Monthly Archive for July, 2008
Got a project idea?? Live or work in the Bankstown area?
Check out Bankstown City Council’s grants.
Applications close August 29th, 2008.
Register your 2008 International Day of People with a Disability (IDPWD) arts event by September 1 and have your program included in the Don’t Dis my Ability printed broadsheet. This full-colour program of events is distributed statewide and celebrates the achievements of people with a disability across NSW.
To register your event go to www.internationaldayofpeoplewithadisability.com.au
Image: Cast members from Starman, Voxpop Music Theatre Group, IDPWD Small Arts Grant recipients 07
For more information visit the Accessible Arts website.
Discover the Art of Shadow Puppetry and learn how to make, move and tell a story using a shadow puppets in these hands on practical workshops. Develop your skills over 10 weeks to create a short piece of theatre to perform on the Q Stage. And inbuilt literacy component in the workshop series will allow participants the opportunity to increase their literacy levels in a fun and creative way.
WHERE: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St Penrith.
WHEN: Wednesdays commencing 23 July - 24 September 2008 (10 weeks)
TIME: 10:00am - 1:00pm
WHO: 16yrs and over. Workshops are geared towards people with a disability.
TUTORS: Stephen Carr and Noni Pares have had over 30 years experience in puppetry and have both worked extensively in the theatre industry with adults and children.
COST: $100 for 10 weeks. Payment in full needs to be paid by July 10, 2008.If you wish to discuss payment options please contact James on (02) 4723 7621.
BOOKINGS: James Fischer (02) 4723 7621 or educationppva@jspac.com.au
Access Information: The Joan has disability access, designated wheelchair seating and easily accessible amenities. Limited disabled parking is available fore vehicles with current RTS permit. The closest accessible train station is Penrith which is a 10-minute walk away.
Come make a song using the Special Access Kit! Under the guidance of musician, Mark Shepherd, you can make a song using the Soundhouse Special Access Kit™. This is a unique system designed to enable people with disabilities & impairments access the wonderful world of music creation and performance!
WHERE: Blacktown Arts Centre, 72 Flushcombe rd Blacktown
WHEN: Wednesdays commencing July 23rd- September 24th 2008 (10 weeks)
TIME: 10:30-12:30
COST: $100 for 10 weeks. Payment in full needs to be made before July 9th. To book please contact Dayna on Ph 9839 6385. If you wish to discuss payment options or for general enquiries please contact Alison Richardson on 9251 6499 (ext 5) or arichardson@aarts.net.au
Access Information: Accessible Parking is available at Blacktown Arts Centre (entry via Campbell st). Accessible public transport is by train or bus to Blacktown. Venue is located 5 minutes from Blacktown station.
An exciting series of 10 workshops for people with mild to moderate intellectual and physical disabilities.
WHERE: Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 1st floor Deerubbin Centre, 300 George St Windsor (vehicle entry via Christie St)
WHEN: Tuesdays commencing July 29th – September 30th 2008 (10 weeks)
TIME: 10-12 noon
COST: $100 for 10 weeks. Payment in full needs to be made by July 22nd. If you wish to discuss payment options please contact reception on Ph 4560 4441
CONTACT: Ph 4560 4441 to enrol by Monday July 14th.
Access Information: There is a ramp from the Christie Street entrance and a lift to the gallery level from the basement carpark, George Street entrance and from the Ground Floor of the Library. Undercover parking is available for 78 cars. On-street parking is available in Christie, Catherine and Geroge streets.
