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As We Are: Empowering Artists With Intellectual Disability

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24.01.2022 As We Are will be facilitating a free workshop this Friday as part of the City of Belmont,'s upcoming 'All Abilities FunFest', in celebration of International Day of People With Disability. The workshop will be facilitated by our very own talented Kate Leslie, and will explore a range of drawing and painting exercises, including pattern making, shadows, tone and weight; and utilising various still life items as the focus. Details: 2 - 4pm Friday 4th December, The Glasshouse, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale. To register please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-abilities-art-workshop- The Fun Fest will also feature a number of other free creative workshops including print making and dancing, so be sure to check out.

20.01.2022 All Saints' College, in partnership with the HotHouse Company, are currently presenting their fifth annual fundraising art exhibition, Connected5. Artworks have been created by artists from Nulsen Group as well as students from All Saints and community members. All artworks are available for sale through an online auction with all proceeds donated to Nulsen Group - https://hothousecompany.com.au/connected-5-auction/ The Nulsen artists feature from number 65 onwards. The online auction concludes 6pm Sunday, 18 October. You can also visit the exhibition in person: 8am-12pm (during Wanju cafe opening hours) Monday, 21 September - Friday, 25 September 2020, Ewing Drive, Bull Creek.

19.01.2022 Our four professional judges hard at work this afternoon judging all of the 158 entries of this year’s As We Are Art Award - David Guhl, Jade Dolman, Tom Freeman and Kate Leslie. Together they will be selecting 6 Award winners and 10 recipients of the Judges’ High Commendatuon. What a tough decision!

18.01.2022 Call for entries are currently open for the City of Melville's Art Awards - best to enter fast, as places fill very quickly (within a few days!). Artists from across Western Australia working in 2D and 3D are invited to enter and win from a prize pool of $20,000. For more information, including the Terms and Conditions and online Entry Form please visit: https://www.melvillecity.com.au///art-award-and-exhibition

17.01.2022 And here are the photographs from the 2020 As We Are Art Award opening night, enjoy! Many thanks to Garry Wilcox from One Sky Photography for the wonderful pics. A reminder that the exhibition is on daily until Sunday 22nd November 10am - 4pm, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre so be sure to tell all your friends and family to visit! Nulsen Group, My Place, Activ Foundation, City of Perth, Department of Communities, Stephen Dawson MLC, Tunbridge Gallery, Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, Succession Matters, Melo Velo.

17.01.2022 As of tomorrow you have exactly one week to get your entry forms in for this year's As We Are Art Award! They are due 5pm, Friday 9th October. *Exciting* To download an entry form as well as the conditions of entry please visit our website www.asweare.com.au

16.01.2022 For those artists out there who love WA's beautiful flora, The York Botanic Art Prize 2020 are currently calling for expressions of interest, closing 21 June 2020. Artworks can be across a range of mediums, including, and not limited to, painting, mixed media, works on paper, digital, video, photography, sculpture, and textiles.

15.01.2022 The ‘Selfie’ Community Art Project exhibition is up and looking amazing! This project is supported by the City of Mandurah and facilitated by Chorus Ability A...rts. Mandurah locals living with a disability were invited to create a self-portrait which expressed their personality, skills and interests. Art kits were provided to each artist which included a canvas, paint, brushes and pens. There have been 50 finished artworks submitted, each accompanied by a story and a selfie of the artist with their artwork. The artworks reflect a diverse community, with our youngest participant aged 8! The artworks will be exhibited at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre from 3 December 22 December. This exhibition will be opened on International Day of People with Disability - this Thursday 3 December @ Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

15.01.2022 First day of As We Are’s two Arts Mentorships with artists Mandy White and Mathew Clark, and mentored by Artist Natalie scholtz. "Begin, be bold and venture to be wise" Horace Proudly supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries #mandywhiteart #mathewclark #asweareartists #artsmentor #nataliescholtzart

