AART.BOXX
AART.BOXX09 artist talk with Clarrice Collien, 2009
AART.BOXX is a national survey exhibition of current visual arts practices by Australian artists with disability. The exhibition aims to extend and challenge discourses within contemporary art by highlighting art practices informed by cultures of disability.
The exhibition examines the works of artists who have arrived at making art from multiple in-roads. Some artists’ work from supported studios, whilst others are self taught or have followed mainstream career pathways.
A committee of creative producers drive the artistic direction of AART.BOXX. This collective comprises artists, arts workers and creative thinkers with and without disability.
The committee aims to function as a hub for critical debate and discussion on the nexus between art and disability in visual arts. The sustained commitment of committee members encourages a responsive approach at every stage of exhibition development. Facilitated by Accessible Arts, the creative committee is an integral part of the AART.BOXX process, as it aims to develop and support future leaders in inclusive arts practice.
"I only really ever had a very basic understanding of what access is and over the time I’ve been involved with AART.BOXX, I've realised how expansive an issue it actually is. There is so much to it on both a social and artistic level that needs to be explored and reconsidered."
Hugh Nichols committee member 2009
- 30/07/2010 - AART.BOXX goes biennale
AART.BOXX goes Bi-annual
Art Day South, Head Case, video still, 2009.
The 5th AART.BOXX exhibition will be held at the SCA Gallery at the University of Sydney in October 2011.
Previously an annual exhibition, AART.BOXX has moved to a bi-annual time frame to enable greater depth in exhibition and project development.
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Further information
Contact Josie Cavallaro, Arts Development Officer on tel: 02 9251 6499 ext 105 or email jcavallaro@aarts.net.au.