Celebrating the role of disability in the arts sector.

The cultural and social impact of creatives with disability is being immortalised in a digital archive capturing over 50 years of advocacy work through artistic expression.

Launched in October 2025, the Disability Arts History Australia archive documents the transformative impact of artists, arts organisations and allies working in the creative sector from the 1970s to the present. 

Over 100 artists with disability and their allies have collaborated with the Australian Research Council, with the added support from Creative Australia, Arts Access Victoria and multiple universities across the country to bring the project to life. 

According to the website, the archive features information about disability leaders and innovations, with over 10,800 people, organisations and works being highlighted. It also acts as a practical tool for implementing real change for the community by including training resources and candid lived experience history records of people with disability to support change makers looking to improve inclusion across the sector.

Recently, an art exhibition created by a group of women with disabilities on the Central Coast was awarded $19,400 by the New South Wales State Government to celebrate women’s achievements and empower them to seize new opportunities.

The grant coincides with NSW Women’s Week, which runs from Monday 2 March 2026 to International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March 2026, showcasing the stories and remarkable achievements of women.

Voices Unheard: Celebrating Female Artists with Disability, will be a week-long art exhibition running 2-8 March 2026 at the Fairhaven Op Shopping Village in Point Clare, according to Gosford Council.

Fairhaven’s retail manager Hannah Atkin explains the exhibition will feature paintings, photography, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media, with each artwork displayed alongside artist statements that share personal stories.