Calling all artists

ARE YOU CREATIVE?

Then you might like to enter our

ArtISability Unmasked

Art Competition

The competition is open to anyone

with a disability or mental illness

living in Southeast Queensland.

What we want you to do is create

a fab piece of artwork

Take a picture of your work with your camera,  

phone or tablet device.

Download the entry form

Fill it in and email or post it to us,

and we'll give you a shout if we

want you to submit it for judging. 

It just costs $5 per entry.

OK hop to it and get your

Art Gear Out! 

Entries close 30th August 2014

Taking Steps

Central to understanding the role of ArtISability in the life of emerging artists is that our primary role is to connect our artists to their local arts community.

Our program develops artistic skills and professional skills to enable artists to be involved in the arts community.

Our program is based in the community itself. Each step of our program occurs in a different setting, preparing our artists for the real world.

At the commencement of the program artists are asked to put their hand up for ability as a commitment to do their best. Some artists will need more support than others to achieve their goals. It is not a race or competition, rather a journey . . . 

A journey that looks at:-

1. skills developing
2. learning new skills
3. making friendships
4. connecting to other artists
5. talking to other people who like art
6. visiting art exhibitions
7. entering art competitions
8. visiting new places
9. setting your own goals
10. finding mentors and role models
11. planning a art exhibition
12. doing workshops
13. learning how to present your work.

Our program is designed for

those already actively creating

art works and want assistance 

to take the next step in

their art journey

Such as learning how to sell their 

at work.

We can assist with

making phone calls

providing information

finding mentors,

classes and workshops,

connecting you to professional bodies,

meeting new people,

filling out forms,

organizing transport,

organizing and coordinating

support,

purchasing art materials

visiting places

reading and IT assistance.

We're Just Not Doing

Your Artwork For You!

So think about jumping 

on board with us!

What does our program look like

ArtISabiliy

"Stepping into the arts community with you!"

Step One

Our Foundation Stone Program

Explores . . .

Skills development options

Building friendships and networks

What's available in our local arts community

Our March 2014 Exploring Colour Day One Workshop

In 2014 our artists furthered their artistic skills development in Acrylic and Oil painting; Traditional and Abstract Painting. As well as ceramics and sculpture.

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Our programs aims to provide choice and flexibility based on individual ability and goals. Artists are asked to nominate the professional goals at entry point. Our program is not design for beginners or hobbists. We see our role as supporting artist's to achieve in their local arts community. Once artists complete of Foundation Stone Program, the automatically advance to our Stepping Stones Program. 

Stepping Stones Program

Links participants to their local arts community based on learning supports.

"The Ipswich Festival"

Artists are encouraged to enter artwork produced during the Foundation Stones Program into local art competitions, such as the Ipswich Show Society or the Ipswich Arts Awards. We see our roles as assistant bridge builders as we explore what the access issues are  for that artists and how we can assist them to overcome that barrier.

Through out Stepping Stones Program James has exhibited his artwork, been assisted to complete paperwork, won first place in the Ipswich Show Society Art Competition, completed a workshop series at Turning Earth Ceramics, visited art exhibitions and assisted Debbie with marketing.  James is looking forward to joining in the unmasking of ArtISability in September and displaying the work he has already completed in the Stepping Stones Program.

ArtISability will assist people in our Stepping Stone Program with

Appropriate Learning Support

Transport Support

Professional Planning

Attending Classes and Workshop

Entering competitions and Exhibitions

Art related community activities

Budgeting and grant writing

We are always happy to answer your enquirers 

 

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones Program

We are inviting participants

from our pilot program to

join our Stepping Stones Program.

Stepping Stones begins to 

build bridges between 

Our Skills Development Program

and 

Mainstream Arts Activities

Judy Baker is one of our much loved tutors
at ArtISability, as a child Judy contracted polo
Judith Baker is well known and well loved in
The Ipswich Arts Community.

 

 ArtISability is not a destination!

Rather a train station along the

journey of artists with disabilities

can chose to visit and further develop

their artistic skills and industry knowledge. 

The next train station artists can chose to visit

is Stepping Stones 

Just as Ipswich Train Station enables you

to Access the Ipswich CBD 

Stepping Stones enables artists with 

disabilities to access the arts community

in the area in which they live.

For those who attended the March

Pilot Program that is Ipswich

We welcome  those who completed the

March ArtISability Program to

The Ipswich Arts Community

As Part of Stepping Stone you can chose to be supported to . . . Enter Art Competitions

Like that hosted by

The Ipswich Show Society

Exhibit and Sell Your Art

Be part of the Ipswich Festival 

The Well Being Fair where Nick

From our program shared his passion for the Arts

and creativity as part of 

The Ipswich Festival

Or like Clare you might like to continue

developing your artistic skills with support from us

Claire was our 2014 ArtISability

Bursary Recipient and is

currently working with Judith Baker

to develop colour selection in her art work.

Our skills development program which we 

ran in March will become known as

Our Foundation Stone Program (FSP)

(A one off program)

Artist will then enter the Stepping Stones Program (SSP) 

A train always is moving forward and our SSP

is about moving forward while still being supported

just in a way you might not be used to!

Its a bit like stopping at a new train station.

During Stepping Stones we will explore the

barriers to encounter in accessing the 

local arts community. Or if you chose to travel 

further afield we can support you to write

grant applications, find accommodation and explore

transport and how to meet your support needs while

you are away. We can also look at your on going

skills development program, 

However once you complete our foundation stone

program there is no return train.  

.

 

 

Currently Seeking Expression of Interest

ArtISability 2015

We are currently seeking expression of from artists and teachers to run art workshops during 2015. ArtISability seeks to enable artists living with disability and mental illness to develop their professional skills, industry networks and community linking. We are particularly seeking art teacher in computer graphics; website design. drawing and textiles.

March/April proposed Dates

Saturdays  2nd, 16th, and 30th March and 12th and 26th April.

September/October/November

26th September, 12th and 26th, October and 9th and 23rd November 

Please email your CV, images of your work, fees for service or request an expression of interest information pack.. 

Submission Close 25th July 2014