From oil and gas to acrylic and canvas – artist talk with Leah Cummins
Sunday, 3 July 2022
Every step along the winding path of life weaves together a rich and unique story. Describing a single moment is no easy task. I guess...
Artist stories
“Art makes me feel limitless”- Helene
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Artist Helene Warne has always had a creative flair. When she was little, she would make cards out of banana leaves, rag dolls and mosaics....
Art and music bring light to a life lived in darkness
Monday, 21 October 2019
Being completely blind has never stopped musician and artist Renee Kelly from using creative outlets to express herself. Born 15 weeks premature, Renee sees total...
Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Artist. Innovator. Chicken whisperer. Superhero of change. These are just some of the titles on Summer Farrelly’s freshly printed business cards. The 12-year-old from Bundaberg...
Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it would be through art. As an artist, Tim is known...
Art provides escape from living in constant pain
Monday, 30 September 2019
Trish Jackson is a survivor. Born with no arms, she learnt from a very young age to use her feet for any task her hands...
It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to define and transform our country’s culture, identity, and future through...
Art: the power to break down barriers
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Artists with disability have the power to move people, to speak truths, and to break down barriers in their community. Creating art is a responsibility that...
Finding meaning through creativity
Friday, 3 August 2018
Art is a powerful medium for people with disability. It brings creativity, a sense of community and is a powerful way to share life experiences....
Community celebrates art and disability at Seen and unseen art exhibition
Friday, 23 March 2018
Factory 51 was transformed last Wednesday night for our Seen and unseen art exhibition. Now in its third consecutive year, the exhibition featured the work...