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 mō 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.
Regional hui coming up
Four Arts For All Network regional hui are coming up. They are:
- Hawke’s Bay: Hastings, Tuesday 26 August
- Auckland: Thursday 28 August (NZSL interpreted)
- Waikato: Hamilton, Tuesday 2 September (NZSL interpreted)
- Bay of Plenty: Tauranga, Thursday 4 September
These hui provide opportunities for local Network members, and any Deaf, disabled or non-disabled people interested in or passionate about accessibility in the arts to come together for discussion, collaboration and learning over tea and biscuits. Hui are from 10:00am to 12:30pm in wheelchair accessible spaces. They are audio described, and support persons, comfort items and service dogs are welcomed. Email afa@artsaccess.org.nz or call 04 802 4349 for all the details and to register.
What the survey findings show
In late 2024, Arts Access Aotearoa conducted a survey of its Arts For All Network members. The survey was designed to capture the voices of its members so their experiences, challenges and successes could directly shape future mahi. Read the report and Katie Querin’s blog about the findings
Easy-to-action list to improve your accessibility
The results of an annual survey and ongoing feedback from Arts For All Network members show they want low-cost, easy-to-action things they can do to improve their organisation’s accessibility as a way of beginning and gathering momentum. Read the easy-to-action list.
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.
We invite you to 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
Share your work with us
We can help promote your accessible arts events.
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- 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
