Items · Disability Arts History Australia

Creative Australia’s National Arts and Disability Awards were first awarded to their inaugural recipients in 2019. The three awards go to an emerging or early career artist, and established artist, and someone who’s proven themselves as a leader in disability arts. From 2019 to 2023, the recipients span across artforms and the country.

"Interview with Nick Hughes"

Nick has worked as an actor, director, writer, artistic director, dramaturg and was the Company Manager for Restless Dance Theatre Interview Summary Nick Hughes is a retired arts administrator who has worked in various capacities within the arts industry, including as an actor, writer, stage manager, and notably as the company manager for Restless Dance Theatre. Nick gained degrees in drama, and sociology, and moved from the UK to Australia in 1973. During the interview, Nick reflects on his significant contributions to the arts and disability sectors. Despite being unfamiliar with disability arts in the beginning, Nick says he became deeply involved and committed to the field, valuing disability arts for the social and political aspects. Nick discusses witnessing first-hand the growth and development of individuals through creative expression. Throughout his career, Nick says he has seen the evolution and increasing recognition of disability arts as a legitimate and powerful art form capable of altering people’s perceptions and advocating for inclusivity and equality in society.

"Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression -1998 Sum - Iss3"

Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression News Publication issue 2 Summer 1998 - information/reviews of Creative Writing, Music, Dance, Theatre and Performance programs,opportunities, resources

"Access Arts - Sound Circles"

Flyer reads "Access Arts and its partners across the state are hosting Sound Circles workshops in Brisbane, Cairns, Innisfail, Caboolture, Atherton Tableland, Sunshine Coast and the South Burnet. No auditions, No judging panel, No rejections, No prizes... just lots of good vibrations! Come along and join in the fun where you'll explore sounds, rhythms, improvisation and presentation in a unique music workshop experience."

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"Accessible Arts - Second Skin 2013 - Program"

Accessible Arts - Second Skin 2013 - Program - reads, in part "Choreographers Sue Healey, Dean Walsh and Philip Channells worked with more than 20 dancers to devise three short dance works traversing duets between camera and dancer, sub-aquatic space and states of dress and undress. The end result is Second Skin, a studio showing at Bangarra Theatre, where dancers will shed their layers and expose what's underneath their skin."

"Incite Arts - Creating Accessible and Inclusive Events"

Information about InCite Arts, the stArts with D performing arts ensemble, Unbroken Land platform for collective community storytelling, and Southern Ngaliya Intergenerational Warlpiri Women’s song and dance programs, and how InCite Arts creates accessible, inclusive, disability-led and community-engaged programs