Geelong Inclusive Art Project

The Geelong Inclusive Art Project will address the need to have a permanent public art work in Geelong that represents and celebrates the lives of people living with disability. We will advertise an expression of interest, shortlist and commission a professional artist to create an art work that enhances the visibility of people with disability in Geelong. Artists with disability and with demonstrated experience will be strongly encouraged to apply. This project is community led by Geelong Peer Action Group, and supported by ArtGusto, Barwon Disability Resource Council, NDIS, Arts Access Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong.

The Geelong Inclusive Art Project will assist in the role of education and discussion about disability in the community. For people with disability, the process will create local opportunities for networking, the development of self-confidence and empowerment. This new public art work will afford visibility to people with disability and enhance and promote the Barwon region as an inclusive and accessible tourist destination. With the support of the City of Greater Geelong, we will activate a visible public site in Geelong that will come to symbolise inclusion and will be accessible for the whole community to enjoy free of charge.