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'Linking Generations in NI' Free seminar (note change of date) - posted 27.7.2010  area: Disability Action, Belfast
dates: Note change of date Now: 13 October 2010. (originally -18 August 2010)
This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in developing Intergenerational Projects and / or programmes.
The seminar will –
• Raise awareness of Intergenerational Practice and LGNI in NI.
• Demonstrate the wide ranging possibilities Intergenerational programmes offer to the disability sector, schools, communities and public policy agendas.
• Provide basic guidance and training on establishing and running Intergenerational projects and programmes.
• Explore possible funding streams for Intergenerational initiatives.
If you are interested in attending this seminar please act fast due to limited places. Contact: Emily Park: emily@bjf.org.uk , telephoneoffice 028 9181 3022 mob 07732875409 or visit www.centreforip.org.uk
(Click LGNI logo) for more information.
Derry - Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 - posted 23.7.2010 
A little bit late with this news, but all here sending big congratulations to all involved with the successful bid. Full details of celebrations and plans at www.cityofculture2013.com
Imaginosity launch exciting Artist-in-Residence Programme, Aug 2010 - posted 23.7.2010  area: Dublin Children's Museum, Sandyford
Imaginosity is delighted to host a unique and contemporary Artist-in-Residence Programme in August, welcoming two respected, professional artists to the museum for two week-long programmes for children aged 6-10 years.
Sharon Murphy, photographer and theatre practitioner will lead the Photography Residency (Me, Myself, Eyes) which will enable and support children to explore their world through self-portraiture, documentary photography, writing and image-making. No previous experience is required for this programme, which takes place daily from 10am to 2pm, August 3 to August 7, 2010. The second residency is in Visual Art (Bounce), led by one of Ireland’s leading visual artists; Maree Hensey, who will take children on an interactive journey, exploring ways of expressing themselves through ‘mark-making’ using everyday balls of all shapes and sizes. Bounce takes place from 10am to 2pm daily, August 9-August 13, 2010.
The Imaginosity Artist-in-Residence programme gives a very special and unique opportunity to children to work closely and collaboratively with a professional, practising artist. Both programmes cost €150 per child, per week and take place at Imaginosity, Dublin Children’s Museum, Sandyford, Dublin 18 (exit 13 M50 & close to Luas Green Line, Stillorgan Stop). For more information and booking see: www.imaginosity.ie.
CAF making NI community arts map - add your group - posted 23.7.2010 
The Community Arts Forum (www.caf.ie) is planning to extend it's online directory of community arts. An interactive map will be produced to provide a comprehensive view of work across the country, making it easier to find groups and organisations in your area.
If your group is not currently listed on our directory, please email ryan@caf.ie now with the following information to be included:
• Name
• Address
• Main contact
• Phone No.
• Email
• Website
• Artforms used
• Communities/Participants worked with (eg. older people, youth)
• Brief bio and description of work
Individual artists will continue to be listed in the main directory. The current directory is available at http://www.caf.ie/directory
Photo projects sought for next issue of Community Arts Forums's CAN - posted 23.7.2010  area: NI
deadline: 30 July 2010
Community Arts Forum's magazine, The CAN, is seeking projects to feature in the regular photography section of the next issue. If your group has recently completed a community photography project this is a great opportunity to showcase the work of your participants and to provide information about your work. Projects initiated by individual artists, community groups and arts organisations will be considered.
Please forward preview images in jpeg format to ryan@caf.ie with a brief description of each image and background to the project.
The CAN is produced three times a year by CAF. Each edition explores major issues and developments affecting community arts and profiles projects across Northern Ireland. The CAN is also an invaluable way to keep up to date with the latest community arts news, events and funding opportunities and offers a free platform for members to share their news, activities and events.
UAYD Drama Week & DramaFest approaching - posted 23.7.2010  area: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
dates: Drama Week: 16-24 August (excluding Sunday) Drama Fest: 23/24 August
Looking for a fun drama activity to fill your summer holidays, then come along to UAYD’s DramaWeek (includes DramaFest).
INTENSIVE ACTING SUMMER SCHOOL
INCORPORATING DRAMAWEEK & DRAMAFEST
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
16th to 24th August 2010 (except Sunday)
10am—5pm
For anyone aged 12—22 years
This intensive, practical and fun course will consist of a series of acting skills workshops to develop your acting technique through movement, improvisation, script analysis, devising, physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and scene work from both classic and modern texts. Led by professional theatre facilitators there will be a strong emphasis on the ensemble whilst also enabling the creativity of the individual performer. The week of play will culminate in a scratch performance for family and friends on Saturday afternoon.
