PLAY: Disrupting Sighted Ableism: Call to Action
Schedule
Sat May 11 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne, VI
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Artists, performers, producers, managers, allies, advocates, inclusive arts practitioners and community members are invited to a series of panels and workshops that unlock creativity and inclusivity in the arts.Don't miss this opportunity to be part of ground-breaking events that empower and connect the arts community to disrupt sighted ableism in the arts through informed and achievable contemporary and current calls to action.
Attendees will gain insights into the history, perspectives and current state of blind and low vision access in the arts, acquire practical skills in audio description across theatre, dance, film and live events, engage with blind artists, advocates and arts access practitioners discussing the strengths and challenges of arts accessibility, and foster collaboration and build a more inclusive arts community.
Performance dates & times
Audio Description for Performance Workshop
Saturday 11 May | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Audio Description for Film & Digital Media Workshop
Saturday 15 June | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Working Artist Re-defining Access Panel*
Tuesday 25 June | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*Audio Described, Auslan Interpreted, Open Captioned
This event is free – registrations are required.
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Where is it happening?
Arts Centre Melbourne, Curve Bar, St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: