Accessible Arts News

Focus on access at heritage sites

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:31:59 +1100

Accessible Arts and Museums & Galleries NSW (M&G NSW) will present a one day seminar on 28 November 2011 to promote improved access to heritage listed buildings for audiences, staff and arts professionals with disabilities. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 7

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:19:54 +1100

Delineate Professional Development Day, Don't DIS my ABILITY 2011 In October 2011, from the floor of the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture , over 500 delegates from around...

Arts and disability creative intersection at World Summit

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:17:00 +1100

{global_content name='ABC World Arts Summit'} Representatives from Accessible Arts together with others from the Arts Access network Australia-wide, attended the 5th World Summit of Arts & Culture in October 2011, along with 500 delegates from around the globe....

Access All Areas Film Festival

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:14:09 +1100

Festival : Parramatta : 1 Dec 2011 : 15 new and acclaimed home-grown short films and family movie Red Dog will be screened at the annual event that features increased access for people with disability. ...

Boonah Creative Arts Centre Christmas Exhibition

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:58 +1100

Open day & exhibition : 10 – 17 Dec 11 : West Pymble : Original artworks, Christmas cards and decorations created by artists with disability will be offered for sale. ...

Call out: Art Space Program

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:53:13 +1100

Call out : Kogarah : Deadline 25 Nov 11 : Applications for exhibition space offered by Kogarah Council Community Art Space Program now open. ...

Bundanon residency fosters a visual perspective

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:10:04 +1100

Wollongong based abstract painter Keith Rutherford is the recipient of the third Accessible Arts’ Bundanon Artist in Residence program. With support from Bundanon Trust, Fern Studio at Bundanon has been made available for the artist in residence program....

Inclusion promoted in a public space

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:45:56 +1100

Delineate artists and project managers gathered at Accessible Arts at the end of September for a day of roundtable discussion, professional development and project presentations. The six model projects from across the state will feature throughout...

Years of experience in new artist resource

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:37:36 +1100

A new online resource produced by Accessible Arts, shares years of experience from artists who have achieved successful careers in the Arts, despite barriers than can exist surrounding access and disability. ...

Network well received by Disability Services

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:32:37 +1100

The first year of a series of meetings bringing together Disability Services that deliver creative programs, has been a successful initiative for its members and for Accessible Arts. ...

National music residency a first for inclusion

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:54:58 +1100

Rewriting the Score , an inclusive music project in regional NSW, has attracted participation from a range of musicians from across Australia with personal experience of disability. The national residency program hosted by Orange Regional Conservatorium, in...

Sculpture discovery through dialogue and touch

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:43:26 +1100

Following the success of the audio-described Tactile Tour program in 2010, Sculpture by the Sea are partnering with Accessible Arts to offer people with vision impairment and people with intellectual disability the opportunity to engage with...

Sizzle 2011 Festival Program

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:42:01 +1100

Festival : Emu Plains : 16 Nov - 18 Dec : Sizzle 2011 is an inclusive arts event to celebrate International Day for People with Disability. ...

Universal access - are we there yet?: Call for papers

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:10:04 +1100

Callout : Perth : Deadline 14 Nov 11 : The Roundtable on Print Disability, hosted by the Western Australian Association for the Blind, is calling for papers for its April 2012 conference. ...

Framing Gravity | Taken to Heart

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:32:41 +1100

Workshop : Sydney : 26 Oct & 2 Nov 11 : An art making adventure where internal organs become wearable sculpture, this workshop is presented by Accessible Arts as part of AART.BOXX 2011. ...

Framing Gravity Audio Described Tours

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:51:27 +1100

Exhibition Tours : Rozelle : 21 Oct - 5 Nov : Audio Described tours available daily at the Framing Gravity national survey exhibition of contemporary Australian artists with disability ...

The Right Foot contemporary dance workshop

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:32:09 +1100

Workshop : Redfern : 5 Nov : The Right Foot contemporary dance workshop for people with and without disability ...

Fundraising Masterclass and Breakfast Talk

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1100

Workshop : Sydney : 8-9 Nov : Presented by major gift specialist, Guy Mallabone, President of Global Philanthropic (Canada), an internationally recognised leader in not-for-profit fundraising. ...

Artist reconciles war with scholarship

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:42:12 +1100

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Unseen Ways exhibition

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:15:17 +1100

Exhibition : Sydney : Oct 11 : Unseen Ways, a month-long exhibition in the UTS Tower foyer gallery, exhibits the work of eight artists with a disability. ...

Artist reconciles war with scholarship

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:57:18 +1100

Auburn based visual artist, Carla Wherby is the first recipient of an innovative new scholarship designed to improve access to arts and cultural funding for artists with disability. Wherby’s uses extraordinary graphic and representational skills in drawing to...

Art + Sport + Disability: What's the connection?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:46:20 +1100

Event : Rockdale : 3 Nov 11 : A panel discussion by people who are passionate about their art and sport. ...

Framing Gravity | Art Exchange

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:57:05 +1100

Public Program : Sydney : 21 Oct 11 : Presented by Accessible Arts as part of AART.BOXX 2011, this event facilitates a space for audiences and artists to meet and explore the works in the exhibition Framing Gravity...

NAVA NSW Artists' Grant

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:14:10 +1100

Funding : NSW : Deadline 15 Nov : The NSW Artists' Grant has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual arts, craft and design practitioners in NSW to effectively produce, present and promote their work throughout NSW, interstate...

Botanical Artes: Botanical Art Prize and Exhibition

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:42:42 +1100

Exhibition : Hornsby : 20 Oct - 17 Nov : Botanical ARTES will showcase the vibrant work of artists from Studio ARTES; a non-profit organisation offering a full time art program for adults with disability. ...

Talking set-top box making digital TV a reality

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:27:53 +1100

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced an Australian first with the commercial release of talking set-top boxes to help people who are vision impaired make the switch to digital-only television. ...

Sculpture by the Sea Tactile Tours

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:25:00 +1100

Exhibition Tours : Bondi : 8, 10, 12 Nov 11 : Sculpture by the Sea are offering people with vision impairment and people with intellectual disability the unique opportunity to engage with art hands-on. ...

Sizzle 2011: Call for works & committee members

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:18:34 +1100

Callout : Penrith : Various deadlines : Penrith Regional Gallery and the Lewers Bequest invite people with disability to submit a short performance piece or a short film for Sizzle 2011. ...

Local Appointment for North Coast Creative Initiative

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +1100

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Monte Lupo Arts: National Ceramic Award for People with Disabilities

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:33:23 +1100

Award : National : Deadline 30 Sep : The Monte Lupo Arts National Ceramic Award aims to empower people with disabilities through the exposure of their art work. ...

Framing Gravity Auslan Tour

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:07:35 +1100

Exhibition Tour : Rozelle : 5 Nov 11 : An Auslan interpreted tour discussing key works in the Framing Gravity national survey exhibition. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 6

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:59:42 +1100

Kevin Meagher, artist-in-residence, Insideout Gallery Raising awareness of the outstanding artistic achievements of artists with disability is the focus for Accessible Arts over the coming weeks. Framing Gravity , the 5th...

Exhibition of 100 languages

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:39:12 +1100

St Lucy’s School for children who experience disability in Wahroonga held a photographic competition and exhibition on Friday September 8 with the theme “My View”. It drew on the belief that every child has “100 languages” from the Italian...

Red Dog - Captioned & audio described screenings

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:09:01 +1100

Cinema : NSW : From 8 Sep : Red Dog has become the first Australian movie captioned and audio described for digital cinema release. ...

Inclusion explores performance language

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:31:37 +1100

The Rozelle based performance ensemble Ever After Theatre Company have joined forces with Legs on the Wall Physical Theatre and multi-media artist Sasha Cohen for a series of professional development workshops and to explore online platforms...

Beyond ABBA - Term 4

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1100

Workshops : Granville : 12 Oct - 9 Dec : Beyond ABBA (formally known as WAPD) is Riverside Theatres’ ongoing workshop program for people with disability ...

Festivals develop a culture of access

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:58:38 +1100

Accessible Arts hosted the Festivals Forum in July 2011, to review access for people with disability at festival events throughout NSW. Representatives from fifteen festivals large and small, and supporting arts organisations, gathered at the Utzon Room at...

Exhibition gateway to engage in the Arts

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:42:12 +1100

A dynamic series of public programs for the exhibition Framing Gravity are being presented by Accessible Arts as part of AART.BOXX 2011. These programs will be held over the two week duration of the exhibition at...

Wild Dreams Exhibition

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:33:01 +1100

Exhibition : Lismore : 9 - 25 Sep 11 : Wild Dreams is an annual exhibition of recent works from the RED Inc Studio 87a. ...

Sydney Community College: Inclusive Community Education Program

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:04:17 +1100

Courses : Rozelle : 26 Sept – 10 Dec 11 : Enrolments for Term 4 courses now open. ...

Have your say on a more inclusive society

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:45:03 +1100

A new National Cultural Policy for Australia – the first in nearly 20 years – is being developed by the Australian Government and everyone is invited to have their say. The policy will be based on an understanding that a...

Accessible Arts on the big screen

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:46:48 +1100

{global_content name='aarts-promo-video'} Accessible Arts promoted arts & disability in Sydney, Australia on a giant 16 square metre screen at Sydney Film Festival TV, Martin Place Amphitheatre, during the 2011 Sydney Film Festival 8 - 19 June 2011 and...

Framing Gravity art exhibition to be Auslan interpreted

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:03:16 +1100

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ABC's Maintain the rage

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:13:44 +1100

Opportunity : National : Open : Maintain the rage is a project that gets your music videos broadcast on ABC’s rage. ...

Access barriers a focal point of new Arts funding

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:07:03 +1100

A five year program of funding, the Australia Council for the Arts’ Creative Australia Artists Grants, will work to effectively deliver the $10 million in new funding committed to the arts by the Federal Government. Artists who face access...

Arts organisations making access happen

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:31:27 +1100

Accessible Arts supports a range of arts organisations in their ongoing commitment to develop and strengthen accessibility. Maitland Regional Art Gallery, the Museum of Sydney and the Sydney Festival are among a growing number of organisations that are...

Viral Art Auction

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:59:24 +1100

Fundraiser : Lismore : 3 Sept 11 : Inclusive Arts and Media Centre SeeSpace presents the Viral Art Auction. ...

Creating Connections: Arts and Disability North Coast

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:29:00 +1100

Accessible Arts, with support from the NSW Government Family and Community Services, will undertake a capacity building project in the North Coast region of NSW commencing September 2011. ...

