Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Access Arts - News and Events"
  Access Arts News and Events, captured March 2022, including Access Arts Achievement Award Winner, Access Arts Achievement Awards 2021 Applications Open, Visitors and Earth Footprints Exhibitions, Undercover Artist Festival Program, and SYNC Leadership Program.
• "Off the List Records"
  Off The List Records website, captured 2022 - reads, in part "We are an independent record label, working mostly within the DIY, experimental and indie music space. We care about access to music and endeavour to make our shows and releases inclusive and accessible to everyone."
• "Jodee Mundy Collaborations - Imagined Touch - IMBD"
  Reads, in part, "When two Deafblind women asked a theatre director to help them make a show about being deaf and blind, never in their wildest dreams did they imagine it would become an award-winning show."
• "Interview with Jeremy Hawkes"
  Jeremy Hawkes is a multidisciplinary artist working in sculpture, drawing, painting and photography as well as being a writer, educator and disability arts leader. Interview Summary Jeremy Hawkes, a visual artist, opened up about his life and identity during his interview. After a debilitating workplace accident, he had to reimagine his sculptural practice due to his acquired disability and ventured into drawing, which helped him cope with multiple operations and diagnoses. Jeremy's art explores themes of identity and the interconnectedness between the macro and the micro, drawing inspiration from neurobiology and medical imagery. Despite his struggles, Jeremy commits to his studio daily, aims for success without fear, and advocates for greater visibility and opportunities for artists with disabilities.
• "Interview with Roz Hervey"
  Roz Hervey is a Creative Producer with Restless Dance Theatre and is also a director, dance theatre performer and lecturer. Interview Summary: Roz Hervey, the creative producer of Restless Dance in Adelaide, previously worked as a dancer and dance theatre artist in Australia and the UK. Her approach with Restless Dance involves creating personal and reflective dance theatre by giving dancers specific tasks. Roz does not view the performers as disabled but as exceptional artists telling unique stories, and she aspires to change societal attitudes and encourage diversity in art. Despite progressing towards inclusive perceptions, she still encounters patronizing attitudes and misconceptions about artists with disabilities.
• "Interview with Matthew Shilcock"
  Matthew Shilcock is a stage and film performer, dancer, director, choreographer, producer, project planner, manager, consultant and disability advocate. Interview Summary Matthew Shilcock, a contemporary dancer, lives with osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition that led him to discover dance as an affordable alternative to physiotherapy. His 12-year dance career has been shaped by working with both disabled and non-disabled artists, including elite companies and individual dancers, where he found a passion for the unique problem-solving and rewarding experiences that come with working with disabled dancers. As he transitions from performer to dance maker, Matthew's motivation has shifted from personal excitement and self-discovery to a focus on the next generation, aiming to pass on his unique experiences and methodologies. He acknowledges that while being on stage as a disabled artist can be inherently political, he values his authenticity and the impact of his work over the perceptions and labels placed upon disability in the arts.
• "Interview with Julie Moralee"
  Julie Moralee is the Chief Executive Officer of Restless Dance Theatre, bringing a wealth of experience in marketing, business development, and festival organisation within the arts sector. Her leadership focuses on showcasing the talents of artists with disability and ensuring sustainable employment opportunities in the arts. Interview Summary Julie Moralee is the CEO of Restless Dance Theatre, where she has focused on promoting the talent and abilities of artists with disability. With a commitment to ensuring sustainable full-time employment in the arts for these artists, she emphasises the importance of audience impact and high-quality performances as measures of success. Julie is mindful of the challenges and perceptions within the disability arts sector and envisions a future where the label "disability art" becomes obsolete, as the quality of the work transcends its creators
• "Interview with Tina Fielding"
  Tina is a writer, actor, film maker and disability advocate Interview Summary Tina is an actress with Down Syndrome who identifies strongly with her art form, viewing her disability as an ability that enhances her talent and quality in storytelling through acting. She enjoys the process of acting and finds joy in watching her family perform, which inspired her to pursue the craft; however, she acknowledges that there are difficult moments that can be challenging but ultimately rewarding. Her artistic journey has involved working with various local companies in Perth and her work has evolved by adapting to new roles, with the aim of authenticity in her performances. Tina's influence and acknowledgment in the field are growing, noted by positive media attention, and she encourages other artists with disabilities to embrace and identify with their unique abilities.
