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AAA Newsletter

Issue 10- September 2002

Published: Bi Monthly

1. National Network News

Welcome to New Members

AAA now has a reciprocal membership with VSA arts. Based in Washington, VSA arts is a key international player in the arts and disability sector. Membership benefits will flow on to AAA Members (see Events Coming Up).

Arts Events Coming Up

soft: by Back to Back Theatre and the 2002 Melbourne Festival

Presented by Back to Back Theatre, Australia's chromosomally unique performance ensemble delves into the complex and fraught interface of disability and genetics. 16 - 26 October 2002. Auslan performance on Wednesday October 23: tickets through Ticketmaster 1300 136 16: through EASE ticketing on (03) 9699 8497. More info www.backtobacktheatre.com.au

The Seventh International Wataboshi Music Festival Brisbane 2003

Hosted by Access Arts, the Festival will showcase the talents of artists with a disability from across Asia Pacific and develop audiences from the local Asian community and extend relationships with the Pacific Islander and Indigenous communities. Early expressions of interest from people or organisations that would like to be represented at the Festival www.accessarts.org.au

VSA arts Call for Submissions

International call for nominations in the visual arts. Visual artists with disabilities wanting to submit work to this exhibition can download nomination forms here.

Grapple Exhibition

Grapple is a touring exhibition (Qld/NSW) of interactive sensory art that explores and engages the use of senses other than sight, featuring eight contemporary Queensland artists. The tour is supported with education materials and activities (including audio description and braille, and vision altering devices for those with 20/20 vision). pinnacles@thuringowa.qld.gov.au or 07 47738566.

Belinda Mason-Lovering - Photographic Exhibition "Intimate Encounters"

A photographic series about disability, sexuality and body image. Don't miss it! 18 October 10 November 2002. Argyle Stores 18-24 Argyle St, the Rocks, Sydney.

Louise Sauvage - My Story

Louise talks her life as carried the expectations of Australians at the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. Reviewed at: www.e-bility.com/articles/sauvage.shtml

Deaf Audiences - Look here!

The EASE ticket service has compiled a selection of arts offerings over the next few months that will appeal to Deaf audiences. Sign interpreted shows and shows which are purely visual; Go to www.artsaccess.com.au

Conferences Coming Up

Celebrating Creative Spaces Conference

Presented by Arts Access Aotearoa. Register your interest now for this conference to be held in NZ in February 2002. Programme available at www.artsaccess.org.nz

World Congress on Inclusion

22 - 26th September, 2002. A visual arts program, performing arts program and film program offered. Read more at www.icms.com.au/inclusion

Arts Resources

Production Agency Specialising in Artists with Disabilities

Salubrious Productions run by Opera singer and Agent Janelle Colquhoun in Brisbane currently represents 50 diverse professional acts, about half of whom experience disability.

New American Research Studies: The Arts and Social Development

Studies examining the effects of arts learning on students' social and academic skills. Essays explore the implication of studies in all artforms. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts / U.S. Department of Education. Read more here.

Hands On guide to applying for funds online

The Australia Council's Community Cultural Development (CCD) Board has placed the second edition of its Hands On guide to applying for funds online. Go to www.ozco.gov.au/ccd/handson.html

Oz NetLaw is a community based legal practice that provides FREE legal information and advice about internet and e-commerce related law. Go to www.oznetlaw.net

The Federal Government has decided to enact a legislative definition of 'charity' and to adopt a majority of the 2001 Inquiry recommendations. Read more here

Funding Deadlines Coming Up

Vic Health Arts for Health Program

Community Arts Participation Scheme funding guidelines now available. Applications Close: Friday, October 18, 2002. Go to Read more here

STA Travel Trust

STA Travel is calling for applications from individuals and groups, which require financial support. Deadline: 21 September. Go to: www.statravel.com.au

Experience in office and financial management, human resources and public relations. Contact; Access Arts Inc. Phone: 3358 6200 TTY: 3358 6211. Email: info@accessarts.org.au

Deafness Forum of Australia Policy & Project Officer (Canberra)

Experience in policy development, project management, systemic advocacy and computer. Closes September 20. Email dfa1@ozemail.com.au

Myer Foundation Program Officer (Melbourne)

The Foundation disperses a total of around $8 million each year in grants. More info: christine@myerfoundation.org.au or go to the Internet site www.myerfoundation.org.au

7. Your Feedback, Contributions and Ideas

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