AART.BOXX 08: Works by emerging artists with a disability
Accessible Arts is proud to announce AART.BOXX 08 will be launched by Professor Colin Rhodes, Dean of Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney. Opening night is Friday 17 October from 6 to 8 pm and opening speeches will be Auslan interpreted.
Now in its third year, AART.BOXX 08 will feature the works of 25 artists from across Australia. The exhibition will include Bye Bye You, a collaborative short film from the GETOUT collective, detailed drawings of vacant shopping centres created from memory by David Gillham and Makes Them Want to Hurt the Pain, a rap inspired audio track that deals with loss and rejection by Ana Nguyen.
When: 18 October to 8 November 2008
Where: Tin Sheds Gallery, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, G04 - Wilkinson Building, 148 City Road, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006
Who: All Welcome
Contact: Josie Cavallaro, Arts Development Officer, Accessible Arts, tel: 02 9251 6499 or jcavallaro@aarts.net.au
Access: Tin Sheds Gallery is located within walking distance of Redfern Station. Central Station is the nearest accessible train station. For public transport information call Transport infoline 131 500. Wheelchair access at Wilkinson building street level. Accessible parking at Maize Crescent (limited spaces)
Cost: Free
Public Programs that link audiences, access and professional development to the AART.BOXX experience will be featured throughout the three-week exhibition.
Artists talks: Saturday 18 October 12pm - 1pm (RSVP by 10 October)
Accessible tours: Thursday 30 October 11.30am - 12.15pm & Thursday 6 November 11.30am - 12.15pm (RSVP by 24 October)
Bookings for these events are essential. Please contact Josie Cavallaro
Tin Sheds Gallery opening hours: 11am - 5pm, Tues - Sat, tel: 02 9351 3115