The last 2 days of the project will be spent taking part in our highly popular DramaFest workshop and master class event. At DramaFest you will be joined by up to 100 other young people from youth theatre groups across the area. You will get to perform your piece again and see performances which other groups have prepared for the festival.
UAYD’s DramaWeek Summer School is open to any-one interested in performing who is aged between 12 and 22 years. Places cost just £75.
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(UAYD) is looking for Youth Groups, Performers, Teachers, Theatre Companies and Drama Classes (age range 12-25)to take part in the final DramaFest of 2010.
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
23rd & 24th August 2010
10am—5pm
Fee: Individuals £15 for full festival.
Groups of 10 or more £120 for full festival
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Further details and registration for Drama Week or DramaFest contact UAYD on 028 9250 9520 or email uayd@ukonline.co.uk
YouTube seeks aspiring film makers - 'Life in a Day' - posted 23.7.2010
(maybe a bit short notice but just in case you are reading this on or before sat 24th).
YouTube have just launched a new project called Life In A Day, a user-generated campaign that will take HD video submissions filmed on July 24th, editing them to create a film that shows what that day looked like around the world. Interestingly, they've brought on Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald to direct and edit the film that will be premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Anyone can contribute to the project and all you need to do is capture some HD footage on July 24 and then upload it on the official Life In A Day channel. I think the content of this documentary-style film will be really diverse, but with guys like Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald, it should come out amazing. And even more interesting, is that YouTube are asking for the video content you capture to show no limits and be as creative, personal or random as you like ...! Find out more info here.
Check out the viral they've made for the launch...
http://www.mediacontact.ie/blog/2010/07/14/youtube-seeks-aspiring-film-makers/
Arts & Disability Forum presents the World of Crippen - posted 23.7.2010 area: ADF gallery, Royal Avenue, Belfast
dates: Exhibition 20 July - 12 August (11am - 3pm)
Arts & Disability Forum presents The World of Crippen, satirical cartoons on disability issues
On 20th July 2010, a new exhibition at the Arts & Disability Forum on Royal Avenue opened, revealing satirical cartoons by Dave Lupton, aka Crippen. The show opens to the public at 11am on 20th July and continues until 12th August within the ADF’s regular public opening times, Tuesday to Friday, 11am-3pm.
Margaret Mann, Chair of the Arts & Disability Forum says: “The content of this exhibition is challenging and informative but it also is enjoyable. Audio description is integral – I have a strong sense of the work now and other visually impaired people will have too. The tour will reach disabled people throughout Northern Ireland and, as well as the ADF’s usual target audience, this show is attracting interest from other socially excluded groups - it’s a prime example of the Arts & Disability Forum’s genuinely inclusive approach”.
Disabled cartoonist, Crippen’s mission is to expose the barriers that continue to exclude disabled people from many aspects of everyday life. His cartoons challenge discrimination and prejudice with an impudence and irreverence which frequently make his work controversial.
The show includes pieces that have only very recently been produced.
Following this ADF premiere, The World of Crippen will live on in Northern Ireland for at least another year, touring to disability accessible venues, including day centres, libraries, colleges and small-scale arts exhibition spaces. For ADF member organisations the show will be available free of charge with venues just covering transport, insurance and publicity.
An empty frame hanging in the exhibition will symbolise Crippen’s agreement to produce a new piece of work for Northern Ireland. Over the next few months disabled people living in Northern Ireland are invited to identify the disability issue that most warrants a cartoon and Crippen will then draw a new piece representing the issue with the most nominations. The Arts & Disability Forum will present this cartoon to key politicians as part of celebrations for International Day of Disabled People.
More at www.adf.ie (see 'showcase')
Age Awareness Week 2010 - posted 23.7.2010 area: NI
dates: 28 September - 3rd October 2010
Age Awareness Week celebrates the diversity of older people’s lives and highlights their contribution to society. Organised by CAP, the Changing Ageing Partnership, this year’s theme is ‘recognition’. Age Awareness Week 2010 runs 28th September - 3rd October 2010. To find out more, or to register your interest in running an event contact Patrice Morris, Communications Officer on E: patrice.morris@ageni.org.
It's the Open Weekend 2010 - posted 23.7.2010  deadline: 23-25 July 2010
London 2012’s Open Weekend, supported by BP, is an annual UK-wide celebration counting down to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will include hundreds of events across the UK – from sport to art, dance to exhibitions.
Not-for-profit groups are invited to promote events that are inspired by the Olympics and challenge the public. More than 400 challenges have already been set – find out what's going on in your area on the interactive map at http://tinyurl.com/3839muh
www.london2012.com/get-involved/open-weekend
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