Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell - Teachers Notes"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell Teachers Notes - includes information on show, cast, pre- and post- performance activities, Deafness, and SIgn Language - reads, in part "SHOW AND TELL is a 30 minute show, using Australian Theatre of the Deaf' s traditional storytelling methods and sign singing to tell two stories and sing a song. One is an original story devised by the Company to introduce the children to the idea of using hands to tell a story, and the other is an adaptation of the book "THE FARMYARD CAT" by Christine Annelle."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference New Zealand Tour - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Same Difference, New Zealand Tour - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Same Difference - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf poster for show Same Difference - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf Artistic Ambassadors"
  NSW Theatre of the Deaf Artistic Ambassadors - Information about the history, in which Nick Neary, Welfare Officer for the Adult Deaf Society of NSW in the 1970s developed a Deaf drama group, that with funding from the Australia Council and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust became professionalised in 1979 [NSW Theatre of the Deaf, Theatre of the Deaf, then Australian Theatre of the Deaf], the number of actors presently in the company and the style of work it does. Information about general public shows (The Silent Words of Women, Pictures Words and Other Signs, The Winter’s Tale) schools shows (Five Little Wishes, Theodora, The Communication Show, Signposts in History), tours, performances at special events, and funding/funding challenges.
• "Tutti Arts - Northern Lights Southern Cross - Promotional Flyer 2006"
  Tutti Arts - 'Northern Lights Southern Cross' 2006 Promotional Fyyer - Two Theatre companies from oPposite sides of the planet: Interact & the Tutti Ensemble come together in the Minnesota Wilderness and the Australian Outback to create an exciting new collaboration 'Northern Lights, Southern Cross: Tales from the Other Side of the Worid' Featuring Kevin King, this international collaboration will premiere in 2007!
• "Tutti Ensemble - Holdfast Choir - Inaugeral Christmas Concert 1997 - Program"
  Tutti Ensemble Holdfast Choir - Inaugeral Christmas Concert 1997 Program - reads, in part “You are invited to attend the Holdfast Bay Community Choir Inaugural Christmas Concert, featuring an evening of carols and other songs”
• "Tutti Arts - Mouth Music - Program"
  Tutti Arts 'Mouth Music' 2006 Program - reads, in part "Jem has recently made a big decision, and Mouth Music is his story. Because Jem is non-verbal, the idea of speaking and not being heard is a major theme. Jem has some important things he wants to say to the world, not least that we must look after the earth and also learn a thing or two about looking after each other. Mouth Music has involved Tutti in the very roots of vocal music-making and has strong emotional resonance for anyone concerned about the voice of the individual and the state of the world. It has been a pleasure to develop this very different new work with Jem and poets.“
• "Tutti Arts - End of Year Concert: Everything Changes - Program"
  Tutti Arts 'End of Year Concert- Everything Changes' 2015 Program - reads, in part "’Everythlng changes, seasons will come and go Life rearranges all that we think we know’ from The Six Swans, by Jehane Markham and Richard Chew Welcome to the 2015 Tutti Christmas Concert! The above words taken from the finale of The Six Swans, a one act opera Tutti performed with UniSA students in June this year means a great deal to Tutti as we work for social change. They also remind us of the deep meaning in the story of the birth of Jesus and the themes of redemption, hope, salvation and love associated with Christmas. Let's make Christmas 2015 a time of caring, a celebration of true emancipation of the earth from racial and ethnic hatred. Regardless of our religious ties or other belief systems, this Christmas let's all take time to envision what kind of world we want to live in, and do what we can in our own lives to restore peace, love and goodwill to Australia and the world.”