Creating an arts and disability first for North Coast

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:45:23 +1100

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Regional music residency for musicians with disability

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:48:25 +1100

Call Out : National : Deadline 19 Sept 11 : Applications are open for Rewriting the Score , a music residency at the Orange Regional Conservatorium for professional musicians who experience disability. ...

PUSH it to the limit fundraiser

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:56:14 +1100

Fundraiser : Parramatta : 17 Nov 11 : PUSH Creative Arts is holding a fundraising vaudeville show 'PUSH it to the limit!' at Riverside Theatres. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 5

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:46:49 +1100

Dave Carter , How to lose weight in 60 seconds , 2010. "Making access happen" is the message Accessible Arts is promoting throughout NSW. A short promotional film clip with the concept...

Colour My World Art Competition

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:33 +1100

Competition : Regional NSW : Deadline 14 Oct 11 : Challenge Disability Services Colour My World Art Competition is open to people with a disability living in regional NSW and are currently attending a disability service. ...

Modes of inclusion and a process of discovery

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:02:05 +1100

On Friday 8 July 2011, a diverse group of contributors passionate about supporting inclusive dance practice in NSW gathered at CarriageWorks to participate in Accessible Arts' Dance Symposium. ...

Funding program shapes arts and disability projects

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:03:43 +1100

Accessible Arts’ small grants arts program has been supporting the creative initiatives of the Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign since 2002. This year, in partnership with Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC), the program has been reshaped and...

Expanding the national network

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:08 +1100

The national body of arts and disability, Arts Access Australia, has changed its constitution enabling its membership to broaden beyond the state peak arts and disability bodies. Membership is now open to any organisation or individual with an interest...

Access embedded in Sculpture by the Sea

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:54:51 +1100

As part of an agreement to support festivals to develop accessibility, Accessible Arts has provided training to Sculpture by the Sea staff for the third consecutive year. Twelve staff from all sections of the organisation attended three hours...

Gurrumul at Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:18:51 +1100

{global_content name='Gurrumul'} Multi award winning artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will undertake his second national concert tour in August, including two Concert Hall shows at Sydney Opera House. ...

Access brings new directions for interactive works

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:06:35 +1100

Grafton Regional Gallery is promoting improved access to the arts for people with disability in their current exhibition Fairytales in Fairyland. The show explores the sense of space in Australia that is abundant both physically and conceptually. ...

Collaboration expands context for emerging artist

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:09:11 +1100

Newtown based emerging artist Georgia Cranko received a Don't DIS my ABILITY Small Arts Grant in 2010 for her project Living WITHin Context . Receiving the grant enabled Georgia to work with local artists Georgie Read and...

Art classes at Casula Powerhouse

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:20:12 +1100

Classes : Casula : Commencing 1 Aug 11 : Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre are offering an arts program for individuals living with mild to moderate intellectual and physical disabilities. ...

Wauchope All Abilities Hub

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:43:34 +1100

A Federal Government grant of $100,000 will see the creation of a community space in Wauchope, designed specifically to be accessed by people of varied physical abilities. ...

Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre: Creative Classes Term 3

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:41:00 +1100

Classes : Rozelle : Starts 1 Aug 11 : Leisure Options runs a variety of creative leisure classes for people with intellectual disabilities. ...

AART:BOXX 2011 Artists and exhibition named

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:03:27 +1100

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Is access the new green? Arts festivals forum today

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:25:02 +1100

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Marrickville Contemporary Art Prize 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:33:00 +1100

Award & Exhibition : Marrickville : Deadline 21 Aug 11 : MCAP11 is the fifth annual showcase of contemporary visual artists living, working, practicing and making in the Marrickville Arts Precinct. ...

2011 Screengrab New Media Arts Award

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:11:23 +1100

Award : National : Deadline 22 Jul 11 : The 2011 Screengrab New Media Arts Award and associated exhibition is looking for challenging creative works by media artists who have a yearning for the past and seek to examine...

MusicNSW Announces funding to help artists showcase across Australia

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:14:48 +1100

Funding : NSW : Various deadlines : MusicNSW announce a new quick response grant program to support artists and artist managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other events in 2011. ...

For Art's Sake: Call for artworks

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:41:46 +1100

Callout : NSW : Deadline 2 Sep 11 : Now in its third year, For Art’s Sake is the annual fundraising initiative of FRANZ that believes all people have unique and inspired contributions to make towards Sydney’s...

NSW Regional Arts Fund: Applications for 2012 now open

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:23:30 +1100

Funding : NSW : Deadline 12 Aug 11 : Grants supporting arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities....

Australia Council: Dance Funding August deadlines

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:38:47 +1100

Funding : National : Deadline 26 Aug : The Australia Council offers funding for projects, arts development and fellowships for Australian artists and arts organisations in dance. ...

Claude Stein Natural Singer workshops

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:57:34 +1100

Workshop : Redfern/North Sydney : 29 Jul - 7 Aug 11 : Multi-platinum vocal coach Claude Stein is coming to Australia for the first time to run his transformational Natural Singer workshops. ...

Arts and Disability on the national agenda

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:37:23 +1100

Arts Minister Simon Crean has joined Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator Jan McLucas to announce $500,000 Australian Government funding for Arts Access Australia, the national peak body for arts and disability. ...

Symposium considers new directions for dance

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:24:30 +1100

A forum and masterclass event to demonstrate and expand inclusive dance practice in NSW is being presented by Accessible Arts in July 2011. Leaders and innovative thinkers in dance from across the country will share knowledge, experience...

Recreation Rendezvous Theatre Project callout

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:19:15 +1100

Callout : Lane Cove : Starts 20 July : Recreation Rendezvous is starting a one-year theatre project for adults aged 18-64 with disabilities of any level. ...

Moves towards individualised funding for people with disability

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:56:13 +1100

A two day summit will be held in July, as the O’Farrell Government looks to implement one of its key reforms to the disability sector. ...

Stop press: Dance symposium update

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:34:17 +1100

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Arts Access Victoria Deaf Theatre Survey

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:56:04 +1100

In 2010 the Australian Theatre of the Deaf (ATOD) joined forces with Arts Access Victoria, where it has come under the auspices of the Deaf Arts Network. ...

Sydney Community College: Visual Arts Course

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:32:33 +1100

Course : Sydney : 5 July 2011 : Inclusive community education program taking enrolments in visual arts course. ...

Free Art and Music Courses for Young People

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:32:13 +1100

Call out : Surry Hills : Deadline 22 July 11 : Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI) free arts and music courses open for enrolments. ...

Percussion Time at Casula Kids Festival

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:06:29 +1100

Workshop : Casula : 7 July 11 : Inclusive workshop teaching percussion to children with mild to moderate disabilities. ...

Drumming It Up!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:45:58 +1100

Workshop : Blacktown : 6 July 11: Accessible workshop for young people with disabilities by percussionist Claudia Chambers. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 4

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:15:55 +1100

Access and participation, arts and cultural practice, audience development and strategic development are the key focus areas of the Cultural Ministers Council National Arts and Disability Strategy . Residencies,...

Support from the Arts for emerging curators

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:36:18 +1100

Emma Johnson, Art Manager at Studio ARTES and Gabrielle Mordy, Manager of Creative Events, Studio ARTES are among the winners of the Curator Mentorship Initiative (CMI) supported by Sidney Myer Fund and administered by the National Association for the...

Forward directions for Accessible Arts

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:51:14 +1100

Accessible Arts received a good response to its Strategic Planning Survey 2012 - 2014 and would like to thank all those who contributed to the survey. A range of priorities were identified from the survey, offering direction for...

SAMAG takes action on access

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:38:46 +1100

A dynamic conversation about disability and the arts took place at the monthly gathering of Seminars for Arts Professional (SAMAG) at the end of May 2011. Amanda Tink, Training Coordinator, Accessible Arts presented a thought-provoking perspective on...

Back to Back Theatre feature at World Summit on Arts and Culture

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:03:12 +1100

The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture brings together national arts councils, ministries of culture, cultural policy makers and researchers, artists and community leaders from around the world. ...

Accessible Cinema Advisory Group second communique

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:22:50 +1100

The Accessible Cinema Advisory Group (ACAG) met in late May to discuss the continued rollout of accessible cinema locations across the four major cinema chains of Hoyts, Village, Greater Union/Event/Birch Carroll & Coyle and Reading. ...

New funding for films requires audio description

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:40:29 +1100

Screen Australia, the Federal Government’s funding body for the screen production industry, has announced a new funding condition that requires films to be delivered with audio description. ...

5th World Summit on Arts and Culture

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:30:32 +1100

Summit : Melbourne : 3 – 6 Oct 11 : Creative Intersections will bring together government and cultural leaders from over 80 countries to explore how artists give voice to diverse communities. ...

Funding available for regional arts projects

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:07:42 +1100

Applications are open for the Regional Arts Fund (NSW), one of the key funding sources for arts and cultural activities in regional, rural and remote communities of NSW. A focus of this funding is to encourage the formation of...

Restless role models at NSW residency

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:36:32 +1100

{global_content name='Restless-Bundanon'} Restless Dance Theatre, an industry leader in the field of disability arts practice, has recently undertaken a three-week residency at Bundanon, the artist in residence complex near Nowra in NSW. ...

Art & About 2011 - contributers wanted

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:49:51 +1100

Callout : Sydney : Various deadlines: Organisations and individuals can submit their works to this public arts festival. ...

Mad Pride Youth Event 2011

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:56:42 +1100

Callout : Eveleigh: 1 July 11 : Participants wanted for the event that breaks down the stigmas associated with mental health experiences through arts and culture. ...

NIDA Youth Drama

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:33:30 +1100

Classes : Western Sydney : 30 July – 10 Sept 11 : Term 3 acting classes by NIDA and Blacktown Arts Centre open. ...

Responsive approach to access at Bundanon

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:35:18 +1100

In 2008, Accessible Arts and the Bundanon Trust launched a bi-annual artist in residency opportunity for NSW based artist(s) with disability. This project has fostered a strong working relationship between the two organisations. Artists, Scott Trevelyan ...

Forum promotes accessibility at major festivals

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:27:05 +1100

Festivals are increasing in popularity and continue to give expression and exposure to innovative creative arts and culture, which in turn adds greater vibrancy to communities who share in these occasions. Accessible Arts will present a forum in...

Hurstville Council awarded for access to vibrant cultural opportunities

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:39:13 +1100

DiscoverAbility , a scriptwriting and radio project produced by Hurstville Council, is the winner of the Local Government Cultural Awards 11 Accessibility Award. The project provided 14 local writers with and without disability, the opportunity to develop...

