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

What it is:

Sound Circles™ is a workshop program developed with individuals and communities to start and continue their creative journey, re-invigorate their creativity or promote and strengthen group relationships. Sound and movement activities form the basis for exciting, spontaneous themed workshop experiences which open the door to a limitless array of artistic possibilities depending on the interests and aspirations of individuals or groups.

Benefits include:

• Through creative activities, participants often become less inhibited and find the common ground of the arts a useful platform from which to build positive relationships, share new ideas and provide one another with constructive feedback.
• Anyone can participate irrespective of skill level, cultural background, disability, age etc.
• Participating in creative activities which do not require training or rehearsal enables relaxed and spontaneous engagement with the arts by participants at any skill level, a pleasure often forgotten by those who have experienced formal arts training and often not available to those who are new to the arts.
• Individuals and groups can discover their artistic interests and develop them through the Sound Circles™ process which may result in new groups forming, EG drama groups, choirs, dance ensembles etc.

Where it’s been used?

From its beginning in Brisbane in 2004, Sound Circles™ is growing rapidly with many communities now running weekly workshops across Queensland. For further information on workshops currently available, visit our 2008 Program or call 1300 663 651.

The award winning program received acclaim at the Sound Circles Japan Expo 2005, where 12 facilitators delivered a month long series of performances and workshops.

Sound Circles™ has featured in a wide range of events. These include Queensland Music Festival, Brisbane Festival, Art of Difference conference, Pacific Edge Conference, World Music Therapy Congress and Arts Queensland Regional Arts Development Fund State Conference.

In 2006, Sound Circles™ received a Disability Action Week award in the Education and the Arts category. In 2007-08 we conducted facilitator skills development programs in seven regions across Queensland and in NSW in partnership with Accessible Arts NSW.

What people are saying:

“I have truly enjoyed this experience. It has reopened my soul and inspired amazing ideas.”

“The great thing with Sound Circles™ is this program can be successful with the simplest of materials.”

“I’ve been re-set on my rightful path.”

“Everyone I spoke to from the conference gave us such positive feedback about the opportunity you all gave them. Most were inspired to consider and try something new. Access Arts Inc helped the delegates to experience something quite extraordinary when it could have been a 'very ordinary' conference experience.”

How you can get involved:

Workshops are flexible, so whether you need a one-off workshop or demonstration or an ongoing program, whatever the size and make-up of your group, we can work with you to develop a program which meets your needs.

For further information, please contact Emma Bennison or Sally Josephson on 3358 6200 or 1300 663 651 (local call cost.)