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Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc (RICI) will host a series of arts events next month to raise awareness of diversity and accessibility issues in Rodney.
RICI secretary Ursula Christel says events and activities will be held during the first week of December in various Warkworth venues, with a focus on celebrating creativity and inclusion.
A highlight of the week will be artists’ presentations at Warkworth Library and a human sculpture to mark International Day of Persons with a Disability at Warkworth Wharf on December 3.
“The main public events will showcase local talent, encourage diverse expressions and public participation, while also promoting environmental responsibility,” Christel says.
RICI is a voluntary organisation, which was formed in 2020 to provide a central contact point for disabled people of all ages and backgrounds.
As well as responding to the needs of the disabled community, the group advocates for more inclusive opportunities, disability services and general accessibility in Rodney.
Christel said there was a lot of room for improvement in Warkworth, particularly around the provision of disabled parking and kerb cuts.
The December 2 to 6 Creative Convergence programme will include pop-up venues putting on eco-art demonstrations and displays, yoga and dance sessions, and street art. There will also be two performances by the Glass Ceiling Arts Collective at the Warkworth Town Hall on Friday, December 6.
Christel hopes the arts-led awareness week will broaden the community’s understanding of disability issues.
She thanked the Rodney Local Board for providing funding for the week through its Creative Rodney East fund.
Info: www.ricinz.com
