CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Do you want to see an outstanding Deaf or disabled artist recognised? How about community arts? Or a leader providing access to the arts for people in New Zealand? Watch this NZSL video introducing Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021. Nominations close on Friday 26 March 2021. For more info and submitting your nominations in NZSL

25th ANNIVERSARY APPEAL: Amazing! It’s 25 years since Arts Access Aotearoa began its work to ensure all people in New Zealand have access to the arts. Please help us do more by donating to our 25th Anniversary Appeal

ARTS AND HEALTH: Check out Antoinette Spicer's five-part podcast series on art initiatives and programmes that improve New Zealanders’ wellbeing. Read more 

ONE TO WATCH: Writer and spoken-word poet Helen Vivienne Fletcher performs Stick-abled: video directed, shot and edited by Rajeev Mishra.

CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC: Chamber Music New Zealand received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2016 for its Accessible Concerts Programme, which includes relaxed performances and workshops.