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Celebrate Ability 2008
International Day of People with a Disability
Join in and celebrate International Day of People with a Disability in NSW.
International Day of People with a Disability is celebrated around the world on 3 December. It's a time for people with a disability, their friends, families and carers to celebrate their abilities with the wider community. Over 150 events are being held in NSW throughout November and December 2008.
In the Central West a dozen arts focused events will be held under the banner ‘Celebrate Ability’ – from workshops in painting, sculpting and photography to exhibitions, markets and event a new award for professional and community artists with a disability.
The inaugural DisArts Award is a Lithgow City Council competition in both two-dimensional and sculptural arts for artists with a disability. Like other projects in the region it includes a public exhibition of work, at Eskbank House and Museum in Lithgow.
These events are supported by the NSW government via Arts OutWest and Accessible Arts NSW.
Activities will be held in Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Lithgow and Orange.
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Bathurst: Celebrate Creativeness
A day of celebration with a range of art and craft activities, games and cooking demonstrations
When: Wednesday December 3, 9.30am - 12.00pm
Where: Bathurst Seymour Centre, 55 Seymour Street Bathurst
Cost: Free
Contact: Terisa Ashworth 6332 1449 / terisa@bathurstseymourcentre.org.au
Web: www.bathurstseymourcentre.org.au
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Bathurst: Celebrate our Ability to be Creative
Bathurst Independent Living Skills Inc (BILS) are a Post School Day Program catering for up to 23 clients with different disabilities. Local Artist, Kay Chapman will explore the use of different media.
When: Opens Tuesday December 2, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: Wattle Foyer, Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Bathurst
Cost: FREE
Contact: Kim Rochester, Bathurst Independent Living Skills 02 6331 1006 / bilsi@bigpond.com
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Cowra: Createability
An art exhibition showcasing the talents of local artists with a disability. These painting works were created in a workshop with artist Nyree Reynolds at Cowra Regional Art Gallery in October 2008. The exhibition will be opened by Cowra Special Needs' ambassadors Belinda Green and Steve Mason. A display will also include memorabilia and highlights of the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. BBQ lunch provided on the day of the exhibition.
When: Monday December 1, 10am-3pm
Where: Cowra Special Needs Services, 85 Brisbane Street Cowra
Cost: FREE
Contact: Michelle McAllister, Cowra Special Needs Services 02 6341 3575 specialneeds@westnet.com.au
Web: www.cowraspecialneeds.org
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Forbes: Windows of Abilities
The House With No Steps in partnership with the Forbes Shire Council are excited to bring the Window of Ability Event to celebrate this special day with the community of Forbes. This event is for all of the Forbes Community to celebrate and we warmly welcome one and all to attend. The program starts with three x 1hr Workshops for people with a disability in printmaking, photography and sculpting during the week of 10-14 November. The workshops will be followed by the Window of Ability exhibition, showcasing the wonderful
works created.
Centre.
When: Workshops: Monday November 10-Friday November 14, 1-2pm
Exhibition: Tuesday December 2, 12pm
Where: Forbes Youth and Community Centre,
Cnr of Battye and Press Streets Forbes
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Contact: Alison Aldridge-Nunn, Forbes Shire Council 02 6851 1739 / alisonal@forbes.nsw.gov.au
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Lithgow: Art Display
Lithgow High School and Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre Disability
Services have joined forces to produce a spectacular display of their latest artworks.
Centre.
When: Monday December 1 – Monday December 8, 9am-5pm
Where: Lithgow Learning Centre, Main St Lithgow
Cost: FREE
Contact: Christine Boyd, LINC 02 6352 2077 / christine@linc.org.au
Web: www.linc.org.au
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Lithgow: Craft and Plant stall
Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre Disability Services will host a stall selling
handmade cards, crafts and a variety of plants
When: Thursday December 4 and Friday December 5, 10.30am-2.30pm
Where: Lithgow Valley Plaza, Corner of Lithgow and Bent Streets Lithgow
Cost: FREE
Contact: Christine Boyd, LINC 02 6352 2077
Web: www.linc.org.au
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Lithgow: DisArts Awards & Exhibition
The inaugural DisArts Awards is an Arts competition held for professional and community artists with a
Disability who reside in the Lithgow Local Government Area. The competition allows artworks to be submitted
under the categories of two-dimensional and Sculptural Arts. The DisArts Awards provide recognition for
orofessional and community artists and offers artists an opportunity to exhibit their works locally highlighting
the creative talents and abilities of Disabled Artists. The exhibition will continue until January 2009.
When: Opens Wednesday December 3, runs until the end of January 2009
Where: Eskbank House & Museum, Corner of Inch Street and Bennett Street
Lithgow
Cost: FREE
Contact: Deborah McGrath, Lithgow City Council 02 6354 9999 / council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au
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Orange: BBQ Lunch
Orange DADHC will be holding a Free BBQ.
When: Wednesday December 3, midday
Where: Orange Adventure Playground
Cost: FREE
Contact: Rachel McNaught Rachel.McNaught@dadhc.nsw.gov.au 63638655
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Orange: Discovering Disability
A poster design competition, equipment trials and mobility challenge in Orange including a display of great artworks from Anson Street School.
When: Wednesday 3 December, 11am-2pm
Where: Orange Central Shopping Centre, Level 3, outside Colorado /
Contact: Amanda Rodwell 02 6393 8600 / arodwell@orange.nsw.gov.au
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To find out more about the NSW International Day of People with a Disability program go to: www.dontdismyability.com.au
To find out more Accessible Arts go to: http://www.aarts.net.au/
