We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

International Day of People with Disability 2023

A person wearing a t-shirt with the word 'Welcome' stands in front of a huge purple figure sculpture outside a building

Installation view of Francis Upritchard Here Comes Everybody 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Francis Upritchard

Join us at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for a series of events celebrating inclusion and diversity.

Our program in association with the International Day of People with Disability (which is held on 3 December each year) includes two Art After Hours on 15 and 22 November 2023.

On 15 November, take part in an origama card-making workshop with artists emoeba h♡rtbridge and Bonnie Huang or a tarot reading with Mr Arcane (Adam Jones from Little Orange Studio), and join artists Tara Johns and Sue Jo Wright as they discuss their art practice.

On 22 November, the presentation of the National Arts and Disability Early Career Award 2023 is followed by a manga and comics workshop with artist Blake Thomas and talks by artists Martha Marlow and Angie Gota, with Mr Arcane again holding tarot reading sessions.

There’s also sensory-friendly early access to the Kandinsky exhibition on 25 November 2023, and our regular scheduled access programs for November.

Engage in artist-led talks, workshops and performances, and find out how the arts can champion diverse voices and lived experiences.

Events list

Past events

  • Visitors with Ugo Rondinone’s 'clockwork for oracles' 2010 © Ugo Rondinone

    Art After Hours

    Sensory-friendly Art After Hours North Building

    Wednesday 15 November 2023
    5–10pm

    Free, no bookings required

  • Three people walk past an illuminated sign saying 'Art for all' towards a glass-fronted building under a large awning

    Art After Hours

    Art After Hours Celebrating International Day of People with Disability

    Wednesday 22 November 2023
    5–10pm

    Free

  • Vasily Kandinsky Improvisation 28 (Second Version), 1912

    Access program

    Sensory-friendly early entry Kandinsky

    Saturday 25 November 2023
    9am

    Charges apply

  • Sue Jo Wright and Todd Wright presenting Auslan tour in the Archibald 2022 exhibition.

    Tour series: Auslan tours

    Auslan tour November

    Sunday 26 November 2023
    1.30pm

    Free, bookings required

  • Guide Dogs Youth participants take part in an audio-description program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

    Tour series: Audio-description tours

    Audio-description tour November

    Wednesday 8 and Saturday 11 November 2023
    1.30pm

    Free, bookings required

  • People sit on chairs in front of a framed artwork on a wall

    Workshop/demonstration series: Art and Dementia visits

    Art and Dementia visits November

    Friday 24 November 2023
    11am

    Free, bookings required

  • Ralph Balson Construction in green 1942 (detail), Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased with funds provided by an anonymous purchase fund for Contemporary Australian Art 1970 © Ralph Balson Estate

    Access program series: Art and Dementia online

    Art and Dementia online November

    Thursday 16 November 2023
    11am

    Free, bookings required

  • A group of 10 people holding long coloured ribbons in front of a colourful wall drawing

    Access program

    Celebrate International Day of People with Disability With We Are Studios

    Friday 8 December 2023
    11am – 2pm

    Free, no bookings required