Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Tutti Arts - End of Year Concert: Everything Changes - Program"
  Tutti Arts 'End of Year Concert- Everything Changes' 2015 Program - reads, in part "’Everythlng changes, seasons will come and go Life rearranges all that we think we know’ from The Six Swans, by Jehane Markham and Richard Chew Welcome to the 2015 Tutti Christmas Concert! The above words taken from the finale of The Six Swans, a one act opera Tutti performed with UniSA students in June this year means a great deal to Tutti as we work for social change. They also remind us of the deep meaning in the story of the birth of Jesus and the themes of redemption, hope, salvation and love associated with Christmas. Let's make Christmas 2015 a time of caring, a celebration of true emancipation of the earth from racial and ethnic hatred. Regardless of our religious ties or other belief systems, this Christmas let's all take time to envision what kind of world we want to live in, and do what we can in our own lives to restore peace, love and goodwill to Australia and the world.”
• “Tutti Arts – End of Year Celebration 2019 – Promotional Poster”
  Tutti Arts – End of Year Celebration 2019 Promotional Poster
• "Tutti Arts - Between the Worlds - Promotional Flyer 2007"
  Tutti Arts - 'Between the Worlds' 2007 Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "Using song, dance and the commentary of Rap, a blind prophet played by Jason Crowhurst , Between The Worlds Is energetic and revolutionary music theatre. In the world of disability culture. It expresses the frustration felt by young people who deserve more than meaningless repetitive Jobs, and exposes the strife between rival gangs 'the Crips' (who live with a disability) and ' the Norms' ( who see themselves as perfect) to reveal the social tragedy caused by excluding people who are different."
• "Tutti Arts - Between the Worlds - Promotional Poster 2008"
  Tutti Arts - 'Between the Worlds' 2008 Promotional Poster
• "Tutti Arts - Between the Worlds - Program 2007"
  Tutti Arts - 'Between the Worlds' 2007 Program - reads, in part “The first stage of Between the Worlds In May 2004 was called Circles and was about relationships with significant people In our lives. The second stage development this year Involved Interviewing all our actors to explore deeper relationship themes. One of these interviews was with our talented male lead, Alistair Brasted who said: "I've always felt between the worlds, not knowing where I really belong". This Insight resonated with all our artists and became the theme of the whole script because they had all experienced feelings of exclusion. The story of Romeo and Juliet and their love which transcends hate and divisiveness served as inspiration for Between the Worlds. In our story the Innocence of Isabella and Oliver's love In the face of adversity has allowed us to explore universal questions of discrimination and difference which lie at the heart of violence. Such stories have been with us since the beginning of time. Like the script, the songs and music for Between the Worlds are the expression of the Individual voices of our actors.”
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1974-75"
  Australia Council Annual Report 1974-75 lists funding to Spectrum Films for a screenplay on social pressures of deaf mute, grant to Lloyd Nickson to attend theatre for deaf children (USA & UK), funding to Wheelchair and Disabled Association (as it was known 19for jewellery making tools and equipment, and Arts Council of Australia/Victoria (as it was known 1966-1998, before name changed to Regional Arts Australia) for salary of assistant and utilities for Arts Access Program
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1986-87"
  Australia Council Annual Report 1986-87- discusses functions and objectives, structures, process and membership of Council, Council Committees and members, board members, assessment panels, staff lists, organisation chart, main activities of Council and its Boards, and includes financial statements and lists of grants made including grants for programs, workshops for disabled people in community arts, funding for posters on theme of disability, grant for Theatre of the Deaf Braille Book of the Year award and Sound Pot Purri literary magazine for Royal Blind Society
• "Interview with Julie Moralee"
  Julie Moralee is the Chief Executive Officer of Restless Dance Theatre, bringing a wealth of experience in marketing, business development, and festival organisation within the arts sector. Her leadership focuses on showcasing the talents of artists with disability and ensuring sustainable employment opportunities in the arts. Interview Summary Julie Moralee is the CEO of Restless Dance Theatre, where she has focused on promoting the talent and abilities of artists with disability. With a commitment to ensuring sustainable full-time employment in the arts for these artists, she emphasises the importance of audience impact and high-quality performances as measures of success. Julie is mindful of the challenges and perceptions within the disability arts sector and envisions a future where the label "disability art" becomes obsolete, as the quality of the work transcends its creators
• "Interview with Tim McCallum"
  Tim McCallum is a singer, performer and speaker and disability advocate. Interview Summary Tim McCallum is a performer who specializes in singing and acting, with singing being his foremost talent. Having sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia before beginning his studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Tim's childhood passion for the performing arts has continued to motivate his career. Through his experiences, both positive and negative, regarding inclusion and discrimination in the arts, Tim has become determined to challenge preconceived notions and make disability a visible and celebrated aspect of performance. He is a strong advocate for the representation of artists with disabilities in leadership roles within arts governance, stressing the importance of lived expertise over tokenism for lasting change in the industry.
• "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.
