Who: Manchester-based practitioners
What: Voluntary positions within the Blank Media Collective team
Location: Manchester
When: ASAP
Deadline: Once our maximum number of applications has been reached, the vacancies will be withdrawn
Payments: None – mentoring and support given by Blank Media Collective team

The Poetry & Fiction Editors will work within the blankpages team, sourcing submissions and working with contributors to create meaningful relationships and an atmosphere of constructive creative criticism.

Responsibilities for the two Editors will include:
• sourcing, proof-reading and editing submissions
• developing a pool of writers for the magazine and encouraging new contributors
• considering new ways to present works within the magazine and implementing these changes
• suggesting and/or writing related articles
• attending team meetings (at least one per month), contributing to the overall vision for the publication
• raising awareness and visibility of blankpages

The blankpages Fiction Editor and Poetry Editor will work closely with John Leyland (Editor) and the rest of the blankpages team, maintaining the quality and relevance of these important strands of the publication. They must also have a good understanding of Blank Media Collective as a whole and be open to supporting the progression of the organisation.

The roles will be for an initial 3 month period, which will be extended if both the individuals and Blank Media Collective are in mutual agreement.

For further information please visit the Support Our Work page.

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blankpages Issue 26 - September 2010

Fran Giffard / Alicia Stubbersfield / Lauren Bolger / Stealing Sheep

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September sees several special treats in blankpages – we’re presenting the work of not one, but two poets this month. Alicia Stubbersfield shares some supremely crafted and entertaining works alongside her thoughts on the state of modern poetry, technique and how she got to where she is. Lauren Bolger‘s short internship with blankpages culminates this month with her thoughts on the relationship between poetry and music, and a piece of her own poetry.

As if that double-sided treat wasn’t enough, we have the pleasure of sharing Fran Giffard‘s One of Every Species of Vulture in its entirety. This collection of images is fascinating not only in its subject matter, but also in its meticulous detail and obsessive completeness.

Returning once again to the ‘pages are two of our favourite contributors – Kevin Bradshaw does the honours once again on illustration, and Elaine Wilson interviews, reviews and presents this month’s mp3 from Stealing Sheep.

blankpicks this month covers Spencer Tunick’s Big Chill installation through the naked eyes of one of its participants, and don’t forget to check out Recommends… Your monthly toe-dipping into what’s hot in the world of emerging arts events… Check it out…!

Blank Media Collective is Kindly Supported by

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Fred Aldous Ltd, 37 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1LW, UK
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Manchester City Council’s Cultural Strategy Team is looking for a freelancer with the vision, drive and enthusiasm to deliver a comprehensive arts and cultural programme across the central wards of Manchester.
The Cultural programme enhances the work of the central wards South Manchester Regeneration Team, which aims to improve the quality of life of residents by addressing the social, physical and economic needs of the area. Your work will make a key contribution to improving the quality of life of our communities through developing and delivering arts and cultural initiatives.
Cultural regeneration in the area has a particular focus on community involvement, public art in urban settings and capacity building local arts and cultural organisations. You will deliver the programme in a freelance capacity with distinct areas of individual responsibility.
You will have experience of successfully delivering outcome focused cultural regeneration projects, experience of working within a regeneration environment, developing strong partnerships, managing budgets and grant monitoring. Fundraising experience would also be desirable. An effective and persuasive communicator, you will be able to work with a range of partners to boost community involvement in arts and culture.
For a discussion about this role, or for a full brief, contact Louise Sutton – Cultural Regeneration Manager on 0161 2344238

To respond to the brief, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and areas of expertise, along with details of two referees who can comment on your work in similar settings to: l.sutton@manchester.gov.uk or to: Cultural Strategy Team, Manchester City Council, PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.

The Deadline for a response to this brief is Monday 6th September at noon

Come and join us during our Youth Arts Week and get involved!

Take the opportunity to explore different creative art forms, build new friendships and have fun at the same time!

Activities

• 3D Sculpture
• Photography
• Graffiti Stencilling
• DJ & Music Production
• Clay Modelling

How to Book………….

