Alter State 2024 picks
Our picks for Alter State, a disability-led arts initiative celebrating creativity and culture.
From 2—13 October our friends at Arts Centre Melbourne are hosting Alter State across Melbourne/Naarm and online. The disability-led program is packed with performance, art, films, workshops, talks and parties. From durational theatre to tactile art days, the events are bold, accessible, intersectional and future-thinking. Check out some highlights below.
RISING is offering subscribers a $30 ticket offer for Restless Dance Theatre's Private View, 2—6 October.
Private View Tickets
Private View, Wed 2—Sat 6 Oct—$30-50
A world of unspoken stories and secret longing. From Restless Dance Theatre, Private View challenges preconceived attitudes towards sex and disability. On at The Show Room, Arts Centre Melbourne.
Disabled Futures : Alter State Opening Night, Wed 2 Oct—Free
On Opening Night, witness moments of the intimate, the taboo and the hilarious from some Australia's leading Deaf and Disabled artists including Walter Kadiki—Australia’s master of weaving signed poetry.
Emily Dober : Rhythm in Ruby Shoes, Tue 1 Oct—Sat 25 Jan—FREE
Emily Dober welcomes us into her world of watercolour and gouache paintings. Inspired by the rhythm of dance, the works celebrate body diversity and challenge mainstream gender portrayals. On at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Soft Connections by Amy Claire Mills, Tue 1—Sat 12 Oct—Free
Developed over a lifetime navigating awkward, often invasive, advice about her disability, this Amy Claire Mills exhibition is dreamy, surreal and encourages you to get up close to touch the artwork. On at North Melbourne Town Hall.
The Manifesto, Wed 2—Sat Oct Oct—FREE
Andi Snelling and the Transmit Futures ensemble create a performance manifesto while the space opens as a participatory installation—a space where audiences can contribute ideas and write the Disabled future we want.
The Other Film Festival, Tue 3—Wed 16 Oct—FREE
It's the 20th Anniversary of The Other Film Fest—Australian short films, showcasing a new wave of disability-positive cinema.
Phases, Thu 3—Sat 5 Oct—$10—$15
Three Phases. Each Phase builds on the residue of the previous night’s performance. Created by Joshua Pether, independent artist and CEO of Arts Access Victoria, in collaboration with VCA Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) students.
Alter State Symposium, Thu 3 Oct—Fri 4 Oct—Free
A two-day program of curated conversations with artist keynotes and panel discussions highlighting Deaf and Disabled artists.
Tactile Creations with Erica Tandor, Tue 3—Thu 5 Oct—Free
Produce your own scientific creations using raised line drawings and tactile objects in this workshop led by artist with low vision, Erica Tandori.
Songwriting Workshop : Eliza Hull, Thu 5 Oct—Free
Disability advocate Eliza Hull believes that everybody has a story, and she will share how you can tap into yours through song. Join her for this inclusive songwriting workshop.