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: people with disabilities, disconnected youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners. We are the key organisation in New Zealand advocating for the arts as a tool for change in prisons. We welcome your interest and about this website. You can also receive our monthly or visit our Facebook page. Read more...
Latest news
Choir shares music with prisoners
29 June 2009 The gymnasium at Arohata Women’s Prison was cold at first but it soon warmed up when 30 members of the Wellington Community Choir started singing to prisoners and Corrections staff. View news story...
Funding crisis hits creative spaces
17 June 2009 Organisations providing artistic opportunities for people with disabilities are struggling as a result of recent government cuts to their funding and the downturn in grants available through philanthropic thrusts. View news story...
The arts – a tool for change in prisons
Arts and cultural activities can be a powerful tool in the rehabilitation of prisoners and in helping ex-offenders re-integrate with society. Arts Access Aotearoa, in partnership with the Department of Corrections, is developing a national arts strategy and individual arts plans for New Zealand prisons. Read some great stories about prison arts.
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Artist in focus
Opportunity knocks for Justin Morshuis
1 July 2009 Having an exhibition gives you something to work towards and raises your profile, says Mosgiel artist Justin Morshuis. It also provides a great sense of achievement when people buy your work.
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Noticeboard
- Check out awards, discounts, events, funding opportunities and other information. Book now for Touch Compass community dance workshop in Wellington on 11 and 12 July.
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- Check out awards, discounts, events, funding opportunities and other information. Book now for Touch Compass community dance workshop in Wellington on 11 and 12 July.
Where art made a difference
- Read about artists who attend a creative space and where art enhances their lives. The latest artist profiled here is Kelvin Maxwell, who attends Studio 2 in Dunedin.
Read more about Where art made a difference...
- Read about artists who attend a creative space and where art enhances their lives. The latest artist profiled here is Kelvin Maxwell, who attends Studio 2 in Dunedin.