Open call
Open Call: Access Commission 2025
‘a space’ arts are looking to commission a d/Deaf, blind/visually impaired, disabled* and/or neurodivergent artist to make new work.
‘a space’ arts are looking to commission a d/Deaf, blind/visually impaired, disabled* and/or neurodivergent artist to make new work which will be exhibited at our headline venue, God’s House Tower.
Please make sure to read the full brief before applying which can be found in both audio & written formats on our website.
Fee
There is a £7,000 budget available for this commission and a separate Access Fund for additional financial support if its needed.
Deadline
The deadline for artists to submit an Expressions of Interest is Monday 17th February at 9am.
Questions
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your individual access needs, please contact Mia Delve, our curator & programme manager using the details below.
Main Contact
Name: Mia Delve
Email address: mia@aspacearts.org.uk
Phone / WhatsApp number: 07917850603
Online Information Sessions:
Two online information sessions will also provide an opportunity for artists to hear from the ‘a space’ arts curator & programme manager, Mia Delve, who will talk through the artist brief and be available for any questions.
The first session will take place on Tuesday 28th January at 10am.
The second session, with BSL, will take place on Thursday 30th January at 6pm.
You can sign up for any of these sessions on the 'a space' arts website or eventbrite.
Alternative Formats
An audio version of this brief can be found on the ‘a space’ arts YouTube. If you would benefit from a different format that is currently unavailable, please contact Mia Delve so we can discuss your individual needs and provide appropriate support for your application.
*Please note: due to current resource and venue limitations, this commission may not be suitable for artists with higher support needs or signicant learning difculties. We are working toward creating opportunities that better support all access needs in the future.
Please make sure to read the full brief before applying which can be found in both audio & written formats on our website.
Fee
There is a £7,000 budget available for this commission and a separate Access Fund for additional financial support if its needed.
Deadline
The deadline for artists to submit an Expressions of Interest is Monday 17th February at 9am.
Questions
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your individual access needs, please contact Mia Delve, our curator & programme manager using the details below.
Main Contact
Name: Mia Delve
Email address: mia@aspacearts.org.uk
Phone / WhatsApp number: 07917850603
Online Information Sessions:
Two online information sessions will also provide an opportunity for artists to hear from the ‘a space’ arts curator & programme manager, Mia Delve, who will talk through the artist brief and be available for any questions.
The first session will take place on Tuesday 28th January at 10am.
The second session, with BSL, will take place on Thursday 30th January at 6pm.
You can sign up for any of these sessions on the 'a space' arts website or eventbrite.
Alternative Formats
An audio version of this brief can be found on the ‘a space’ arts YouTube. If you would benefit from a different format that is currently unavailable, please contact Mia Delve so we can discuss your individual needs and provide appropriate support for your application.
*Please note: due to current resource and venue limitations, this commission may not be suitable for artists with higher support needs or signicant learning difculties. We are working toward creating opportunities that better support all access needs in the future.