Introduction to Access

Providing inclusive and appropriate access to collections, exhibitions and resources is one of the primary goals of a museum or gallery. It is common for organisations to focus on the physical aspects of access - getting into and moving around the building - and not realise that barriers to access can be much broader. Improving access across a wide range of issues will create a more welcoming environment and lead to greater and more diverse visitation.

 

Culturally Diverse Audience Development: Issues and Practical Strategies

Author: Cheryle Yin-Lo

The arts and cultural sector is fortunate to already have a number of `natural ingredients’ that create a fertile environment to be an innovative model of promoting cultural diversity and the positive role it can play contemporary Australia and be a key cultural asset in the new millennium. Whilst the challenge for any arts and cultural institution or arts organisation is to increase our audience base it is important to look at also diversifying and broadening that base -age wise,socially, geographically and just as importantly culturally.