Desire and Destination open for registration
The Arts Activated Conference: Desire and Destination,
is open for registrations. Taking place on 30 and 31 October 2012,
Arts Activated brings together national and international leaders,
artists and arts workers with and without disability, presenting to the
broader Arts & Disability sector Australia-wide.
This
unique two-day event will be held at Sydney's newest fully accessible
arts centre, The Concourse in Chatswood. Keynote speakers, Associate
Professor Petra Kuppers from the University of Michigan USA and Alfred
Deakin Professor of Australian Studies, David Walker from Deakin
University VIC, join a range of presentations, plenary and break-out
sessions.
A social and cultural program runs concurrently, including
the Walsh Bay Arts Table 2012 with guest speaker Robyn Archer, Creative
Director of the Centenary of Canberra (2013) and the new Deputy Chair
for the Australia Council for the Arts.
“There
is a growing desire for a stronger arts and disability culture in
Australia, as well as a deeper understanding of the value of
participation in the Arts by people with disability. We hope you will join us to strengthen arts and disability in Australia,” said Conference Convener Amanda Tink.
Early bird registrations close 15 August 2012. Full fee registrations close 15 October 2012.