15.01.2022 We have a couple of spots left for our free Bird Making Workshop this Friday 25th September. The workshops is being facilitated by WA's premier dance company Co3 Australia. The project is part of a state-wide community art project requires individuals to sew a black bird while reflecting on either their time in recent COVID-19 isolation, migrating to WA or what birds mean to you. The birds will be exhibited as part of a flock and become the backdrop for Co3 Australia's main ...stage production at the State Theatre of WA in 2021. The workshop is suitable for all abilities, all you require is a black garment (e.g. old t-shirt) to bring to make your bird. Places are limited so please book in early. Date: 9.30 - 1.30pm, Friday 25th September Location: As We Are Studio, 15 Mrs Trivett Place, Fremantle RSVP: [email protected] or 0429 605 543 Co3 Australia See more

13.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Australia Council for the Arts funding programs for: - Arts Projects for Individuals & Groups - Arts Projects for Organisations See below for more info.

11.01.2022 As We Are recently secured a gorgeous art studio at the Bathers Beach Art Precinct in Fremantle. So far we have AWA artists Katrina Barber and Greg Barr working in the space, alongside their art partners and fellow artists Julianne Ryan and Susie Waller (also AWA Coordinator). Next week AWA will be commencing our two Mentorships, welcoming artists Mandy White and Mathew Clark and respective art mentors Kate Leslie and Natalie scholtz into the space. So it's going to be a full, creative studio for sure! If you would like to come for a visit sometime please get in touch. Thanks to the City of Fremantle and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for their support. And a big thanks to the other artists and creatives in the BBA Precinct for making us feel very welcomed!

10.01.2022 The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts are running some 'Create Connect' music workshops for people with disability, and have a few spaces still available. Sessions are being held Monday 10am to 12pm, and $10, and are being run by talented musician, Merle!

09.01.2022 As We Are is pleased to announce a new major partnership with Activ for this year's 2020 As We Are Art Award. Activ have had a long history of celebrating their clients' creative talents, and are highly committed to supporting their artists to showcase and sell their artwork at our premier exhibition. Activ Chief Executive Officer Danielle Newport said the decision to partner with As We Are was consciously made to support and encourage their customers’ participation in a public forum. The opportunity for our customers to participate in a high-profile event such as As We Are strongly aligns with our commitment to providing pathways to independence, Ms Newport said. We have some talented artists, and this will provide an opportunity to develop their art career. Artwork: Jayoll Eyden, 'Bird Eye,' 2019, photograph, 30 x 20 cm

09.01.2022 We still have a couple of vacancies for our upcoming 6-week Online Art Workshops series - Drawing & Painting, which is starting next Monday. Each weekly workshop is 1.5 hours long and facilitated by talented local WA artists Kate Leslie Art and Natalie Scholtz . The series will be small between 10-12 participating artists of all abilities, to generate an engaging, community atmosphere just like in-person art workshops! The workshops will be held via Zoom, 10.00 - 11.30am Monday's 15th June - 20th July 2020 For more information and to download a registration form please visit www.asweare.com.au Image: 'Fungi Forest' by Mathew Clark, acrylic on canvas: located on another moon close to rocky world planet - Mathew created this inspiring work in our recent online series

08.01.2022 A short little promotional video encouraging visitors to attend this year's As We Are Art Award from 8 - 22 November at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Cem. The biggest of thanks to the lovely Bronwyn and Marlon Edwards for gifting their time to prepare the video for AWA.

08.01.2022 First of the entry forms for this years As We Are Art Award arrived... exciting! Plenty of time to get them in as the closing date is 5pm Friday 9th October.

08.01.2022 The As We Art Art Award will be open this weekend from 10am - 4pm daily at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, so come down and say hi and check out all of the inspiring artworks. And don’t forget to vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award where one talented artist will win $500 - kindly sponsored by the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts. Artwork: Dylan Madurun, ‘Blue Heeler Puppy,’ acrylic and paint pen on canvas (and surprisingly still available for sale!)

