Introducing Arts Access Aotearoa
Arts Access Aotearoa | Whakahauhau Katoa o Hanga advocates for people in New Zealand who experience barriers to participation in the arts, as both creators and audience members.
Our key stakeholders are people with physical, sensory or intellectual impairments; individuals and organisations in the community and professional arts sectors; and mental health service users. We are also the key organisation in New Zealand facilitating the arts as a tool to support the rehabilitative process of prisoners.
Our office is situated in Toi Pōneke, Wellington Arts Centre, Level 3, 61–63 Abel Smith Street. We welcome your interest and feedback.
You can download our Annual Report 2012.
You can download an accessible Word document of our Annual Report 2012.
Our vision
All people in New Zealand are able to participate in the arts.
Our purpose
Arts Access Aotearoa advocates for all people in New Zealand to have access to the arts by supporting people who experience barriers to participation or whose access is limited.
Our values
We believe that all people have a right to access opportunities as both creators and audience members.
In all aspects of its work, Arts Access Aotearoa will respect and honour the Treaty of Waitangi with due regard for its articles and principles.
Our programmes
At Arts Access Aotearoa, all of our activities and events are undertaken through our five programmes:
- Access and Participation
- Community Development
- Advocacy and Profile
- Information Centre
- Prison Arts
Our partners
Arts Access Aotearoa works in partnership with individuals and organisations to achieve its objectives. We acknowledge and value the support of all our partners and supporters. If you would like to support our work, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us (E:info@artsaccess.org.nz T: 04 802 4349).
Read about our funders and supporters.
Our people
Arts Access Aotearoa is governed by a board of trustees. Richard Benge is Executive Director.
Read about our staff and trustees.
Contact us
We welcome your interest in our work. Please contact us for more information.
FAQs
If you want to find out about Arts Access Aotearoa's activities or how we may be able to work with you, our FAQs may answer your questions. If you have any queries, please send us your question.
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