Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC), Media Release, 23 March 2023

A new exhibition showcasing works by artists with disability will open in Alice Springs on Saturday, 25 March.

Strong Feelings, which will take place at Red Hot Arts, includes a mixture of portraiture and storytelling, using costume, digital art, song, soundscapes, video and photography.

The collection of works share the varied and thought-provoking stories and journeys of a group of artists with disability living in Alice Springs (Mparntwe).

The exhibition is being presented by Incite Arts and stArts with D.

Incite Arts is an Alice Springs-based organisation that supports accessible, inclusive, disability-led and community-engaged arts programs. stArts with D is a performing arts ensemble engaging artists with disability in programs to build skills, co-create, collaborate and present disability-led performance works. Northern Territory Government is supporting the exhibition through Northern Territory Major Events Company’s (NTMEC) Event Funding Program.

Strong Feelings runs until Thursday, 30 March. For more information head to www.incitearts.org.au

To find out more about how NTMEC can support your event, visit www.ntmajorevents.com.au

Quotes from NT Major Events Company CEO Suzana Bishop: 
“The Strong Feelings exhibition will provide a platform for Central Australian people with disability to share their art, and their stories, in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

“Northern Territory Government supports a range of events that encourage inclusivity and accessibility, and help improve the liveability of the Territory for all.”

 Quotes from Strong Feelings Creative Producer & Co-Creator Lauren Jones:
“As a close-knit cohort of eight artists and friends, stArts with D have bravely shared their stories and explored their challenges, channelling their emotions, feelings and selves into these powerful pieces. I am constantly in awe of these artists.”