Other Body Knowledge: Public Programs Series

KINGS Artist Run is hosting a series of public programs on inclusive practice in visual arts spaces. Each session is led by d/Deaf and disabled artists, offering diverse ways of viewing and understanding disability and how to incorporate these ideas into organisational culture. These sessions are open to all but are primarily aimed at gallery personnel, curators and artists.

Session 1: 

Visual Description in Art Spaces with Fayen d’Evie

Saturday 30th July, 2:30 – 4:30pm

Presented in collaboration with Open House Melbourne, this  session will be a conversational workshop modelling creative approaches to visual description of artworks and exhibitions. These methods aim to increase access for those who are blind or have low vision, while also expanding the possibilities of reading an artwork.

For more information click HERE. 

Session 2: 

Art and Ableism

Monday 15th August, 2:00 – 4:00pm

An online discussion which aims to engage curators, artist-run collectives and gallery personnel  on recent political and theoretical concepts relating to disability. Speakers include; Sophie Cassar, Lara Chamas, Fayen d’Evie, Sam Petersen, Katie Ryan and Jane Trengove.

For more information click HERE. 

Session 3: 

Deaf Culture and d/Deaf Awareness with Luke King

Saturday 27th August, 2:00 – 4:00pm

This session explores Deaf language and culture, discussing diversity amongst the Deaf community, communication etiquette, Auslan and access for d/Deaf people in arts spaces.

For more information click HERE. 

This series of public programs have been developed by disabled artist and curator Jane Trengove and KINGS Artist-Run Organisation Coordinator Katie Ryan. The program has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.