News Archive - Accessible Arts

We’re Hiring a Project Coordinator

19/05/2022

We’re recruiting for a Project Coordinator to assist with the delivery of our ArtScreen 2022 and Front & Centre initiatives for artists with disability.

This exciting and rewarding role works across the organisation to assist with general project related duties for numerous projects that the organisation is undertaking. This is a fixed term contract offering flexible working arrangements up to 15 hours per week from 1 July 2022 until 31 December 2022.

ArtScreen 2022 Artists Anounced!

19/05/2022

We are delighted to announce the two talented artists selected for ArtScreen 2022 are Dani Pearce and Demon Derriere.

Each artist will create new video artworks which explore themes of identity, access and social connectedness to be screened at the the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in December 2022. They will each receive $11,500 in grant funding toward the production of their work and undertake a professional mentorship with experienced video artist Dr Zanny Begg. An additional $9000 of in-kind production support is available from our partnering organisations.

Access Ideas and Insights: Film Industry

16/05/2022

After the screening of Shadow, join writer-director Johanna Garvin and some of the film team from the award-winning Back To Back Theatre Company to hear what the film industry can learn from their experience.

This is a free Sydney Film Festival event in partnership with Accessible Arts.

Wednesday 15 June at 5.15pm, Sydney Town Hall.

M. Sunflower Wins George’s River Council Art Prize

9/05/2022

We are delighted to announce M. Sunflower as the winner of the George’s River Council Art Competition 2022. Her work ‘Rainbow Wildflowers’ has been selected for use in the design of Georges River Council’s Disability Inclusion and Action Plan.

“If you look into the history of abstraction, it always seems to rise when the world is in turmoil. Using colour and abstract mark making, I transmute the present moment of pain into a pathway towards future regeneration,” say M. Sunflower.

Share Your Thoughts to WIN!

5/05/2022

Your input is invaluable to what we do!

To help us best support the arts and cultural sector, we’re conducting a brief and confidential sector consultation survey. It takes approximately 10 mins to complete. Your feedback would be deeply appreciated.

Complete the survey by 5pm on Monday 30 May and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win $200 towards any 2022 Accessible Arts training of your choice.

Five Artists Are Taking Their Projects to the NEXT LEVEL

26/04/2022

We’re delighted to announce the talented artists with disability or who are d/Deaf selected for our NEXT LEVEL Creative Mentorship program!

Antoinette Barbouttis, Hanna Cormick, Dave Houston, Gareth Kelaart and Jacqui O’Reilly will each receive $5000 in project funding a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation. Our partners include Sydney Theatre Company, PACT, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, NORPA and Riverside Theatres.

Georges River Council Art Competition – $2000 Prize

14/04/2022

Georges River Council is seeking submissions of existing artwork from artists across NSW with disability or who are d/Deaf.

One artwork will be selected for use in the design of Georges River Council’s Disability Inclusion and Action Plan and the chosen artist will receive $2000.

Artworks can be submitted across a range of disciplines and styles but must be 2D work.

APPLY NOW – Applications close Thurs 28 April.

Access All Areas – An Uncensored Conversation about Comedy and Disability

12/04/2022

Access All Areas – An Uncensored Conversation about Comedy and Disability

We’ve lined up some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability for an uncensored conversation about comedy and disability. Hear from Madeleine Stewart, Jamal Abdul, Robyn Reynolds and John Robles.

Tuesday 3 May at 7.30pm (Online)

This FREE event will be captioned and Auslan interpreted. Bookings essential.

Access Ideas and Insights: UK Perspectives on Art and Disability

8/04/2022

Join in this exciting online international exchange exploring access, representation and opportunities in the United Kingdom for artists and audiences with disability. Hear from a UK producer, two artists and a curator to discuss best practice and innovation in accessibility for audiences, and professional pathways for artists with disability.

Featuring Cat Sheridan (Senior Producer, Unlimited), Rachel Gadsden (Artist), Suzie Lark (Artist) and Marcus Dickey Horley (Curator of Access, the TATE).

Thursday 28 April at 10am.
FREE online event – bookings essential.

Advance Your Career: Small Project Grants Information Session

7/04/2022

This Advance Your Career session offers valuable insights on how to prepare competitive grant applications.

Create NSW is currently offering Quick Response grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 towards projects and professional development opportunities. Hear directly from their Arts Funding and Development Manager about the guidelines, assessment criteria and support material required for a strong application. This session will also be followed by a Q&A.

Wednesday 27 April at 10am.
FREE online event – bookings essential.