News Archive - Page 9 of 32

News Archive - Page 9 of 32 - Accessible Arts

Sydney Writers’ Festival – The Accessible Writer

25/03/2022

Don’t miss this FREE, Auslan interpreted Sydney Writers’ Festival event presented in partnership with Accessible Arts.

Hear from Fiona Murphy (The Shape of Sound), journalist and musician Eliza Hull (We’ve Got This) and poet and author Gayle Kennedy (Koori Girl Goes Shoppin) as they discuss the reality and pathways for writers with disability or who are d/Deaf.

Thursday 19 May 4pm at Carriageworks.
FREE event – bookings essential.

Are You Pulling My Leg?

24/03/2022

Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or who are chronically ill, this accessible comedy event boasts a hilarious line-up headlined by Bec Charlwood and featuring Robyn Reynolds, John Robles, Jamal Abdul and Lily Starr, and hosted by award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart.

This event is wheelchair accessible and will be captioned and Auslan interpreted so everyone can get the punchlines.

Presented by Vivid Ideas in association with Accessible Arts and Crips and Creeps.

Applications Now Open for ArtScreen 2022

17/03/2022

This visual art project enables professional artists with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop new works which will be screened at the the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia to help celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Two artists will be selected and will receive $11,500 in grant funding as well as a professional mentorship with experienced video artist Dr Zanny Begg. An additional $9000 of in-kind production support is available from our partnering organisations Bus Stop Films and Western Sydney community creative hub A.C.E.

ACCESS Ideas and Insights: Performing Arts

4/02/2022

ACCESS Ideas + Insights: Quarterly Panel Discussion

Hear from some of Sydney’s leading performing arts venues and actor Bridie McKim as they discuss Access and Institutional Change. Discover practical advice on how to develop participation, inclusion and diversity across all areas of operation and join in the Q&A session.

This FREE online event will be Auslan interpreted and have live closed captioning. It is free to attend however registrations are essential.

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.