Disability Arts History Australia

Items

• Steven Ajzenberg
• Tori de Mestre
• Tori de-Mestre
• “‘Arts and Disability: A Research Report’ published in 1995”
  In 1995, ‘Arts and Disability: A Research Report’ was published. Des Walsh and Juliet London were commissioned by the Australia Council to prepare the report. However, they found little information that was relevant to the theme of the report. In addition to a review of existing literature, they met with people involved in arts organisations, disability organisations and organisations dedicated to both, as well as funding bodies. Walsh and London outlined the different ways that disabled people interact with the arts: as artists, consumers, and through art therapy. They also recognised the “negative or unduly limiting notions attached to arts in relation to disability” (12). Overall, they found “no conclusive evidence […of a] widely shared, articulated concept of a ‘disability arts’ movement in Australia” at that time. The report was intended to inform meaningful policy going forward. They made recommendations related to buildings and physical barriers, leadership, education and training and action plans.
• Philip Griffin
• "Incite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards Media Release 2013"
  Media release reads, in part, "Through honoring the valuable partnerships that exist between the disability and arts sectors, award winners were selected based on their initiative, leadership, and involvement in projects that embody the spirit of genuine partnership and the benefits for people with disability and the communities we live in."
• Fiona Longhurst
• State Library of Victoria
• Viva Gibb
• Rachel Fisher
• Lawrance L. Reilly
• John Bates
• Adrian Lazzaro
• The Sisters of Invention
• "Interview with Veronica Pardo"
  Veronica Pardo is a disability arts ally and has been a disability advocate with previous leadership positions in organisations such as Arts Access Victoria and Multicultural Arts Victoria, Interview Summary Veronica Pardo, former Executive Director of Arts Access Victoria, discussed the evolution and impact of Disability Arts in Australia, detailing the political dimensions of the field and the importance of genuine representation and intersectionality. Pardo highlighted the importance of leadership transitions in arts organizations informed by a spirit of solidarity and mutual support, particularly citing Caroline Bowditch's role as significant in the sector. She emphasized a need for systems-level change within the arts to reflect true diversity, beyond tokenism, advocating for dismantling exclusive structures and creating new ones informed by those marginalized. Finally, Pardo stressed the importance of acknowledging the work of predecessors in Disability Arts to honour their legacy and inform current artistic and cultural practices.
• Sit Down Shut Up and Watch Film Festival
• Julian Jaensch
• "Interview with Janice Florence"
  Janice Florence is a performing artist and disability advocate. She originally trained as a Teacher and Librarian. Janice has worked in Education and Libraries for many years and in disability advocacy for 20 years She has worked in Training and Consultation at Arts Access Vic for 12 years. Janice has been involved in theatre, dance and human movement for over 35 years. For 25 years she has been the Artistic Director of Weave Movement Theatre, comprising disabled and non-disabled performers. Weave has produced many devised original works often with respected performing artists as collaborators. She was the inaugural recipient of the Australia Council Awards for Disability Arts-Established Artist in 2019. Interview Summary Janice Florence is a veteran performer and Artistic Director of Weave Movement Theatre, which includes disabled performers. During the interview, Janice reflected on her extensive history with dance, both prior to and after acquiring her disability, highlighting the significance of political and personal themes, as well as the use of humour in her work. She discussed the ongoing challenges in securing accessible rehearsal and performance spaces, along with the complexities of funding and recognition within the Disability Arts scene in Australia. Janice also acknowledged the importance of Disability Arts historically and its potential for challenging societal expectations regarding disability.
• "Incite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Nominations 2018"
  InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Nomination 2018
• "InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Invitation 2012"
  InCite Arts - NT Arts Access Awards - Invitation 2012
• "Incite Arts Annual Report 2015"
  Incite Arts Annual Report 2015 - Chairperson, Artistic Director and Community Cultural Development Manager Messages, Partnerships, Projects (Alice Springs Skate Park Aerosol Art Project, ‘Your Voice Strong Voice’ Music Video & Mural Art, ‘Unbroken Land’, ‘Let Me See: Arts & Technology’, SPRUNG Youth Dance, Partnership with Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation. ‘Red Sand Culture’ Music & Dance Mentoring, ‘Southern Ngalia’ Cultural Dance, ‘stArts with D’ Performance, ‘SELFIES ’ Writer in Residence, Restless Dance Theatre Residence, Partnerships with Schools)
• "Incite Arts Annual Report 2022"
  Incite Arts Annual Report 2022 - About Incite Arts, Board’s Report, Highlights, Project (stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble ‘Strong Feelings’ Program, Southern Ngalia Warlpiri Women and Girls Dance Camp Program, Create Communities, Unbroken Land, NT Arts Access Awards), Partners
• "Incite Arts Annual Report 2021"
  Incite Arts Annual Report 2021 - About Incite Arts, Board’s Report, Highlights, Project (stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble ‘Strong Feelings’ Program, Warlpiri Women and Girls Dance Camp Program aka Southern Ngalia, Create Communities, Unbroken Land, NT Arts Access Awards), Partners
• "InCite Arts Annual Report 2010"
  InCite Arts Annual Report 2010 - includes Chairperson, Artistic Director and Community Cultural Development Manager Messages, Arts Access Central Australia, Projects
• "InCite Arts Annual Report 2009"
  InCite Arts Annual Report 2009 - includes Chairperson, Artistic Director and Community Cultural Development Manager Messages, Arts Access Central Australia, Projects, Mentorships