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"Australia Council: Australian Arts Snapshots - Disability & the Arts (2002)"
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"Interview with Janelle Colquhoun" Janelle Colquhoun is an opera-jazz singer; corporate and community speaker; MC; producer; and writer. Interview Summary Janelle Colquhoun is a passionate and dedicated former opera singer, who in the interview speaks about, starting an entertainment agency to provide professional opportunities for artists with disabilities after losing her sight. She has produced over 1400 events, performed in a variety of concerts, and worked tirelessly to promote inclusivity in the arts, often by showcasing talented disabled artists to mainstream audiences. Janelle talks about how her work challenges the way people think about disability arts and inclusion, and strives to give equal performing opportunities by advocating for the recognition of artists with disabilities as professionals with the same quality of performance as any other artist. - No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability
- Janelle Colquhoun
- Awakenings Festival
- Weave Movement Theatre
- Melbourne International Arts Festival (MIAF)
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"Interview with Sofya Gollan" Sofya Gollan is a distinguished artist, screenwriter, filmmaker and cultural leader in advocating for the Deaf and disabled communities. Interview Summary Sofya Gollan is a versatile and experienced artist with a background in acting, writing, directing, and producing, known for her work in theatre, film, and television, and for navigating the industry as a deaf individual. Her journey into the arts began with her involvement in the Australian Theatre of the Deaf and further developed as she trained at prestigious institutions like NIDA and AFTRS, where she expanded her skills in filmmaking. Despite facing challenges and ableism within the industry, Gollan has made significant contributions to disability representation on screen, and highlights the need for ongoing support and funding for disabled artists to promote equity and access to opportunities. Returning as creative practitioner to the industry after an executive role, Gollan continues to advocate for inclusivity and representation, while aiming to create and share content that authentically reflects the deaf experience. - Brisbane Festival
- Sofya Gollan
- Jane Muras
- Matthew Fargher
- Caroline Conlon
- Igneous
- Arts Are Access
- Circus Oz
- Snuff Puppets
- Russell Dykstra
- Peter Woodford Smith
- Nicholas Wishart
- Karen Bulgin
- Julee-Anne Van Der Boor
- David Rodgers
- Alan Giddy