Showcasing prisoner art: The Learning Connexion has a new gallery space and its most recent exhibition featured work by its students studying art in corrections facilities. Read more about Arts in Corrections opportunities
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Importance of accessibility in the performing arts
28 April 2022
“Audience access and being able to go to an arts event the same as anyone else can is essential, and it is the right of Deaf and disabled people to be able to do that,” said Stace Robertson, Arts Access Aotearoa, in a panel discussion organised by Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival. Watch the video
Pausing the awards to offer fellowships in 2022
20 April 2022
“In 2022, we are pausing the awards event and offering fellowships of up to $10,000 each for successful applicants to create or present new work or projects.” Arts Access Aotearoa will announce the fellowships and criteria by Friday 1 July 2022. Read Richard Benge's latest blog
Deaf students partner with theatre company to tell stories
16 March 2022
Professionals from Tim Bray Youth Theatre are working alongside teachers from Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education, teaching skills enabling students to perform and produce their own productions. The 18 Deaf students taking part in the project range in ages from Year Three to Year 11, plus Tu Kokiri students transitioning out of secondary school. Read the story
Facilitating art in Auckland Prison
9 March 2022
“The men swagger in and shake my hand firmly with a cheerful ‘Morning Gwen. How’s your week been?’ I’m about to start an art class in Auckland Prison. This is part of the Creative Art Programme I developed and now facilitate across the prison, using my background in teaching and psychology,” blogs volunteer tutor Gwen Taylor
Video campaign highlights value of creative spaces
9 March 2022
A video campaign by Arts Access Aotearoa is highlighting the value of creative spaces and the artists who attend them. The campaign’s key message is that creative spaces provide a safe, inclusive place where people can create and participate in the arts. Read more
Kaupapa of accessibility, on and off stage
2 March 2022
Theatre practitioner Nathan Mudge knows all about the value of accessible theatre for artists and audiences. It’s a kaupapa he weaves through all of his work, including directing Up Down Girl, and working as Access Programme Producer at this year’s Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Read more about Nathan Mudge
