About the Arts For All Network

Arts Access Aotearoa connects individuals and organisations committed to making the arts more accessible and inclusive. Through the national Arts For All Network, we provide free information, advice, and resources to anyone involved in Aotearoa’s arts and culture sector.

The Arts For All Network is disability-led and follows the social model of disability. We advocate for the rights of Deaf and disabled people to access and participate in the arts and culture.

Our key resource, Ngā toi m ō te katoa: Arts For All Guide, is a practical accessibility guide published by Arts Access Aotearoa and available online.

Learn more about Arts Access Aotearoa, our Vision, Purpose, Values, and Equity Statement.

Meet the Arts For All team

Stace Robertson

Lead Accessibility Advisor Kaiārahi a Toi Ōritetanga
Phone: 04 802 4349
Email: afa@artsaccess.org.nz
Stace works Monday to Thursday.

Katie Querin

Arts For All Activator Whakahohe a Toi Ōritetanga
Phone: 04 802 4193 Ext: 709
Email: afa@artsaccess.org.nz
Katie works Monday to Thursday.

Why you should join the network

We bring together Deaf and disabled people and allies from the arts sector to connect, share, and learn from each other. We invite you to be part of a group committed to improving accessibility to the arts and culture. You may have extensive professional or lived experience, or you may be new to the world of arts accessibility. All are welcome to join.

How to get involved:

Locally:

We facilitate an annual in-person hui in seven regions across New Zealand: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago. Find members in your region.

Nationally:

You can live anywhere in Aotearoa and be part of the Network. Our national online hui brings the whole network together to connect once or twice a year. The hui feature presenting artists and organisations doing great work in the accessibility space.

Monthly:

Drop in on the monthly online meetups for Network members nationwide. One-hour sessions will be held on Zoom once a month, and you’re invited to share your projects, ask for feedback, get ideas, and connect with Network members from around Aotearoa in these friendly sessions.

Individually:

Do you have specific arts accessibility questions, want support on your upcoming project, need advice on your venue, or want an in-depth discussion? Get in touch with Katie to discuss your needs.

Online:

Network members can connect and share events, ideas, and opportunities directly on the Arts For All Network Facebook group.

How to join the Arts For All Network

Membership and the services offered by the Arts For All Network are all free. You can join as an individual or an organisation.

For more information and to join the Network, please call or email Katie:

T: 04 802 4349
E: afa@artsaccess.org.nz

Share your work with us

We can help promote your accessible arts events!

- List your event on the Arts Access Aotearoa events calendar.
- Boost your reach: We may share event listings on our social media and in our newsletter.
- Feature in our stories: We publish and share stories about accessibility initiatives, tips, resources, and events. To feature in our stories, please email comms@artsaccess.org.nz

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