Australian festival director takes cinema access across the globe

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:25:11 +1100

Film and festival director Rick Randall, Artistic Director of The Other Film Festival , has travelled to Israel where he will participate as keynote speaker at a forum on cinema access. ...

Dance Oolites: Dance classes for all abilities

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:10:53 +1100

Classes : Glenbrook : Ongoing : Prospective dancers are welcome to contact us throughout the year. ...

And the winner is…LGSA Cultural Awards 2011 Accessibility Award winner announced

Mon, 09 May 2011 14:52:14 +1100

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Nominations for the 2011 National Disability Awards are now open

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:02:07 +1100

Awards : National : Deadline 30 Jun 11 : The awards recognise people with disability who have achieved something remarkable or made a significant contribution to their community, and people or groups within the community who have contributed to...

Access to Premises to change public building design

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:20:02 +1100

Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, said that 1 May 2011, the day the Disability (Access to Premises - buildings) Standards 2010 commenced, would be remembered as the day many people who had been traditionally locked out of public buildings...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 3

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:37:53 +1100

Acceptance workshop participant, Fran Arestides. It’s good to see artists with disability realising their work here at Sydney’s newest arts hub, The Wharf - home of Accessible Arts and ten performing arts...

Art programs growing priority for disability service providers

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:16:05 +1100

Accessible Arts released findings of a recent survey, Arts Programs/Projects for People with disability in NSW at the Community Participation Conference, presented by National Disability Services in February 2011. The research identifies availability and models of delivery of...

Regional arts and disability on YouTube

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:06:41 +1100

Two regional arts and disability projects Drumming to our Own Beat held in Byron Bay and Looking Out Looking In held in Eurobodalla, are featured in a short film clip...

Register now for Disability Awareness and Access Training

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:20:59 +1100

Accessible Arts is offering Disability Awareness and Access Training on Monday 30 May from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Pier 4, The Wharf, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. This training is designed to increase understanding of disability and access issues in...

The harder they work, the more they succeed

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:48:23 +1100

{global_content name='Rudely Interrupted'} One of Australia’s most unique rock bands, Rudely Interrupted, have toured internationally playing some of the biggest and most prestigious stages, starred in an AFI nominated, critically acclaimed documentary film, and released their debut record...

Sector awaits progress report on National Arts & Disability Strategy

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:30:24 +1100

Accessible Arts contacted the Cultural Ministers Council in April, to enquire about the progress of actions committed to in the National Arts and Disability Strategy, released in October 2009. Many in the arts & disability sector are waiting for...

Reference group contributes voice of experience

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:13:59 +1100

The Audience Reference Group came together in early April 2011 to give voice to Accessible Arts' advocacy work, striving to achieve full access for audience members at arts and cultural events. ...

Survey on arts uptake reveals dearth of professional practitioners

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:59:37 +1100

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Sydney Opera House demonstrates access innovation

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:40:52 +1100

A gathering of access champions from the arts across greater Sydney, gathered at Sydney Opera House on Friday 8 April, to learn about improved access at the Opera House and experience an example of inclusive live theatre for young...

Mentorship addresses gap for performer with disability

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:13:10 +1100

In early 2011, performer Tracie Sammut embarked on a 20-week mentorship program to develop skills as a theatre workshop facilitator and present workshops for young people in partnership with Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). ...

Survey to shape Accessible Arts' future work

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:36:33 +1100

Accessible Arts is about to embark on the development of its strategic plan for 2012 to 2014. A short survey is now being undertaken to engage a range of people for participation in this planning process. ...

Bundanon Residency call for artist

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:37:40 +1100

In partnership with the Bundanon Trust, Accessible Arts is providing an artist in residency opportunity for a NSW artist with disability. The residency is now in its third year and invites artists practicing in dance, theatre, visual...

Exercise (book) Classes

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:15:24 +1100

Classes : Parramatta : Various dates : Give your brain and body a workout as you get taken through the paces in this invigorating theatre making program designed to make you sweat. ...

Inclusive workshops at Riverside Theatres

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:56:39 +1100

Workshop : Parramatta : Ongoing : Beyond ABBA is an ongoing workshop for people with disabilities. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 2

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:56:42 +1100

Kate Larson CEO Arts Access Australia (far right) with members of the board from across Australia. On the eve of the 2011 NSW State Election, Accessible Arts is calling for a commitment from...

Community Music Conference

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:44:27 +1100

Conference : Bathurst : 10 April 11 : Music in Communities Network presents an opportunity to meet with music leaders from across the Bathurst region. ...

Scholarship addresses barriers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:43:40 +1100

As part of the AART.BOXX initiative, Accessible Arts has secured funding from Arts NSW for a $4000 professional development scholarship for an individual artist included in this year’s exhibition. ...

Theatre company leading example of access

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:33 +1100

Plans to install a lift at Sydney Theatre Company Wharf 4 have been realised after combined efforts from the Pier Group, STC's fundraising committee, Arts NSW and a number of donors supporting their Upgrading the Wharf project. ...

Deaf Society to host international conference

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:49:47 +1100

The World Federation of the Deaf have announced that the Deaf Society of New South Wales will host the next World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Conference in Sydney in October 2013. ...

Award winning actor joins Riverside

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:39:10 +1100

Riverside Theatres Parramatta has joined a small number of arts organisations in Sydney who are providing employment opportunities for people with disability. ...

Learn to dance with Dance Chance

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:06 +1100

Classes : Chatswood : Every Saturday : Regular dance classes for people with a physical or intellectual disability. ...

Would you like this dance?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:40:56 +1100

{global_content name='danz'} For a small country with roughly the same population as metropolitan Sydney, launching the New Zealand Disability and Dance Strategy is a leading move forward for the nation’s dance industry. ...

Invitation to get accessible

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:23:44 +1100

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Sydney Opera House welcomes diverse audiences

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:11:25 +1100

Following the success of the first audio described opera, Pirates of Penzance , at Sydney Opera House last November, Opera Australia are offering three audio described performances in 2011. ...

Spreading the word about the Companion Card

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:43:39 +1100

Jacqui O’Reilly, the Communications Co-ordinator for Accessible Arts was recently in New Zealand on a three-week exchange at Arts Access Aotearoa to meet people working in the arts and disability sector. ...

Accessible Communities funding available

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:00:04 +1100

As part of the new National Disability Strategy, the Australian Government has committed $11 million for accessibility initiatives to assist people with disability and their carers. ...

ABC Open community participation project

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:34:31 +1100

Callout : Regional : Ongoing : The ABC's new initiative provides resources and training for regional communities to help local people tell their stories using digital media. ...

$4.5 million fund to support innovative digital media content projects

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:37:17 +1100

Industry & Investment NSW has launched a new “NSW Digital Media Initiative” to support a diverse range of creative digital content projects including projects linking in with other sectors, like health and education. ...

Newsletter 2011: Edition 1

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:14:13 +1100

Accessible Dance concert, International Day of People with disability 2010 Arts & disability projects in regional NSW continue to strengthen as the New Year gets underway. The second year of the dis/assemble...

New centre improves access to the arts

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:31:15 +1100

Weave, formerly known as South Sydney Youth Services, will open a full time arts centre in Eveleigh, Sydney this month enabling the organisation to expand existing arts based opportunities to a range of people. ...

International Day events receive positive response

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:53:06 +1100

Accessible Arts small grant recipients successfully completed their 2010 projects for International Day for people with disability throughout December last year. ...

Music and Drama for Youth and Adults with Disability

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:58:54 +1100

Workshops : Narrabeen : Ongoing : Music and Drama classes for people with a disability in the Northern Beaches. ...

Highlights for the new year of audio described theatre in Sydney

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:38:16 +1100

Vision Australia is once again collaborating with leading theatre companies in greater Sydney to offer audio described performances thorough out 2011. ...

Regional dance project embodies success

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:30:13 +1100

{global_content name='embodied'} The dis/assemble dance project in partnership with Murray Arts, SITE Inc and the Regional Academy of Performing Arts, has created a body of contemporary dance works and films by dancers with and without disability. ...

Accessible Cinema Advisory Group (ACAG) reports on cinema access progress

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:21:54 +1100

From 30 December 2010 there will be two new accessible cinema screens in NSW offering sessions using the latest in digital screen technology. These new locations will be offering closed captioning using the CaptiView system. ...

Art and health partnership presents exhibition in Bathurst

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:34:49 +1100

OUT of the Ordinary, an exhibition of works from the Bathurst region, continues until March 2011, after a well-attended launch as part of International Day of People with disability. ...

Human Rights Awards feature disability in a number of contexts

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:05:59 +1100

A lifetime of dedication to helping people reach their full potential has delivered the prestigious Human Rights Medal for 2010 to Thérèse Rein. ...

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:51:36 +1100

Grant : National : Various : The Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. ...

National Museum launches braille map

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:38:39 +1100

The National Museum of Australia launched a large print and tactile map of the building and exhibits and an interpretation brochure about the Garden of Australian Dreams on Friday 3 December 2010 to mark International Day of People with...

Marketing Grant for NSW Artists

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:00:19 +1100

Grant : NSW : Various : Marketing Grant Scheme for New South Wales Artists has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual artists and craftspeople to effectively market their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. ...

Disability on the screen

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:35:19 +1100

The Access All Areas Film Festival is one of twenty festivals that Screen Australia will invest $2.3 million in over the next three years. ...

New Arts and Cultural Accord launched

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:31:24 +1100

Arts Minister Virginia Judge has signed a three-year accord with the Local Government and Shires Associations to ensure continued growth of the arts and cultural sector across the State. ...

Newsletter: Edition 10

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:18:32 +1100

Suzie France with Lauren from Wareabouts at Plugged In 2010. On the heels of International Day of People with disability, Accessible Arts delivers a number of positive developments to bring...

Western Sydney growing mecca of arts and disability

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:18:25 +1100

Accessible Arts' Western Sydney project is drawing to an end, but the work this project has inspired is by no means over. ...

Report explores disability access to heritage buildings

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:25:58 +1100

A full report and the Executive Summary resulting from Accessible Arts’ Removing the Obstacles research project is now available. ...

Regional conservatoriums engaged in disability access and awareness

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:15:48 +1100

Accessible Arts presented Disability Access & Awareness training at the NSW Regional Conservatorium Events Conference held in Bathurst on 23 November 2010. ...

Commissioner welcomes government commitment to electronic media access

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:15:37 +1100

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes has welcomed the release of the final report into Access to Electronic Media for the Hearing and Vision Impaired by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Conroy. ...

