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SAMAG takes action on access
14/06/2011 - AArts News
A dynamic conversation about disability and the arts took place at the monthly gathering of Seminars for Arts Professional (SAMAG) at the end of May 2011. Amanda Tink, Training Coordinator, Accessible Arts presented a thought-provoking perspective on the capacity for the arts to be a leader in accessibility and promoted the use of Disability Awareness Training to achieve this.
Other speakers included Jenny Spinak, Program Manager, Accessibility, Sydney Opera House and Jan Barham, Byron Shire Mayor and NSW Legislative Council Greens member.
A presentation was delivered on behalf of Daniel Kojta, Western Sydney based new media artist, emerging curator and recipient of the 2010 Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency.
Hitch, a short film directed by Kojta posing questions about disability, was screened and the seminar challenged those in attendance to consider ways to progress accessibility by stimulating action on a daily basis.
A podcast of the seminar will be available next week on the SAMAG website.
A presentation was delivered on behalf of Daniel Kojta, Western Sydney based new media artist, emerging curator and recipient of the 2010 Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency.
Hitch, a short film directed by Kojta posing questions about disability, was screened and the seminar challenged those in attendance to consider ways to progress accessibility by stimulating action on a daily basis.
A podcast of the seminar will be available next week on the SAMAG website.
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