Disability Arts History Australia

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• Kelvin Heffernan
• James McDonald
• Daniel Pace
• "Interview with Simone Flavelle"
  Simone Flavelle is a producer and consultant to artists with disability and the arts and film sectors. Interview Summary During an in-depth discussion about disability arts, Simone Flavelle outlined their career trajectory, emphasizing early work at Rocky Bay, involvement with Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts Australia (DADAA), and noted milestones in the field, including the impact of the NDIS on choice and control for artists. She discussed the evolution of public perception towards disability arts and the ongoing challenges with inclusivity and accessibility in various spaces. Simone also touched on the politicization of art by disabled artists, the complexity of identity among these artists, and the spectrum of how disability pride is embraced.
• Kath Duncan
• "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.
• ACE Magazine
• "Meet Our New Artistic Program Director"
  Announcement of new Artistic Program Director of Arts in Action, South Australia, Susan Maley, in 2003
• "High Beam Festival Program 1998"
• "Reins Rope And Red Tape"
  Promotional Flyer reads "Reins Rope And Red Tape - a mentoring program for emerging artists with a physical disabity build a to share vour skills across a range of differen artforms"
• Jeff Usher
• Robert Petchell
• Bob Petchell
• Nicci Parkin
• Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc. (ADEC)
• Queensland Ballet
• Dan Graham
• Ross Barber
• "Tutti Arts - The Shouting Fence - Program"
  Tutti Arts and State Opera of South Australia ‘The Shouting Fence’ 2009 Program - reads, in part "“The Australian Premiere of The Shouting Fence is the first of our Operatu coproductions and three Tutti soloists are making their debut alongside professional singers.”
• "The Other Film Festival - Website, captured 2022"
  The Other Film Festival website, captured 2022 - reads, in part "The Other Film Festival is a groundbreaking disability-led initiative that has put Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of the Australian screen industry for almost 20 years. Founded in 2004, it is Australia’s first international disability film festival and is a major artistic program of Arts Access Victoria."
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Call For Entries 2014 - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch' 2014 Call For Entries - reads, in part "The first disability-led film festival in the southern hemisphere"
• Paul Calcott
• Uncle Paul Constable Calcott
• Paul Constable Calcott
• National Gallery of Victoria