Access2Arts

03/06/2026

Creating inclusive arts experiences starts with building skills and understanding 💛

CreateSA is partnering with the Office for Autism and Access2Arts to deliver autism and disability awareness training for South Australia’s arts sector, with sessions coming up in June.

What you'll learn:
🌻 Disability 101
🗣️ Language and communication
✨ Autism: myths, facts and strengths
🎧 Strategies for inclusion

Participation is free and spaces are limited.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4o3VrnZ

13/05/2026

30/04/2026

28/04/2026

Congratulations to the talented artists with disability who have been selected for the 2026 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program!

Skye Bee, Ella Buckley, Tarsha Cameron, DEFNE, Ted Duffell, Ryan Enniss, Chelsea Turner, Jess Turner, Bonnie Williams and Bianca Yeung will each receive a mentorship within a leading performing arts organisation and $3000 in project funding to develop an innovative new project.

Mentorships will take place at Australian Dance Theatre, Bell Shakespeare, Canberra Theatre Centre, Gravity & Other Myths
Merrigong Theatre Co, Patch Theatre, PYT Fairfield, State Theatre Company South Australia, Monkey Baa and Tracks Dance

We can’t wait to see how each of these talented artists takes their projects to the Next Level!

For more details about this exciting program and the selected artists, visit https://aarts.net.au/news/2026-next-level-artist-announcement/

Thanks to everyone who applied for this competitive program!

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia its principal arts investment and advisory body. Accessible Arts Principal Funder: Create NSW and Access2Arts Principal Funder: CreateSA.



Image description: A collage featuring the ten selected artists. Clockwise from top left: Bonnie Williams (photo by Suzanne Elliot), DEFNE (photo by Justin Cueno), Ted Duffell, Skye Bee (photo by Suzanne Elliot), Ryan Enniss (photo by Sally Flegg), Ella Buckley (photo by Kurt Sneddon), Jess Turner (photo by Jacquie Manning), Tarsha Cameron (photo by Sam Oster), Chelsea Turner and Bianca Yeung.

09/04/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 round of CreateSA Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grants.

Named in honour of South Australian disability advocate, Richard Llewellyn, these annual grants support d/Deaf and disabled artists, arts workers and projects to improve access, participation and creative opportunities across South Australia.

Funding is available across four categories for individuals, organisations and groups with applications open until 11 May.

Find out more information and apply here: https://create.sa.gov.au/funding-and-grants/arts-and-culture-grants-program/richard-llewellyn-deaf-and-disability-grants

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09/04/2026

01/04/2026

Want to boost your chances of funding success?

Find out what makes a strong grant application and get practical support with Access2Arts’ upcoming Grant Writing Workshop. This free online session will guide you through focused group discussions on how to:

• Clearly explain your idea.
• Balance your budget.
• Prepare strong support material.

Don’t let grant applications feel overwhelming. Get informed, get writing and get on with your art.

When: Thursday 9 April, 12:30pm–1:30pm
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: FREE

Visit the link to register:

https://access2arts.org.au/artist-opportunity/free-grant-writing-workshop-online-april-2026/

or...

📞 Book your spot by calling Access2Arts on (08) 8463 1689

📧 For more info, email [email protected]

Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!

Proudly supported by SA Government and CreateSA

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31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Exploring A.I. as a Creative Tool – Workshop!

Join Access2Arts for a free, hands-on workshop designed exclusively for artists with disability. Discover practical and ethical ways to use A.I. in your creative work, with simple ideas, useful tools and a group exercise focused on visual art, including image and video creation.

Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00–6:00pm (please arrive 5 minutes early)
Inparrila Boardroom, 161 Frome Street, Adelaide
Free and wheelchair accessible.

Places are limited. Register your spot here: https://access2arts.org.au/event/exploring-ai-as-a-creative-tool-workshop/

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17/03/2026

Got questions about access, grants, the disability arts sector or something else? We are ready to answer them!

Access2Arts is popping into FringeWorks at Tandanya for an open and relaxed conversation about what’s happening across disability arts right now. Hear from our team, connect with other artists and ask us anything.

Whether you’re an artist, arts worker, or just starting to find your way, this is a safe space to listen, share and be part of the conversation.

When: Wed 18 March, 3–4pm.
Where: Tandanya, 253 Grenfell Street

Adelaide Fringe

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