Disability Arts History Australia

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• “Arts Access Victoria – Queer Voices at Nebula 2022 - Promotional Flyer"
• "Interview with Peter Vance"
  Peter Vance is a singer, songwriter, musician, performer, facilitator and disability arts advocate. Interview Summary: Peter Vance is a songwriter, performer, musician and singer. Peter suggested disability arts in the last 20 years has become more visible and popular reflecting a positive shift in how society views disability as part of the rich tapestry of human experience. This is reflected in how the arts now tell the stories of individuals with disabilities, not simply as artists with a disability, but as whole people whose varied experiences - visible and invisible - inform and enrich their creative expression. However, there are still challenges with funding and accessibility and ongoing struggles for recognition and support of disability art. Changes in how organisations operate to suit new funding such as the NDIS have potentially limited the spontaneity and personal touch that smaller, community-driven organizations once offered. Peter said it is essential to continue to push for better understanding, support, and visibility for people with all kinds of disabilities in every aspect of life, including the arts, to truly embrace inclusivity.
• "Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2005"
  Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2005 - Artistic Director/CEO Report, history, including project history, major outcomes of the year including new works, touring, conferences, mentorships
• "Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2006"
  Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2006 - Artistic Director/CEO Report, history, including project history, major outcomes of the year including new works, theatre in education, partnerships
• "Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2007"
  Crossroad Arts Annual Report 2007 - Artistic Director/CEO Report, history, including project history, major outcomes of the year including new works, creative development, reviews
• "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.
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Past Shows 1999-2012, captured 2015"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Past Shows 1999-2012, captured 2015 - includes links to information on ‘Silent Monologues’ Gasworks Art Park (2012), ‘The Wild Boys’ Parade Playhouse (2008), ‘The Cat Lady of Bexley’ Sidetrack Theatre (2006), 'Deafening Applause' Redfern Town Hall (2005), ‘Friction’ Darlinghurst Theatre (2004), ‘There & Back’ Sidetrack Studio Theatre (2005, 2004), ‘Interpretation’ Performance Space (2003), ‘Dislabelled’ National Tour (2004) Adelaide Caberet Festival (2002) Paralympics Arts Festival Seymour Centre (2000), ‘Smiling Prisoner’ (2000) Performance Space (2000), ‘Language of One’ Mardi Gras Festival Newtown Theatre (1999)
• "Interview with Kath Duncan"
  Kath Duncan is a writer, a director, a provocateur, a visual artist, a comedian, a producer, a journalist, a radio broadcaster and disability advocate. Interview Summary Kath Duncan is an experienced and prominent figure in the disability arts community with a passion for experimental performance arts, having witnessed the beginnings of the disability arts movement in Australia and participated in its evolution. Her art is inherently political, shaped by her unique perspective as a congenital amputee. Kath firmly believes in the inherent creative revolutions and endless inspiration within all impairments. Kath highlights the ongoing struggles within the disability arts sector, including high unemployment rates for disabled individuals, systemic barriers, and the need for disabled leadership in arts organizations. While cherishing the milestones and transformative experiences she's had, Kath calls for significant systemic changes, emphasizing the importance of team playing and collective work to support and grow the disabled artist community.
• "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 - Language of One - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf poster for show Language of One - reads, in part "Via a montage of hands and voices, Language of One unravels the layered identity of a Deaf, Gay, Jewish man. Three cultural clashes which translate from the unique to the universal."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Language of One - Program"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf program for show Language of One - Directors notes, cast and crew - reads, in part "The play is about relationships - with one's family, one's lover, one's friends, oneself"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Promotional Brochure 1995"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Promotional Brochure 1995 - Company history, staff, schools shows (The Very First Day, A Day in the Life of Angels, Same Difference), General public performances (Hands & Tales, Deaf Musical), tours, summer schools, workshops, membership
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2001-02"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2001-2002 - discusses letter from chair of council, corporate overview, year in review, financial statements, analysis of funding and grants for projects, initiatives, new work, programs, presentation and promotions including funding for implementing the Commonwealth Disability Strategy by evaluating current and changing needs of people with disabilities in the arts sector and reflecting this in funding and policies, arts marketing and audience development and triennial grants to disability arts organisations in NSW, South Australia and Victoria as well as an image from Crossroad Arts for the exhibition “Shades of White” and the publication “Making the Journey”
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2004-05"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2004-2005 - discusses letter from chair of council, letter from CEO, corporate overview, year in review, goals, financial statements, analysis of funding analysis and grants list, including funding for key organisations, new work, presentation and promotion, audience participation (with publication “Access All Areas”), skills and arts development with Arts Access partnering with Helicon Dance to provide 10 workshops in Princess Alexandra hospital Mental Health Service to find out which arts the community members wanted to pursue with a reference group including the University of Queensland and funding for Back to Back theatre to perform Small Metal Objects, in collaboration with sound artist Hugh Covill, animator Rhian Hinkley, director/designer Bruce Gladwin to shed light on, provoke and transform society, and to position artistic creativity as an integral part of the nation’s agenda. Triennial funding to Arts Access Australia (formerly known as Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts Australia—DADAA)
• "Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression - Dave King - Article: DADAA - Disability in the Arts/Disadvantage in the Arts- Iss5, Pg3"
  Accessible Arts - ACE Arts Creativity Expression - Dave King - Article: DADAA - Disability in the Arts/Disadvantage in the Arts- Iss5, Pg3reads, in part "DISABILITY IN THE ARTS/DISADVANTAGED IN THE ARTS AUSTRALIA (DADAA) is a group of artists/art workers who represent the states and territories of Australia. Its members are representatives from those groups who work towards artistic empowerment and filling the creative needs of people with disabilities - that is to name a few, ACCESSIBLE ARTS and ARTS ACCESS. All the current members attended a meeting in July. They all work with people with disabilities and three have disabilities. The inaugural meeting was held in late 1990. This group was formed to facilitate and maintain a responsive external overview of the trends in the arts for those experiencing disadvantage or a disability."
