Perspectives on creative arts in higher education
Creative industries are characterised by a gig economy featuring short-term, intensive contracts, word-of-mouth recruitment, ten-hour days, and precarious work. Such conditions can pose challenges for filmmakers with disability to flourish.
The Australia Council is calling for nominations for the National Arts and Disability 2020 Awards. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievement of established and emerging artists and the contribution of artists with disability to Australian Art. All forms of art practice are included and the deadline for
QUT researcher Bree Hadley has published an interesting article on her research in ArtsHub entitled: Am I a good ally to disabled artists? She notes that despite policy reform and recognition of the need for improved representation for disabled artists, little system wide change has resulted. She argues the need
The Australian Government is inviting input into its new Arts and Disability Strategy. The consultation period is open until 3 December 2018. The discussion paper and details on how to contribute to the new strategy is available at: https://www.arts.gov.au/have-your-say/national-arts-and-disability-strategy
ARTfinder, an online portal established by Arts Access Victoria to provide information for people with disability about arts activities, cultural institutions and events, is to be rolled out nationally. Supported by Federal, State and Territory funding, ARTfinder will provide a searchable facility that shows disability-inclusive art programs and experiences
IETM, the International network for contemporary performing arts, has released a new publication that explores how disability is defined in contemporary dance. ‘Permission to Stare’ the newest edition to IETM’s ‘Fresh Perspectives’ series combines personal letters with a theoretical essay to explore the complexity of disability in the performing arts
In the spirit of reconciliation, the DDCA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.