DAC are looking for a new Director
Director Salary:£45,000 (commensurate with skills and experience) Location: Based in Cardiff, with the ability to work across Wales Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) is the national organisation for D/deaf and disabled artists and audiences in Wales. Our vision is to create a creative and equal Wales where D/deaf and disabled people are central to the arts of our nation. Nationally there…
The Big MaDCaff Project is happening
MaDCaff is going National, and we want you to get involved We are very pleased to announce that our MaDCaff project, which has been running successfully in and around Ceredigion for 5 years, is about to go National with the help of funding from the WCVA’s Volunteering in Wales grant. MaDCaff is a pop-up café style open mic event showcasing…
Poetry Book out now for the 2017 Competition
New Poetry Book available now It might seem like a long time coming, but finally we have put together the best of the poems on the theme of “Stronger Together” with some of the related artworks – some related by the poet, some by what looked good together. Denni Turp was kind enough to provide us with a Foreword. There’s…
Accessible Screenings
Just a reminder for you. Audio Described cinema & DVD. Check out this web site for audio described cinema screenings: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ad.html Latest audio described DVD releases: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ad.dvd.html Sub-titled cinema Check out this web site for sub-titled screenings: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/now.showing.html Find your local cinema, bookmark the page, check it every Friday for the latest shows!
AGB Films
Now Casting Are you a parent about to begin teaching your child how to drive? Are you a young adult aged 17 – 21 being taught how to drive by your parents? AGB Films is looking for a charismatic cast of teens and their parents for an exciting and funny new fact ent show, for a major UK broadcaster……… They…
Help raise funds for DAC when you shop on line
Thank you to all our supporters who are raising funds for us when using the Easy Fundraising site to shop on line. We have raised £149.86 so far. If you haven’t signed up yet please visit http://efraising.org/BwL9Gq2fLs You can also raise funds for us if you shop on line through Amazon Smile. We have raised £29.38 so far. If…
See Around Britain! – accessibility travel app
Our groundbreaking photo travel app, gives visitors an advance look inside public venues, enabling the user to check out if it is suitable for their interests or needs, including families with young children, older citizens, or individuals with a wide range of impairments. Please have a look at what we do – See Around Britain & See Around Europe form…
Public Art Opportunity- Pobl Group/Arts & Business Cymru
Pobl Group wishes to commission a series of innovative public artworks as part of its Herbert Road / Riverbank Avenue development in Newport. As part of a new-build housing development alongside the River Usk, the commission includes the creation of up to 4 related artworks within the site to complement the vision of creating an exciting place to live and…
Ty Cerdd – paid opportunities for composers and sound-artists
Ty Cerdd are launching THREE great, paid development pathways for Welsh / Wales-based composers and sound-artists through their CoDI 19-20 scheme tycerdd.org/codi-2019-20 Delivered in partnership with a range of fantastic artists and organisations, the 3 strands are SOUND pathway to writing for ensemble and electronics Six composers will be selected to work with UPROAR (brand new Wales-based contemporary music ensemble) and lead composer Andrew…
Pointillism Art and Wellbeing Workshop at The Gate (Free event)
The Pulpit Cafe Bar, the Gate, Cardiff Wednesday July 17th, 2-3pm Also known as dotwork, pointillism is a drawing technique which involves delicately layering individual dots to build textures and images. Pointillist artist Cerys Knighton has found this technique to be hugely beneficial in coping with mental ill health. During this workshop, Cerys will provide pens, art paper…
Information about Touch Trust
Touch Trust provides person-centered sessions, which contain a varied programme, including music, movement, massage and relaxation. We also employ sensory integration techniques, such as focusing on proprioceptive awareness. We are inclusive and open to all ages and abilities. Many of our “Guests” are on the autistic spectrum, have learning disabilities or other complex needs. We celebrate the successes and…
The Big MaDCaff Project – Volunteers and performers needed
The Big MaDCaff Project has started – now we need YOU Yes, very excitingly, we have begun work on the project and now all we need is several dozen volunteers, a load of venues, lots of training, a sackful of cake and a jamboree of Musicians, Dancers and performers of any kind. Click here for more information about this exciting…