• "Accessible Arts - Annual Report 2006"
  Accessible Arts - Annual Report 2006 - About Accessible Arts, Chair’s report, Chief Executive Officer’s report, Accessible Arts’ people, Strategic Outcomes, Service, Arts programs, Training, Audience Development, Information and Public Relations
• "Hot Pink Goanna Studios - Deadly With Disabilities, Website captured 2024"
  Hot Pink Goanna Studios: Deadly With Disabilities, website captured 2024 - with About, Gallery, Commisions, and Prints sections - reads, in part "Hot Pink Goanna was developed by Uncle Paul Constable Calcott a proud Wiradjuri man and artist living with a disability on Gubbi Gubbi Country. Hot Pink Goanna showcases the works of Uncle Paul and other First Nations artists living with a disability."
• "Interview with Alex Creece"
  Alex Creece is writer, poet, editor, collage artist, and average kook living on Wadawurrung land. Interview Summary Alex Creece, focused on her experiences and journey as a disabled artist and writer in Australia. Alex discussed the importance of building a community and the challenges of balancing personal identity with maintaining professionalism in art. Alex expressed a desire for increased accessibility and recognition in the industry, highlighting the need for continued support of disabled artists. Throughout the conversation, the complexity of disability arts' visibility, identity politics, and the definition of creative success were explored, with Alex providing insight into her own work as well as broader industry trends and challenges.
• "Interview with Morwenna Collett"
  Morwenna is a leader, consultant and facilitator in the arts, government, not-for-profit and university sectors and is passionate about helping arts and cultural organisations to include everyone in their work. Interview Summary Morwenna Collett is a consultant in diversity, access and inclusion and during the interview discusses her vast experience in the disability arts sector including time in the Australia Council where she played a key role in creating the first targeted funding program for artists with disabilities. Morwenna notes that while disability arts is gaining some awareness with mainstream audiences, there are still issues regarding how people think about the quality of art created by artists with disabilities. Morwenna highlights the NDIS as a significant milestone for disability arts in Australia, though she believes that there is much more potential for arts organizations to engage with it. Morwenna also emphasizes that the decision for artists to identify with their disability is a personal choice and it is becoming increasingly safe to disclose this identity, demonstrating progress toward inclusion in the arts.
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2005-06"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2005-2006 - discusses letter from chair of council, letter from CEO, corporate overview, year in review, goals, financial statements, analysis of funding analysis and grants list, including various artistic and community projects - “Stickybricks” – exploring the history of a Sydney Housing Estate where 95% of residents receive aged or disability benefits were traumatised by by murders, suicides, assaults and drug and alcohol-related crimes and they partnered with Big hART to tell their story at the Sydney Festival, “Small Metal Objects” by Back to Back Theatre presented at the Melbourne international arts festival, and the DADAA (WA) regional collaborative “Bridging the Gap” project in Bunbury and publication of “Making the Journey: Arts and disability in Australia”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Sharing knowledge (early – mid 1990s)”
  In 1990 AAV hosted the Participate conference. From this the DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Renamed Arts Access Australia in 2003) network was born. AAV created a guidebook on creating art projects in hospitals while programs and exhibitions “Stormy Weather”, “FEELEN BOORDUP” were gaining recognition with location and purchase of artwork.
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Deaf and Gay - Background Information"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf background information for show Deaf and Gay in collaboration with Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – reads, in part “Deaf and Gay is a co-production between Theatre of the Deaf, the Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. This is the first time such a collaboration has taken place. It is also the first theatre production involving members of the Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association who celebrate their tenth anniversary with this show.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Deaf and Gay - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Deaf and Gay in collaboration with Deaf Gay and Lesbian Association NSW and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - reads, in part “There will be Deaf Drags, Deaf Dykes, Deaf Poofs, and even a Deaf Bisexual prancing, dancing, gesticulating, and entertaining for all the world to see. The audience will be bombarded with an orgy of visual images, stories, and experiences reflecting the lifestyles of Deaf Gays/Lesbians. Even a visual song will be performed, seen, heard and felt by everyone. This is a rare opportunity for everyone to become acquainted with the Deaf Gay/Lesbian Identity. These performances will challenge your stereotypes of what Deaf people are.”