ArtISability: Application for our 2013 November intake are now open.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Application for our 2013 November intake are now open.

ArtISability Visual Arts Program

For Artist living with disability or mental illness

If you are passionate about art and you would like to further develop your artist skills and can tick the following boxes then we like you to apply to join the program.

You have a disability level that requires support to enable you to develop your artistic skills. Or
Are living with a mental illness
You are over 18
You reside within the Ipswich City Council boundaries
You can demonstrate a sound knowledge of skills in you chosen visual art form.

You can download an application form here (in word format)

If you require assistance to complete that application or require and the application form in an alternative format, please email Debbie Chilton or Phone 3281 3218 during office hours.

Please note: Debbie has a speech impairment

Our November intake will focus on Painting, Abstract Art and Sculpture with a focus on opportunities to develop community links and form partnerships on completion of the program.

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Founded in 2013

Debbie designed the concept of ArtISability while undertaking leadership training with the Nationals Leaders For Tomorrow Program. The program trained 200 leaders with disabilities to be advocates in their chosen fields.

Debbie embarked on training allowing to work in the arts Industry. Using her experience as President of Community Access Transitional Services and her passion for visual arts she designed a program that would enable other artists to have a professional voice in there local arts community.

Debbie is a local Ipswich Poet, Author and Artists having served the local arts community in various roles for the last 14 years.

If you want Deb to do something, just tell her she can't and step back and let her prove you wrong!

Accessible Information

Please let us know if you need any of our downloadable documents in another format or you need us to call to and deliver the information over the telephone or in person.

You can choose the person you would like to support you in either applying for a job with us or applying for a place in our program. ArtISability is committed to focusing on ability and enabling our staff and participants to cross the barriers society has created.

We also encourage people with disabilities including mental illness to submit an express of interest in presenting workshops on our behalf and can support artists to write their workshop materials and provide trainee ships and mentors during the process.

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