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ArtsAbly's Bulletin
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Dear followers, dear friends,
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In this bulletin, you will find links to five new podcast episodes of ArtsAbly in Conversation, and the disability arts news that were relayed on our social media platforms.
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Links to our social media pages are available at the bottom of this bulletin if you wish to follow our activities.
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As usual, don't hesitate to share your comments, we love to hear from our readers. Also, don't hesitate to tell your friends about our activities, we are always open to new adventures!
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Podcast
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Info and platforms
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"ArtsAbly in Conversation" is the name of our podcast. It is available:
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- on YouTube in video format with transcripts and closed captions
- on our website in audio format with transcripts
- on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music
Here is the link to the podcast on the website. You will find links to our YouTube channel, to the Spotify and Apple Music platforms, and to a number of other platforms that now host the podcast, such as YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Deezer.
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Episode 13: ArtsAbly in Conversation with A. Laura Brody
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Laura Brody, an artist who sculpts for the human body and its vehicles. She is the founder of Opulent Mobility, a series of exhibits that re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful.
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Episode 14: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Alex Bulmer
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Alex Bulmer, a Canadian playwright and theatre artist, working in theatre, film, radio, and education. Her play "Perceptual Archaeology (or How to Travel Blind)" has been nominated for the 44th Annual Dora Awards.
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Episode 15: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Alex Masse
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Alex Masse, a writer, a musician, and a communications specialist living in Vancouver.
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Episode 16: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Danielle Hollobaugh
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Danielle Hollobaugh, a singer, actor, and songwriter, living and working in Los Angeles.
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Episode 17: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Jessica Kenney
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In this episode, ArtsAbly is in conversation with Danielle Hollobaugh, a singer, actor, and songwriter, living and working in Los Angeles.
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Disability Arts News
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We regularly share news from the disability arts community, in Canada or elsewhere. Here are a few links we shared on our social media platforms. If you would like us to post an article you find interesting or one of your news, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Artscape - The Disability Collective: Navigating Arts Funding as Disabled Artists
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While many granting bodies in Canada pride themselves on providing funding for diverse artistic endeavours, Canada’s arts granting ecosystem is not accessible for everyone, especially for disabled artists. There are very few funding opportunities specifically dedicated to d/Deaf and disability arts, and this is something that Canada needs to prioritize. Disabled artists so often are underpaid for their work and must rely on social assistance, which does not provide anyone with enough to get by. Disabled artists need a tool that enables us to work smarter and not harder to ensure that our incredible, important, and diverse work and ideas get into the hands of the right people who can actually help us to make them happen. Based in Toronto, The Disability Collective is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing work created solely by disabled artists. In this article, they mention the delicate topic of funding for disability arts.
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Daniel Solomon: Visualizing a more inclusive, accessible future through public art
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Brown University sophomore Daniel Solomon uses his sense of touch to interpret "Circle Dance," a sculpture by artist Tom Friedman installed on Waterman Street. Through the installation of educational public art in urban neighborhoods, the Brown sophomore hopes to inspire mutual understanding of the blind and visually impaired community.
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“Everybody has Access Needs”: In Conversation with Stratford Festival’s Kayla Besse
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Kayla Besse is Stratford’s first-ever accessibility coordinator, working with the small but mighty equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) team. As a group, they’re examining access and equity through an intersectional lens in order to implement more care for audiences, artists and staff.
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A Venice Show Centers Disability Justice
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This article features "Crip Arte Spazio", an exhibition about the Disability Arts Movement (DAM), which started in the 1970s in the UK to advocate for the rights of disabled people. Crip Arte Spazio is timed to occur roughly on the same dates as the Biennale, meaning international visitors to the city are much more likely to go see the art on display. The show can also be viewed online, through a website with images of the works alongside audio descriptions (though strangely there are not many images for each piece).
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Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional services
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ArtsAbly has new Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility assessment services to help companies assess their venues. Your can send an enquiry to our team of accessibility and universal design professionals. Your quote will be customized based on the scope of the project(s) and the types of accessibility advisory services your team needs.
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We can rate all kind of sites, per-constructed and built. We work with all domains but we specialize in artistic venues and sites welcoming performances, shows, exhibitions, and conferences.
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Support us
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Thanks to our generous supporters, our activities work well. Even small donations count. Clicking on the "Support us" menu will lead you to options to support us: buy us a coffee on Ko-fi or make a donation via PayPal. Don't hesitate to share it with others. Thanks you!
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