Be a part of Art Day South

Art Day South

Art Day South

Art Day South is a flagship program of Arts Access Victoria. For more than 12 years it has been a model of ‘inclusive practice’, where the artists work collaboratively with each other and the participants.

Facilitated by professional practicing artists and fully supported by qualified disability workers, Art Day South is an opportunity for participants to develop their creative and social skills as individuals and as members of a group.

Participants have created many exciting projects including filmmaking, animation, costume design, set design, mask making, puppetry, sculpture, papier mache, theatre performance and dance. A visual artist and a performing artist work with the participants to continually introduce new art forms and to develop existing skills. As much as possible, the artists ensure that the program is “participant-driven,” meaning each member of the group has a say in the artistic direction of the program. Each year, the group works towards a public outcome, which can be anything from a small exhibition in the local community, to a large-scale performance at a high profile theatre space.

In addition to the art activities, an important aspect of the program is providing adults with an intellectual disability with the opportunity to meet new people who share similar creative and social interests.

Details

  • Sessions take place at the Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre, 31 Marcus Rd, Dingley
  • May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
  • June: 7,1 4, 21, 28
  • July: 19, 26
  • August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • September: 6, 13, 23, 30
  • October: 11, 18. 25
  • November: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • December: 6, 13

Requirements

  • wear comfortable clothes which can get dirty
  • bring lunch which doesn’t need heating
  • bring a change of clothes if necessary

Eligibility

Art Day South is funded by the Department of Human Services. This means that participants must:

  • be registered with DHS as having an intellectual disability
  • be living in the Southern Region of Melbourne

Bookings & Enquiries

For bookings or for more information, please contact:

Arts Access Victoria
Tel 03 9699 8299
TTY 03 9699 7636
Fax 03 9699 8868
Email info@artsaccess.com.au

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