WE ARE STUDIOS

By Stephen Bali MP

23 August 2023

We Are Studios is a community-based organisation empowering artists who live with a disability to reach their creative potential. Rosalind, Ebony and Jordan met with me to discuss their amazing work. We Are Studios recognises that many existing arts programs are not tailored to meet the creative needs of people with disabilities. The organisation seeks to bridge that gap by delivering programs that offer career opportunities for beginner, emerging and established artists, which are led by experienced mentors. The programs are supported by the organisation's strong partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales. I am pleased that We Are Studios will be launching its 100 per cent disability-led art studio on 23 September at the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, where its first exhibition will be held. I congratulate the wonderful team at We Are Studios for creating spaces that provide autonomy, self-expression, creativity and pathways to employment for artists living with a disability.