07.01.2022 If you haven’t checked out CAN’s inspiring ‘Day of Demonstration’ coming up this Friday 6th November, please do. It’s not only free but you’ll also get to participate in an interactive workshop with AWA artists Mandy White and Mathew Clark and art mentors Kate Leslie and Natalie scholtz. Going to be fun for sure!

05.01.2022 The biggest of congratulations to all of the 158 participating artists of the 2020 As We Are Art Award and a special mention to our six Award winners: - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award - Greg Barr 'The Facial' - Contemporary Art Award - Christopher Hummel 'Graffiti Train in Canada' - Regional Art Award - Aimee Dickson 'Hangin Around' ArtIMEE - Rosalind Lewis Award - Tabitha Durrani 'Mr and Mrs'... - Stephen Delower Memorial 3D Award - Kylie Graham 'Cinderella and Prince Charming' And also to the ten recipients of the Judge's High Commendation for their outstanding entries: - Clive Collender 'Australian Animals' - Brett Dusting 'Daisy' - David Guhl 'Australia' - Gavin McNamara 'The Boat' - Paul Mitchell 'A Winters Sunset at Point Peron' - Lynne Newport 'Evolution' - Yi Cheng Julian Poon 'Space Port One' - Margaret Reimann 'The Art Gallery' - Jane Ryan ' Dogs at Leighton Beach' - Tony Stanisheff 'JimmyHendrix' Congratulations to all! I know the judges had a very difficult time with so many outstanding entries. Thanks David Guhl, Kate Leslie Jade Dolman, @Tom Freeman. Photos by Garry Wilcox One Sky Photography Courses. The As We Are Art Award is open daily 10am to 4pm until Sunday 22nd November at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. See more

05.01.2022 Hi y'all, we've been busy working towards this year's As We Are Art Award, planning for the event as per usual, amidst COVID-19. All things going well, the tentative dates for this year's event at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre are (please note they may be subject to change): - Entry Forms Due: 5pm Friday 9th October 2020 - Delivery of Artworks: 10am - 12pm Wednesday 4th November 2020 - Opening night: evening of Saturday 7th November 2020 - Exhibition open: Sunda...y 8th November to Sunday 22nd November 2020 - Collection of Artworks: 4-6pm Sunday 22nd November OR 10am - 12pm Monday 23rd November 2020 Artwork: Aimee Dickson, 'Hummingbird,' 2019, mixed media, 53 x 42 cm, (Photo: Susie Waller) See more

04.01.2022 A few photos from last night's amazing opening and award presentation evening of this year's As We Are Art Award. What a beautiful night and what a turn out ...our biggest yet, with more than 350 people! And how amazing was the room and view where the Awards were announced! A big congratulations to all of the 158 participating artists for contributing their works for exhibition, such a diversity of art forms and subjects, so very inspiring. And a big thank you to those w...ho made the evening a great success, in particular: - Chloe Hutchinson our wonderful MC - Olman Walley and Greg Barr for the Welcome to Country, including the moorditj (fantastic) didgeridoo playing - Ric Spencer for his encouraging words and official open - Judges' Jade Dolman, Tom Freeman, Kate Leslie and David Guhl for their judging of entries and announcement of winners - Curator Fiona Gavino and install team Rosie, Natty, Charlotte, Mardi, Evelyn, Jackie, Jacob and Tegan - Talented photographers Lynne Newport and Garry Wilcox from One Sky Photography for capturing the evening (more pics to come...) - Videographers Bronwyn and Marlon Edwards who were joined by enthusiastic production assistant Robbie Tremain (can't wait for the video!) - Shelley, Monica, Tegan and Jacob for managing all of the artwork sales (with approximately 50 sold on the night!) - Our fantastic partners and sponsors without whom this event would not be possible: Nulsen Group, My Place, Activ Foundation, City of Perth, Department of Communities, Stephen Dawson MLC, Tunbridge Gallery, Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, Succession Matters, Melo Velo, and - Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for hosting us in their grand space, in particular Nicole, Benjamin and Jason. The exhibition is on until Sunday 22nd November, daily from 10am - 4pm, so be sure to tell all your friends and family! See more

04.01.2022 Enjoy this short video of Australian artist Digby Webster talking about his double-entry artwork ‘Ernest Brothers’ with fellow artist Neil Tomkins, selected as an Archibald Prize finalist this year.

