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Open With Better Access – Free Online Event

Oct 13, 2021

As NSW re-opens, now is the perfect time to reflect on what organisations have learnt from 2021 and discover how you can broaden your audience and strengthen your impact in 2022.

Hear from diverse organisations as they share their learnings and expertise, providing simple and achievable tips on how to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of your spaces and programs. Join us for this online panel discussion with leading artists from Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, Museum of Australian Democracy and Varuna the National Writers’ House.
Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program

Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program – Apply Now

Oct 01, 2021

APPLY NOW – Applications close Sun 24 Oct.

Eight applicants who identify as both a person with disability and/or d/Deaf as well as culturally and linguistically diverse/person of colour will be selected for this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights into the arts and cultural sector, whilst forming connections as emerging creative sector workers.
Front & Centre

Front & Centre – Applications Now Open

Sep 21, 2021

This exciting arts leadership initiative puts woman with disability front and centre!  

Produced by Accessible Arts with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women, Front & Centre is designed to support women with disability move into leadership positions such as artistic directors, board members and senior positions in programming and management.  

Sydney Olympic Park Artist Residency Announced

Sep 14, 2021

In partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Accessible Arts is delighted to announce Rhiannon Pegler as the talented artist selected for the four-week residency extended to NSW and ACT artists with disability or who are d/Deaf.
“I’m interested in how people relate to their bodies, its machinations, and their minds connection with interpreting those workings to the visual,” says Rhiannon. 
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Liz Martin Announced as Interim CEO

Sep 07, 2021

We’re delighted to welcome Liz Martin as our interim CEO!

With over 20 years’ experience working across the Australian arts and disability sector as advocate, musician, producer, project manager, trainer and advisor, Liz is driven to contribute to an arts sector that is authentically representative, diverse and accessible for everyone.
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Innovating Art Through Disability 

Aug 24, 2021

Save 40% when you book through Accessible Arts!

Accessible Arts together with Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group is presenting ‘Innovating Art Through Disability’ on Monday 27 Sept 6pm. Join four of NSW’s leading voices in arts and disability, as they explore how people with disability are changing the culture of creativity.

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