Artist Angie Goto leads a tour of the Archibald Prize 2022

Career Advancement

We’re here to empower the creativity and careers of arts practitioners with disability right across NSW. We do this by providing a range of professional development programs for both artists and arts workers.

Advance Your Career Series

In 2026, we will be extending our commitment to the professional development of artists and arts workers who are d/Deaf or with disability through Advance Your Career sessions. These expert workshops will cover various practical insightful topics to support the development professional knowledge, skills and networks.

Discover detailed information about the 2026 Accessible Arts and Bundanon Artist Residency program. This Auslan interpreted and captioned session will cover information on the residency, access, how to apply, eligibility criteria, Bundanon accommodation and services, and artist bursary.

Accessible Arts’ Arts Development Manager Amy Claire Mills will lead the session, joined by Jane Pollard, Artist Residency Program Officer at Bundanon, along with previous Artist in Residence Negin Chahoud.

Click here to book into this accessible online information session.

  • Ripple: Disability and Cultural Diversity Info Session

This session has already taken place. An accessible recording can be found here.

  • Upcoming Advance Your Career Sessions

More Advance Your Career sessions will be announced soon. Find out about the latest opportunities as they become available by signing up to receive our e-news.

Internships/Mentorships

We partner with leading artists and arts organisations to provide on-the-job opportunities for artists and arts workers with disability to improve their knowledge, skills and networks by undertaking short-term creative and professional placements.

Artist Residencies

Artist residencies provide an important and valuable opportunity for artists with disability to develop their creative and professional practice. We partner with various cultural organisations to provide residency programs in Sydney and regional NSW.

Leadership Development

People with disability are underrepresented in leadership positions within the arts and cultural sector. We provide opportunities for people with disability to develop the knowledge, skills and networks they need to become creative industry leaders such artistic directors, senior arts administrators and board/committee members.

Stay in the know and find out about the latest opportunities as they become available by signing up to receive our e-news.

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Image: Artist Angie Goto leads a tour of the Archibald Prize 2022 for graduating participants of the Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program.

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