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2 November 2016 – 2 January 2017
Applications for International Youth Arts Festival 2017 are open!
We are excited to announce that applications for the International Youth Arts Festival Kingston 2017 are now open!
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1 November 2016
'Curing Perfect' - The Interactive Online Graphic Novel
Whilst working your way through the stories, each event had poignant undercurrents of issues surrounding living with disability.
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1 November 2016
Halloween - The Appeal of Horror
Halloween is a great time to get dressed up and scare our friends, but I wanted to know when and where our modern traditions began, and why we take such pleasure in frightening each other!
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1 November 2016
200 Years at the Fitzwilliam
"…a good, substantial and convenient Museum Repository or other Building..."
- the last Will and Testament of Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion, 1815. -
31 October 2016
Beyond the Broadway Hits - Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is a vital figure in the arts!
"You can fume at the world if you like. You can also use your words, art, and gifts to let us in. Build us a bridge to where you are." (Lin-Manuel Miranda)
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a genius. Given his recent rise to fame, you might assume I am talking about his talent for creating hit musicals, but actually, there's much more to him than that.
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30 October 2016
Video Game Puppetry with EK Theater
This afternoon I had the pleasure of witnessing a fine collaboration of theatre and gaming.
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30 October 2016
Dialogues & Debates: Sahar Aziz
Sahar Aziz, Professor of Law at Texas A&M University, speaks about privacy, security, and digital inclusion
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30 October 2016
How do Digital Technologies Break the Barrier to Accessing the Arts for Young Disabled Young People?
This afternoon I attended Shape Art's event, and followed their discussion on providing opportunities and support for disabled artists.
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29 October 2016
GOSH @ Mozfest 2016
The Global Open Source Hardware (GOSH) movement wants to make science more accessible
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28 October 2016
‘Everything I’m not made me everything I am!’
During the summer I did a bit of thinking and wrote a blog about what the last 3 years have given me.
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28 October 2016
Case Study: Kheira Bey, Arts Award Activist
Drama student, Kheira Bey, has recently joined the Arts Award Youth Activist Team. She can generally be spotted in the South East, and has completed her Silver and Gold Arts Awards.
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27 October 2016
How to Travel-Write
Marie Kreft presented a Travel writing workshop in the heart of Shropshire, after the release of her latest book. I mulled over my thoughts from a couple of weeks ago- and now I have conclusive findings I want to share! How do you TRAVEL-WRITE?
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25 October 2016
Get gold with a digital influence
Well it's been a busy month! And I'm really looking forward to the next couple. Why? Not because Christmas is coming. Not even because I've got a week's holiday with friends booked. But because I'll get to experience my first Mozilla Festival.
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27 October 2016 – 19 November 2016
Alice Theobald - The Next Step
A solo exhibition of new artwork developed by Alice Theobald, including a new 3D film work. Free Entry
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24 October 2016
Conducting A “Chat”: A look at the effect of accents
The term 'Accent' describes the combination of intonation, stress and rhythm of someone's speech. Everyone has an accent. London, in particular the Queen's English, are in the top 20% of the nation's favourite accents! What are the consequences of our society classing accents?
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22 October 2016
Studio 5 Genesis Cinema
Earlier this week I checked out one of the coolest cinema spots in London. Fun, affordable and definitely one to visit
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15 October 2016
Interview with Lindsay McGhie
We spoke to the Manager of Oxjam Glasgow Takeover Lindsay McGhie, to discuss their celebration of charity and music which is in its 10th year!
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10 October 2016
Luke Cage is the most important show Marvel and Netflix have released
The real villains of Luke Cage are entrenched racism and gentrification, and their acknowledgement is important for society.