While preparing to start the next steps of my PhD dissertation (approval of the proposal and writing planning), I decided to publicly launch my new company, ArtsAbly, promoting accessibility in the arts, and adding more conversations about accessibility and disability in music classrooms. ArtsAbly proposes different services tailored to the needs of the customers. There are already partnerships in place, resources to know more about the topic in several artistic fields (music, dance, theatre, multidisciplinary), and a podcast with a speakers series will soon be proposed.
There are multiple ways to support the project, and I hope that you can do at least one of these actions, some of which being very simple but impactful.
1. Visit the website
Here is the link to the website: https://www.artsably.com/
It is available in English and in French.
You will find a quick video introduction to the project on the homepage, in both languages.
This website will be frequently updated, and I am always curious of what visitors think of it.
2. Academic lectures & general public conversations
A section of the website gives examples of lectures and talks, and will soon be completed with an Accessibility Training part: https://www.artsably.com/accessibility-training/
If you are interested in booking one of the services, don’t hesitate to book a time on the Calendly section to discuss potential lectures or projects: https://www.artsably.com/contact-us/
3. Resources
An extra “Resources” section proposes digital and physical books references with Amazon affiliate links for purchase option, and WorldCat links for university students and staff, and librarians. This is a good start for those who want to know more about disability in the arts: https://www.artsably.com/resources/
4. Financial support
I have created a fundraising to cover the initial costs. There is no small amount. Thank you to those who have already given, and thank you in advance to those who consider giving a donation to support the project.
The link to the fundraising page is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-artsably-make-the-arts-more-accessible
It would also help if you could share the link with family, friends and colleagues.
5. Follow ArtsAbly on social media platforms
I have created pages on the following platforms:
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/artsably
- Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/artsably/
- LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artsably
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtsAbly
To follow the future activities, you can follow these pages, and share these links with others.
6. Subscribe to the newsletter
On the website, at the bottom of the homepage, you can find a form to subscribe to the newsletter.
If you look at the website in English, you can subscribe to the English language newsletter.
If you look at the website in French, you can subscribe to the French language newsletter.
7. Answer the survey
Since I am at the beginning of the project, I would love to hear from you.
I have put together a survey that is available at this link: https://www.artsably.com/artsably-launch-survey/
It would be helpful if you could fill the survey (available both in English and in French).
I would greatly appreciate if you could also share this survey with others.
8. Send me feedback any time
If you have an idea, a comment, a suggestion, or a complain, feel free to send it to me. My aim is to grow, learn from my pairs, and provide the best service I can to those who will need them.