New group supports the arts within disability services

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:14:25 +1100

Ten representatives from disability services across metropolitan Sydney gathered at Accessible Arts on 4 November 2010 to establish a group to support the work of creative program managers and art workers. ...

Electronic music collective offered recording deal

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:40:41 +1100

Four members of Lismore based electronic music collective Tra La La Blip toured to Brisbane at the end of November, to perform their original avant pop electronica at a Disembraining Machine event. ...

Give the gift that opens doors this Christmas

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:34:37 +1100

Accessible Arts is delighted to launch a new secure online donation facility as part of a fundraising campaign to help open doors to the world of culture and arts for people with disability. ...

Unseen Ways: Eight Sydney Artists

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:01:17 +1100

The first curated exhibition that explores the work of artists working from Sydney based studios that support artists with disability is being presented at Macquarie University Art Gallery. ...

Sculptures take a tactile turn

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:18:30 +1100

Nastasia Campanella is a Sydney based freelance print, radio and online journalist who also happens to be blind. She recently attended one of the audio described tactile tours presented by Sculpture by the Sea in partnership with...

Funded arts and disability projects increased for 2011

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:04:58 +1100

The number of arts and disability programs and projects receiving funding from Arts NSW for 2011, indicates increased artistic merit within the sector as well as growing opportunities for people with disability to participate in the arts in quality...

Performance in the Gallery 2011

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:11:11 +1100

Workshops : Hawkesbury : 2011 : Performance in the Gallery offers performance workshops for people with mild to moderate intellectual and physical disabilities at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Book now for 2011. ...

First Flight Crew on the campaign

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:43:25 +1100

{global_content name='IDPWD10 FFC'} The faces of this year's Don't DIS myABILITY campaign are the First Flight Crew, eight-piece hip hop outfit from Sydney, consisting entirely of people who identify as having a disability. ...

Theatre supports creative development of children with disabilities

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:36:05 +1100

St Lucy’s School for children with disabilities presented the performance work Strings Attached at the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli in early November 2010 and The Bestiary , an exhibition of art works, continues in the Theatre...

Accessible Arts shortlisted third time running

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:01:20 +1100

Shortlists have been announced for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2010 Human Rights Awards and Accessible Arts is one of five organisations in the running for a community organisation award. ...

Local Council’s creative response to International Day for People with disability

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:03:45 +1100

A forum about creative responses to diversity and disability in community cultural development will mark International Day of People with disability at the Civic Theatre, Hurstville later this month. ...

Webcast launched about accessibility in building design and construction

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:07:00 +1100

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes today welcomed the launch of a webcast about important changes to do with accessibility in building design and construction. ...

Om Get2Gethers

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:38:08 +1100

Performance : Ashfield : Ongoing: Performing arts event open to performers of all ages, abilities and art forms. ...

Don’t DIS my ABILITY ambassadors announced

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:04:22 +1100

This year’s Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign in New South Wales will be promoted by 21 people with a disability from backgrounds ranging from sport and arts to education and business. ...

Accessible Crew Makes You Look

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:33:12 +1100

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Newsletter: Edition 9

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:29:46 +1100

Anthony Minnicino, Plugged In Launch, Paramatta Riverside Theatres, 2010. Full participation in the arts by people with disability involves many contributors. Disability services engage with the arts when access is effective and well...

Creative partnerships attract small grants for Don’t DISmyABILITY

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:06:14 +1100

Accessible Arts’ small arts grant recipients for the Don’t DISmyABILITY campaign are part of a range of arts projects that will take place throughout November and December to celebrate International Day of People with disability....

National access campaign calls for support to lobby the Australian Government

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:28:52 +1100

Arts Access Australia, the national body representing State and Territory arts and disability organisations, is driving a national campaign to increase funding and services for people with disability, to improve access to the arts and Australian cultural life. ...

Get in touch with Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:12:50 +1100

This year Sculpture by the Sea , one of Sydney's favourite annual outdoor events, will run a series of tactile tours for people with low vision and people with intellectual disabilities. ...

Plugged In Launch fills the house

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:56:54 +1100

Approximately 250 people attended the Plugged In Launch Party at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta on the 5 October 2010, demonstrating the enthusiasm of a number of disability services that would like to engage more with the arts...

DaDaFest 2010: A unique cultural perspective

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:21:16 +1100

{global_content name='dadafest-2010'} The tenth DaDaFest, the UK's largest Disability and Deaf Arts festival will bring together artists from across the globe to showcase the best in Disability and Deaf Arts throughout November and December 2010. ...

NTV BandWagon tour to Awakenings disability arts festival

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:10:23 +1100

Lismore based community organisation R.E.D Inc in partnerhship with RealArtWorks and members of the NTV BandWagon project, presented a number of performances at this year's Awakenings Arts Festival in Horsham, Victoria. ...

Regional filmmaker attends Dome Lab 2010

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:05:27 +1100

Writer/filmmaker Robert Pickles is one of twenty artists selected by ANAT to attend an intensive workshop investigating the potential of ‘destination cinema’, a new direction in filmmaking that immerses audiences in a full dome, with hemispherical screens and surround...

Palette on the Pier supports regional arts and cultural development

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:55:10 +1100

On Wednesday 27 October at 7:00 pm, up to 1,000 diners will sit down to an al fresco degustation dinner on the water's edge at Sydney's historic Walsh Bay. The event will showcase the fine food of Walsh Bay...

Audience Reference Group call out for members

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:13:31 +1100

Accessible Arts is calling on people with disability who are also patrons of the arts to join our reference group to discuss and propose strategic action for on-going and emerging access issues. ...

Entertainment access set to grow with human rights ruling

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:23:29 +1100

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Join the International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:34:19 +1100

The International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers (IGODAP) offers you the chance to be part of a leading voice in the promotion of disability arts and culture worldwide. ...

Rally for a stronger together disability sector

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:07:19 +1100

A rally is being held at Sydney Opera House forecourt to encourage the Premier and the Opposition Leader to ‘show their strength’ by elevating the critical issue of disability above the political fray and sign a joint commitment to...

In Touch with Sculpture By The Sea 2010

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:13:56 +1100

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Global Recognition for Accessible Sydney Website

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:22:43 +1100

Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay and Minister for Disability Services Peter Primrose announced on the 8 September, that the NSW Government’s accessible tourism website sydneyforall.com has won the World Leisure Organisation Innovation prize at the World Leisure Congress in...

Accessible Arts Small Grant recipients announced

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:46:24 +1100

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Newsletter: Edition 8

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:28:39 +1100

First Flight Crew to perform at Plugged In launch Oct 2010 Implementation of The Australia Council for the Arts disability and the arts strategy 2008-2010 continues. The latest edition of Artery features interviews...

People with disability supported to apply for mentorship opportunity

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:57:47 +1100

Accessible Arts is working with JUMP to ensure greater access for young and emerging NSW based artists with disability to participate in JUMP’s annual national artist mentoring program. JUMP identifies and promotes excellence in artistic practice amongst artists...

Local Mayors join the Sunnyfield team in celebrating their abilities at the Manly Arts Festival

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:11:56 +1100

Sunnyfield, an organisation that provides care and services to over 1700 people with an intellectual disbility, will be showcasing their artistic abilities at the 2010 Manly Arts Festival on Monday 13th September 2010. ...

Professor Ron McCallum re-elected to prestigious United Nations position

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:20:27 +1100

Professor Ron McCallum, of Sydney, has been re-elected to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Committee. ...

Restless Wins Ruby Award

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:12:07 +1100

Restless Dance Theatre has won the 2010 Ruby Award for Sustained Contribution by an organisation. In accepting the award Nick Hughes, Company Manager, said that the award belonged to lots of different people who have contributed to the success...

Artist in Residence at Bundanon brings inclusive dance to the region

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:40:26 +1100

Dean Watson, Sydney based choreographer, flamenco dancer and movement facilitator, spent a week in residence at Bundanon in July 2010, developing his inclusive dance practice through exploring new concepts with film, music and stillness in movement. ...

Cinema deal inclusive of people with disability

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:35:22 +1100

Tony Abbott referred to the issue earlier this year as parliamentary "waffle", but for the audience at the opening of Wednesday night's disability-themed Other Film Festival the announcement of a new cinema accessibility deal is hugely significant. ...

Committee await applications for AART.BOXX 2011

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:27:03 +1100

Nine individuals from a competitive pool of 33 applications have been selected to form the committee for AART.BOXX 2011, Accessible Arts’ bi-annual national survey exhibition. Generating ideas and discussions that propel the committee, will commence in mid September...

Accessible Arts Small Grant recipients announced

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:16:52 +1100

Accessible Arts would like to congratulate the six successful recipients from across NSW for their innovative Don’t DISmyABILITY arts projects. Over the month of November, NSW celebrates International Day of People with disability through the Don’t DISmyABILITY campaign....

Training bridges the gap between the arts and disability

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:30:01 +1100

Daniel Harrowell, an 18-year-old student from Newport, recently presented his experience of participation in the arts to staff at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill, as part of Accessible Arts Disability Awareness and Access training. ...

Arts OutWest Mentorship Program

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:54:03 +1100

Arts OutWest is giving three people from the Central West who are involved in the arts the opportunity to be mentored by an expert in their field. ...

Western Sydney plugged in to arts & disability

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +1100

Plugged In, a month of inclusive arts events throughout October 2010, will celebrate some of the achievements realized through Accessible Arts’ Western Sydney project, increasing cultural activities, access and opportunities for people with disability in the Western Sydney...

Talking Vision examines audio description

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:12:23 +1100

Talking Vision is Vision Australia's national weekly radio show on blindness and low vision. On 23 August 2010 presenters examined the growing information and entertainment service offered via Audio Description. ...

Digital story campaign invites people with disability to have a voice in the arts

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:41 +1100

Digby Webster, First Flight Crew performer, AART.BOXX 09 artist and Australia Council for the Arts office worker, is one of twelve Australians featured on the What makes me digital online campaign, recently...

Major investment required for arts and disability and creative ageing

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:18:37 +1100

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Raw Law launched

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:33:03 +1100

Arts Access Victoria (AAV), in partnership with the Arts Law Centre of Australia, is proud to announce the launch of exciting new initiative Raw Law. ...

Arts Activated National Conference 2010 now online

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:05:58 +1100

Keynote speeches presented by Jenny Sealey, MBE on both days of Accessible Arts’ Arts Activated National Conference are now available online. ...

Double Passes giveaway to multi-sensory music event

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:03:56 +1100

SenCity is a multi-sensory, multi-faceted, special event for people who are hearing impaired and deaf, and those with any other ability or disability. ...

