Disability Arts History Australia

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• "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.
• “Australia Council - Artists with Disability Program 2014”
  The website reads “The Artists with Disability Program provides funding for Australian artists with disability (including Deaf artists) to create, develop, present, produce, exhibit and/or tour their work”
• "Access Arts Annual Report 2017"
  Access Arts Annual Report 2017 - Undercover Artist Festival, Brisbane Outsider Artists (BOA), Exhibitions, First Nations Projects, Professional Development, Grants, Awards, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• "Access Arts Annual Report 2018"
  Access Arts Annual Report 2018 - Brisbane Outsider Artists (BOA), Visual Arts Studio, Access Arts Singers, Rhythm Circle Drummers, Theatre and Dance Ensemble, Circus and Dance Workshop, First Nations Projects, Professional Development, Grants, Awards, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• "Interview with CB Mako"
  CB Mako is a non-fiction, fiction and fanfiction writer and disability advocate. Interview Summary cubbie||CB Mako is a creative practitioner and disability advocate who emphasizes the importance of accessibility in the arts, advocating for digital inclusivity and the elimination of ableist practices. cubbie pushes for systemic change so that future generations, like their disabled child, don't have to fight for access to art and literature. Success for cubbie is defined by the progress made when institutions include disability in their funding, competitions, and programming. Using the pen name CB Mako and going by pronouns cubbie/they/them, urges non-disabled artists, particularly from communities of colour, to proactively incorporate access in their work.
• "NuunaRon Art Group"
  Webpage for First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group, with video introducing where Paul Constable Calcott introducing the group, reads in part "The NuunaRon Art Group operates the NuunaRon Hub on the sunshine coast, a welcoming and safe space for people to share stories of resilience and keeping strong via yarning, painting and creating art and be supported."
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - River Stories"
  Page reads, in part, "River Stories is an inclusive and accessible workshop bringing First Nations contemporary culture and disability culture together, drawing on the yarns of Bundjalung Elder Julia Paden and led by local First Nations artists Mitch King (Yaegl/Bundjalung) and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal (Aust/Java)."
• "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.
• "Interview with Paul Constable Calcott"
  Uncle Paul Constable Calcott is a proud Wiradjuri man and artist living with a disability on Gubbi Gubbi country….. Uncle Paul uses his art to share stories of his journey as an aboriginal gay man living with a disability in urban Australia. Interview Summary Uncle Paul Calcott is a proud Wiradjuri elder and disability advocate who contracted polio as a child. During the interview, Uncle Paul discusses becoming an artist later in life through the encouragement of his husband and influenced by the storytelling of his culture. He embraces his identity as an Aboriginal, gay man living with disability. He talks about his artwork aiming to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, using traditional symbols to tell new stories, particularly about disability within Indigenous communities. Although there has been increased visibility and acknowledgment of disability arts in Australia, Paul notes that there's still a long way to go in terms of policy, funding, and public recognition. Uncle Paul says art can reflect political and social issues, and he proudly identifies as an artist with a disability and believes in the significance of diverse stories being told through the arts.
• "Access2Arts - You Tube - Access2Arts Video UNCRPD Article #19 Living independently and being included in the community "
  Access2Arts Article #19 Living independently and being included in the community - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoqeaDFEjlE
• "Interview with Luke Cambpell and Kelly Drummond Cawthon"
  Luke Campbell is a theatre performer, writer and director and has been with Second Echo since 2015. Interview Summary In the interview Luke Campbell and Kelly Drummond Cawthon from Second Echo Ensemble share insights into their creative processes and the significance of their work. Luke, a core artist for the ensemble, emphasizes the role of deep listening and communication in his art, comparing his work to a meditative exploration of sound and connection, akin to the themes in the movie "Avatar." Kelly, as the ensemble's creative director, highlights the importance of presenting their work across diverse platforms to reach broader audiences and foster inclusive discussions. Throughout the conversation, they express views on the challenges and perceptions surrounding disability arts, advocating for recognition of diverse voices and stories in the arts community.
• "Arts and Disability: A research summary"
  Australia Council - Arts and Disability: A research summary, 2018 - reads, in part "The great art created by artists with disability, and participation of people with disability in the arts, are integral to the artistic and cultural life of Australia. This summary brings together findings from Australia Council research publications and a research overview compiled by the Meeting of Cultural Ministers to build the evidence base about disability and the arts."
• "Access Arts Annual Report 2020-2021"
  Access Arts Annual Report 2020-2021 - Performing Arts Workshops, Visual Arts Workshops, Exhibitions, First Nations Projects, Undercover Artist Online program and grants, Access Arts grants and Awards
• "NuunaRon - Min Min Lights by Josh Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Min Min Lights' by Josh Lennox
• "NuunaRon - Songlines by Paul Constable Calcott"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Songlines' by Paul Constable Calcott
• "NuunaRon - Rainbow Serpents by Eve Kitchener"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Rainbow Serpents' by Eve Kitchener
• "NuunaRon - Elders Gathering by Paul Constable Calcott"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Elders Gathering' by Paul Constable Calcott
• "NuunaRon - Totums by Paula Wotton"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Totums' by Paula Wotton
• "NuunaRon - Mamalanha by Paul Constable Calcott"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Mamalanha' by Paul Constable Calcott
• "NuunaRon - Wiradjuri Country by Eve Kitchener"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Wiradjuri Country' by Eve Kitchener
• "NuunaRon - Pleasant Dreams by Josh Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Pleasant Dreams' by Josh Lennox
• "NuunaRon - Yindyamarra by Paul Constable Calcott"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Yindyamarra' by Paul Constable Calcott
• "NuunaRon - Untitled by Aunty Robyn Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - Untitled by Aunty Robyn Lennox
• "NuunaRon - Family Lines by Aunty Robyn Lennox"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Family Lines' by Aunty Robyn Lennox
• "NuunaRon - Dreaming by Aunty Alice Bonny"
  First Peoples Disability Network NuunaRon Art Group - 'Dreaming' by Aunty Alice Bonny