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 2025, 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.

We’re hosting an Online Information Session designed to provide potential applicants with detailed information about the Bundanon Artist Residency program and the application process.

Accessible Arts CEO Liz Martin will lead the session, joined by Bundanon Artist Liaison Officer, Alacoque Dash, along with previous Bundanon artist-in-residence Carly Marchment. The session will cover information on the residency, how to apply, eligibility criteria, Bundanon accommodation and services, artist bursary, access and what to bring.

Tuesday 3 June
1pm- 2pm (Online)

This session will be captioned and Auslan interpreted.

Click here for more details and to register for this free session.

  • Masterclass for Music Practitioners with Disability or who are d/Deaf

This session has been expertly designed to boost confidence through gaining practical knowledge about navigating the music industry. Learn about your rights and responsibilities and how to effectively communicate access requirements. The session will cover:

  • The social model of disability (including guidance on appropriate language and etiquette)
  • When should you disclose disability?
  • Identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments
  • How to write and submit an access rider
  • How to confidently and effectively communicate access requirements
  • Getting started in the music industry
  • Where and how to access support if needed

The date and time of this session will be announced soon.

  • Access Rider Workshop

Due to high demand, Accessible Arts will be presenting another free Advance Your Career session dedicated to upskilling artists and arts workers with disability or who are d/Deaf on generating Access Riders.

In this online workshop, you’ll receive a practical overview of what an Access Rider is, how to write one, what to ask for and the kind of language to use. The session will cover:

  • The models of disability
  • The rights of people with disability or who are d/Deaf
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • How to negotiate and have reasonable adjustments met
  • Examples of reasonable adjustments, example scenario

The date and time of this session will be announced soon.

This event has now passed.

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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.

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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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