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Welcome to Arts Access Aotearoa

Arts Access Aotearoa | Whakahauhau Katoa o Hanga is a national organisation that strives for a society where all people are able to participate in the arts, whatever their circumstances. We work to increase artistic opportunities for our key stakeholders: disabled people, disconnected youth, senior citizens, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants and refugees. We are also the key organisation in New Zealand advocating for the arts as a tool for change in prisons. We welcome your interest and . You can receive our monthly and our . You can also join us on Facebook. Read more...

Latest news

Pablos Art Studio moves to accessible space

30 July 2010
A move to new premises in August will make Wellington’s Pablos Art Studio and the associated ROAR! gallery more accessible. It also means the studio will be able to expand its programmes and cater for more artists. View news story...

Big ‘A’ Awards 2010 showcase inspiring examples of creativity

21 July 2010
A talented young drummer, dancer and actor with Down syndrome, a woman considered the “glue” behind the successful art programme at Auckland Prison, an arts centre for people with experience of mental ill health and a community partnership fostering intergenerational creativity were recognised tonight at the Big ‘A’ Awards 2010, presented at Parliament by Arts Access Aotearoa. View news story...

 

The arts are for everyone


Creative New Zealand in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa published Arts for All: opening doors to disabled people in late 2009. This guide provides practical and long-term ways for artists and arts organisations to enhance their access, market their events to the disabled community and build new audiences. Information sheets and check lists about accessibility requirements, marketing, ticketing, seating and exhibition design have been developed as online resources to complement the information in Arts For All. The two organisations, in partnership with local government, also held workshops in mid 2010, based on the book and the online resources.
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