CRIPtic x Spread the Word are pleased to announce the new season of CRIPtic x Spread the Word Writers’ Salons for deaf and disabled writers which are now taking place monthly.
The Salon aims to support, develop, promote, and feature underrepresented deaf and disabled writers and be an inclusive space where these writers can be part of a community, learn, have fun and share their work.
The new season starts in May 2023. Each Salon will have a workshop and reading with an invited facilitator and an opportunity for participants to take part in an open mic (five x five mins slots will be available at each Salon).
The Salon is open to deaf and disabled writers writing in any genre, new or more experienced and is hosted by Jamie Hale and Alice Christina Corrigan.
The Salon is free to attend and will take place on Zoom.
CRIPtic x Spread the Word Salon dates and writers
If you prefer you can email [email protected] to book onto any of these events
Monday 8 May 2023 with Elspeth Wilson
6.30pm – 7.20pm: Workshop with Elspeth: ‘Writing different worlds – escape and illumination’.
7.20 – 7.35pm: Break
7.35pm – 8.30pm: reading and Q & A with Elspeth plus open mic
More info and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writers-salon-for-deaf-and-disabled-writers-with-elspeth-wilson-tickets-596673856567
Monday 5 June 2023 with Joe Rizzo-Naudi
6.30pm – 7.20pm: Workshop with Joe: ‘Writing about and around the assistive technology in our lives’.
7.20 – 7.35pm: Break
7.35pm – 8.30pm: Reading and Q& A with Joe plus open mic
More info and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writers-salon-for-deaf-and-disabled-writers-with-joe-rizzo-naudi-tickets-603543634257
Monday 3 July 2023 with Athena Stevens
6.30pm – 7.20pm: Workshop with Athena: ‘Writing Every Day, Privilege or Prerequisite? What does the daily practice look like when your body doesn’t want to show up?’
7.20pm – 7.35pm: Break
7.35pm – 8.30pm: Reading and Q & A with Athena plus open mic slots
More info and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writers-salon-for-deaf-and-disabled-writers-with-athena-stevens-tickets-603584857557
Monday 24 July with Hayleigh Barclay
6.30pm – 7.20pm: Workshop with Hayleigh: ‘Writing Lyrical – how to create stories from songs.’
7.20pm – 7.35pm: Break
7.35pm – 8.30pm: Reading and Q & A with Hayleigh plus open mic slots
More info and book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writers-salon-for-deaf-and-disabled-writers-with-hayleigh-barclay-tickets-622414527607
Accessibility Information:
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All Salon sessions will be BSL Interpreted and interpreters’ names are listed on the Eventbrite pages and be auto-captioned.
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The Salon is a relaxed space.
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Open Mic participants and guest readers will be asked to self-describe when introducing themselves.
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Any images used at the Salon will be described, and Open Mic participants will be asked to describe any slides or images used in their own work.
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We cannot guarantee a trigger-free space, and we will request that people participating in the Open Mic slots flag content likely to trigger.
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Please do email us about any other access needs: [email protected]
FAQs
What do you mean by deaf and disabled?
When we say deaf and/or disabled, we include within that neurodivergence, chronic and long-term health conditions and mental health conditions.
How do I sign up to take part in the Open Mic?
- There will be five x 5 minute Open Mic slots available at each Salon.
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Book a ticket for the event and you will be sent a Google Form to apply for a slot at the open mic and we ask that you submit your reading material (up to 5 minutes of reading material) and writers’ bio when applying for a space. You can do this in writing, audio or video file. The application form is available as a Word document by request. We’ll let you know if you have an Open Mic slot by the Wednesday before the Salon takes place.
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We expect the open mic slots to be oversubscribed and will prioritise writers reading from a range of genres and those who have not read at the Salon before.
CRIPtic x Spread the Word Salons are a partnership between CRIPtic Arts and Spread the Word. The Salons are supported by Scope and Arts Council England.
Published 4 April 2023