"Interview with Jenny Simpson"
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- Title
- "Interview with Jenny Simpson"
- Description
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Jenny is CEO and Artistic Director of AWESOME Arts Australia while also a Musical Director of the Mighty Camelot Community Choir and a Sessional Academic at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts at Edith Cowan University.
Interview Summary
Jenny Simpson is the CEO and Artistic Director of AWESOME Arts Australia. She grew up in a musical family and always had an interest in the arts. After working in the corporate world, she decided to pursue a role in the arts to make a difference in the community. She has since focused on engaging young people with disabilities in the arts, and has worked on projects and festivals that promote inclusivity and accessibility. She believes that the perception of disability arts is changing and hopes to see more individuals with disabilities involved in arts management. - Identifier
- IV00028
- Publisher
- Disability Arts History Australia
- datePublished
- 2022
- Relation
- Perth
- Disability Arts History Australia
- Back to Back Theatre
- Awesome Arts
- Kalparrin (Super Power Kids Project)
- DADAA
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"Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2011"
- Adam Kelly
- Alexandra Flanigan
- Jen McArthur
- Jenny Simpson
- Tim Sharp
- Tristan Goldsmith
- gender
- Female
- category
- CreativeWork
- Type
- Conversation
- Format
- URL, Video, Text
- inLanguage
- English, Auslan
- keywords
- Multi Arts
- Music
- Theatre and Performance
- Dance
- Visual Art and Galleries
- Festivals
- Autism/ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Grant,Education and employment
- Access
- Advocacy and awareness raising
- Participation in cultural life
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Linked resources
| Title | Class |
|---|---|
| Adam Kelly | Person |
| Alexandra Flanigan | Person |
| Awesome Arts | Organization |
| DADAA | Organization |
| DADAA Inc | Organization |
| DADAA WA | Organization |
| Disability Arts History Australia | Organization |
| Jen McArthur | Person |
| Jenny Simpson | Person |
| Kalparrin (Super Power Kids Project) | Organization |
| Sensorium Theatre | Organization |
| Tim Sharp | Person |
| Tristan Goldsmith | Person |
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