WOW it was amazing, the Major of Cooma Monaro Council opened the event, and LOTS of people attended. I sold two pieces of art work, which strengthed my own confidence as an artist. People were buying my art for thier homes.. which is a real honour. I had lots of publicity which I will add, all of which was very complimentary :-) So onwards and upwards :-) Giselle

Well I had to face it one day. I have big dreams but the body is not keeping up. I have been permanently retired on a pension. The PSS stated that I can only do my art as a hobby and to this I am using the Tax office guidelines for the definition as the PSS does not have these policies in writing.  But I am an Artist and I need to do my art.. even if it is even slower than before lol. so expect a lot less on this page. Sorry guys, but I will try and keep this site updated on what I am doing.…

Guoying Yang, born in 1964 in Hebei Province of China, has no hands and lost his left eye. He’s a researcher with the Inside Painting Research Society of Hebei Province, who was once received by President of Singapore in 1992 when he was performing the inside bottle painting, or inner-paintings, there paintings completed inside the snuff-bottles.…

AXIS is teaming up with BORP (Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program) to provide an unforgettable movement experience for youth, ages 13-19! Campers will spend mornings outside cycling with BORP on local Bay Area trails and help choreograph dances with the world renowned AXIS Dance Company.

Guided and taught by company members and teaching artists, the dance workshops interweaves body and mind and activates the physical imagination. Students will be encouraged in the creation of their…

Do you struggle with finding options for your body and your fitness needs? Do you want to improve your health? Does "disability" and "fitness seem like a disconnect? Come to Get Fit! Get Moving! and learn about fun options to start or increase your healthy lifestyle from teachers and leaders in adaptive fitness and recreation.

AXIS Dance Company is excited to collaborate with the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program and the World Institute on Disability to offer…

Gosh that was hard keeping quiet. lol  I am proud to say that' Here be dragons' 30cm x 30 cm is in print in Down Under Textiles in the May 2013 issue 10 edition. pp.8. It is part of the SAQA's Oceania collection going to the USA for Fundraising.  Last year 394 artworks were donated and raised $US67,450. If you wish to see more go to http://www.saqa.com/gallery-mini-detail.php?ID=2379

Hi all,

A documentary idea is being developed for BBC3 about incredible people that have done remarkable things! 

One of the concepts that has been discussed is to feature young disabled people that are training or are working as circus performers.  At this stage, the documentary developers are keen to speak to anyone that fits this description and has a story that they wish to…

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InterACT 2013, the Disabilty Arts Festival is taking place at Corbans estate arts centre, 23-25 October 2013!

We are looking for exciting,…

You know how kids stare at people in wheelchairs and aren’t sure what to say? Well,…

Friday & Saturday, April 12-13 @ 8pm

Sunday, April 14 @ 2pm

“...magnificently powerful and unlike what you'll see elsewhere.” - Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune

In 1987 when the Bay Area’s own AXIS Dance Company first performed, gas was 89 cents per gallon, The Simpsons debuted on FOX, and Prozac had only just become available to a country flocking to see a movie called Dirty Dancing, which spawned the catchphrase, “No one puts baby in the…

I just started being a part of this site with more vigor.  Spurred on by the fact I am trying to branch out with the art I do.  I was recently a part of a show in another city as a part of the gallery I own.  I just submitted art to NADC due to the fact I think risks should be took where one can. 

So my advice for all is to take risks.  As a man once said "buy the ticket, and take the ride.

Physically Integrated Dance Summer Intensive

August 4-10, 2013

Oakland, CA

Dancers, choreographers and teachers with and without disabilities from the US and abroad are invited to attend  AXIS' annual Summer Intensive located within a thriving dance and disability hub. This week-long creative laboratory is guaranteed to push your limits and break new ground as you experiment, collaborate, and create. Attendees will participate in a creative exchange…

I'm doing pretty well! Today it was so gorgeous outside, but then as I was walking home there was a major down-pour. That kinda screwed up the mood but ah well. Such is life.

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