Artist Stories
Michael Buckley: inspired by street art and disability
13 February 2017
Michael Buckley’s work is influenced by his experience of brain dysfunction. ‘I am working with the idea that ‘my brain is now not me,’ he says.
Focus on Arts and Disability: Embedding a culture of Audio Description
02 February 2017
Thinking of providing audio description at events run in and by your organisation? Access2Arts can help. As part of our ongoing commitment to becoming a disability competent and confident organisation, we engaged them to provide audio description training and advice.
Imagined Touch: World Premiere features Deafblind Performers
08 September 2016
Jodee Mundy is committed to making work that enriches people’s lives through inclusivity. Specifically, she is known for making performance projects by, with and for people who experience isolation as a result of disability.
On Residency in Paris
12 February 2016
Sophie Masson’s Feathers of the Firebird blog has featured interviews of past residents of The Keesing Studio at the Cité Internationale des Arts.
Courtney Barnett: a year of success
12 January 2016
Melbourne singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has gone from success to success this year, taking out Best Female Artist and Best Breakthrough Artist at this year's ARIA awards, and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Success at the Venice Biennale in 2015
09 December 2015
The Venice Biennale highlights a year of success for Australian visual arts on the international stage. From showcasing one of Australia’s finest contemporary artists in Fiona Hall, to the realisation of a major architecture project in the new Australian Pavilion.
Ben Wright Smith reflects on his time as the Australia Council’s Nashville resident
20 November 2015
“Having the space and time to play so much definitely improved us all in the band, not to mention having Mark there to help me develop these ideas while showing me around town.”
Art makes a flash at Australia Council
19 October 2015
Australia Council’s ground floor is transformed in a new exhibition called ‘Flashers’. Over a two day period, four artists hand painted illustrations onto the walls of the Australia Council’s ground floor window gallery.
Focus on Leadership: Michelle Ryan
19 October 2015
Cultural leadership for me is about facilitating change through adventurous thinking and challenging the perceived norm. Taking a bold idea, molding, analyzing and converting it into action.
Focus on Leadership: Jo Verrent and Sarah Pickthall
16 October 2015
Sync co-founders Jo Verrent and Sarah Pickthall give their perspectives on cultural leadership.
