Arts Articles

“I just love audio described shows and I learn something new every time I go,” Mary Schnackenberg says. “And because it matters to me, I want everyone to know what’s available.” Keep Reading

“What I brought home from Singapore was not a list of accessible features. It was the memory of looking up,” blogs Neil Wallace, our Arts and Justice Advisor. Keep Reading

A new regional museum in Invercargill aims to make every stage of the visitor journey accessible. Keep Reading

In her new book, Trish Harris turns her attention to telling other people's stories – people who have challenged assumptions, pursued their ambitions and helped shape their communities. Keep Reading

Neil Wallace this week delivered a keynote in Singapore, exploring how universal creativity and storytelling build identity, connection and belonging. Keep Reading

Katie Querin shares insight from Front of House Accessibility Training workshops in Christchurch and Dunedin, and why accessibility starts at the front door. Keep Reading

Arts and Justice Advisor Neil Wallace discusses the Arts in Corrections Educator course and developing culturally grounded arts practice within Aotearoa prisons. Keep Reading

“Can I try the cello?” asked one of the men in Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility attending a music workshop led by musicians from the Auckland Philharmonia. Keep Reading

New research from the University of London College strengthens the case for ensuring arts and cultural opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand are accessible to everyone as they age, says Richard Benge, Executive Director, Arts Access Aotearoa. Keep Reading

As Arts Access Aotearoa implements its fundraising strategy, we thought it was a good time to introduce the person leading this mahi: Caleb Gordon, our Fundraising and Projects Coordinator. Keep Reading

“Being Turi” filmmaker Jared Flitcroft discusses Deaf-led storytelling, NZSL in film, and receiving the 2026 Deaf and Disabled Artists Fellowship. Keep Reading

Silver Noodle Soup presents The Old Cold Hearts Club, an inclusive theatre production created and performed by disabled artists in Wellington from 11–18 April 2026. Keep Reading

At a time when arts education is under siege in New Zealand, research shows that creativity improves mental and physical health, writes Nicky Pellegrino in a Listener article (21-27 February 2026). Keep Reading

Humour, honesty and hope are woven through a new work, celebrating musician and disability advocate Fonitī Pati Umaga and opening at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival from 5 to 8 March, followed by performances at Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts from 12 to 14 March. Keep Reading

An evaluation of the Department of Corrections’ Creative Arts and Cultural Wellbeing Prison Initiative has found strong evidence that arts programmes delivered in prisons contribute positively to the wellbeing, cultural identity and pro-social behaviour of participants. Keep Reading