• "Interview with Michael Hodyl"
  Michael Hodyl is a multifaceted artist, dancer and performer and has been with Restless Dance Theatre since 2018. Interview Summary Michael Hodyl, with Polish, Chinese, and Russian heritage, is a multifaceted artist who began his journey in the performing arts with a deep-rooted affinity for ballroom dancing. He transitioned into contemporary dance while maintaining his diverse dancing background and enjoys creating his own dance moves, which express his vibrant charisma and heritage. Facing challenges such as injuries, Michael finds ways to recuperate and return to dance, aiming to elicit happiness and pride from his audience through his performances. He cherishes the supportive friendships he's made in the arts community, holds his performances in high regard, and aspires to be recognized for his talents and hard work.
• "Restless Dance - A Date With Restless Is Unmissable - Ecoute Poir Voir + Seeing Through Darkness Poster"
  Restless Dance Theatre promotional poster for "award-winning double billecoute pour voir + seeing through darkness"
• "Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate - Program"
  Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate' Exhibition 2022 Program - reads, in part "This exhibition takes you on a fantastical adventure with real and imagined characters of Adelaide's historic 1 Carrick Hill estate. High if1 the Attic's Wall Gallery, artists William Gregory and Mawarini illuminate its curious past through installation, drawings and augmented reality."
• "Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate - Program [Small Format]"
  Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate' Exhibition 2022 Program - reads, in part "This exhibition takes you on a fantastical adventure with real and imagined characters of Adelaide's historic 1 Carrick Hill estate. High if1 the Attic's Wall Gallery, artists William Gregory and Mawarini illuminate its curious past through installation, drawings and augmented reality."
• "Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate - Promotional Flyer"
  Tutti Arts - Carrick Hill Fantasy Estate' Exhibition 2022 Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "An exhibition that will take you on a fantastical adventure into real and imagined characters of Carrick Hill estate. Through installation, drawings and augmented reality, artists William Gregory and Mawarini illuminate its curious past."
• "Tutti Arts - Choir - Christmas Singalong - Promotional Poster"
  Tutti Arts Choir 'Christmas Singalong' 2022 Promotional Poster
• "Tutti Arts - Lewis Constantine- Truly Scrumptious Exhibition - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts - Constantine Lewis 'Truly Scrumptious' Exhibition 2022 Promotional Card - reads, in part "Lewis Constantine's work has a bold and energetic abstracted style, combining raw and delicate linework with symphonies of bright colour reminiscent of stained glass windows. Lewis draws on themes such as M*A*S*H, Chitty Citty Bang Bang, and Adelaide landmarks."
• "Tutti Arts - Ellese McLinden - FanGirl Exhibition - Program"
  Tutti Arts - Ellese McLinden 'FanGirl' Exhibition 2022 Program - reads, in part "Ellese Mclindin, of Tutti Arts, is an emerging visual artist who creates semi-abstract works using paint, ink and sculptural forms made from recycled boxes and objects. Within her works, the brushstrokes and line work are very prominent, giving her art a textural feel."
• "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"
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Program 2016"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch' 2016 Program
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Promotional Card 2014"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch' 2014 Promotional Card
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Promotional Card 2018"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch 2018 Promotional Card - reads, in part “Share your view of the world on the big screen … / … Sit Down Shut Up and Watch is Australia's Premier learning disability led film festival celebrating films and new media made by people with a learning disability.”
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Promotional Flyer 2018"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch 2018 Promotional Flyer - reads, in part “Sit Down Shutup and Watch Australia's premier learning disability led film festival 19-20 October 2018 Angaston, Barossa Valley Two days of short films, talks, workshops and activities with a spotlight on immersive technologies."
• "Tutti Arts - Up Up and Away Exhibition - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts 'Up Up and Away' Exhibition 2022 Promotional Card
• "First ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC)"
  An ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) starting in 1981 and made people with disability more 'visible' for services and highlighted differences of experiences.
• “House Gang debuts on SBS”
  In 1996, a comedy television series debuted on SBS called ‘House Gang’ featuring three actors with intellectual disabilities.
• “Captioned films launched in Australia”
  In 2001, captioned films were launched in Australia with a speech by then Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM. The process with a series of submissions from both the film industry and the Deaf and hard of hearing community. These submissions led to the establishment of a Forum comprised of representatives from the film distribution and exhibition sector, the Deaf and hearing impaired communities and the Australian Caption Centre. After a trial run in Sydney and Melbourne, three major cinema exhibiters (Greater Union, Hoyts, and Village) agreed to show open captioned films at selected venues throughout the country.