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Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability. Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW’s peak arts and disability organisation.

Publisher

2RPH

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2023

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Catherine McGuiness and Gabrielle Mordy - Studio A

   (You can access a full transcript of this episode here) (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/372ql0gq4rgnx68xwmhhm/261009-Sideshow-S4-32-Studio-A-Transcript.docx?rlkey=3xa9ixbc7zgamsu9cdb0eqqrj&dl=0) This month Anthea is joined by Catherine McGuiness and Gabrielle Mordy from Studio A. Studio A is a visual arts studio located in Sydney. Their mission is to break down barriers and empower artists with intellectual disability by providing opportunities for percipients to thrive as artists. www.studioa.org.au (http://www.studioa.org.au) https://www.instagram.com/_studio_a_/ (https://www.instagram.com/_studio_a_/) What’s on: The Craft and Design Canberra Festival https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/ (https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/) Sit Down Shut Up and Watch Festival https://www.sitdownshutupandwatch.com/ (https://www.sitdownshutupandwatch.com/) Anthea’s show at The Ensemble: The Elevator https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/ (https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/) Music 333 by Scarlet, do better https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Nss9MJtoEMplaQdIJ0Cxh?si=X48b1kyST9K9uUKmh0ulqg&nd=1&dlsi=23b98645f82e4c2c (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Nss9MJtoEMplaQdIJ0Cxh?si=X48b1kyST9K9uUKmh0ulqg&nd=1&dlsi=23b98645f82e4c2c) Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com (mailto:antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Jodee Mundy

   Jodee Mundy OAM (https://jodeemundy.com/) is an award-winning performance maker, film and festival director, and a leading figure in Australia’s Deaf and Disability arts communities. A Disabled artist and CODA (the only hearing person in her Deaf family), Jodee creates bold, deeply personal work that places access at the heart of the artistic experience. Her acclaimed works include Personal and Imagined Touch, and she has led major cultural events including FUSE and Alter State. You can access a transcript of this episode here. (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r00mcihbeujkbdf2ecy4d/260911-Sideshow-S4-E1-Jodee-Mundy-Transcript.docx?rlkey=n0mdrr1pjje7eq2rjh7xluouu&st=6hndv822&dl=0) What’s on: Living My Best Life https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition (https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition) Celebrating 40 Years of Accessible Arts Wednesday 14 October - Art Gallery of NSW - 3.30pm until late https://aarts.net.au/ (https://aarts.net.au/) Anthea’s show at The Ensemble The Elevator https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/ (https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/) Music Cygnette – Sorry I Left the Party https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/) Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com (mailto:antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Disability Arts History

   A massive project has been brewing over the last six years: the Disability Arts History Australia website, spearheaded by academics from across the country. This month Anthea talks to two of them: Bree Hadley and Eddie Paterson. https://disabilityartshistoryaustralia.net/ (https://disabilityartshistoryaustralia.net/) Click here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a9awgdho5b30hrs11lz42/251205-Sideshow-Season-3-Ep-13-Disability-Arts-History.docx?rlkey=g7axef1iez5emz41oaig2tlat&st=wosuqk7o&dl=0) to access a transcript of this episode. What’s on: Australian Museum - Unfinished Business https://australian.museum/exhibition/unfinished-business/ (https://australian.museum/exhibition/unfinished-business/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10961890062&gbraid=0AAAAADj48YlucMiWxQlKwWg0TVWrCDLLJ&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiqDJBhCXARIsABk2kSni3Qjhy1fYHGwnLYJZ2ynmbhlLazmZi1Pv3C-Egep3aPe38HjMFwMaArY6EALw_wcB) Fitzroy Library Showcases - Muscle Cars - Jo Kiriazis. https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/muscle-cars-by-jo-kiriazis-solo-exhibition/ (https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/muscle-cars-by-jo-kiriazis-solo-exhibition/) Music Nat Luna – Talk Soon https://linktr.ee/natluna (https://linktr.ee/natluna) ------- Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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