Disability Arts History Australia

Items

• "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.
• "Janice Rieger, Jasmien Herssens, Megan Strickfaden, Bree Hadley (2019) International Inclusive Film Screening, DfA Week (with films from Finland, Canada, China and Australia)."
  "The inclusive international film screening included films from Australia, Finland, Canada and China that represent different kinds of abilities, disabilities, inclusion and exclusion through material culture, architecture, urban spaces, landscapes and design. This screening was about access, inclusion and community outreach and included live audio descriptions and Auslan interpretation. The Film screening was separated into two parts with a total of 9 films screened: Part 1: ‘Seeing’ things from a Different Perspective, which included the films: Bakala, Australia (Aboriginal); Eske, (Finland); Musical Notes (Canada); Visitability #1 (Canada) Part 2: Part 2: Temporal and Embodied Encounters: Design, Disability and Slowing Down, which included the films: Smoke Time (Canada & China); Visitability #2 (Canada); Heel of a Time, Canada; Visitability #3 (Canada) ; Wandering on the Braille Trail (Australia)."
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1992"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1992 - includes Aims and Objectives, President's Report, Director's Report, Scenes from the Studio Workshop, Financial Reports, Acknowledgements and Thanks, images of artists
• "Interview with Peter Vance"
  Peter Vance is a singer, songwriter, musician, performer, facilitator and disability arts advocate. Interview Summary: Peter Vance is a songwriter, performer, musician and singer. Peter suggested disability arts in the last 20 years has become more visible and popular reflecting a positive shift in how society views disability as part of the rich tapestry of human experience. This is reflected in how the arts now tell the stories of individuals with disabilities, not simply as artists with a disability, but as whole people whose varied experiences - visible and invisible - inform and enrich their creative expression. However, there are still challenges with funding and accessibility and ongoing struggles for recognition and support of disability art. Changes in how organisations operate to suit new funding such as the NDIS have potentially limited the spontaneity and personal touch that smaller, community-driven organizations once offered. Peter said it is essential to continue to push for better understanding, support, and visibility for people with all kinds of disabilities in every aspect of life, including the arts, to truly embrace inclusivity.
• "InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Invitation 2011"
  InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Invitation 2011
• "Interview with Jodee Mundy OAM"
  Jodee Mundy OAM is a Disabled creative director, performer, writer, activist, creative producer, executive producer, commissioner, interpreter, film, festival maker and cultural leader. Interview Summary Jodee Mundy OAM, is an artist and festival director who identifies as Coda (child of Deaf adults) and lives with chronic illness reflects on the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Deaf and Disabled artists in Australia. Her work is deeply political, aiming to tell untold stories and bring visibility to marginalized communities. Despite significant achievements, Jodee stresses the need for structural support and inclusivity within the industry, especially given the limitations of hybrid access models post-pandemic. Jodee's personal journey, including her recent incurable cancer diagnosis, shapes her advocacy for a culture of care and well-being in the arts. Jodee leads Alter State, Australia’s Disability- led arts festival presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria.
• Jocelyn Lee
• Joceline Lee
• Kerri Peters
• Rhonda Whitaker
• Michelle Stone
• Helen Martine
• Helen Marineau
• Evelyn Vyhnal
• Evelyn Vynal
• Ev Vynal
• Ev Vyhnal
• Eve Vynal
• "Arts Project Australia - Visual Arts Program - Promotional Flyer - 2012"
  Arts Project Australia - Visual Arts Program - Promotional Flyer - 2012 - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia is a specialist agency which supports people with disabilities to participate in the visual arts. The program is open to all age-groups from school-leavers to older adults."
• "Arts Project Australia - Works From The 1985 Program For Moderately To Severely Intellectually Disabled Artists 1986 --Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Works From The 1985 Program For Moderately To Severely Intellectually Disabled Artists 1986 --Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA is pleased to invite you to view the works from the 1985 program for Moderately to Severely Intellectually disabled artists at St. Martins Theatre Gallery,"
• "Arts Project Australia - Sidney Myer Fund Permanent Collection Exhibition 1999 - Program"
  Arts Project Australia - Sidney Myer Fund Permanent Collection Exhibition 1999 - Program - reads, in part "The Sidney Myer Fund Permanent Collection is one of the only collections of artwork by people with intellectual disability in Australia."
• "Arts Project Australia - Sidney Myer Fund Permanent Collection Exhibition 1992 - Program"
  Arts Project Australia - Sidney Myer Fund Permanent Collection Exhibition 1992 - Program - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia is grateful for the confidence shown in its work by the Sidney Myer Fund in providing fmancial support for the establishment of a permanent collection of paintings and drawiings by people with intellectual disabilities."
• "Restless Dance - Celebrating 30 Years - Promotional Flyer"
  Restless Dance - Celebrating 30 Years - Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Now in its 30th year, Restless collal)orates with some of the industry's most renowned choreographers, companies and artists. We create performance work that is presented at prestigious festivals and venues around Australia and internationally. Our workshop program continues to be an incubator for dancers, It creates a pathway for artists to pursue a career in dance. It is the past successes of Restless that have caused the arts sector to be devastated by the news that The Australia Council for the Arts will no longer fund the company through the multi-year funding program (2022 - 2024). It is important that Australia understands the impact this decision will have on the company. Whilst we have funding to continue to produce work, our operational funding ceases at the end of 2021."
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2000"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 2000 - Management Committee, Aims and Objectives, President's Report, Director's Report, Studio Workshop Program, Outreach Program, Exhibitions, Financials
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1990"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Report 1990 - includes Aims and Objectives, President's Report, Program Director's Report Exhibition Program 1990, What do you think of Arts Project?, Financial Reports, Acknowledgements and Thanks - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia began in 1974 as an arts-based advocacy group for people with intellectual disabilities"