The exhibition, Art Never Seen, formed part of a public relations campaign for the Audiodescription Foundation. It was promoted as a regular art exhibition. When people arrived at one of Warsaw’s trendiest galleries, they were surprised to find only headphones hanging on the walls. Through the headphones, visitors heard descriptions of what each piece of art looks like.
The conference features a number of educational seminars, with highlights including workshops on live and scripted captioning, tips, tools and techniques for effective staff training, website accessibility consultations and programming for people with autism and sensory impairment.
The LEAD network, established in 2000 by a small group of arts administrators, has grown into a widespread network that shares knowledge and explores practical methods to implement accessibility in the arts.
The Captioning Studio, the only company that provides theatre captioning in Australia, has launched its new GoTheatrical! Kids service which will provide captions for selected performances for children in years 3 to 12.
Starting with Marking Time, an exhibition of major works by 11 Australian and international artists, the MCA will offer audio described tours of its permanent collection later in 2012. Marking Time includes drawing, watercolour, sculpture, installation, sound and light and the audio described tour will explore selected works, ideas and themes within the exhibition.
