Get Out!

Get Out! is a visual and performing arts program for adults with a disability,

providing respite for their family and voluntary carers.

Get Out! is designed for adults with a disability, including those with an intellectual, physical, sensory disability or an acquired brain injury. Get Out! is facilitated by professional visual and performing artists, and qualified support workers.

 

Three Get Out! participants prepare for their upcoming public performance of 'Sound and Vision' at the Frankston foreshore. They work with individually designed and created megaphones.

Jonathan Thompson, Chloe Reid and Holly Hough, Get Out! 2012

Lead artist Katie Lockett, supporting artist Melissa Lucas and On Site Coordinator Adam Teeuwsen work with Get Out! participants to introduce new art forms and develop existing skills. The program has developed over eight years in response to the interests, needs and skills of participants. In 2006, the group created a performance piece incorporating music, drama, set design and costume making. In 2007 the group focussed on the convergence of performing and visual arts practice. The group produced a short film Blue Bye You, using life-size marionette puppets.  The group has also participated in a community parade in Frankston. In 2009 Diane Doesn’t Sleep, an engaging, surreal performance featuring art, stories, music and sculpture, was performed at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre. 2011 saw the group present No Drama at the Uniting Church in Frankston, a series of small vignettes showcasing the individual passions and creativity of the group members.

Currently the group is working on a public performance for December 8th 2012, in Franskton, Sound and Vision. Sound and Vision will explore the many facets of communication and dialogue using percussion, hand sculpted mega phones and movement.

In addition to all the art activities, Get Out! offers adults with a disability an opportunity to meet people who share similar interests.

Get Out! is run at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre. This venue is completely accessible and offers a creative community space for the program to work in.

 

Details

  • Located at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, Corner Davey and Young streets, Frankston
  • Available for up to 20 participants
  • Held every second Saturday, February – December 2012
  • Cost: $119 for twenty sessions

    Marcus painting

    Marcus Watson, Get Out! 2011

  • Morning and afternoon tea provided

Requirements

  • Bring lunch and snacks
  • Bring change of clothes if necessary, tissues and anything else you require

Eligibility

To comply with our funding body guidelines, participants must:

  • Live with a family member or voluntary carer
  • Be over 18 years
  • Live in the Frankston or Mornington Peninsula local council areas

We would like to ensure that those people with the greatest need for respite are given priority to this program. If you have any particular needs, please let us know.

Bookings & Enquiries

Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Previous enrolment does not guarantee a place. For bookings or for more information, please contact:

Melissa Lucas

Ats Access Victoria
Tel 03 9699 8299
Fax 03 9699 8868
Email mlucas@artsaccess.com.au

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