Curating for Change Report: Disabled People Leading in Museums
Screen South, through our Accentuate Programme, is delighted to launch our report, Curating for Change: Disabled People Leading in Museums.
Screen South’s Digital Hub & Hi3 Network, NOW RECRUITING
Three exciting new opportunities as part of the new Digital Hub. Deadline 29th July 2021
Free Events: Curating Institutional Change
A series of three panel discussions with incredible speakers responding to provocations and with an open Q and A; discussing how the visual arts sector can become more inclusive and accessible for Disabled people.
D4D Future Perfect: Future Imperfect Mini Online Festival 2–9 July 2021 – Free Entry
Team members from the AHRC research project, D4D, are delighted to invite you to a series of three online events as a culmination of 5 years of research activity.
Paralympic Heritage: Stories from……. Call for Disabled Artists
Opportunity deadline 5pm on Monday 31st May 2021
Representation of D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people in museums - have your say!
We are inviting you to share your experiences about working, or wanting to work, in museums.
The CHWA 2021 Awards are open for applications!
Deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 12th February 2021
Science Museum Group Recruiting for New Role
Applications now open for the role of Head of Access and Equity. Deadline 25/01/2021
Philip Colbert's 'Lobsteropolis' opened up to Robot Tours
Philip Colbert Studio presents Extended Robot Tours of Lobsteropolis - Wednesday, 2 December 2020 - Friday, 18 December 2020
Rebuilding Heritage - From Survival to Sustainability
Rebuilding Heritage is a free support programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to help the heritage sector respond to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opportunity - Curating for Change - Project Development Officer
Screen South wishes to appoint a Project Development Officer with expertise in partnership development, workplace training or mentoring programmes, working with Museums and with D/deaf and disabled people. Deadline 20th July
Opportunity - Curating for Change - Digital Consultant
Screen South is seeking expressions of interest from Digital consultants to research and produce detailed plans for the development of the digital elements of the project Curating for Change. EXTENDED DEADLINE - 6TH JULY
Opportunity - Curating for Change - Freelance Consultant Evaluator
Screen South wishes to appoint an external Evaluator in order to undertake consultancy activity to develop an evaluation strategy for the proposed Curating for Change project.
Arts&Heritage launches Blue Sky Museums
Arts& Heritage have released the commissioning briefs for artists to propose fantastical responses to the museums, their collections, their stories and contexts.
Museological Review - What a Museum is today?
In Issue 24 Esther Fox, Head of the Accentuate programme, discusses her thoughts about what Museums could become.
New Project 'Curating for Change' Launched
National Lottery Heritage Fund initial funding secured for 'Curating for Change', a project tackling the underrepresentation of D/deaf and disabled people in our Museums.
Sir Quentin Blake donates 10 artworks to support Accentuate through Artist Support Pledge
Sir Quentin Blake has generously donated 10 original artworks for sale to support Screen South’s Accentuate programme
Sir Quentin Blake works sold to support the Accentuate Programme
Screen South were the grateful recipients of 10 works generously donated by Sir Quentin Blake, made during the Covid 19 lockdown, to sell as part of the Artist Support Pledge. All 10 works sold successfully to bidders via the Screen South Instagram page.
State of Museum Access 2018
Survey results this year shows that a majority of accredited museums now provide some information for disabled visitors, but it is often thin and only covers those with a mobility impairment.
VocalEyes Job opportunity
VocalEyes is looking for a Marketing and Audience Manager, deadline 2nd November 2018
Talk: UNLIMITED, The Symposium Live-Stream
Corsham’s Pound Arts Centre is hosting, with D4D, a live streaming of the Unlimited Symposium on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th September 2018.
Rethinking Disability: What needs to change in Museums and Galleries?
Free symposium at the Museum of Liverpool, 9th March 2018.
Invitation to tender: Interactive trail designer
We are seeking bids to create two interactive trails with an application deadline of 30th November.
Job Opportunity: Accentuate History of Place Project Manager
Screen South is seeking to recruit an exceptional Project Manager to continue the delivery of the ground breaking national heritage project, History of Place. Deadline 9am, 22 January 2018
Invitation to Tender: Liverpool exhibition fit out contractors
Short deadline: we are seeking bids to fit out our forthcoming exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool by Monday 27th November.
