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Arts Activated Conference - Two Packed Days Of Arts Professionals & Interactive Workshops
The upcoming Arts Activated Conference is packed to the brim with interactive workshops, live performances and international keynote speakers. With insights into groundbreaking programs such as Club Wild, as featured at the Sydney Opera House, and Unlock Your Creativity, contemporary dance for people with disabilities, to the inspiring performance by the Australian Theatre of the Deaf, and international guest STAGETEXT who initiated captioning in theatres across the UK – there really is something for everyone.
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
The conference will be officially opened at 9am by the Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services, the Hon Kristina Keneally MP. Other highlights on the day are Graeme Innes from the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission who will discuss Accessing the Arts – being discriminating rather than discriminatory. Singer and Actor Tim McCallum will tell his inspiring story followed by a beautiful live performance, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra will present their access initiatives. A session not to be missed is artist Claire Hogan who will explain how someone with only 5% sight produces paintings. Throughout the day, an entertaining series of original animations by people with disabilities will be screened and not to be missed!
THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
On Thursday the program will offer a performance from the renowned Tutti Ensemble from South Australia, followed by an invigorating dance/performance workshop from the Spastic Centre NSW’s Unlock Your Creativity program. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Australia Council for the Arts, the Sydney Opera House and NIDA will all present their high quality arts initiatives for people with disabilities. And from Victoria, Arts Access Victoria and The City of Port Phillip will discuss the creation of a mixed media installation, as well as the role of partnerships in building strong sustainable inclusive arts projects. Matthew Perry from remote NSW will explain how he has overcome limited resources and isolation to produce an inspiring and sustainable arts program, Art in Garage, within two shires.
The official closing of the Arts Activated Conference will include a highly energetic performance by the Australian Theatre of the Deaf (ATOD). “Futures” is a thought-provoking show that challenges perceptions of theatre by people who are deaf. It illustrates the stories of three students whose lives take different paths, interrupted by romance, destiny and dilemmas.
The Arts Activated Conference runs for two days 26th-27th September 2007 and features the innovative and high quality work of 55 guest speakers, including 17 arts & disability professionals, 11 VISUAL ARTS specialists, 9 THEATRE facilitators, and 7 MUSIC and DANCE specialists. To find our more about the program visit the website below or to keep up to date with news by subscribing to the Accessible Arts mailing list www.aarts.net.au.
Access: Fully accessible venue. Information including transport to and from the venue and accommodation details are available on the website.
How to register: Registrations form and a detailed program of seminars and workshops are available by visiting the website: www.aarts.net.au/artsactivated.
For further information:
Please contact Accessible Arts on 02 9251 6499.
Nadia de Ceglie: ndeceglie@aarts.net.au
Katy Mercer: kmercer@aarts.net.au.
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