Accessible Arts Western Sydney is looking for a casual tutor to run weekly workshops at either Blacktown Arts Centre or Hawkesbury Regional Gallery from July- September, 2008. The suitable tutor would have skills in one of the performing arts e.g. music making, movement, dance, performance, theatre making and either experience or the willingness to work with people with a disability.
Tutors local to Blacktown and the Hawkesbury area are strongly encouraged to get in contact.
For more information or to express an interest contact Alison Richardson on ph 02 9251 6499 (ext 5) or arichardson@aarts.net.au by Wednesday 11th June 2008.
From May to October, Penrith City Council will be holding the Toolkit Workshop Series, 6-workshops that explore the nuts and bolts of what puts a great Community Cultural Development project together. CCD projects are known for bringing together artists and communities to work creatively together with many positive benefits for those involved. Featuring guest speakers from across the arts, community and cultural sector it promises to be an inspiring program.
As part of the Toolkit series Alison Richardson (Creative Programs Coordinator, Accessible Arts) will be presenting An Inclusive Approach, a workshop on inclusive practices and accessible creative projects and programs for people with a disability.
Date: Tuesday 24th June 10:30am - 1:00pm.
Venue: Alan Mullins Hall, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street Penrith.
Access: Wheelchair accessible venue.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 5:00pm Friday 20th June 2008. Limited places.
For more information: Contact Cali Vandyk-Dunlevy, Cultural Development Officer Local, on ph 02 4732 8098 or email cvandyk-dunlevy@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Penrith City Council website.
David Doyle is one of the participants of Accessible Arts - Apprenticeship Training Program (ATP). He says “Being involved in the Apprenticeship Training Program has helped me realize I belong on the stage, in front of the camera, behind the microphone and behind the scenes as well.” David’s lifestyle is proof of this. When he is not training or instructing martial arts, you may hear him on community radio station BLUFM 89.1 as a presenter. He has also been involved in several theatre productions in the Blue Mountains where he is able to use his voice training skills, learnt when studying a course at NIDA. He was the MC for the My Space, My Place exhibition at Powerhouse Youth Theatre last October and was an interviewer for Accessible Arts’ AART.BOXX exhibition at Sydney Opera House for International Day for People with a Disability in 2007. David will graduate with a Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events this July. His developing skills base in the arts will reward any employer.
