Links on "Arts Access Aotearoa"
Arts Access Aotearoa Arts For All was launched on December 4th. To download a free copy of this publication online, follow the link below and download from the right-hand column on our website.
www.artsaccess.org.nz
4 December 2009 Artists and arts organisations around the country, already opening their doors to disabled audiences and gallery visitors, are profiled in a practical guide on the arts and disability launched today by Creative New Zealand in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa .
Arts Access Aotearoa An 18 minute programme on Eko Theatre's Southern Corridor Project. I guarantee this will make you want to join Eko Theatre's Facebook page, support their project and find out more. Happy watching!
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We launched Arts For All last Friday. Lynn Freeman, presenter of Arts On Sunday, speaks about how: "galleries, theatres and concert halls are always on the lookout for new
audiences. It's strange then don't you think, that so many have ignored
and even made things difficult for, audiences and visitors with
disabilities". ...Click on the link to hear this programme.
www.radionz.co.nz
Arts Access Aotearoa Today is the launch of The Disability Clothesline Project. I encourage you to check out their website and join their Facebook group! Show your support of this important project which aims to break invisibility and silence of disabled people, and publicly acknowledge their experiences.
www.disabilityclothesline.org.nz
The Disability Clothesline Project allows people with disability who have experienced violence to tell their stories on tee shirts. Placed on a clothesline, this formerly hidden abuse is exposed.
Arts Access Aotearoa Anyone in Wellington on December 5th? Be sure to head to Te Papa and celebrate!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
www.tepapa.govt.nz
An events-packed day for people of all abilities. Free guided tours, art activities, a musical performance, and more!
Arts Access Aotearoa It is always really encouraging to see new groups starting up on Facebook. Development is an amazing project and will be a milestone film! Go check out how they are using a Facebook profile and be inspired!
Emily's very old now, her battles for justice behind her. But then she meets filmmaker Greta. And starts one last campaign--- A Wellywood film to touch your heart. Characters: Emily (Nancy Coory), a very old woman with an apartment in Oriental Bay, Wellington— Iris,... Emily's best friend— Meryl (Loren Horsley) Iris' grand-daughter, a singer who wants to make films— Louise (Michele Amas) Emily's daughter, who is losing her memory— The Black Widower, CEO at the One Door production company, Louise's husband— Greta (Pinky Agnew) a film-maker— Jasmine (Keri Kaa) Greta's therapist— Viv (Madeline Macnamara) a film-maker— Frederique (Lynda Chanwai-Earle), mother-of-two beautiful daughters, who is uncertain about her career in film— Henry, a golden boy—
Film:81 fans
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Go to section 9 of this newsletter produced by the Officefor the Community & Voluntary Sector to read about a a new national disability network has been established to provide a
clear voice to government and stay proactive on the issues and
challenges ahead of the disability sector.
www.ocvs.govt.nz
Discussion about what should be included in a proposed Relationship Agreement between the community sector and Government has begun online at two websites. Community Central and the Community Sector Taskforce ...
Arts Access Aotearoa Vicki Allpress Hill has led some amazing web marketing workshops for Arts Access Aotearoa. Be sure to follow this online forum for more great info from Vicki!
www.thebigidea.co.nz
Vicki Allpress-Hill is the smART talk 02 specialist guest and is the Manager of Online Marketing, Web & CRM for The Edge.
Arts Access Aotearoa Wouldn't it be amazing if Aotearoa had it's own Arts and Disability Strategy? Follow this link to read about Australia's vision to "improve the opportunities and choices people with a disability have to engage with and participate in the arts".
www.cmc.gov.au
On 9 October 2009, the Cultural Ministers Council agreed to the National Arts and Disability Strategy, which sets out a vision for improving access and participation in the artistic and cultural activities for people with disabilities. ...
Arts Access Aotearoa Was speaking to the awards co-ordinator for the NZer of the Year yesterday- would like to encourage you to check this out and make a nomination. Categories which stood out to me as most relevant for accessible arts groups were 'Community of the Year' and 'Local Heroes'.
NZ Of The Year Awards, Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year, Coca-Cola Amatil Young New Zealander of t
www.nzawards.org.nz
New Zealander of the Year recognises, encourages and reward's New Zealand’s most vital resource - its people.