Disability Arts History Australia

Items

• “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”
• "Arts Project Australia - Website, captured 2016"
  Arts Project Australia - Website, captured 2016 - includes Home, About, Studio, Artists & Art Gallery, Exhibitions & Events, Get Involved, Shop, Blog, Contact
• "Arts Project Australia - Manifesto, captured 2022"
  Arts Project Australia - Manifesto - reads, in part "Fuelled by an unwavering belief in our artists, we’re buoyed by the creativity and authenticity that exists in our space and heartened by those who delight in sharing it. We believe that art is serious, but making it can be fun. The individual creativity triumphs over conformity and divergent voices make life much more interesting. That art is about revealing ourselves and creating meaningful connections – between artists, staff artists and art lovers. Our experience will always be shared, our knowledge passed on and our studio, bound by creativity, integrity and generosity in equal measure."
• "Arts Project Australia - Artist & Artwork directory, captured 2022"
  Arts Project Australia - Artist & Artwork directory - includes list of artists
• "Arts Project Australia - Artwork Leasing Programs, captured 2022"
  Arts Project Australia - Artwork Leasing Programs - reads, in part "Affordable artwork leasing program for home, business and secure venues."
• "Interview with Alison Bennett"
  Dr Alison Bennett is a senior lecturer in photography at RMIT School of Art specialising in expanded photography, webXR, queer and feminist creative practices. Interview Summary Alison Bennett, an artist and academic, spoke about her work in expanded photography, their experiences with autism, and the intersection of disability discourse with queer activism in their life and work. Their current project, vegetal/digital, arose from their experiences during the pandemic and connects audiences with plant sentience through interactive digital art. Alison also discussed the political nature of their work, aiming to shift ontological frameworks and exploring new modes of engagement through art. They reflected on the significant cultural changes regarding neurodiversity in the last few decades, highlighting the growing self-advocacy among autistic artists and their increasing impact in the arts.
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Christmas Salon Show 1992 - Invitation - Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Christmas Salon Show 1992 - Invitation - Promotional Flyer
• "Arts Project Australia - Annual Christmas Salon Show 1993 - Invitation - Promotional Flyer"
  Arts Project Australia - Annual Christmas Salon Show 1993 - Invitation - Promotional Flyer
• "Arts Disability Technology Library Workshop"
  Internet demonstration; imaging and photography; creative adventures with computer technology; music (includes performance and demonstration by Chris Finnen)
• "Access Arts - Final Touches"
  Exhibition Catalogue reads “Final Touches celebrates disability and its culture, with the unique representation of Brisbane and regional based artists.”
• "Accessible Arts and Casula Powerhouse - Seeking Nimbus Exhibition - Program"
  Accessible Arts and Casula Powerhouse - Seeking Nimbus Exhibition 2015- Program - reads, in part “This personal exploration varies in form and the paths we select to journey diverse. Our search is often conducted in solitude and even secret. Like clutching at vapour or clouds, the prize often eludes us. It drives an artist, whether the world This search and our need for creative expression is something that defines our humanity. It unites us all - both people with and without disabilities.”
• "Accessible Arts - High Flying Workshop - Promotional Poster"
  Accessible Arts - High Flying Workshop - Promotional Poster
• "Arts Project Australia - Miscellaneous 1994 - Program/Catalogue"
  Arts Project Australia - Miscellaneous 1994 - Program/Catalogue
• “Arts Access Access All Areas August 2002”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Calendar 1999 – Promotional Calendar”
  Calendar reads “Arts Access has always enjoyed the artwork produced in these classes. We are now very proud to share same of this work with you in the Saturday Morning Art Class: 1999 Calendar” showcasing the artwork of twelve artists who are participants in the program - Caroline Thompson, Cathy Staughton, Chris Black, Estell Carew, Grant McCormack, John Shirres, Jordan Gestos, Lorna Cleave, Rebecca Stauch, Rebecca Watson, Rosalie Fitzsimmons, Vicki Wilbur.
• “Arts Access Victoria – 1993 Program Update”
• “Arts Access Colour Works Exhibition Promotional Poster 2023”
• “Arts Access Victoria Connecting to Country 2018 Invitation”
• “Arts Access Victoria Diane Doesn’t Sleep ND Promotion Card”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Heavens About Café 1993 - Invitation - Promotional Flyer"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Homage to… Exhibition 2017 - Promotional Flyer"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Ignite Exhibition 2018 - Promotional Flyer"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Rendered Bones Exhibition Program"
• “Arts Access Victoria – Satellite Masterclass - Promotional Flyer"
• "Arts Access Victoria - The Delta Project - Promotional Flyer"