Arts For All Hawke's Bay Network Regional Hui

Hui information
Arts For All Network regional hui are an annual opportunity for local artists, arts workers and arts lovers to get together to connect and share goals, plans and ideas about increasing access in the arts to Deaf and disabled people. The disabled-led hui is hosted by Katie Querin, Whakahohe a Toi Ōritetanga | Arts For All Activator for Arts Access Aotearoa. You can read more about Arts For All on our website.

Katie will share information and updates about arts accessibility in Aotearoa and beyond. We will also hear from several Arts For All Network members to learn what's happening with arts accessibility in the Hawke's Bay region.

This relaxed and welcoming hui is for anyone working in, curious or passionate about accessibility and inclusion in the arts, including organisations, Deaf and disabled people and non-disabled people. Some will have extensive lived experience, others are completely new to arts accessibility, and many in between. You don't have to be an Arts For All Network member- all are welcome.

With plenty of time for learning, sharing, and networking, it's a great opportunity to share your mahi, advocate to decision makers, and brainstorm how we can remove barriers in both small and big ways.

Accessibility
The hui space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets, and any visual content in the presentations will be audio described. Attendees are welcome to bring fidget toys, comfort items, and whatever they need to be comfortable. Service dogs are welcome. If you are bringing a support person, please let me know when you register. More details are available on Toitoi's accessibility page.
NZSL interpreters may be available for the hui- if you require an NZSL interpreter, please let me know ASAP so I can book them.

Tea and biscuits are provided, and there's no cost to attend.
If you are a Deaf or disabled person not being paid by an organisation to attend the hui, and you require financial support to be able to come along, please put "support requested" in the access requirements section and Katie will get in touch to discuss support options available. or if you'd like to offer support to others who may not otherwise be able to attend, please add this into the access requirements section and Katie will also get in touch with you to coordinate this.

You can also register for this hui by contacting Katie at afa@artsaccess.org.nz or 04 802 4349

Please share this invite with anyone who you think may like to come.

A huge thank you to Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre for hosting this hui.