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Tim Bray’s theatre for everyone
The closure of Tim Bray Theatre Company at the end of this year will be an immense loss and will leave a hole in the heart of Aotearoa’s theatre for children.
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Accessibility at the heart of arts strategy
Accessibility must shape Aotearoa’s arts future. Have your say on Amplify, the draft strategy to create an inclusive, thriving creative sector.
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"A global leader in accessibility"
New Zealand’s accessibility initiatives set an international example in the arts sector.
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Community integral to the national arts strategy
Minister Paul Goldsmith highlights community contributions to New Zealand's arts strategy.
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Telling stories “in the most beautiful way”
“A heady filmic and live exploration of New Zealand culture delivered in an exceptional way … utter perfection,” wrote a reviewer of Jolt’s performance of Whakapapa at the Gathered Together 24 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Making decisions informed by data
For the first time, we have data about Deaf and disabled people – their attitudes, engagement and attendance, and the barriers they often face in accessing the arts.
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Frontline heroes enriching and saving lives
"Art saved my life," writes Richard Benge, Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa, in an opinion piece published in The Post. "It’s something I’ve often told myself in answer to the question, 'How did I survive my teens?' When I was ten, my mother died suddenly and at 15, I lost a sister to suicide. My mental health was shot through...
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Opportunities focused on increasing access
Across all of our work at Arts Access Aotearoa, we are constantly promoting and advocating for our stakeholders – the people and organisations we work with to increase accessibility and inclusion in the arts.
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Taking big steps to improve accessibility in the arts
““Here in Aotearoa, we’ve taken some big steps over the past decade to improve accessibility and inclusion in the arts but we need to build on the momentum as we strive to achieve Arts Access Aotearoa’s vision.”
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Survey findings on the arts a data goldmine
The results of Creative New Zealand’s latest survey findings, published in New Zealanders and the Arts—Ko Aotearoa me ōna Toi, are a goldmine.
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Join us in advocating for access to the arts
Let’s talk about the importance of an inclusive society in Aotearoa where everyone has access to the arts; where there are no barriers to participation; and where Deaf and disabled artists can have rewarding, sustainable careers in their chosen artform.
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Accessibility in all we do
“Without whakawhanaungatanga, there is nothing. With it, we can build the revolution we all so desperately need.” These powerful words were written on the eve of Waitangi Day by Arts Access Aotearoa’s Policy Principal, Conor Twyford.
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Becoming a Tiriti partner organisation
Like other organisations aiming to strengthen inclusion and help build strong communities, Arts Access Aotearoa has been engaged in collective work to deepen its understanding and knowledge of Te Ao Māori and commit to being a Tiriti partner organisation.
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Power of collective arts advocacy
Arts Access Aotearoa reflects on the impact of collective advocacy, recent sector wānanga, and the call for a national strategy for arts, creativity and culture.
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Investing in access to the arts pays dividends
The election campaign is in full swing with announcements about what parties will do if they are leading or part of the next government. The economy, security and health are the big issues: there’s no mention of the arts and their value or benefits to the economy, security or health.
