Access to the arts and belonging in the room
Meet Katie Querin, who plays an important part in the arts accessibility movement in Auckland as a freelance arts accessibility advisor and consultant.
Survey findings on the arts a data goldmine
Creative New Zealand’s latest survey findings are a goldmine, blogs Richard Benge, Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa.
With aroha, stories can create change
Stories are powerful and can affect change. They can explain, connect, challenge, entertain and heal through many creative mediums.
Exploring stories to change the narrative
Breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction is a driving motivation of Chris Ranui-Molloy's work, who is keen to deliver his creative therapeutic programme to men in prison.
Improving lives through art
Supporting rugby players with brain injury is the aim of Connect the Dot's pilot programme.
"We are people, not expenses"
"We're talking about a good, ordinary life. A life rather than an existence," writes Stace Robertson.
Accessing the benefits of music therapy
Raising awareness about music therapy and providing greater access to its benefits is a key focus.
Arts Access Aotearoa announces recipients of fellowships
The four fellowships, worth $10,000 each, are an investment in artists’ practice. The high number of strong, innovative applications illustrate the value of offering these fellowships, says Richard Benge, Executive Director, Arts Access Aotearoa.
Moe moe ra, to matou kaumātua aroha nui
Bill, moe moe ra. We will miss you deeply. However, your wisdom and aroha for Arts Access Aotearoa Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa will guide us still.
Taking steps to make arts access happen
For Pascale, advocacy is not just about accessibility. It’s about changing people’s perceptions of the communities she works with and the expectations of where they belong.
Investing in access to the arts pays dividends
Research, reviews and reports demonstrate that investment in making the arts accessible – in creative spaces, in prisons, for Deaf and disabled artists and communities – pays dividends, writes Richard Benge, Executive Director, Arts Access Aotearoa.
Investing in Auckland’s brand and unique character
Arts Access Aotearoa is “deeply concerned” about the impact these funding cuts would have on the mental health and wellbeing of Aucklanders, along with the city’s network of 27 creative spaces, its Deaf and disabled artists, and the arts and cultural organisations providing accessible events.