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 or visit our Facebook page. Read more...
Latest news
Learning from our differences
2 March 2010 Spark Studio, a creative space in the Auckland suburb of St Lukes, is encouraging an inclusive society by running an “all abilities” session next term, starting on 26 April. View news story...
Prisoners show work in Central Otago festival
25 February 2010 Paintings, carvings, kete and puoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) were among the artworks created by prisoners and presented by the Otago Corrections Facility at the recent Lawrence Summer Arts Festival in Central Otago. View news story...
Call for nominations to the Big 'A' Awards 2010
Arts Access Aotearoa is seeking nominations to the Big ‘A’ Awards 2010, presented every year to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working to enhance the artistic lives of people who have limited opportunities to access the arts. There are four awards, recognising a creative space, a community partnership, a leader in prison arts and a talented young artist in the Great Wellington region, who faces barriers in pursuing his/her artistic potential. The recipients are recognised at a special ceremony in Parliament every year. Nominations close at 5pm Friday 26 March 2010. You can find out more and download nomination forms on this website.
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In focus
Arts For All publication
The arts are for everyone. Creative New Zealand in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa has published Arts for All | Ngā Toi mo te katoa. 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.
To download and read more about the Arts For All publication
Noticeboard
- Check out awards, discounts, funding opportunities and other information. You can also find out about events in your region. In Auckland, for instance, a new exhibition from 17 to 31 March will transform Auckland’s Artstation gallery into a neighbourhood of artworks and craft objects.
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- Check out awards, discounts, funding opportunities and other information. You can also find out about events in your region. In Auckland, for instance, a new exhibition from 17 to 31 March will transform Auckland’s Artstation gallery into a neighbourhood of artworks and craft objects.
Benefits of a local network
- What are the benefits of a regional creative spaces network? Arts Access Aotearoa attended a meeting of the Auckland Creative Spaces Network and asked its members some questions.
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- What are the benefits of a regional creative spaces network? Arts Access Aotearoa attended a meeting of the Auckland Creative Spaces Network and asked its members some questions.