Book Now - Symposium – Brave, Poor (and Invisible): The Gatekeepers of Past and Future Cities
Free Symposium, Friday 20 October 2017, Bristol
Symposium – Brave, Poor (and Invisible): The Gatekeepers of Past and Future Cities – Live Streaming this week
Symposium – Brave, Poor (and Invisible): The Gatekeepers of Past and Future Cities - LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE, FRIDAY FROM 10.30am
Tender Opportunity – Accentuate History of Place, Exhibition Fit Out Contractor – Tender Returns 14 August 2017
Screen South is seeking an Exhibition Fit Out Contractor for Accentuate History of Place
Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Liverpool Creative Community Filmmaker - deadline 22 May 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Liverpool Creative Community Filmmaker
Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Liverpool Film Technical Assistant - deadline 22 May 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Liverpool Film Technical Assistant
Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Freelance Heritage Hub Member - deadline 30 January 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Freelance Heritage Hub Member
The D4D Project: Workshop on Genetic Screening, London, 08 April 2017
Are you interested in exploring your ideas about genetic screening and the ethics associated with the changes in scientific advances? We are looking for people with a lived experience of genetic conditions to take part in a one day workshop.
Callout open for two creative labs: deadline 24 March @ 5pm
Cambridge University Museums are partner in the in_collusion programme, exploring new ways of collaboration between artists, museums, technology and businesses. ?
Are you interested in exploring your ideas about genetic screening and the ethics associated with the changes in scientific advances?
We are looking for people with a lived experience of genetic conditions to take part in a one day workshop as part of a new research project.
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Creative Workshop Facilitator (Games Development) - deadline 09 January 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Creative Workshop Facilitator (Games Development)
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Games Designer - deadline 09 January 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Games Designer
National Paralympic Heritage Trust Paralympic Hertiage Survey
The National Paralympic Heritage Trust wants to hear your views on Paralympic heritage.
Job Opportunity - Bristol Film Production Assistant
Screen South are recruiting for a Film Production Assistant for History of Place
Job Opportunity - Bristol Film Creative Practitioner
Screen South are recruiting for a Film Creative Practitioner for History of Place
London Volunteer Opportunity
The History of Place delivery team are looking for volunteers with enquiring minds.
Canterbury Volunteer Opportunity
The History of Place delivery team are looking for volunteers with enquiring minds to uncover some hidden heritage.
Volunteer Opportunities London & South East - Are You Curious?
The History of Place delivery team are looking for volunteers with enquiring minds.
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Exhibition Curator - deadline 16 May 2016
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Exhibition Curator
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Freelance Heritage Hub Member - deadline 15 February 2016
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Freelance Heritage Hub Member
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Digital Content Editor - deadline 25 January 2016
Applications now open for History of Place Digital Content Editor
Job Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Consultant Evaluator - deadline 01 February 2016
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Consultant Evaluator
‘Hengistbury Headlines’ – Call for Artists’ Proposals
Activate Performing Arts is putting a call out for artists’ proposals for the event Hengistbury Headlines which will be presented in 2016 as part of Inside Out Dorset
Accentuate History of Place - A Major New Disability History Initiative - wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
We are delighted to announce today that Screen South has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Accentuate History of Place project.
Developing Ideas to bring Public Art & Disability History Together
Last two days to have your say about a potential public art programme linked to disability heritage.
Create Art Award 2014
To deliver a major project involving communities in East London
People United Artists’ Commissions 2014
New Commissions will focus on the themes of ‘wonder’ and ‘role models’
Events at the University of Leeds for UK Disability History Month 2013
As part of the UK Disability History Month 2013, the University of Leeds has a series of events taking place between 20 November and 11 December. Entry to all the events is free, and all venues are wheelchair accessible.
Winner of Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2013 announced
Shape Arts has awarded artist, photographer, sculptor, and film maker Aaron McPeake the 2013 ARMB.
Unlimited II
A new arts scheme is being funded by Arts Council England to support Deaf and disabled artists.
