Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Arts Project Australia - Visual Arts Program - Promotional Flyer - 2012"
  Arts Project Australia - Visual Arts Program - Promotional Flyer - 2012 - reads, in part "Arts Project Australia is a specialist agency which supports people with disabilities to participate in the visual arts. The program is open to all age-groups from school-leavers to older adults."
• "Tutti Arts - Wild Things Exhibition - Promotional Card"
  Tutti Arts - 'Wild Things' Exhibition 2018 at Hotel Metropolitan - reads, in part "The Fringe Weekly Award winning exhibition Wild Things is taking on a new extended life at The Hotel Metropolitan."
• “Arts Access Victoria – Arts Access Society Inc. - Stormy Weather 1992 - Education Kit"
• “Arts Access Victoria – Arts Access Society Inc. - Stormy Weather 1992 - Program"
• “Arts Access Victoria – Arts Access Society Inc. - Stormy Weather 1992 - Promotional Card"
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter February 1990”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter February 1990 - Venue notes for St Martins Youth Arts Centre, exhibitions at Museum Victoria, Melbourne Symphony concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc. - EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter August 1991”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter August 1991 - The 1991 Melbourne International Festival of the Arts 1991, Melbourne Theatre Company season shows
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter October 1990”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter October 1990 - Venue notes for the CUB Malthouse Theatre, new location for Playbox Theatre, Free events such as play readings at the Victorian Arts Centre
• "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.
• "DADAA Annual Report 2014-2015"
  DADAA Annual Report 2014-2015 - Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Staff training and development, Capital works, Participation, Programs including Projects and Performances, Galleries and Exhibitions, Regional Programs, Sculpture at Bathers, StARTSpeak, Art Link Be Active Program for Children and Young People, Awesome Festival, Community Arts and Recreation Program, Wangaree Community Centre, South African Arts Development Program, DFAT Sri Lankan Fellowship, Circus and Fusion, Nexus Arts Grant, Partnerships, and Financials
• "Access Arts - Final Touches"
  Exhibition Catalogue reads “Final Touches celebrates disability and its culture, with the unique representation of Brisbane and regional based artists.”
• "Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2006"
  Back to Back Theatre Annual Report 2006 - General Manager, Artistic Director, and Ensemble reports, information about work and participating artists, including Presenting Small Metal Objects at the Australian Performing Arts Market, creative development showing of Food Court, Dumb and Bedroom, POD residencies in Geelong Warrnumbul Hobart, and films
• "Tutti Ensemble - Holdfast Bay Community Choir Newsletter - Newsletter One - 1999"
  Tutti Ensemble, Holdfast Bay Communitty Choir, first newsletter distributed by Tutti Ensemble and Minda Inc disability service organisation in 1999 - reads, in part "Welcome to our first newsletter. We hope this is the first of many to come. We intend to put out a newsletter every two months to keep people informed on what is happening in the choir. Articles or information from choir members are welcome."
• "Restless in Alice - Media Release"
  Media release reads, in part, "Restless Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Michelle Ryan is visiting Alice Springs next week to work with InCite Arts and the ‘stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble."
• "Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2011"
  Back to Back Theatre Annual Report 2011 - Report from Chair and Executive, information on premiere season of GANESH VERSUS THE THIRD REICH, international tours ofTHE DEMOCRATIC SET, SMALL METAL OBJECTS and FOOD COURT, new collaboration to develop LASER BEAK MAN in collaboration Tim Sharp and Sydney Theatre Company, community/experimental work with THEATRE OF SPEED, networks and industry events, research including doctoral projects by Stanley Opara, Yoni Prior and Caroline Ellison, inclusion in Josephine Machon’s book “lmmersive Theatres: Intimacy and Immediacy in Contemporary Performance" and research on arts-schools partnerrships with Arts Victoria, Melbourne University, and Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• "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.
• "Interview with Jeremy Hawkes"
  Jeremy Hawkes is a multidisciplinary artist working in sculpture, drawing, painting and photography as well as being a writer, educator and disability arts leader. Interview Summary Jeremy Hawkes, a visual artist, opened up about his life and identity during his interview. After a debilitating workplace accident, he had to reimagine his sculptural practice due to his acquired disability and ventured into drawing, which helped him cope with multiple operations and diagnoses. Jeremy's art explores themes of identity and the interconnectedness between the macro and the micro, drawing inspiration from neurobiology and medical imagery. Despite his struggles, Jeremy commits to his studio daily, aims for success without fear, and advocates for greater visibility and opportunities for artists with disabilities.
• "Accessible Arts - Annual Report 1998"
  Accessible Arts - Annual Report 1998 - ACE Magazine, Issue 20, 1999, includes Strategic Plan, 1998 Annual Report, 1998 Accounts, What's on & Info, with Staff, Strategic Plan includes Guiding Principles and Key Directions, Annual Report includes Aims and Objectives, Chairperson Report, Treasurer Report, Executive Officer Report , Consultancy, Regional Networks, Partnerships, Resources, Administrator Report , Financials
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 2006-07"
  Australia Council Annual Report 2006-07 - 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 – Lost Generation Project where a five year project intends to have more than 360 people with intellectual disabilities create self-portraits on film – one of the outcomes of DADAA WA receiving $104,775 in 2006-07 as a key organisation of the community partnerships section.
• "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.
• "Interview with Jess Cochran"
  Jess Cochran (they/them) is an actor, model, writer and disability advocate. Interview Summary: Jess Cochran is a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, performing artist, advocate, writer, and consumer consultant with a background in both physical and psychosocial disabilities. Their journey into the performing arts began accidentally with a role in the Awards winning Melbourne Fringe Festival production, Qualia, which opened doors to more local and international Awards-winning work in film and stage. Jess identifies proudly with their disabilities and considers their art both a personal expression and a political act aimed at highlighting the issues faced by the disability community. Jess’s work spans across writing, modelling, and various performance arts, and they wish to see an increase of disability arts representation in mainstream media with authentic casting, opportunities and improved accessibility for disabled performers. Jess is also passionate about highlighting intersectionality in disability arts.
• "Access2Arts Artist Profiles as first added to website in 2017"
  Access to Arts Artist Profiles as first added to website in 2017
• "Indelability Arts - Business Plan 2020-22"
  Indelability Arts Business Plan 2020-2022 provides information about Indelability Arts Mission “To provide creative, innovative opportunities for Queensland artists,” Board, Artistic Directors, Company Development, Program, and Marketing Staff, Associate Artists and Ensemble, Performance and Workshop programs, Funding, Goals, and Point of Difference – stated as “indelabilityarts pushes boundaries and expectations with its artists and audiences to think outside the box of what is attainable”
• "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.
• "Tutti Ensemble - Holdfast Choir - HighBeam Festival Concert 2002 - Invitation Card"
  Tutti Ensemble Holdfast Choir - HighBeam Festival Concert 2002 - Invitation Card