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1993-94"
  Australia Council Annual Report 1993-94 - discusses objectives, organisation chart, year in review, support for people with disabilities in Art and Working Life, artform development, main activities of Council and its Boards, and includes financial statements and lists of grants made including grants for programs, development of performance, visual art/crafts, media and multi arts, writers in community residence and local documentation projects as well as “Arts and Disability” research and collaboration in performance of “Love Dances (and other stories)”
• Emiko Artemis
• Kate Larsen
• Kate Larson
• Robin Eames
• "Interview with Emiko Artemis"
  Dr Emiko Artemis is a visual artist with a PhD and a history of both solo and group exhibitions. Interview Summary Emiko Artemis identifies as a non-binary queer disabled visual artist. Emiko acknowledges their work essentially reflects their personal experiences with disability and comments on society. Despite interpersonal challenges due to disabilities, Emiko cherishes occasional collaborations, facilitated by clear structures or supportive relationships. Their artwork, often seen as "weird" to the public, aims to be thought-provoking rather than being particularly political. Emiko values the growing visibility of disability in the arts and the increase in acceptance of diversity in society. They proudly embrace their own identity as an integral aspect of their creative practice
• "Interview with Kate Larsen"
  Kate Larsen (she/her) is a writer, consultant, leader and advocate with Australian and international experience in the arts and disability sector. Interview Summary Kate Larsen (she/her) is a recognised arts and disability advocate who emphasises the importance and inherent politics of self-expression and access in the arts. A non-disabled ally, Kate was influenced to pursue a career in the sector by the profound impact of learning about the social model of disability, which sparked a commitment to creating opportunities for and by disabled individuals. Larsen's work has involved fostering leadership among disabled artists and arts workers, advocating for disability-led organisations, and driving systemic change within Australia’s arts and cultural sector. She hopes to see continued progress towards equity and representation in the arts, with the NDIS playing a crucial role, and an increased presence of disabled artists, arts workers and leaders in mainstream organisations.
• "Access Arts Projects 2011-2013"
  Access Arts Projects, captured 2013, including Wataboshi Music Festival, Access Arts Professional Development Seminar, Brisbane Outsider Artists (BOA) Exhibitions, Polyphonic – Many Voices Many Styles, Community Showcase 2011, The Truth - Pete Vance Quintet, Access Arts Soundscape Project, Indigenous Projects, Creative Recovery- FNQ Friends of Access Arts Annual Event.
• “The Art of Difference Disability and Deaf Arts Festival takes place in 2009”
  The Art of Difference Disability and Deaf Arts Festival in 2009 featured visual, performing, literary and new media artists as a two-week international arts festival.
• "Australia Council: Australian Arts Snapshots - Disability & the Arts (2002)"
  Reads, in part "Australians who have a disability are recognised as being creators of innovative, thought provoking, high quality, and often very irreverent artistic product. They are active across all artforms in mainstream and community arts contexts"
• "Accessible Arts - Arts Extraordinare Festival 1993 - Promotional Flyer"
  Accessible Arts - Arts Extraordinare Festival 1993 - Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Arts Extraordinaire -Celebrating Where The Arts Can Take You is Australia's first festival to celebrate the diverse talents and artistic skills of people with disabilities. "
• "Wann Hues and Cool Blues Sunday"
  Invitation reads "Wann Hues and Cool Blues Sunday - Enjoy fantastic gourmet food and fine wine by an open fire in the blissful surroundings of the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, all the while soaking up the smooth blues of Chris Finnen."
• "High Beam Local 2006"
  High Beam Local Festival Flyer 2006 reads "Adelaide the home to Some of Australia's most innovative festivals is aiving birth to a new invigorated High Beam Festival. In 1998, the vision and passion of many dedicated South Australians brought about the biennial High Beam Festival with unforgettable performances by artists with disabilities from Australia and around the globe. Arts Access SA's High Beam, like Australia's largest festival, the Adelaide Fringe has undergone a few changes and with it for 2006/07, comes two festivals, High Beam Local and High Beam Global. International Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December is when High Beam Local comes to life. While Beam Global will be part of Adelaide Fringe 2007. What ever takes your fancy Hiah Beam will undoubtedly provide you with a show or three that will amaze, excite and light your fire of healthy, artistic curiosity"
• Tony Doyle
• Morwena Collett
• Morwenna Collett