News Archive - Accessible Arts

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CEO Kerry Comerford To Depart Accessible Arts

6/01/2021

Accessible Arts’ CEO Kerry Comerford will leave the organisation in early January 2021 after more than two years in the role. 
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2020 – Our Year In Review

21/12/2020

In spite of the turmoil, we’ve achieved some significant outcomes this year in terms of advancing the arts and disability agenda in NSW.
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Happy Holidays! – For You & Us

15/12/2020

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2020 to make arts and culture more accessible and inclusive for people in NSW with disability and/or who are d/Deaf.
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Get ‘Access-orised’ For Post-COVID Market With Arts & Disability Training

10/12/2020

Workers in the arts, culture and events sectors are being encouraged to get ‘access-orised’ for a post-COVID marketplace where the need to be inclusive of artists and audiences with disability has never been more vital.
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In-Conversation: Emily Crockford + Digby Webster + Neil Tomkins

3/12/2020

Join artists and 2020 Archibald Prize finalists Emily Crockford, Digby Webster and Neil Tomkins as they discuss their art and careers.
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New Video Art Initiative To Focus On Artists With Disability

2/12/2020

A new production initiative for artists and filmmakers with disability is aiming to create compelling new artworks which will screen next year at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Seeking ArtScreen 2021 Project Coordinator

19/11/2020

Come and join the Accessible Arts team! We’re currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator to assist with the delivery of our ArtScreen 2021 video art initiative for artists with disability.
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2020 Inclusive Film Festival Spotlights Talent Of Artists With Disability

10/11/2020

This year’s 4th annual Inclusive Film Festival in Sydney’s Inner West is set to feature a totally FREE and fabulous program of disability-focused screen and stage entertainment to mark this year’s International Day Of People With Disability.
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ArtScreen 2021 Launch

9/11/2020

Join us for this FREE 2020 International Day Of People With Disability event that will showcase new work by and new opportunities for artists with disability.
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My Same, Your Difference: Disability, Ability And The Body

2/11/2020

This online panel discussion will focus on the process of making the film Your Different/My Same featuring Adelaide-based disabled dance artists Matt Shilcock and Josh Twee.