Newsletter: Edition 7

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:45:34 +1100

Greg Mouser, Mouse Mischief Cards The Gillard Labour Government has released its draft National Disability Strategy which outlines a 10-year national plan to improve the lives of people with disability, promote participation and create a...

Networks foster arts & disability across the state

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:26:23 +1100

On Wednesday 21 July 2010, Accessible Arts hosted a forum to consult with Regional Arts NSW and its network of Regional Arts Development Boards, to propose a strategy for rural and regional engagement with arts and disability. ...

AART.BOXX goes biennale

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:20 +1100

The art exhibition that has been presented annually by Accessible Arts since 2006, has shifted to a project to be developed over an 18-month period and presented bi-annually. ...

Beyond Technique to improve access to dance

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:56:34 +1100

{global_content name='Beyond Technique'} In March 2010 Accessible Arts hosted an inclusive dance masterclass Beyond Technique | Searching for Authenticity at Carriageworks, Sydney, with Philip Channells, artistic director of Adelaide's multi award winning inclusive youth company Restless...

Online resource measures community based arts programs

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:05:48 +1100

Western Australia based arts access organisation, DADAA have launched a national arts and health digital platform, in partnership with the Rio Tinto WA Future Fund, Healthway and The University of Western Australia. ...

Pilot program supports creative industry for people with disability

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:40:30 +1100

An employment program piloted by The Spastic Centre in 2009 has created opportunities for people with cerebral palsy to establish profitable business ventures in the arts. ...

Great news at the movies for people with hearing or vision impairment

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:32 +1100

Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, has applauded an agreement that will vastly improve provision of captions and audio description in cinemas, so that people who have previously been unable to enjoy going to the movies will have greater opportunity...

Cinemas see the light on access: Make arts accessible

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:12:46 +1100

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Access takes centre stage on regional tour

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:29 +1100

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Acting chairman appointed to NSW Disability Council

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:50:49 +1100

The Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose, has announced that Professor Ron McCallum AM has been appointed as interim Chair of the NSW Disability Council. ...

Arts and Health - Book of Stories

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:34:25 +1100

Regional Arts Australia and the National Rural Health Alliance are working together to produce a book that highlights stories about arts and health projects from regional Australia. ...

Touring theatre production moves access to centre stage

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:51:25 +1100

A partnership between Accessible Arts and Critical Stages, to support the NSW tour of UK modern classic A Day in the Death of Joe Egg , is educating performing arts venues about access and disability awareness. ...

Accessible Arts invites grant applications for the 2010 Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:41:22 +1100

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Small Grants now available for Don't DISmyABILITY arts projects

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:47:10 +1100

Applications are now open for Accessible Arts Small Grants, for individual artists or organisations to create high quality arts project as part of the 2010 Don’t DISmyABILITY campaign. ...

Arts volunteer opportunity to attend national arts conference

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:15:42 +1100

Orana Arts is offering funding for an arts volunteer from the Orana Arts region (residing in Dubbo, Gilgandra, Mid-Western, Narromine and Warrumbungle LGAs) to attend the Regional Arts Australia National Conference in Launceston, Tasmania, 26 - 29 August 2010....

Fresh field for Australian Theatre of the Deaf

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:16:15 +1100

Australian Theatre of the Deaf is commencing a new partnership with Arts Access Victoria that will secure the future of this unique performing arts company. ...

AART.BOXX committee now calling for members

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:58:12 +1100

Applications are now open to artists, arts workers, curators, writers and creative thinkers to form a creative committee and co-ordinate AART.BOXX for 2011. This opportunity is open to people with and without disability. ...

Up the garden path: The Biennale at the Botanic Gardens

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:09:39 +1100

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(En)Able Arts Forum networked approach to North West arts and disability

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:55:19 +1100

Arts North West, will hold a forum on 16 July 2010 with key stakeholders, to develop a project that responds to specific areas for development in the region in relation to arts and disability. ...

Newsletter: Edition 6

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +1100

Cai Guo-Qiang, Inopportune: Stage One , 2004. Courtesy Cai Studio. Photograph Hiro Ihara. Improving access to the arts for people with disability continues across a wide scope of initiatives and developments. Accessing...

Art centres exchange skills to increase access for people with disability

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:58:39 +1100

Accessible Arts held a skills exchange day for Western Sydney arts centres on 27 May 2010, in response to the need to develop audiences that include people with disability at museums and galleries. ...

Captions at Dendy Awards applauded by filmmaker

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:25:39 +1100

The decision by Sydney Film Festival to include open captions at Australia’s first short film awards held particular significance for Sydney based filmmaker and finalist, Dave Carter. ...

Kojta’s stroll at Bundanon

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:29:28 +1100

Daniel Kojta, new media artist and recipient of the 2010 Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency, spent four weeks at Bundanon’s Fern Studio in April 2010. ...

Music technology links metro and regional arts & disability

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:44:33 +1100

Lismore based music making collective Tra La La Blip brought a regional presence to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney this month. ...

Networking at music forum improving access to the Opera

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:37:00 +1100

Thirteen-year-old Charitha McMahon has a passion for classical music and recently attended a Sydney Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, his first ever experience of a live classical music performance. ...

New approach to musical works for cochlear implant users

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:17:03 +1100

The Bionic Ear Institute in collaboration with Melbourne based composer and sound artist Robin Fox, have received funding to develop a series of musical works to enable people with cochlea implants access to music like everybody...

Applications now open for Regional Arts Fund (RAF) 2011

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:30:14 +1100

Applications are now being accepted for the Regional Arts Fund (NSW), one of the key funding sources for arts and cultural activities in regional, rural and remote communities of NSW. ...

Biennale of Sydney Audio Described Tour at Cockatoo Island

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:07:50 +1100

The Biennale of Sydney, Australia's largest and most exciting visual arts event, is renowned for showcasing the freshest and most provocative contemporary art from Australia and the world in Sydney's leading art venues and public sites....

To the Island: Auslan & Audio Described Biennale Tours on Cockatoo Island

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:31:07 +1100

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Sunshine Paper Studio

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:23:14 +1100

Workshops : Pymble : Ongoing : Learn new skills while having fun making handmade paper artworks, handmade cards, notepaper and decorative papers in a supportive environment. ...

Accessing the 2010 Sydney Film Festival

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:09:30 +1100

The Sydney Film Festival commenced on 2 June 2010 and continues its commitment to access for people with disability by screening a selection of films with open captions and audio description. ...

Washington DC hosts international arts and disability festival

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:29:17 +1100

From the 6 - 12 June 2010, VSA, an international arts and disability organisation, will bring together artists, educators, researchers, and policymakers with and without disabilities from around the world for a multicultural celebration of the arts and arts...

Audio Described Tickets still available for "Sold Out" Film Festival event

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:13:37 +1100

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17th Sydney Biennale Lord Mayor Community Access Days for people with disabilities

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:54:17 +1100

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Sydney Film Festival raises curtain on access

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:08:07 +1100

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Accessible Arts Applauds Human Rights Cinema Decision

Wed, 05 May 2010 12:51:49 +1100

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Back to Back mentorship program

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:17:02 +1100

Ever After Theatre Company spent a week at Sydney Theatre Company in April, undertaking intensive workshops as part of a mentorship presented by Back to Back Theatre from Geelong in Victoria and supported by Australia Council for the...

Access to authors at The Big Reading, Sydney Writers Festival signs support, takes the rap

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:54:04 +1100

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Newsletter :: May 2010

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:40:24 +1100

Accessible Arts’ Access to Festivals project is supporting a number of initiatives at several major festivals commencing over the coming weeks, including 17th Biennale of Sydney, Sydney Writers’...

Dance fundamentals stretched by Arts Activated

Mon, 03 May 2010 09:18:27 +1100

A focus on the place and practice of inclusive dance in Australia gathered a strong presence at Accessible Arts’ national conference, held in March at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. ...

Exploration of artistic abilities receives Accessible Arts Award

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:37:59 +1100

Kogarah Municipal Council in partnership with St George School and artist Sonja Karl has been awarded the Accessible Arts Award as part of the 2010 Local Government Cultural Awards, for their collaborative project Movement in Space. ...

Lord Mayor Community Access Days throughout 17th Biennale of Sydney

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:43:56 +1100

Thanks to the Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP and the City of Sydney, a number of guided tours will be audio described and Auslan interpreted at the 17th Biennale of Sydney, to enable people with sensory...

Accessing the Sydney Writers Festival

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:10:41 +1100

The annual Sydney Writers’ Festival will take place from 17 May to 23 May 2010 at Pier 4, Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay as well as at other accessible venues such as City Recital Hall and Sydney Opera House....

Music forum brings key players together

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:32:48 +1100

Accessible Arts presented a well-attended music forum in April at the Sydney Opera House, which identified strategies to broaden accessible music pathways for young people with disability. ...

The Blind Boys of Alabama in Sydney at Vivid LIVE

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:29:11 +1100

{global_content name='BB-Vivid'} Five-time Grammy winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama, have spread the spirit and energy of gospel music for over 60 years, ever since the first version of the group formed at the Alabama Institute for the...

Application by Cinemas for Exemption from the Disability Discrimination Action rejected

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:32:52 +1100

Action on Cinema Access, the independent community group of deaf, hard of hearing, blind and vision impaired people and their supporters, has welcomed the decision by the Australian Human Rights Commission to reject the application for Exemption from the...

New funding to protect Australia's historic places

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:44:08 +1100

A new Australian Government heritage funding program designed to protect, conserve and maintain places important to our history and heritage is now accepting applications. ...

Emerging playwright and performer makes political history

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:13:41 +1100

Kelly Vincent, Adelaide based emerging playwright and performer, made Australian Parliamentary history when she recently won the 11th Legislative Council seat in the South Australian 2010 State elections. ...

Governor Marie Bashir receives portrait from Studio ARTES artist

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:59:13 +1100

An artist in residency project undertaken by six artists from Studio ARTES at Government House, has fostered the ongoing development of the artists, including an opportunity to meet Her Excellency, Governor Marie Bashir. ...

British artist draws Sydney cityscape to mark Autism Month

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:24:18 +1100

Stephen Wiltshire , a British artist internationally renowned for drawing detailed cityscapes, spent the last week of April at Customs House in Circular Quay, Sydney, creating his latest work, an image of the city as seen from Sydney...

Arts - Access - Excellence Sydney Conference delivers above expectation

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:21:15 +1100

The 2010 Arts Activated conference held recently at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, exceeded expectations of both the organisers, Accessible Arts, and the arts and disability sectors. ...

