN COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN DAY
  Community Arts? Participatory Arts? Socially Engaged Practice?
  Come to our Open Day to find out more about our unique Working in Community Arts...
  
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• Finance Trustee / Federation of British Artists / Mall Galleries / London

  24-10-2019 17:12
  The Federation of British Artists Board seeks a new trustee who will lead on the financial and operational health of the organisation.
  A trustee is expected to attend x4 Board meetings pa and be a...
  
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• Director of Finance and Operations / Federation of British Artists / Mall Galleries / London

  24-10-2019 17:10
  Are you a qualified finance professional, who is driven and well organised, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality financial services and significant experience in managing other...
  
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• Workshop on inclusive and safe dance practice / Luca Silvestrini's Protein / London

  24-10-2019 17:07
  Monday 6 Jan & Tuesday 7 Jan 2020Time: 09.30-17.30
  EMBRACE is a new professional development opportunity for Dance Artists programmed by Luca Silvestrini’s Protein.
  The first edition is...
  
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• Freelance Marketing Campaigner / Rah Petherbridge Art & Photography / London

  24-10-2019 17:04
  Rah Petherbridge Photography is seeking a focused individual to assist with pitching for opportunities, updating online presence and maintaining the photography archive.
  The role will require...
  
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• ‘El Maestro’ Of Latin Jazz, Ray Santos, Dead At 90

  24-10-2019 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  “Santos started out playing Latin big band music at resorts in upstate New York’s Catskills, and performed with Machito’s orchestra at New York’s city’s Palladium in the 1950s. Over his long career he collaborated with Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Tito Rodríguez, Paquito D’Rivera and many others.” – Billboard
  
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• Artist opportunity: Arts & Intelligence collaboration workshop / King's College London / London

  24-10-2019 17:00
  King’s College London is presenting its first university-wide festival in spring 2021. The King’s Festival will animate its campuses and public spaces through an ambitious programme of...
  
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• Exhibition to explore role of art in understanding mental health / Backlit / East Midlands

  24-10-2019 16:55
  The exhibition, titled ‘EXAGGERATE EVERYTHING’ is a collaboration between BACKLIT Gallery and Manchester-based artist initiative, Broken Grey Wires, led by Lizz Brady. 
  EXAGGERATE...
  
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• Arts in Criminal Justice Media Training / National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance / West Midlands

  24-10-2019 16:38
  A one-day training course on how to positively navigate conversations with the media about work in arts and the criminal justice system. 
  This course aims to support and prepare our network so...
  
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• World’s Only Museum Of LGBTQ Art Removes ‘Gay And Lesbian’ From Its Name

  24-10-2019 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  As it begins a $7 million capital campaign to fund a new Learning Center for Arts and Intersectionality that will host workshops and after-school programs, upgrades its archives and library (which are seeing increased use by researchers), and launches an endowment, the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, located in lower Manhattan, has renamed itself the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art. – ARTnews
  
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• Forget Lucian Freud's nudes – he was a magnificent painter of plants

  24-10-2019 16:08
  His lush pandanus, aloe and zimmerlinde are painting at its bravest. So why are they overlooked – and what could they teach us about the climate emergency?Lucian Freud once described one of his plant paintings as “lots of little portraits of leaves”. Two Plants took him three years to complete and it apparently drove him “around the bend”. As he recalled: “I felt like I was composing an enormous symphony, and since I’m completely unmusical, the difficult
  
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• Has The Drag Ballroom Scene Outgrown The Criterion That Once Defined It?

  24-10-2019 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The performance-competitions that were made famous by the documentary Paris Is Burning, introduced the world to voguing, and arguably inspired RuPaul’s Drag Race have generally judged their participants and winners on “realness” — the ability to pass as the real thing for whatever the category. Ballroom veteran Sydney Baloue makes a case that, while it was needed as the ballroom scene was born and grew, the concept of “realness” may no longer be necessary and
  
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• Communications Coordinator / Kent Music / South East / Kent

  24-10-2019 15:58
  Communications Coordinator – Full time post with 1 year fixed term contract
  £23,113 - £26,265 plus a pension contribution of up to 3% of salary
  Kent Music is seeking an...
  
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