Disability Arts History Australia

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• “Arts Access Victoria – How it all began! (1974-1979)”
  Arts Access Victoria – How it all began! (1974-1979) started in Melbourne in 1974 by Judy Morton with funding from the Australia Council for the Arts with art and theatre workshops in institutions but intermittent funding meant AAV stopped at times but state government funding in 1979 allowed long term planning.
• "Indelability Arts - Wilbur The Optical Whale - Tech Specs"
  Crewing, Staging, Lighting, Audio, Video, Dressing Rooms, Schedule, and Company Contacts for Presenters/Venues for Wilbur the Optical Whale
• "Crossroad Arts - Community Development, captured 2024"
  Crossroad Arts - Community Development, captured 2024 - reads, in part “Community is our driving force. Everything we do as a company is underpinned by the belief that creating artistic works that challenge assumptions through inclusive collaboration ultimately builds stronger communities.” – information about Performance in the Gallery, Stretchy Pants, Wearable Art, ROAR, Art Party Afternoons, Street View Gallery, Window Gallery, C.R.U.S.H 2024, LOOSE ENDS 2024
• "Accessible Arts - Sound Circles - a sound and movement workshop for communities - Promotional Flyer"
  Accessible Arts - Sound Circles - a sound and movement workshop for communities - Promotional Flyer
• "Tutti Arts - A Frame Exhibition - Promotional Card - 2006"
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• "Tutti Arts - Saltwater Songs Concert - Program"
  Tutti Arts ‘Saltwater Songs’ 2013 Program – reads, in part “Tutti is Australia's first inclusive choi r and takes its name from the musical term 'Tutti' meaning everyone. From its origins as a small singing group at Minda, the original choir has grown into a vibrant independent multi arts organisation (Tutti Inc) deeply connect- into the disability and mainstream arts worlds of South Australia and beyond.”
• "Opening Doors To Creativity"
  Opening Doors To Creativity: Arts for People with Disabilities in South Australia, by Laurie Strathdee, Field Officer, Arts in Action, 1 September 1989. This study finds that "greater physical access, more affordable arts, more relevant information about the arts and greater social acceptance need to be developed to enable people with disabilities to develop their artistic potential," and makes the case for funding Arts in Action to employ a Community Arts Officer to support people with disabilities to achieve their full artistic potential.
• "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”
• "Accessible Arts - Arts and Disability Expo - Promotional Poster"
  Accessible Arts - Arts and Disability Expo - Promotional Poster
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter June 1991”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter June 1991 - Information about audio description at the Playhouse Theatre, venue notes for Russell Street Theatre, and tickets to the INXS concert
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter December 1990”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter December 1990 - The Palais Theatre venue notes, Free events at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Victorian Arts, including Melbourne Summer Music Series
• "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.
• "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.
• "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.
• "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)."
• "Australia Council - Access and audience development in Australia"
  Australia Council - 'Access and audience development in Australia' reports - reads, in part "These reports were commissioned in 2004 to assess what is currently being done, and what needs to be done, to increase access to the performing arts and museums & galleries in Australia for people with a disability."