Newsletter :: April 2010

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1100

Jenny Sealey, MBE, keynote speaker Arts Activated National Conference 2010 On the other side of the Arts Activated National Conference, Accessible Arts is...

Arts and disability activated at Accessible Arts national conference

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:09:52 +1100

The second Arts Activated National Conference, held at the Powerhouse Museum at the end of March 2010, bought together 350 people over two days, from across Australia and overseas. ...

Conference introduces arts and disability sector to young and emerging artists

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:01:00 +1100

A range of young artists with disability from across Australia and New Zealand attended the Arts Activated National Conference as presenters, performers and delegates. ...

Bundanon broadens access initiatives

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:50:04 +1100

During 2010 Bundanon Trust is including a number of initiatives in their program that are inclusive of people with disability. ...

Award winning film with disability themes exhibited at ACMI

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:09:11 +1100

The creative and technical processes behind the acclaimed Australian animation Mary and Max form part of an exhibition at Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne, providing behind-the-scene insight into the feature film...

Superhuman Probabilities

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:27:36 +1100

Written by Daniel Kotja, reporting on his experience at the Super Human Symposium presented by Australian Network for Art and Technology , Melbourne 2009. Taking a moment to digest the incredible...

New publication Re-Presenting Disability in museums and galleries

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:26:12 +1100

A new volume published in the United Kingdom offers provocative and timely contributions, and addresses issues surrounding disability representation in museums and galleries. ...

Technology partnership takes art to rural and remote areas

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:24:13 +1100

The Museum of Contemporary Art and Telstra have announced a new technology partnership which will help take contemporary art to rural and remote parts of the country, as well as help to build a wider global audience for Australian...

Community Cultural Development NSW closes its doors

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:05:08 +1100

After 25 years of service to the community arts and cultural development sector the State’s peak cultural support organisation, Community Cultural Development NSW (CCDNSW) has made the difficult decision to wind up its operations. ...

TV program demystifies disability services

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:22:13 +1100

A half hour television program due to air in regional New South Wales this Sunday, 21 March 2010 follows the lives of people living with disability and their carers. ...

Accessible Arts Board Backs Action on Cinema Access

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:08:32 +1100

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Newsletter :: March 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:21:50 +1100

Jim Conway, member of Accessible Music Pathways and Don Hopkins peform at the Uniting Care Burnside Extended Family Support launch. Accessible Arts welcomes new...

Action on Cinema Access awaits Australian Human Rights decision

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:08:22 +1100

A nationwide protest was held in all capital cities on Saturday 13 February 2010, galvanizing general consensus that the current level of access to cinema is unacceptable to people who have sensory disabilities, their families and their friends. ...

Back to Back Theatre mentor local theatre group at Sydney Theatre Company

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:01:03 +1100

A mentorship involving eight performers from the Ever After Theatre Company, working under the guidance of Back to Back Theatre will take place in April in partnership with the Australia Council for the Arts and Accessible Arts at...

First Flight Crew breaking into the scene

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:00:37 +1100

First Flight Crew will make their first appearance for 2010 at Platform 3, Sydney’s largest hip hop festival on Saturday 20 March 2010. ...

OZCO Booth at Arts Activated National Conference

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:04 +1100

An information booth and staff from the Australia Council for the Arts will be available at the Arts Activated National Conference for all delegates to drop by, have a chat and pick up relevant information about their current...

Sculpture Studio offers scholarships to artists with disability

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:53:00 +1100

Accessible Arts, Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School and Pine Street Creative Arts Centre are developing scholarship positions for artists with disability. Based in Sydney, Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is the oldest and largest independent sculpture school in...

New Inventors tackle access to new media

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:02:06 +1100

Three inventions to help people with disability are featured in a special edition of the ABC1 television program The New Inventors screening on 10 March 2010. ...

2010 NSW Local Government Cultural Awards

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:46:09 +1100

The annual NSW Local Government Cultural Awards are calling for entries. In 2010 the awards will focus on improving recognition for the importance and distinction of cultural achievements across the state. Entries close 26 February 2010. ...

Community group protests about access at George St Cinemas

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:35:14 +1100

Action on Cinema Access, a newly-formed community group, will protest in Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide, on Saturday 13 February at 11:00 am, to demonstrate disapproval at Village Roadshow, Greater Union, Hoyts and Reading Cinemas, who have...

Disability no barrier when telling Aboriginal stories

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:45:27 +1100

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Newsletter :: February 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:44:01 +1100

Sargents Centre Mural Project, Blacktown The development of the National Cultural Policy by the Australian Government focuses on three themes: keeping culture strong; engaging the community; and powering the young....

Sydney arts organisations employing people with disability

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:05:45 +1100

Getting a job in the arts has always been highly competitive, but pathways do exist for people with disability and the key is participating in arts projects as often as possible, to gain skills and experience that match...

Accessible Dance under new management

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:31:16 +1100

After six years of support from Accessible Arts and Sydney Dance Company, Accessible Dance classes will be managed by an independant dance practitioner with a passion for using dance and movement to work with people from all groups...

Accessible Dance for people with an intellectual disability

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:07:22 +1100

Classes : Sydney : Every Saturday : Accessible Dance is for people with a moderate intellectual disability over the age of 16. ...

Emerge Outside: inclusive project at the Performance Space

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +1100

An innovative project for musicians with mixed abilities will use sound to explore new realms of possibility in a place free of social and physical barriers. ...

Arts Activated 2010 offers training for arts based programs

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:57:35 +1100

A disability service in the eastern suburbs of Sydney has registered more than half of its Day Service staff to attend the Arts Activated National Conference at the Powerhouse Museum in March 2010. Eleven staff from Miroma will...

National Music Award won by inclusive music initiative

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:17:30 +1100

An organisation in the ACT that provides a broad range of accessible music programs has won the Music Council of Australia’s national Music in Communities Award. ...

Country Arts Support Program funding now open

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:10:19 +1100

The State Government’s Country Arts Support Program (CASP) provides small grants to arts and community organisations in regional NSW for locally initiated projects. ...

Can technology compensate for disability?

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:50:36 +1100

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Go beyond technique with Inclusive Dance masterclass

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:54:59 +1100

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Newsletter :: January 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:51:05 +1100

Flamenco @ Rozelle Community Centre , Don't DIS my ABILITY '09. The New Year begins on a high note at Accessible Arts after...

Partnership key to work achieved in Western Sydney arts and disability

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:11:00 +1100

Powerhouse Youth Theatre’s dynamic partnership with Accessible Arts continues to deliver projects and resources in the Western Sydney area and beyond, including developing strategies to improve inclusion within school holiday performance programs and producing online resources for integrated...

Representation of artistic ability on the rise

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:06:54 +1100

The Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign continues to attract an increasing number of arts events, including participation from artists with disability as ambassadors, key speakers and entertainers at major functions. ...

Beyond 'Technique' to unleash inclusive dance opportunities

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:41:46 +1100

Natalie Hamam approached Accessible Arts during the middle of 2009 to enquire about dance companies that are accessible to people who are wheelchair users. Her and her partner Anthony Lloyd are not professional dancers, but have a passion...

Make a statement about your cultural achievements

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:01:15 +1100

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Registrations open for Arts Activated Conference

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:23:32 +1100

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To Be or Not To Be Excellent – Arts Activated National Conference 2010

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:13:11 +1100

Registrations are open and filling fast for the Arts Activated National Conference – a conference offering workshops, papers and presentations from across the nation and overseas, to provoke debate and discussion about ‘excellence’ in arts and disability. ...

Results of Regional Arts Australia's national consultation

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:03:54 +1100

Regional Arts Australia has released its goals for the next five years after completing a national consultation across the country. ...

Accessible Arts highly commended by Australian Human Rights Commission

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:14:20 +1100

Accessible Arts received a Highly Commended certificate in the 2009 Australian Human Rights Awards, recognising its work promoting the cultural rights of people with disability. ...

Accessible Arts highly commended by Australian Human Rights Commission

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:07:31 +1100

Accessible Arts received a Highly Commended certificate in the 2009 Australian Human Rights Awards, recognising its work promoting the cultural rights of people with disability. ...

Improving access to TV and cinema for the hearing and vision impaired

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:11:27 +1100

The Rudd Government has called for public input on ways to improve access to television, cinema and other electronic media for people with a hearing or vision impairment. ...

Choirmaster from Sydney Street Choir in Sydney's top 100 influential people

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:08:31 +1100

The Sydney Morning Herald has named Peter Lehner, choirmaster of Sydney Street Choir, one of Sydney's top 100 influential people. ...

Extra 20K for Junction Works Spark Festival

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:27:53 +1100

Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch and Member for Macquarie Fields Andrew McDonald today announced funding of $20,000 to help Junction Works stage its annual Spark Festival. ...

Go beyond technique with Inclusive Dance masterclass

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:31:39 +1100

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Launch of online Integrated Performance Kit

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:05:54 +1100

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Pre-Arts Activated National Conference 2010 Masterclass

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:02:55 +1100

Beyond Technique | Searching for Authenticity, a series of dance masterclasses in 2010, is a unique practical professional development opportunity for NSW artists to experience inclusive dance practice. ...

Do you want therapy or theatre?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:26:01 +1100

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Accessible Arts makes Human Rights shortlist

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:27:51 +1100

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Accessible toilets don’t make Accessible Festivals

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:19:41 +1100

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Mainstream cinema excluding people with disabilities

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:19:00 +1100

Arts Access Victoria and The Other Film Festival are calling upon individuals and organisations to voice their objection to the recent application made by Village Roadshow, Greater Union, Hoyts and Reading Cinemas requesting exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act...

AART.BOXX committee expands understanding of access

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:38:02 +1100

Hugh Nichols was one of nine people on the AART.BOXX 09 committee, a group of artists, writers, disability workers, arts administrators and even an animatronics expert, who met regularly throughout 2009 to drive and create Accessible Arts' national...

Arts projects throughout NSW develop artistic ability

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:05 +1100

The Honourable Paul Lynch, Minister for Disability Services will officially launch the Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign for Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC), Department of Human Services NSW, on Thursday 3 December 2009 at the Art Gallery...

Conference draws connections between disability and excellence

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:16:57 +1100

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Are artists with disability capable of excellence?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11:18 +1100

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Conference addresses access in Museums & Galleries

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:58:38 +1100

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Arts and disability in Canberra generates and strengthens

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:29 +1100

A number of arts and disability initiatives in the ACT are strengthening networks and promoting cross sector inclusion to improve opportunities for people with disability to participate in the arts. ...

