Meeting Place 2017 Berlin

Arts Access Australia in cooperation with Diversity Service Point – Kulturprojekte Berlin are pleased to present Meeting Place on Monday, 16th of October 2017 from 9.00am – 5.30pm at Podewil (Klosterstraße 68, 10179 Berlin).

This all-day event will provide an inclusive learning space and critical platform to discuss and debate the latest in arts and disability. Twelve local and international speakers will engage in powerful presentations, round table discussions, and interactive workshops. Topics will include planning through disability engagement, exhibition design, interpreting contemporary art from a disabled perspective, and discussing challenges and opportunities for improving access to cultural funding for people with disability.

Meeting Place is part of the Australian & Berlin Arts Exchange October 9-20, which presents a vibrant mix of arts workshops, music, dance, and performances, as well as learning forums for cultural exchange between Australian and Berlin artists and arts and culture leaders with disability.

The Program was prepared through intense cooperation with Berlin partners Berlinklusion – Network for Accessibility in Arts and Culture and Förderband e.V. – Kulturinitiative Berlin.

Host and project partner Diversity.Arts.Culture – Berliner Projektbüro für Diversitätsentwicklung is a project by Kulturprojekte Berlin that aims to foster diversity in the Berlin cultural sector.

The admission is free. Podewil has limited accessibility. Access is possible via ramp and elevator. Assistance with opening doors can be provided. There is an accessible bathroom. Presentations and selected workshops will be interpreted into German and British Sign language. Program will be available in Braille, Large print and in Simple language.

Meeting Place will be followed by a reception and performance by Australian Indi rock band Rudely Interrupted from 5.30 – 8.00pm in the Podewil Foyer.

For more information go to https://artsaccessaustralia.org/project/berlin-exchange-project-october-2017 The full program and link for online registration will be available at the Arts Access Australia website, beginning of September 2017.