04.01.2022 Entires for the 2020 As We Are Art Award are now open! Entry forms are due 5pm Friday 9th October, with artworks due for delivery Wednesday 4th November. This year's exhibition is being held again at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre To download a copy of the Entry Form and Conditions of Entry please visit our website www.asweare.com.au A big thank you to our 2020 sponsors for making this event a reality: Nulsen Group, My Place, Activ Foundation, City of Perth Tunbridge Gallery, Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, Succession Matters, Melo Velo, Stephen Dawson MLC and Perth Expo. This year's promotional materials feature the striking artwork of David Guhl from last year's exhibition - 'Wildflower Study' (detail), acrylic on canvas, 54 x 54 cm (Photo: Garry Wilcox, One Sky Photography)

03.01.2022 Free Wonky Mug Open Day this Thursday 17th September 10-4pm DADAA in Fremantle. All abilities welcome. Click below for more details.

03.01.2022 As We Are is hosting a FREE bird making workshop with WA's premier dance company Co3 Australia. The state-wide community art project requires individuals to sew a black bird while reflecting on either their time in recent COVID-19 isolation, migrating to WA or what birds mean to you. The birds will be exhibited as part of a flock and become the backdrop for Co3 Australia's main stage production at the State Theatre of WA in 2021. The workshop is suitable for all abilities, al...l you require is a black garment (e.g. old t-shirt) to bring to make your bird. Places are limited so please book in early. Date: 9.30 - 1.30pm, Friday 25th September Location: As We Are Studio, 15 Mrs Trivett Place, Fremantle RSVP: [email protected] or 0429 605 543 Co3 Australia See more

03.01.2022 After the success of our recent online series, As We Are invites our artists and their arts/support workers to participate in our upcoming 6-week Online Art Workshops series - Drawing & Painting. Each workshop will be 1.5 hours long, held weekly, and facilitated by talented local WA artists Kate Leslie and Natalie Scholtz. The series will be small with a maximum of twelve participating artists of all abilities, to generate an engaging, community atmosphere just like in-person art workshops! The workshops will be held via Zoom 10.00 - 11.30am Monday's 15th June - 20th July 2020 For more information and to download a registration form please visit www.asweare.com.au Image: 'Bazzy's Orange Tree' by Jane Ryan, acrylic on canvas - Jane created this gorgeous work in our recent online series

02.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and As We Are would like to make a big shout out to all our amazing artists and their inspiring artistic achievements and contributions! Here is just a small selection of works from this year's AWA Art Award. (Photos by Garry Wilcox) IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. This year's theme is Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World. #asweare #IDPWD

02.01.2022 As We Are hosted a fantastic Bird Making Workshop on Friday in the studio, facilitated by the very talented team from Co3 Australia. Everyone learnt how to make a big black bird from an old t-shirt, firstly using a stencil to cut out the shapes, then stitching and stuffing the body and wings, and lastly wiring up the bird. To coincide with the birds we also shared a story about birds, migration or our recent COVID-19 experience. We were lucky to have the very talented Paul s...inging a number of classic tunes while we created, with some of our brave participants getting up to sing a tune or two also... go Greg, Mandy, Ashley, Julianne and Janet! Togther we created a small flock of birds, all of which will be joining a bigger flock of 1,001 black birds for the backdrop of a Co3 dance performance early next year at the State Theatre. The pièce de résistance was an AC/DC inspired bird created by Greg which he said was a cross between an eagle and an emu. Thanks to all the participants who joined us, and a big shout out to the awesome Co3 team: Talitha, Paul, Hilary, Raquel and Kristie. We cannot wait to see the final installation and to meet all the dancers, especially Mandy who was super keen to be one of the dancers herself! If you would like to be involved in the project please visit https://co3.org.au/community-initi/the-bird-makers-project/ THE BIRD MAKERS COMMUNITY See more