To book your place on Youth Arts Week, or for more information please contact Francine on francine.hayfron@startinsalford.org.uk or call 0161 351-6000.

All bookings must be made by Friday 6 August 2010.

Where:                 Start in Salford
                                Brunswick House
                                62 Broad Street
                                Salford
                                M6 5BZ

When:                  Monday 9 August – Friday 13 August 2010

                                10.30am to 4.00pm

Bring your own pack lunch.

www.startinsalford.org.uk

If you’re under 26 and want to try something different, then you can get free tickets to some of the best shows around.

A Night Less Ordinary, launched in February 2009 and running until March 2011, is a scheme that offers thousands of free theatre tickets which are available to anyone under 26 for all sorts of theatre events including comedy, tragedies, musical theatre, dance, modern mime, plays, circus and much more.

The following Greater Manchester theatres are participating and information on free tickets can be obtained by ringing the box office numbers below:

Contact Theatre, Manchester: 0161 274 0600
Octagon,Bolton: 01204 520 661
Oldham Coliseum: 0161 624 2829
Library Theatre Company,Manchester: 0161 236 7110
The Met, Bury: 0161 761 2216
Royal Exchange, Manchester: 0161 833 9833

Further information on the scheme can also be found at www.anightlessordinary.org.uk

If you are aged 16-19 an interested in taking part, please visit: www.cube.org.uk for further information.
CUBE are looking to recruit by 16th August 2010

Deadline 14th June 2010
For more information and details of how to enter visit: www.ukyoungartists.co.uk

If you’re under 26 and want to try something different, then you can get free tickets to some of the best shows around.

A Night Less Ordinary, launched in February 2009 and running until March 2011, is a scheme that offers thousands of free theatre tickets which are available to anyone under 26 for all sorts of theatre events including comedy, tragedies, musical theatre, dance, modern mime, plays, circus and much more.

The following Greater Manchester theatres are participating and information on free tickets can be obtained by ringing the box office numbers below:

Contact Theatre, Manchester: 0161 274 0600
Octagon,Bolton: 01204 520 661
Oldham Coliseum: 0161 624 2829
Library Theatre Company,Manchester: 0161 236 7110
The Met, Bury: 0161 761 2216
Royal Exchange, Manchester: 0161 833 9833

Further information on the scheme can also be found at www.anightlessordinary.org.uk

The SHOUT is Manchester’s new youth magazine, and we want YOU to get involved!  We’ll be covering all the hot topics, debates and issues as well as keeping you up to date on what’s happening for young people in Manchester.

The SHOUT is part of a new project, M3 based at Trinity House in Rusholme.  There’s already tons of stuff happening on the project in the areas of sexual health, drama, media and much more.  So through The SHOUT we’ll keep you posted on all that too,

So, want to get involved? Got a story idea? Got some pictures of a cool event? Want to see a particular issue tackled in our next issue?  Well, get in touch with us.

You can give us a call on: 0161 225 1064 OR drop our media worker Rayna an email to raynamiller@trinityhouse.org.uk

28 April 14:00-16:00 – BAFTA presents in association with Kinofilm – Tristan Oliver Masterclass

28 April 10:00-13:00 – Introduction to Animation – Presented by professional animator Joe Dembinkski

29 April 10:00-12:00 – BAFTA presents in association with Kinofilm Cinematography in Animated Film – Students and Young People – Presented by leading animation cinematographer, Tristan Oliver

30 April 14:00-16:00 – Screening of ‘Freestyle’ followed by Q&A with Director Kolton Lee (16-18yrs) – Email education@kinofilm.org.uk for tickets and information on this event

1st May 10:00-16:00 – Advanced Final Cut Pro – Presented by specialists from the School of Sound Recording

2nd May 10:00-16:00 – Introduction to Audio Post Production – Facilitated by specialists from the School of Sound Recording

2nd May 10:00-16:00 – Introduction to Final Cut Pro – Facilitated by experienced lecturers at The Manchester College

Book early to avoid disappointment! For further information or tickets visit www.kinoeducation.eventbrite.com