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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

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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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Bundanon Trust Announces Five Residencies for Artists with Disability

Aug 24, 2021

The Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Residence Program provides a creative and career development opportunity for five (5) artists with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW and the ACT.
 Congratulations to the selected artists: Luke Abdallah, Mark Elliot, Julia Faragher, Bedelia Lowrenčev and Jeremy Lowrenčev.
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Arts Activated 2021 Wrap Up

Aug 23, 2021

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s conference such a great success!
We're hiring an Arts Development Manager

We’re Hiring – Arts Development Manager

Aug 18, 2021

We’re hiring an Arts Development Manager.
This part-time position (30 hours per week) is a nine-month contract. It is the perfect job for a person with Arts Development experience who is looking for a meaningful role in the arts and culture sector.
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