Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Anthea Skinner (2017) ‘I love my body’: Depictions of sex and romance in disability music culture. Sexualities. Volume 21, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460716688"
  Reads, in part "The international disability music scene is a thriving musical subculture consisting of performers self-identifying as disabled who use their performances to explore experiences of living with disability. As a genre predominantly written by, about and for people with disabilities, it provides a space for discourse about life with disability which is largely unmediated by governmental policy, political correctness or able-bodied facilitators. As such, it is a medium through which people with disability are free to express opinions about sex and romance rarely seen in mainstream media. This article examines the ways in which the topics of sexuality and romance are explored within disability music culture."
• "Katie Ellis, Tama Leaver, Mike Kent, M, eds. (2023). Gaming Disability: Disability Perspectives on Contemporary Video Games. London and New York: Routledge."
  This book explores the opportunities and challenges people with disabilities experience in the context of digital games from the perspective of three related areas: representation, access and inclusion, and community. Drawing on key concerns in disability media studies, the book brings together scholars from disability studies and game studies, alongside game developers, educators, and disability rights activists, to reflect upon the increasing visibility of disabled characters in digital games.
• Emiko Artemis
• Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre
• "Interview with Michael Noble"
  Michael Noble is a professional dancer and performer and has been with Restless Dance Theatre since 2015. Interview Summary Michael Noble is an ex-foster kid turned contemporary dancer at Restless Dance Theatre, who started in arts as an outlet for expression. His dance style has evolved from literal interpretations to more abstract movements, as Restless has supported his growth and mental health needs. Being in a company that accommodates artists with disabilities has led Michael to explore his own neurodivergence, specifically relating to being on the autism spectrum. He believes art, including the political, is less about the message itself and more about being the messenger for another's vision or interpreting and sharing one's own perspectives.
• "Interview with Jianna Georgiou"
  Jianna Georgiou is a professional dancer, director and choreographer and has been with Restless Dance since 2006. Interview Summary Jianna Georgiou, who has Italian and Cypriot heritage, shared her journey as a dancer. She expressed her aspirations to collaborate with friends from other dance companies and emphasized her desire to continue her path with Restless Dance Theatre. Jianna’s determination remains strong, fuelled by her goal to perform and the emotional connection she feels through dance. She hopes to explore various dance styles, including hip-hop, which currently resonates with her, and she is motivated by the creative and energetic environment at Restless Dance Theatre.
• "Interview with Darcy Carpenter"
  Darcy Carpenter is a professional dancer and has performed with Restless Dance Theatre since 2014. Interview Summary: Darcy is a professional dancer with a family history in dance, who works with Restless Dance Theatre and has worked with the Riverland Youth Theatre. Darcy expressed her passion for dance and acting, mentioning her desire to share emotional experiences with her audience and her personal growth as an artist through the support of Restless Dance Theatre organisation. Throughout the interview, Darcy’s pride as a third-generation dancer shone through, along with her aspirations to continue developing her artistry.
• Disability Arts History Australia - Launch 2025 - Media Release
• Disability Arts History Australia Launch 2025 - 3 Page Information Sheet
• "The Arts and Disability"
  This booklet/brochure provides images, descriptions of the work, and contact details and contact organisations for key organisations in South Australia including: Access2Arts; Bearded Dragon Gallery; Broughton Art Society; Community Bridging Services Inc. (CBS); Company AT; Learning Creative Skills; Lolly Jar Circus; mindshare; No Strings; Restless Dance Theatre; Sit Down, Shut Up and Watch Film and New Media Festival
• Murmuration Dance Theatre
• Megan Strickfaden
• "Interview with Alex Creece"
  Alex Creece is writer, poet, editor, collage artist, and average kook living on Wadawurrung land. Interview Summary Alex Creece, focused on her experiences and journey as a disabled artist and writer in Australia. Alex discussed the importance of building a community and the challenges of balancing personal identity with maintaining professionalism in art. Alex expressed a desire for increased accessibility and recognition in the industry, highlighting the need for continued support of disabled artists. Throughout the conversation, the complexity of disability arts' visibility, identity politics, and the definition of creative success were explored, with Alex providing insight into her own work as well as broader industry trends and challenges.
• "Interview with Alison Bennett"
  Dr Alison Bennett is a senior lecturer in photography at RMIT School of Art specialising in expanded photography, webXR, queer and feminist creative practices. Interview Summary Alison Bennett, an artist and academic, spoke about her work in expanded photography, their experiences with autism, and the intersection of disability discourse with queer activism in their life and work. Their current project, vegetal/digital, arose from their experiences during the pandemic and connects audiences with plant sentience through interactive digital art. Alison also discussed the political nature of their work, aiming to shift ontological frameworks and exploring new modes of engagement through art. They reflected on the significant cultural changes regarding neurodiversity in the last few decades, highlighting the growing self-advocacy among autistic artists and their increasing impact in the arts.
• "Arts Project Australia - Image Licensing, captured 2022"
  Arts Project Australia - Image Licensing - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia offers an image licensing service for people wanting to use images of our artists' artwork."
• "Arts Project Australia - Small Works On Paper Exhibition 2009 - Promotional Card"
  Arts Project Australia - Small Works On Paper Exhibition 2009 - Promotional Card
• Vision Australia
• Vision Australia Foundation
• The Kingpins
• Melbourne Art Fair
• "Arts Project Australia - Bold Enigmas Exhibition 2008 Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Bold Enigmas Exhibition 2008 Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "In her selection of fifty eight works for Bold Enigmas, Dr Cheryl Daye captures glimpses of individual worlds and ways of seeing by people who generally did not regard themselves as artists but were nonetheless driven to engage in intense visual expression. There is a sense of urgency in many of these works, a drive to record experience through repetition and symbolic imagery reminiscent of hieroglyphs, maps, and figurative markers. "
• "Arts Project Australia - Home And The Fabric Of The Familiar Laura Sheehan Exhibition 2017 - Email Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Home And The Fabric Of The Familiar Laura Sheehan Exhibition 2017 - Email Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Opening Saturday 18 March 2017 Home & the fabric of the familiar explores the ways in which home draws a very personal response. Based on a sense of safety, comfort and belonging, it ultimately feeds our universal desire for sanctuary."
• "Arts Project Australia - Go Green 2010 - Promotional Card"
  Arts Project Australia - Go Green 2010 - Promotional Card - reads, in part "In an effort to reduce our impact on the environment, Arts Project Australia is 'going green' and will be phasing out printed invitations. This will commence as of the 1st of July 2010."
• "Arts Project Australia - ENews - 20130829"
  Arts Project Australia - ENews - 20130829
• "Arts Project Australia - The Great un-Reveal Exhibition 2012 - Promotional Card"
  Arts Project Australia - The Great un-Reveal Exhibition 2012 - Promotional Card - reads, in part "The Great un Reveal proposes that art making is a vehicle for self revelation or it's elusion. Each exhibiting artist has proposed a new work to be created with The Sisters Hayes, sibling artists, known for their multidisciplinary approach to theatre and the visual arts."