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 disabled-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 

There are eight Arts For All Network in-person regional hui planned for 2026. Katie will be visiting:

• Otago
• Canterbury
• Wellington
• Taranaki
• Hawke's Bay
• Bay of Plenty
• Waikato
• Auckland

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 in wheelchair accessible spaces. They are audio described, and support persons, comfort items and service dogs are welcomed. Dates for 2026 are being set now, and this page willbe updated when details are available. Are you interested in hosting a regional hui in your venue? Email afa@artsaccess.org.nz or call 04 802 4349 to express your interest.

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