Learning Disability Today Conference and Exhibition
London, Thursday 28 November 2013
DYSPLA 2013
Taking place 11-17 November 2013 in Camden, this festival features work by dyslexic artists, playwrights, and poets.
Postcards from the Edges
From 5-10 November 2013, United Response presents an exhibition that is "a kaleidoscope of different experiences and voices" concerned with disability and mental health.
Creative Minds Conference
Brighton, Monday 10 March 2014
Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2013 Shortlist
'Shape' has announced the shortlist for the annual bursary that was established to support disabled visual artists.
incloodu London Deaf Arts Festival 2013
Saturday 9 November
BSL tour: Paul Klee exhibition at Tate Modern
19:00, Friday 6 December
Into Higher Education 2014
A guide has been published for 2014 by Disability Rights UK that provides advice for disabled people who are thinking about entering higher education.
Legacy Trust UK Lifetime review 2007-13
Accentuate's funder, Legacy Trust UK, has published a 'Lifetime review' of its work, along with a film that explores what has been learnt from the projects that it has supported.
Touch Art Fair 2013: the world’s first-ever art fair celebrating tactile art
From 17-20 October, Touch Art Fair 2013 takes place in London. Featuring work by international artists, the event seeks to make art accessible by touch to people with sight loss.
Graeae Theatre Company: Call for performers, The Threepenny Opera
Next Spring the New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Graeae are presenting a one-of-a-kind production of The Threepenny Opera.
Accentuate Heritage Bristol Workshops, September 2013
Accentuate Heritage is pleased to be working in partnership with Brave & Poor Ltd, the Vassall Centre & WECIL & NSPCC to put on two Disability Heritage workshops which will be led by leading disabled artist Liz Crow. September 2013
uSpark Shorts Filmmaking Competition
As we are fast approaching the 1 year anniversary of the Paralympic Games, Accentuate is pleased to announce the legacy is continuing. Our award winning project, uScreen, has an exciting filmmaking opportunity for young people *uSpark*
Join the Accentuate Symposium via live web streaming!
Friday 5th July 1.30pm onwards please join us
‘Live Twitter’ Volunteer Opportunity at National Conference
We are looking for an up & coming PR person/journalist who would be interested in taking on the role of live Twitter writer from the Accentuate Symposium. This will be to capture the discussion throughout & will be live streamed to audiences across the U
Accentuate Symposium – last chance to book!
Tickets are available to book until the end of Tuesday 02 July 2013 so make sure you do not miss this opportunity to take part in the discussion.
Volunteer Opportunity - Accentuate Symposium
Would you like an opportunity to learn about accessible event organisation, take part in free access and equality training and help be part of creating an accessible and warm welcome for some of the leading cultural and disability organisations?
The Accentuate Symposium
One year on from the Paralympic Games – what is the positive Cultural legacy? Book tickets now.
Tom Shakespeare Animation Launches To Mark National Paralympic Day
Raising The Game is a newly commissioned animated lecture by Dr Tom Shakespeare exploring the cultural legacy one year on from the Paralympic Games.
Job Opportunity - Sound Artist
Screen South are recruiting for a Sound Artist for History of Place
Opportunity - Accentuate History of Place, Liverpool Creative Community Filmmaker - deadline 22 May 2017
Applications now open for Accentuate History of Place Liverpool Creative Community Filmmaker
Tender Opportunity – Accentuate History of Place, Exhibition Fit Out Contractor – Tender Returns 14 August 2017
Screen South is seeking an Exhibition Fit Out Contractor for Accentuate History of Place
Save the Date - Symposium – Brave, Poor (and Invisible): The Gatekeepers of Past and Future Cities
Free Symposium, Friday 20 October 2017, Bristol
Job Opportunity: Accentuate History of Place Project Manager
Screen South is seeking to recruit an exceptional Project Manager to continue the delivery of the ground breaking national heritage project, History of Place. Deadline 9am, 22 January 2018
Your experiences with working in Museums - have your say!
We are inviting you to share your experiences about working, or wanting to work, in museums.
National Heritage Open Day Training Events
Accentuate is delighted to be working in partnership with the National Heritage Open Days team to deliver 3 training days which will explore how to put on low cost, accessible, Heritage Open Day events
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