Arts Access Aotearoa
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 intellectual and physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners. We welcome your interest and about this website. You can also receive our monthly or visit our Facebook page. Read more...
Latest news
Special performances for Deaf children
19 November 2008 The Santa Claus Show season from 8 to 23 December at the PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna, Auckland will include at least two sign language interpreted performances. View news story...
Minority voices
14 November 2009 In New Zealand’s most recent census, 38,000 New Zealanders culturally identified themselves as Middle Eastern, Latin American or African. These and other emerging communities will be the focus of Minority Voice, a new documentary series to air on TV ONE. 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 or work in the community arts sector, 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
Picking up the positive threads
21 October 2008 Using the skills and self-discipline he learned as a prisoner, Auckland artist Bryan G. Slight is so busy these days he reckons he hardly has time to cook dinner.
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Featured event
- Hand-made books and mounted prints feature in Spark Studio’s major exhibition for 2008, on at the Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson from 20 November to 14 December.
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- Hand-made books and mounted prints feature in Spark Studio’s major exhibition for 2008, on at the Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson from 20 November to 14 December.
Where art made a difference
- Arts Access Aotearoa often hears of 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 of instances where someone's wellbeing and personal growth have truly benefited from being engaged with the arts.