Access Arts Inc® - The Key to Success in the Arts

Access Arts Inc ® 1983 - 2009

Access Arts Queensland is the peak body working with artists, cultural workers and their communities across Queensland. We deliver a range of Professional Arts and Cultural services to Queensland communities with an emphasis on those communities, groups and individuals who experience disability and disadvantage.

Access Arts is the acknowledged leader throughout the Arts and Cultural sector in the development of emerging artists through mentoring and employment of professional artists and cultural workers experiencing disabilities and disadvantage.

Access Arts utilises an innovative and unique approach to reciprocal partnerships with individuals, regional Queensland communities, interstate and international organisations. These partnerships are instrumental in producing quality exhibitions, performances, projects, workshops and professional development outcomes.

You can Download a Membership Form to become a member of Access Arts. Once you've completed and returned the form you can pay by posting us a check, by credit card over the phone or by cash or credit card in person.

How You can Get Involved

Current programs include:

Sound Circles™: voice and movement workshops for the whole community available in various regions throughout Queensland and NSW, benefiting Individuals, Arts Workers and Organisations.

Brisbane Outsider Artists Studio: an invitation-only program for emerging and professional visual artists.

Professional Development Program: a mentoring and development program for emerging and professional Brisbane artists across all art forms.

SAFE Fund: established to provide fast, flexible assistance to emerging and professional artists living in Queensland experiencing disability or disadvantage. You can now make a donation to the SAFE Fund through Access Arts online donation facility at OurCommunity.

Indigenous Projects: Programs developed by and for Indigenous artists and their communities.

Currumbin Crossing Divides Project: a Creative Industries program that allows young people aged 15-26 to realize their potential, create career pathways and provide skills and abilities support for the art industry.

Anyone is welcome to attend these workshops, whether or not you experience a disability and irrespective of your previous experience. Support is available to participate in all our programs. See our Disability Access Policy for further details on how we can assist and feel free to contact us to discuss your needs. If you would prefer, we can work with you to develop a tailored program to meet the individual needs of your group. Feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your ideas.

Volunteering is a great way to develop skills in the arts and in office administration. Visit our Volunteers page for further details.

Keep in touch and stay up-to-date by visiting our website regularly, reading or listening to our Newsletters or come and see us or call us in the Office. We hope to meet you soon.