Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - News Oct-Nov 1997 Issue 12"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf News Oct-Nov 1997 Issue 12 - Shows including JUKEBOX, THE SIGN IS RIGHT, SHOW & TELL, SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED, creative development for show CHILD OF COURAGE planned for 1998, workshops, filming for TV, special performances, Quiz Night
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - News Nov-Dec 1996 Issue 9"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf News Nov-Dec 1996 Issue 9 - Shows JUKEBOX, HANDS & TALES, SHOW & TELL, TV work with Children’s show Klubhous on Foxtel and Atlanta Olympics advertisements on Channel 7, Deaf Drama Weekend, Actor Training, QUIZ NIGHT fundraiser
• "Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression -2002 Mar - Iss7"
  Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression News Publication Issue 7 March 2001 - about Accessible Arts (including membership), information/reviews of Creative Writing, Music, Dance, Theatre and Performance programs,opportunities, resources
• "The Arts and Disability 2017"
  This booklet/brochure provides images, descriptions of the work, and contact details and contact organisations for key organisations in South Australia including: Access2Arts; Company AT; Mindshare; No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability; Restless Dance Theatre; Sit Down, Shut Up and Watch Film and New Media Festival; Sisters of Invention, Tutti Arts; The Jame, The Mix, The Gig.
• "Tutti Arts - ENews April 2018"
  Tutti Arts - ENews April 2018 - information about performances, exhibitions, work in development, and Awards
• "Tutti Arts - Sit Down Shut Up & Watch - Promotional Card 2014"
  Tutti Arts - 'Sit Down Shut Up & Watch' 2014 Promotional Card
• "Tutti Arts - Burn Your Postcards - Promotional Flyer"
  Tutti Arts 'Burn Your Postcards' Promotional Flyer
• "Tutti Arts - The Shadow In Us Exhibition - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts 'Their Shadows In Us' Exhibition 2013 Promotional Card - reads, in part "An artistic interpretation by Tutti Arts of the last 100+ years of Minda Incorporated"
• "Tutti Arts - The Shadow In Us Exhibition - Catalogue/Program"
  Tutti Arts 'Their Shadows In Us' Exhibition 2013 Catalogue/Program - reads, in part "Tutti artists came to me in late 2009 (around the time of the planned redevelopment at Minda's Brighton site) with questions about the older Minda residents, who had come to Minda as children. Tutti artists were keen to interview and draw or photograph people, perhaps even make a movie, before everything changed."
• "Tutti Arts - Tutti Voice Newsletter December 2010"
  Tutti Arts - Tutti Voice Newsletter December 2010 - profile of artist James Kurtz, 2010 events, updates from President and General Manager
• "Tutti Ensemble - History"
  Tutti Ensemble History - reads, in part "Tutti ~nsemble is a fully integrated choir including people with disabilities and members of the wider community in Adelaide. It has become known for its nonstereotypical music-theatre productions for the main stage and community events."
• "Arts Disability Technology Library Program"
  Library access, equity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination seminar and presentation sessions
• "Arts Disability Technology Library Workshop"
  Internet demonstration; imaging and photography; creative adventures with computer technology; music (includes performance and demonstration by Chris Finnen)
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf - Company Report - 1983"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Report 1983 - Report on activities in 1983, including change of name to from NSW Theatre of the Deaf to Theatre of the Deaf, schools shows (Finger Painting), television appearances (Simon Townsend's Wonder World, Jam Sandwich, Romper Room) and tours
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2007-08"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2007-08 - discusses letter from chairman, year in review, from the CEO, Excellent and Distinctive Art from various artforms, Access for all Australians from various artforms, A strong and vibrant arts sector including artist’s earnings, philanthropic support and arts sector development, About the Australia Council, Governance, Organisation, Accountability, Workplace and Financial statements but no longer listing grants of organisations or individuals however discusses the DADAA WA radio play “The Proper Shoes” - a series of stories written by young women with a disability, was first broadcast nationally on ABC Radio and then invited to tour the play as part of the TRASNA Festival of Inclusive Theatre.
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1974-75"
  Australia Council Annual Report 1974-75 lists funding to Spectrum Films for a screenplay on social pressures of deaf mute, grant to Lloyd Nickson to attend theatre for deaf children (USA & UK), funding to Wheelchair and Disabled Association (as it was known 19for jewellery making tools and equipment, and Arts Council of Australia/Victoria (as it was known 1966-1998, before name changed to Regional Arts Australia) for salary of assistant and utilities for Arts Access Program
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1982-83"
  Australia Council - Annual Report Australia Council Annual Report 1982-83 - discusses objectives, members of council, board members, organisation chart, staff list, council report, programs, board reports, financial statements, publications and grant lists including workshops, art production activities, production of magazine, award and performances.1982-83
• “Arts Access Victoria – Arts Access Society Annual Report 1992”
• "Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2009"
  Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2009 - Artistic Director/CEO Report, major outcomes of the year including new works, education, operating model, and outcome indicators
• "Interview with Graham Wilfred Junior"
  Graham Wilfred Junior is a Yolngu man and artist with Incite Arts were he works with different mediums including filmmaking, writing, performing, digital art, music and painting. Interview Summary Graham, an emerging artist with spina bifida whose father inspired his passion for art, has pursued various art forms including painting, music, and digital art, and is venturing into theatre and filmmaking. His digital artwork, through the creation of the emoji app, helps teach the Arrente language, a part of his cultural heritage, and he seeks to expand his impact through acting and creating films. Graham's motivation is to both celebrate and inspire people with disabilities, aiming for recognition as an artist rather than focusing solely on his disability. Graham shares his journey with Incite Arts, highlighting his involvement in music workshops, acting classes, and script development, emphasizing the importance of representation and empowerment for individuals with disabilities, ultimately aiming to document his experiences and create impactful performances that leave a legacy to encourage others to pick up where he leaves off, ensuring the continuity of artistic expression within his community.
• "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.
• "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 Michele Saint-Yves"
  Michèle Saint-Yves is a playwright, filmmaker, poet, and director. Interview Summary Michèle Saint-Yves’ background includes a colonial upbringing in Pacific territories, a Scottish boarding school education, and a complex personal journey of confronting her own inherent racism and colonial legacy, particularly through her writing. Her work as an artist with disability is deeply informed by her sense of otherness and focuses on creating inclusive performance-based work that challenges mainstream audiences and systems, aiming for transformative experiences that impact disability justice and community. Michèle actively embraced the social model of disability, which shifted her understanding of herself and her art, and has received recognition for her pioneering work with the prize-winning show "Clock for No Time." However, recognising the social model’s limitations, her current creative endeavours are concerned with 'access intimacy' and evaluating the lasting impact of her performances, in collaboration with other artists and through research grants.
• "Interview with Alison Richardson"
  Alison Richardson is an ally and advocate for people with disability with experience as an inclusive arts organisation artistic director and access and inclusion officer. Interview Summary Alison Richardson, artistic director and CEO of Crossroad Arts at the time of the interview, has had a 25-year journey through the fields of drama, theatre, and inclusive arts, starting in Sydney and leading to her role in Mackay, Queensland. Her work began by engaging with diverse young people and evolved into a focus on disability arts, recognising a gap in services and opportunities for people with disabilities in artistic expression. Throughout her career, she has witnessed and contributed to the gradual increase in visibility and opportunities for artists with disabilities, acknowledging the fluctuating support and funding in the sector. Despite challenges, Alison has observed progress in how disability arts are valued and the emergence of conversations around identity and representation within this community.
• "Interview with Gayle Kennedy"