News Archive - Page 8 of 31

News Archive - Page 8 of 31 - Accessible Arts

Front & Centre: Initiative Supporting Arts Leaders with Disability

17/01/2022

Congratulations to the twelve skilled participants selected for Front & Centre – a career coaching and professional development program for women and non-binary people with disability working in the arts, creative and cultural sectors across NSW, the ACT and Victoria.

This 10-month program aims to increase the representation of women and non-binary people with disability in leadership positions such as artistic directors, board members and senior positions in programming and management.

Sydney Olympic Park Artist Residency Announced

11/01/2022

In partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Accessible Arts is delighted to announce Sharon Degeling as the talented artist selected for the four-week residency extended to NSW and ACT artists with disability or who are d/Deaf.
With a background in education, Sharon currently runs The Art and Craft Room from her studio in rural NSW, delivering workshops in both art and craft practice. Her own practice includes free motion sewing, as well as the incorporation of printing techniques and dyeing fabrics. This residency at the heritage-listed Newington Armory will provide a unique opportunity to work on her project ‘Invisible Illness’.

Innovative New Program Supports Disabled and Diverse Emerging Arts Leaders

16/12/2021

We are excited to announce the eight successful applicants who will be undertaking paid internships as part of our Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program in partnership with Diversity Arts Australia. These exciting internships include specialised industry training and work experience at a range of arts, cultural and screen organisations across NSW and the ACT.

The legacy of this program will be a network of cultural access consultants who will help improve access to arts, culture and community events for people with disability from underrepresented culturally diverse backgrounds.

We’re Hiring!

18/11/2021

Join the Accessible Arts Team! We’re currently recruiting for a Disability and Access Trainer and Disability and Access Consultant.

The Disability and Access Trainer is casual position responsible for delivering a range of training workshops surrounding disability and access. Our Disability and Access Consultants work with a range of clients to assist them in making their programs and services more inclusive and accessible

Applications for both of these exciting position close 9am on Thurs 9 Dec 2021.

In Conversation with Studio A: Collectives, Creativity & Collaboration

9/11/2021

FREE Event

Gabrielle Mordy and Emma Johnston will discuss the establishment of Australia’s flagship art and disability studio, Studio A, and artists Greg Sindel and Skye Saxon will discuss their art and the role that Studio A plays in their creative and professional development. They will be interviewed by Michael D’Agostino, Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre and Accessible Arts Board Member.

Take Your Project to the NEXT LEVEL with a Creative Mentorship

8/11/2021

The Next Level Creative Mentorship Program will provide five (5) artists with access to a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation and $5000 in project funding to develop an innovative new project. The successful applicants will receive up to 20 hours of one-to-one support from a selected staff member within our Partnering Organisations.

Writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ArtScreen 2021 – World Premiere Screening at MCA

2/11/2021

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with World Premiere screenings at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.

This exciting visual art project features new works by selected artists Robert Sherwood Duffield, Sarah Houbolt and Sue Jo Wright, as well as an existing work by ArtScreen 2020 artist Debra Keenahan.

Screenings will take place on 2 & 4 December. All artworks can be viewed with closed captioning, audio description or Auslan interpreting.

Artist-In-Residence Opportunity

26/10/2021

Applications are now open for the 2022 Accessible Arts and Sydney Olympic Park Artist-In-Residence Program. This valuable residency will provide creative and career development for an artist with disability or who is d/Deaf from NSW or the ACT.

The opportunity comprises a four-week residency for research and development or for the creation of new work at the heritage-listed Newington Armory from 7 February to 7 March 2022.

Open With Better Access – Free Online Event

13/10/2021

As NSW re-opens, now is the perfect time to reflect on what organisations have learnt from 2021 and discover how you can broaden your audience and strengthen your impact in 2022.

Hear from diverse organisations as they share their learnings and expertise, providing simple and achievable tips on how to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of your spaces and programs. Join us for this online panel discussion with leading artists from Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, Museum of Australian Democracy and Varuna the National Writers’ House.

Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program

1/10/2021

Eight applicants who identify as both a person with disability and/or d/Deaf as well as culturally and linguistically diverse/person of colour will be selected for this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights into the arts and cultural sector, whilst forming connections as emerging creative sector workers.