Sculpture by the Sea adds touch to its tours

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:19 +1100

On Friday 13 November 2009, three people with low vision participated in the first guided touch tour presented at Sculpture by the Sea. The tour was a huge success engaging three volunteers with extensive experience in the visual...

Arts and disability unlimited at next Olympic games

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:30 +1100

{global_content name='olympics'} Unlimited , the UK’s largest ever disability arts program, has been launched by the 2012 Cultural Olympiad as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, planned for July 2012 through to September 2012....

Conference focuses on dance and disability

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:53 +1100

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Arts Activated Conference puts disability on the big screen

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:43 +1100

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Arts-Activated Conference seeks way forward for artists with disability

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:26 +1100

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Is art an appropriate tool for the disability sector?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:53 +1100

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Program announced for Arts Activated National Conference 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:10:49 +1100

With the draft program now online, Accessible Arts presents the second national Arts Activated National Conference: Arts – Access – Excellence, bringing together leading thinkers, artists, advocates, practitioners and producers to create dialogue about and showcase examples of...

First Flight Crew take off over Western Sydney

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:18:18 +1100

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Emerging artists strengthen links within arts & disability

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:19 +1100

On Thursday 29 October 2009, more than 250 audience members came to the Mori Gallery in Sydney for the opening of AART.BOXX, Accessible Arts’ national exhibition for artists with disability. ...

Access fully covered by touring film festival

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:29 +1100

Karina Libby, Festival Coordinator of Access All Areas Film Festival 2009, is excited about new developments happening this year at the festival, which emphasize access is at the core of this touring event. ...

First Flight Crew ‘in da house’ with Richard Wilkins

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:45 +1100

The First Flight Crew had their fifth gig at 'Comedy Is King' at The Westin Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney in late September 09. This event was a major fundraiser night for Down Syndrome NSW and the Crew...

USA TV Foundations assist filmmakers with disabilities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:06:24 +1100

Two TV industry foundations in New York have teamed up to launch a scholarship for filmmakers with disabilities. ...

Don’t DIS My ABILITY : Tra La La Blip

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:27:07 +1100

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Don’t DIS My ABILITY : I Love You

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:46 +1100

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Don’t DIS My ABILITY : Creating Dreams

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:12:55 +1100

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Take control of the search for authenticity in dance

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:23:30 +1100

Accessible Arts is looking for volunteer Dance Committee members to drive and coordinate the Beyond Technique: Searching for Authenticity dance event in March 2010. ...

Exhibition for artists with disability escalates to next level

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:10:29 +1100

AART.BOXX is an exhibition of works by emerging artists and creative thinkers with disability. In 2009, AART.BOXX has expanded to include works by artists of all ages from around the country. 24 artists have been chosen from over 85...

Tours and Information improve access to Sculpture by the Sea 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:25:46 +1100

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Dance Committee Call Out for Expressions of Interest

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:02:29 +1100

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Junction 2010 calls for leading thinkers and practitioners

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:10:23 +1100

Junction 2010, the much anticipated seventh Regional Arts Australia national conference, is calling for expression of interest for concepts, speakers and presentations. ...

National Arts and Disability Strategy provides way to inclusion

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:07:22 +1100

In October 2009 the Cultural Ministers Council released the National Arts and Disability Strategy, a vision for improving access and participation in the artistic and cultural activities for people with disabilities. ...

Sculpture by the Sea touch tour

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:08 +1100

This November, Sculpture by the Sea will offer guided touch tours of the exhibition for people with low-vision. ...

National Arts and Disability Strategy provides way to inclusion

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:32 +1100

Youth Health Art Space Program looking for artists

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:26:57 +1100

Indigenous artists who would like to teach young people artistic skills are invited to apply to the Youth Health Art Space program run by the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) in Sydney. ...

Prison Arts Program Call for Information

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:49:15 +1100

Arts Access Australia is developing a National Prison Arts Strategy that outlines a coordinated approach towards delivering art programs in correctional service institutions and for community organisations working with ex-inmates. ...

AART.BOXX 09: Emerging artists & creative thinkers with disability

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:11:47 +1000

Accessible Arts is presenting its national survey exhibition of works by emerging artists with disability from 30 October to 7 November 2009. ...

Bundanon Residency awarded to new media artist

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:54 +1000

Western Sydney based new media artist, Daniel Kojta has been awarded the 2010 Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency. ...

Merry Makers Dance Their Way Into Print

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:39:28 +1000

The story of the Merry Makers, the dance troupe made up of children and adults with disabilities, is now being celebrated with a major new book published by ABC Books. ...

Electrofringe puts access on the program

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:34:22 +1000

A free interactive workshop showcasing accessible electronic music making is being presented at this year’s Electrofringe festival of electronic arts and culture, being held in Newcastle from 1 to 5 October 2009. ...

AART.BOXX Artist – Carla Wherby

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:53:35 +1000

Carla Wherby is one of the artists with disability featured in Accessible Arts AART.BOXX 09 exhibition in Sydney this October - November. ...

AART.BOXX Artist – Greg Sindel

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:48:27 +1000

21 year old Sydney artist Greg Sindel is one of the artists with disability featured in Accessible Arts AART.BOXX 09 exhibition in Sydney this October - November. ...

AART.BOXX Artist - Scott Trevelyan

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:43:14 +1000

Printmaker and sculptor Scott Trevelyan is one of the artists with disability featured in Accessible Arts AART.BOXX 09 exhibition in Sydney this October - November. ...

Exhibition for artists with disability escalates to next level

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:11:29 +1000

Gallery offers professional development for artist with disability

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:14:58 +1000

Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest are offering a mentorship program to an emerging artist with disability as part of Sizzle, an inclusive arts event for International Day of People with disability. ...

Open Day invites people with disability to explore improved access

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:06:51 +1000

Sydney Opera House is offering a variety of access initiatives over the coming weeks to showcase the completion of the Accessibility and Western Foyer Project. A public lift, indoor escalators, new accessible toilets and platform stair-climber lifts have been...

Sister organisation in Queensland seeks new Executive Officer

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:01:20 +1000

Access Arts Inc. (Qld) is seeking a 'hands-on' Executive Officer to lead the organistion to its next phase. ...

Intensive screen workshop for budding film stars

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:40:47 +1000

Accessible Arts and Powerhouse Youth Theatre are holding a three-day intensive introduction to acting for the camera for 15 to 18 year olds of all abilities starting 5 October 2009. ...

‘Speak Up: Arts & Disability Priorities for NSW' now released

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:31:07 +1000

The report identifying key findings, issues and solutions resulting from extensive consultations conducted by Alison McLaren, Audience Development Officer, Accessible Arts, has now been released. ...

Disability Awareness & Access training - improving access to the arts

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:23:40 +1000

At a time when social inclusion is high on the Government's agenda, Accessible Arts TAFE NSW Disability Awareness & Access training is an important and relevant professional development opportunity. ...

Necessary Games – award winning collaboration with Restless Dance Theatre

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:52:17 +1000

{global_content name='restless-games'} Restless Dance Theatre, a youth dance company, driven by performers with disability, has recently won a number of film awards in collaboration with Closer Productions screen media company. ...

Small Arts Grants attract big arts ideas

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:04:04 +1000

From Albury in the South, Mullumbimby in the North and Cobar in the West, a total of 44 applications were received for the Accessible Arts Small Arts Grants round as part of this year's statewide Don't DIS My...

Ten projects link arts and disability across NSW

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:58:52 +1000

Ten organisations and arts workers have been selected to receive Accessible Arts Small Grants of up to $1,000 to create high quality arts events as part of the 2009 Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign that runs throughout November in...

TAFE NSW Accredited Disability & Access Training Course

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:48:16 +1000

Accessible Arts TAFE NSW accredited Disability Awareness & Access training is designed to assist arts organisations, cultural institutions and entertainment venues improve access for people with a disability to their events and venues. ...

New inclusive theatre company in Sydney

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:52:45 +1000

The After Party Project, a new inclusive theatre company, has been founded in Sydney to increase opportunities for actors with disability, promote authenticity in casting and stage fully accessible productions. ...

Clay: From Wellbeing to Art

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:13:51 +1000

Written by Josie Cavallaro and presented at the 12th Australian Ceramic Triennale, Sydney, 2009. My contribution to the Clay, Art and Wellbeing panel is drawn from my experience in working alongside emerging artists with a disability...

Artstart funding enables inclusion in 24/7 Youth Film Festival

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:27:28 +1000

A joint project between Manly, Mosman, Warringah, and Pittwater Councils and funding from ArtStart NSW Youth Arts and Skills Program, has enabled a group of people with disability to be part of the 24/7 Youth Film Festival for the...

Sydney arts community rallies to save one of the city’s most important venues for emerging and experimental art

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:32:57 +1000

Recently named by Creative Sydney as one of the city's top ‘Creative Catalysts', Firstdraft Gallery - Sydney's oldest Artist-Run Initiative, has been giving big breaks to budding artists since 1986. Some of Australia's top young artists got their start...

Multimedia artist from Lismore attends international arts & disability events in UK

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:26:32 +1000

Kath Duncan, Lismore based multimedia artist and researcher, will travel to England in September to participate in deciBel , Performing Arts Showcase, Manchester UK. ...

Captioned screening of 'A Good Man' at the Chauvel

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:14:38 +1000

{global_content name='agoodman'} Award winning feature film ‘A Good Man’ is being screened with captions at the Chauvel Cinema on 5 September 2009. This Australian documentary is the true story of a struggling Australian farmer, his quadriplegic wife and...

Aurora Community Channel increases representation of disability

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:04:35 +1000

Aurora Community TV is calling for artists and filmmakers with a disability to contribute short films, series, documentaries and music videos to be broadcast nationally on the FOXTEL, AUSTAR and Optus Digital Networks. Aurora is seeking original Australian programs...

Sydney Writers' Festival Wrap

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:24:59 +1000

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UK Arts and Disability brings wealth of experience to NSW

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:36:32 +1000

A recent trip abroad provided Sancha Donald, CEO of Accessible Arts, the opportunity to experience the arts and disability sector in the United Kingdom. Sancha visited a diverse group of professional and community organisations, all providing access to...

Arts-Activated Conference announced for 2010: Invitation to present – Call for papers

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:05:57 +1000

Accessible Arts is convening the second Arts Activated Conference at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on 25-26 March 2010. The theme of the conference, Arts - Access - Excellence, will explore process, practice and innovation relating to inclusion of...

Event Registration open for International Day of People with a Disability

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:52:22 +1000

Event registration is now open for International Day of People with a Disability 2009. Registration is available online and registrants will be included in the ‘Don’t DIS my ABILITY’ online listings. ...

