Inclusive creative program know-how
Western Sydney Arts & Disability Forum
On Wednesday 15 October 2008, Accessible Arts presented an Arts & Disability Forum in Western Sydney focusing on accessible and inclusive arts programs and practices.
The forum presented a fantastic cross-sector learning experience and networking opportunity for people working in the arts and/or disability sector as well as local government.
Beginning with a morning of dynamic presentations from guest speakers Steve Lee (Bankstown Day Options), Claudia Chidiac (Powerhouse Youth Theatre) and Naomi McCarthy (Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest). Followed by a lively panel discussion with key members from the Western Sydney arts, disability & local council sectors.
Facilitated by Cheryle Yin-Lo (Cultural Connexions), panelists included Louise McCormack (The Spastic Centre), Kate Baker (Australia Council for the Arts), Jenny Bisset (Manager of Arts & Cultural Development, Blacktown City Council), Naomi McCarthy, Claudia Chidiac, and Steve Lee.
MC – Jennifer Teo, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Accessible Arts Western Sydney.
Where: Raffterty’s Theatre, Riverside Theatres, cnr Church & Market Streets, Parramatta NSW
When: Wednesday 15 October 2008, 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Cost: Free entry with lunch provided.
Access: Accessible venue, toilet & parking. Visit Riverside Theatres website for more information on how to get to the venue.
An event of Bakehouse 13 – 17 October 2008, an inclusive arts festival presented by sliced bread attraction. Full festival program available at www.slicedbreadattraction.org.au/bakehouse.
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Video
Video One: Facilitator, Cheryle Yin-Lo, Cultural Connexions. Speaker Jenny Bisset, Manager of Arts & Cultural Development, Blacktown City Council NSW.
Video Two: Speaker Claudia Chidiac, Artistic Director, Powerhouse Youth Theatre NSW.
Video Three: Speaker Louise McCormack, Regional Manager, The Spastic Centre NSW.