Celebrating 50 years of Arts Access Victoria(AAV)

For 50 years, AAV has championed disability justice and the human rights of Deaf and Disabled people through art.

The Collective digs deep into the AAV archive, highlighting projects across the decades. Witness the huge social shift from incarceration to liberation, across 50 years of practice. Discover works that are bold, uncompromising, authentic, and proud.

The exhibition includes artworks by Deaf and Disabled artists working today that respond to the archives. You can check out some of our archives right now!

Join us throughout July for a journey through our past and present.

Friday at The Collective - Present

Every Friday afternoon we will host a series of discussions and events focusing on the past, present, and future of AAV and Arts and disability.

The Gathering at The Collective! AAV’s monthly artist catch-up meets in person and online at the gallery. Join us along with artists across AAV’s studios and mentorships as they discuss their creative responses to AAV artistic projects from each decade. This event will be hybrid over zoom.

Access: This event will be hybrid over zoom. All events will be Auslan interpreted. The Stables are an accessible venue with accessible bathrooms. There is a quiet room. Assistance animals welcome.

Don't forget to RSVP to the Opening on Friday, 5 July at 4 pm.