We work with performers and schools to make the arts more accessible to all.
In the arts, whether regarding performance or education, there is a striking lack of conversations about accessibility, disability, and access to artists and students with disabilities to stages and performing spaces. ArtsAbly’s objective is to increase these conversations, and to help artistic structures and ensembles in their path for accessibility improvements. There are multiple ways to approach this subject: talks, workshops, videos and audio interviews, study cases, and venues assessments. This website proposes several ways to know more about accessibility and disability in the arts, and in the classroom.
Podcast: ArtsAbly in Conversation
“ArtsAbly in Conversation: Arts and Accessibility” features artists, scholars and experts who explore the diverse sides of accessibility and disability in the arts, from the audience members’ perspective, the performers’ perspective, and the venues’ perspective.
Listen to the episodes and follow us on any of these platforms
Services
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Advising & Consulting
Do you have a choir? An orchestra? A theatre? A concert hall? Did you ever consider including more accessibility for performers with disabilities? Do you need guidance in your process?
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Music Workshops
We organize accessibility workshops for all audiences from young students to professional artists. We also give talks and presentations. Don’t hesitate to ask for more details.
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Professional development
In person or online lectures, workshops, training and professional development sessions, focused on diverse aspects of arts, accessibility and disability. We tailor our activities to the need of each customer.
Testimonials
ArtsAbly would like to recognize and thank the partners and supporters who help us grow.
Workshop
We invited ArtsAbly to create a custom accessibility workshop for our music theatre production company this fall. What an amazing facilitator/educator Diane is – informative, detailed, encouraging, open discussions, plus facilitating and solutioning group activities.
We are forever changed and grateful to Diane for providing us with a whole different sense of connection – both on and off the stage.
In appreciation.
Onita Dey, CTC
Proud member of the board and grateful workshop participant
Workshop
A much needed breakdown for the importance of disabled inclusion.
Karlie
Workshop participant
Accessibility advising services
ArtsAbly is a dream to work with. They are thorough, knowledgeable, responsive, get things done in a timely fashion, and just a true pleasure to work with all around. We love ArtsAbly!
Tamar Ilana
Executive Director, FabCollab
Podcast
It was a delight speaking with Diane Kolin of ArtsAbly on her podcast, first one-on-one and then as part of a group on her 50th episode. Diane had such thoughtful questions about our work and why accessibility in the arts truly matters. Her kindness, clarity, and calm made the conversations flow with ease.
A. Laura Brody
Founder of Opulent Mobility, podcast guest
Workshop
Diane is super informative. The workshop is very pragmatic and tailored to the organization’s needs.
Agata
Workshop participant
Partners & Supporters
ArtsAbly would like to recognize and thank the partners and supporters who help us grow.
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