To demystify the diversity and complexity of the Australian arts sector, striving to open up pathways for disadvantaged artists towards a sustainable arts practice, whatever their circumstances and whatever their artform.
To create and develop professional opportunities for artists experiencing disability or disadvantage, their families and support networks
To extend practical knowledge of & lived experience in the diverse structures and of the Australian arts community through research, project development, partnership and advocacy
To reflect on, critique and debate contemporary community arts and cultural practice
Creative practice and professional structure – all art forms…
- career path planning and counselling
- mentorships
- training & research
- professional network development
- positioning
Sustainable creative practice…
- creative development processes
- professional focus
- technical development
- research
- collaboration
- peer networks
- mentorships
Creative practice & entrepreneurial project development and implementation…
- community awareness and participation
- partnership development
- planning for resources, finance and support
- risk
- budget management
- event management
- evaluation
Creative practice and cultural development…
- Community arts heritage and collective knowledge
- Art as advocacy & activism
- Practitioner based philosophies
- Innovation and imaginary futures
Membership of the Professional Development program attracts an annual fee of $30 (in addition to
the normal Access Arts membership fee).
Current Professional Development initiatives include:
- Management of the SAFE FUND
- The Access Arts Camera Wonderers
- The Access Arts Writing & Performance Group
For more information contact Zane Trow at Access Arts on 3844 5897 or email zane@accessarts.org.au.