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 . Read more...
Latest news
Business as usual at Floyds Creative Arts
8 September 2010 It’s business as usual at Floyds Creative Arts in Christchurch, which has survived the earthquake without any major damage to its brick, central city building. Its doors will re-open on Monday 13 September. View news story...
Studio 2 artists celebrate diversity
2 September 2010 The venue for an art show in Dunedin, being held as part of the city’s Celebrate Diversity Week from 13 to 19 September, has special significance for many of the artists involved. 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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