• "Back to Back Theatre - Website - Shows, captured 2008"
  Back to Back Theatre 'Shows' page, captured 2008, with list of shows, and links to work from 1999 forward - Professional Productions (including ‘Big Bag’ 1987-88; ‘Stinking Houses’ 1989; ‘The Peg Machine’ 1990; ‘Everything and the Mermaid’ 1990, ‘I Don’t Want to Live in Lara Anymore 1991; ‘Yell Blue Murder’ 1991; ‘Woodenhead’ 1992; ‘The Adventures of Bobbi Dazzler’ 1992; ‘Voices of Desire’ 1993; ‘Freak Show with Circus Oz 1994; Back to Back in Shorts 1995; Road Movie with Melbourne Workers Theatre 1996; Minds Eye with Handspan Visual Theatre 1996; Peter Pan with Arena Theatre Company 1997; Mr September 1997; Boomtown with Snuff Puppets 1998; Mental 1999; Dog Farm 2000; Pornstar 2001; Soft 2002; Cow 2003; Small Metal Objects 2005), and Community Productions (including Ritual with Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College 1998; Push Push 1999; Drag Racers in Love with Nelson Park School 1999; Arnold 2000 Fishman with Theatre of Speed 2001; Inside the Angel House with Theatre of Speed 2003; Minotaur with Theatre of Speed 2005; DMI with Theatre of Speed 2007; Pod Residences with Night School, Awakenings Festival, Brr Theatre Group, Ants Pantz Arts, Break of Day Players, Theatre of Speed, Arts Action and Amalgamation Festival 2003-2006), and films (including Mullet (1995), White Maggots (1996), Spill (1997), Mark Deans Human Cannonball (1998), Underpants (1999), Backscratch (2000), Porn Star (2002), Rhian Hinkley Theatre of Speed vs. BOZ'n'HOK, vs. HUGE COVILL (2004), D9 (2005), Out of our Minds (2001)).
• "Interview with Joanne Braddy"
  Joanne Braddy is a disability Advocate with lived experience and creates honest and insightful work about her experiences of anxiety and depression, as a way of breaking down stigmas that stand in the way of healing through painting, drawing, and ceramics to create emotive self-portraits. Interview Summary Joanne is an Australian visual artist with a 15-year career. She began creating art as an outlet for her mental health struggles and her work, which encompasses drawings, paintings, sculptures, and poetry, helps others by bringing awareness to mental health issues. Joanne finds a lack of accessibility with literacy and industry understanding but she remains motivated to exhibit her work and reduce mental health stigma, expressing the need for a supportive gallery to represent her. Despite these challenges, she aspires to have her substantial body of work seen more broadly and possibly go on tour, with the help of a mentor to guide her through the complexity of the art industry.
• "Interview with Martin Edge"
  Martin Edge is a visual artist whose colourful paintings depict everyday life Interview Summary Martin Edge, an artist and ambassador for Autism Queensland, has experienced a significant journey in disability arts, culminating in representation by prominent galleries and inclusion in major collections. Since starting his painting career accidentally in a TAFE course, Martin's technique has evolved from using primary colours to creating a unique palette with mixed hues, resulting in more detailed and refined works. People have responded positively to his vibrant and hopeful art, which he enjoys sharing to bring joy to others. Martin looks up to artist Ken Done, admiring Done's vivid use of colour and his contributions to Australian art even into his 80s.
• "DADAA Outreach and Partnerships Webpage, captured 2023"
  DADAA Outreach and Partnerships Webpage, captured 2023 – reads, in part "In addition to its three main hubs, DADAA works with other organisations to take our services and programs to communities, or to develop new services and programs that enhance access to arts and cultural activities for artists and audiences. Arts programs can be customised to respond directly to the needs of your community or clients, to ensure inclusive practice or to bring new audiences to your organisation."
• “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”
• “Australia Council - Events, captured 1998”
  Australia Council (Creative Australia) events captured December 1998, including Online Australia Day, National Arts Awareness Research and Strategy, Next Stage - The Performing Arts in the 21st Century Forum, 30th Anniversary, Media Releases and Artforce
• "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."
• "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 - Website, captured 2016"
  Arts Project Australia - Website, captured 2016 - includes Home, About, Studio, Artists & Art Gallery, Exhibitions & Events, Get Involved, Shop, Blog, Contact
• "DADAA Annual Report 2013-2014"
  DADAA Annual Report 2013-2014 - information about Vision, Mission and Goals, Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Staff training and development, Capital works, Participation, Programs including Sculptures by the Sea Tactile Tours, StARTSpeak, Art Link Be Active Program for Children and Young People, Esperance: The Emergence Project, HERE&N0W13, Aging & Disability, Regional Arts Australia Summit, Nexus Arts Grant, Regional Development and Consultancy, Partners, and Financials
• "DADAA Annual Report 2012-2013"
  DADAA Annual Report 2012-2013 - information about Vision, Mission and Goals, Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Participation, Programs including the Lost Generation Project, Sculptures by the Sea Tactile Tours, StARTSpeak, Fusion Project, Esperance: The Emergence Project, HERE&N0W13, Aging & Disability, Fourth International Arts And Health Conference, Nexus Arts Grant, Regional Development and Consultancy, Partners, and Financials
• "DADAA Annual Report 2011-2012"
  DADAA Annual Report 2011-2012 - information about Vision, Mission and Goals, Chairperson and Executive Director’s Reports, Staff list, Participation, Programs including the Lost Generation Project, Sculptures by the Sea Tactile Tours, StARTSpeak, Art Link Children and Young People’s programs, Aging & Disability, Fourth International Arts And Health Conference, WA Disability Arts Grants Program, Regional Development and Consultancy, Partners, and Financials
• “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.