Arts Access Aotearoa | Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa works in partnership to increase access in the arts for people in Aotearoa who experience barriers to participation as artists, arts workers and arts lovers.This includes work in the disability, mental health and Deaf communities, and through a network of community arts organisations called creative spaces.
Through the Arts For All Network, we support individuals and organisations committed to accessible and inclusive arts. We also facilitate Taha Hōtū, a Deaf and Disabled Artists’ Initiative supporting artists to create work, build their creative practice, and develop their careers.
We advise Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections and Oranga Tamariki on its arts programmes and activities, and advocate for the arts as a tool to support rehabilitation and reintegration for people in prisons.
Arts Access Aotearoa is the leading voice for increased access to the arts. We work with government agencies, arts organisations and communities to drive change. Our Info Hub provides opportunities, resources, and research to support this mahi.