Integrated Dance Workshop with Margot Politis

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:36:23 +1000

Places are open for people aged 18-30 with and without disabilities to participate in an Integrated Dance Workshop with dancer, actor, choreographer, movement teacher and devisor of new dance work Margot Politis. ...

Accessible filmmaking on the rise

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:02:28 +1000

An increase in people with disability learning film making skills continues, following the recent success of short film Be My Brother at Tropfest 2009. Alison Richardson, Creative Programs Coordinator, Accessible Arts Western Sydney, has been providing...

A new home in the arts

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:08:27 +1000

Home is where the heART is , an adaptation of the Greek myth Orpheus, will be performed by the Sydney Street Choir, and presented at Belvoir St Theatre over the coming three weeks. ...

Dancer from New Zealand wins Izzie Award

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:52:11 +1000

Rodney Bell and Sonsheree Giles from AXIS Dance Company in San Francisco have received the 2009 Isadora Duncan Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performance - Ensemble (2007-2008 season). This Award promotes...

Invitation to Present at Arts Activated 2010

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:26:14 +1000

Accessible Arts is inviting submissions for proposals to present at the 2010 Arts Activated Conference, 25 & 26 March 2010, at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney. The conference aims to be interactive and will include creative presentations that incorporate...

Small Grants available for Don't DIS my ABILITY projects and events

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:40:41 +1000

Applications are now open for Accessible Arts Small Grants of up to $1,000, for organisations and arts workers to create high quality arts events as part of the 2009 Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign that runs throughout November...

Disability Arts Workers contribute quality creative outcomes

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:28:53 +1000

Accessible Arts currently has a number of professional arts tutors listed on its website, promoting the skills and experience of a diversity of arts workers who are available to engage in inclusive projects and programs. The benefits of...

Sydney Film Festival Accessible Cinema Online Survey

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:37:13 +1000

This year, the Sydney Film Festival in partnership with Accessible Arts included Rear Window captioning and audio-description services for some screenings as a part of its Accessible Cinema program. ...

New Australian horror film by people with a disability

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:07:40 +1000

Camden Creative Studios has just finished creating its latest movie: James Jones And The Living Dead , a film storyboarded, acted and edited entirely by people with disability from Macarthur Disability Services. ...

Sydney Film Festival Wrap: New access technology provided and new doco prize awarded

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:24:08 +1000

This year's partnership with the Sydney Film Festival delivered an Accessible Cinema strand within the festival program that included accessible film screenings, two industry forums, an opportunity to experience Rear Window access technology and five films that directly addressed...

Sydney Film Festival Accessible Cinema online survey

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:23:12 +1000

This year, the Sydney Film Festival included captioning and audio-description services for some screenings as a part of its Accessible Cinema program. ...

Accessible Arts Disability Awareness and Access training service

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:55:18 +1000

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Don’t DIS my ABILITY Accessible Arts Small Grants open for applications

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:44:45 +1000

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‘Off the Edge’ exhibition at the Ceramic Triennale

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:47:43 +1000

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American Research Fellow to perform Music of Difference at Sydney Conservatorium

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:13:08 +1000

Catherine Branch graduated last spring from Rice University in Houston, TX as a flute performance major. Since then she has been traveling as a research fellow of the Thomas J Watson Foundation, exploring the role of art in disability...

Britain's 'EastEnders' TV show adds first actor with a disability

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:23:03 +1000

International focus: EastEnders is to feature for the first time a character who uses a wheelchair as part of a series of measures by the BBC to raise the profile of actors and performers who have disabilities. ...

Inclusive Museum Conference: Enabling Diversity Sustaining Development

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:14:08 +1000

A panel of five speakers from NSW, Australia are presenting the session ‘Access to Museums: Inclusive Approaches to Attract Visitors with Disability,' at the second International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, to be held at the University of...

Cliburn winner learns by ear and plays by heart

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:58:06 +1000

Nobuyuki Tsujii, a twenty year old pianist from Japan, has won the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Nobuyuki, who has been blind since birth, was awarded tie for first with Haochen...

Dion Beasley - It's a Dog's Life at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:54:07 +1000

Goulburn Regional Art Gallery is currently exhibiting works by Dion Beasley, a young artist with a disability from Central Australia. ...

Three Australian Film-makers at forum on Representation in Film

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:14:26 +1000

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Accessible Cinema trials Rear Window captioning at the Sydney Film Festival plus audio described screening announced

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:51:54 +1000

The 56th Sydney Film Festival in partnership with Accessible Arts will trial a new method of captioning for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment, at this year's festival. An audio described screening will also...

Regional Arts Australia - National Consultation

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:33:32 +1000

A national consultation which will inform future directions for the work of Regional Arts Australia is being held in Bathurst on Tuesday 30 June 2009. ...

Arts Activated Conference 2010 speakers announced

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:07:26 +1000

With the announcement of Arts Activated 2010, five leading thinkers and innovators have been confirmed for the program. They will contribute to the overall theme of the conference, Arts – Access – Excellence, through presenting leading examples of...

Ron McCallum (OA) launches Sydney Film Festival Accessible Cinema

Mon, 25 May 2009 13:08:04 +1000

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Accessible Cinema at the Sydney Film Festival third year running

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:54:40 +1000

Sydney Film Festival is inviting Sydneysiders to get off their couch and experience the real deal from 3-14 June 2009. ...

Accessible Cinema at the 56th Sydney Film Festival 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:00:18 +1000

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Dungog Film Festival screens documentary about Down syndrome

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:36:28 +1000

Dance Like Nobody's Watching will screen at the 3rd Dungong Film Festival, joining this yearly celebration of the best in Australian film. ...

Accessible Cinema trials Rear Window captioning at Sydney Film Festival

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:20:11 +1000

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Sydney Film Festival announces Accessible Cinema Program

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:54:13 +1000

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Garrett announces new programs to increase access

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:40:57 +1000

The Rudd Government has delivered on its commitments and strengthened its support for Australia’s arts and cultural sector with an investment of $62.3 million in the 2009-10 Federal Budget. ...

Call Out for volunteers at Sydney Film Festival

Wed, 13 May 2009 15:12:45 +1000

Sydney Film Festival is currently looking for people to join the 2009 volunteer team. ...

Twelve Independent Cinemas offer captions and audio description

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:14:59 +1000

Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, has congratulated the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, on her announcement that 12 independent cinemas in Australia will now offer captions and audio description services to Australians with a hearing or vision impairment. ...

Vision Australia presents information sessions on Audio Description across Sydney

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:24:18 +1000

For over 15 years Vision Australia has been leading efforts to increase the provision of Audio Description in Australia. Now, in partnership with Media Access Australia, information seminars are being presented about this access service, to further inform the...

Deaf dancer makes a 'world of difference'

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:09:51 +1000

Ross Onley-Zerkel is a Melbourne dancer with a big heart. He’ll be spending the next twelve months working for Arts Access Victoria after being named one of five winners of the Vodafone Australia Foundation’s World of Difference program. ...

Food Court illuminates Back to Back's excellence

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:36:52 +1000

Back to Back Theatre, a unique ensemble of actors with disabilities from Geelong, Victoria present their newest work Food Court with music from Australian cult band, The Necks, as part of Luminous, a festival curated by...

Call Out: Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:42:23 +1000

In partnership with the Bundanon Trust, Accessible Arts is providing an artist in residency opportunity for a NSW artist with a disability. ...

Companion Card Affiliates Information Session

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:28:24 +1000

Accessible Arts, National Disability Services and Sydney Opera House will host an information session relating to implementation of the Companion Card in NSW for Affiliates and potential Affiliates of the program. ...

Auslan at Sydney Writers Festival Special Event

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:57:59 +1000

Accessible Arts has partnered with the Sydney Writers’ Festival to provide an Auslan interpreter for special event, International Voices on Saturday 23 May at 7:00pm. ...

Hard Daze from the Mixed Abilities Ensemble

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:19:13 +1000

Hard Daze, a new production from the Powerhouse Youth Theatre's Mixed Abilities Ensemble will premiere in an urban warehouse space in Clyde, Western Sydney on Thursday 23 April 2009. ...

Matt Laffan 1970 - 2009

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:39:51 +1100

Those not acquainted with Matt Laffan may have read of his death recently and it is sad indeed. Matt provided comment on a number of Accessible Arts' projects. ...

NSW Dont DIS my ABILITY 2009

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:20:52 +1100

Now is the time to start planning an inclusive arts event during November and December 2009 to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability through the NSW Don't DIS My ABILITY campaign. ...

Casting call for new one act play

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:15:33 +1100

A male actor between the ages of 25 and 35 who is also a wheelchair user is wanted for the role of Simon, the romantic lead in a new Australian one act play. ...

Speak Up findings online and open for public comment

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:59:35 +1100

Feedback and public comment is being sought on Issues Papers developed from a three-year ‘Speak Up' consultation process with the arts and disability sectors across NSW. ...

Companion card helps those with disabilities go to the arts

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:58:57 +1100

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Letter to the Editor: Tropfest introduces new kind of celebrity

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:21:43 +1100

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Film shoot looking for assistants

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:17:04 +1100

Accessible Arts and filmmaker Genevieve Clay are looking for people who identify as having a disability to assist and be mentored on a range of roles for a new short film, 'Francis & Annie.' ...

THE NIS: artistic excellence in community

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:13:51 +1100

A unique collective of sound and movement artists with varying abilities, an experimental music ensemble and a thriving community arts centre in the west of Melbourne, recently presented an extraordinary hybrid performance piece to audiences at...

Opportunity to comment on draft Disability Access to Premises Standards

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1100

Attending arts venues, galleries and exhibitions can be a frustrating experience when physical access is below standard. The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging people with disability, advocacy organisations, people in the building sector, local government and community organisations...

Art of Difference : Disability & Deaf Arts Festival

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:31:51 +1100

Art of Difference is Australia's premier international Deaf and disability arts event. The festival is held in Melbourne and runs from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 21 March 2009. Registrations are now open!!! ...

AART.BOXX call for works by emerging artists with disabilities

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:20:00 +1100

Accessible Arts is currently taking pre-selection applications for AART.BOXX09, a national exhibition of works by emerging artists with a disability. Applications close Friday 15 May 2009. ...

'Be My Brother' steals the show at Tropfest

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:23:43 +1100

Tropfest winners Genevieve Clay & Gerard O’Dwyer Genevieve Clay was awarded first prize at Movie Extra Tropfest 2009 by a panel of celebrity judges for 'Be My Brother,' a short film...