Arts Access Aotearoa
Welcome to Arts Access Aotearoa
Arts Access Aotearoa is a national organisation that strives for an inclusive 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 intellectual and physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners. Read more...
Latest news
Using art to educate
25 August 2008 Rotorua artist Kristian Lomath, recipient of a 2008 New Zealand Mental Health Media Grant, describes painting as a passion. But for a long time it was much more: it was an obsession. View news story...
Access for blind community to Six Pack Three collection
25 August 2008 When The Six Pack Three hits bookstores to mark the beginning of New Zealand Book Month, copies will also be available in braille, audio, large print and electronic text to members of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. View news story...
Creative Spaces
Places of creativity, learning, sharing and support
Arts Access Aotearoa works with creative spaces throughout New Zealand. These organisations provide artistic opportunities for people who are marginalised or disadvantaged. If you are a creative space, we invite you to register with Arts Access Aotearoa now to receive a number of services, including information-sharing and networking opportunities.
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Artist in focus
When Boiski turned up
15 August 2008
When the three-legged dog gate-crashed the party, he sidled up to Tim Turner and looked into the artist’s eyes. There was, says Tim, an instant bond.
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Featured event
- Daniel Phillips loves trains, and the anticipation of a trip on the TranzAlpine express earlier this year fuelled the work in It’s my Goal. Yes!!! This work is part of a group show, called Flying the Coop, on at ROAR gallery in Wellington until 13 September.
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- Daniel Phillips loves trains, and the anticipation of a trip on the TranzAlpine express earlier this year fuelled the work in It’s my Goal. Yes!!! This work is part of a group show, called Flying the Coop, on at ROAR gallery in Wellington until 13 September.
Where art made a difference
- Arts Access Aotearoa often hears about instances where someone's wellbeing and personal growth have truly benefited from being engaged with the arts.
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- Arts Access Aotearoa often hears about instances where someone's wellbeing and personal growth have truly benefited from being engaged with the arts.