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Disabilities and leadership in the cultural sector

We’ve been asked to help get the message out about Sync, a new initiative in the cultural sector which we think it’s worth knowing about.

“Are you interested in the interplay between leadership and disability?

“Sync is a new programme that aims to energise, inform and ultimately change disabled and Deaf people’s relationship with leadership, by offering information and support, encouraging dialogue and designing leadership interventions.”

http://www.syncleadership.co.uk

Mumbai - the sequel

We mentioned a while back an iminent mention in Time Out Mumbai of Sim Sweatshop (Jonny Norridge’s on-line game commissioned by NOW - see the Digital section of this site). Now we have a link you can use to view the article.  Go to http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/shopping/shopping_details.asp?code=146&source=3. Our thanks to Ishita Sukhadwala. 

“Cross Talk” at Lakeside Arts Centre

News comes to us from one of our esteemed former front-of-housers, Deborah Storey, now working in marketing at Nottingham’s own Lakeside Arts Centre, of an event that may be of interest to all loyal NOWers.

On Thursday 8 May at 7.30pm ‘New Noise’ will present ‘Cross Talk’ in the Djanogly Recital Hall at Lakeside Arts Centre.

They will be creating new noises using everything from kitchen bowls and water to oboes and music boxes - all mixed up with some lo-fi electronics.

Reaching Mumbai

If you so happen to be in the neighbourhood of Northish West India, keep your eyes out for Time Out Mumbai - we’ve been put to the impression that an article on “Games for a Cause” is in preparation, and may well make mention of our own Sim Sweatshop by Jonny Norridge (aka new pollution). If you’ve not checked out this on-line game before, or just want a brief nostalgia trip, check the Digital section of this site.

Cities and People of the Future

Two shameless plugs now. First off, Patrick Keiller’s exhibition, The City of the Future, opening today (23 Nov) at BFI Southbank. Also the debut album of Nottingham-ster, Ruth Notman.

Latest on Vivit Post Funera Virtus

First the bad news: sadly after a couple of last minute site visits last week, we’ve made the decision to defer the installation of this piece due to some unrelated works which would cause technical problems to the installation and less than ideal aesthetics. But the good news is that Vivit Post Funera Virtus has been produced and is in Nayan’s studio (see the image below), and we’re looking to install in the new year.

Vivit Post Funera Virtus, Nayan Kulkarni

A new light work by Nayan Kulkarni, Old Market Square Nottingham, autumn evenings 2007. Creating a relationship between the architecture of the Council House and the public space of the Square, between Nottingham’s people and the hub of the city’s democracy.

You all are welcome - check the flier below, and visit the Programme section of the site for more information.
vivit_flier_2.pdf

All the latest

We may have seemed pretty hushed up lately, but we’re still struggling away. Here’s the wierd and worderful thingst we’ve been up to, and new projects that are coming up ...

Nottingham Panorama Film- Photos

Here’s some images of the film being shown at the launch of Nottingham’s Old Market Square back in March, for those of you who missed it. Just click on the link below to view.

Patrick Keiller and Stephen Connolly’s Nottingham Panorama, 24 March

Here’s an exciting new project arising from NOW being invited to produce a filmic contribution to the Opening Spectacular celebrating the re-opening of Nottingham’s Market Square. Acclaimed filmmakers Patrick Keiller (Clouds, London, Robinson in Space) and Stephen Connolly (Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2006) have been shooting in Nottingham earlier this month to combine contemporary imagery with Tram Rides through Nottingham, footage by the legendary Mitchell & Kenyon shot in 1902.

Wolfgang & Heron- Pinhole Camera

NOW’s Exchanges programme continues to work with a number of Nottingham and the UK’s leading creative companies. Designers and architects Wolfgang and Heron have been working on a prototype of a modern version of the pin-hole camera, with a view (sorry for the pun) on how we can look again at the built environment that surrounds us.

J. Spaceman limited edition t-shirts

Oh, you lucky people with tickets for Thursday 26 Oct’s gig at St. Mary’s Church. Not only have you beaten the extortionate ticket prices currently on e-Bay - but you’ll also have the opportunity to buy an exclusive t-shirt designed and printed for this very special gig. Only 50 are available, and will never be on sale again. Retailing at £20-00 per, the merchandise will be available following the gig. Be sure to bring cash or a cheque book, as being as its in a church us Pharisee fashionistas won’t be able to take credit or debit cards. 

Collect NOW print

Phew ... one little last minute worry, but we’re on schedule with publishing the brochure for our autumn programme (advance details of which you can find, naturally, in the Programme area of the site). A mighty fine piece of design it is too, if we do say so ourselves. Make sure you’re on the mailing list to receive your copy.

And now, a terribly sensible headline …

... just because I’ve had so much ribbing over using “wassup” last time. Hey, that was just being post-ironic. Get with it already.

And today’s subject is a thank you for those of you who attended last night’s NOW Engage Salon (see earlier new entries), and shame on you who missed some marvellous performances, particulalrly from Dave Stickman Higgins and Mono Lisa.

Celebrate NOW Learning in Bilborough!

Bilborough Community Centre is the place to be this Saturday , 29th October from 10am - 3pm. There will be an exhibition of works made by local people who have been involved in NOW Learning projects over the past six months.

Are You Experienced..?

This week the NOW team has been joined by Charlotte Stripling, a student currently in the throws of her GCSEs. Charlotte’s bag is the Performing Arts. 

Sneak preview

Seeking a little extra information (get it..?) I popped into see our friends at the City Information Centre yesterday where NOW Production Assistant, Richard Statham and Ollie Casciani were busy setting up. 

NOW presentation for NTU Students

I was lucky enough to meet the Nottingham Trent University students yesterday and bring them up to speed on the exciting events that kick off on Friday. 

Next Learning Event:

There are no forthcoming NOW Learning events.

When: 30/06/08 |