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Events (1)

ExhibitionOPENCelebrating the work of d/Deaf and disabled artists from across the rural South West. Newlyn Art Gallery, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly 22 Nov – 1 May 2027

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GalleryNewlyn Art Gallery & The ExchangeNewlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange offers a wide and varied exhibition programme across our two sites, presenting contemporary work in all media. Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Resources (13)

Disability ArtsACE applications: How to get ready for access supportA guide to getting access support and working with an access worker to help with writing an Arts Council application.
Disability ArtsRurality and Inclusion SeminarWatch Rurality and Inclusion, an online seminar as part of the ‘How Can I Stay? (I don’t want to not want to stay)’ programme.
Disability ArtsIn practice, disability representation in the Visual ArtsWatch In Practice, a seminar led by Amanda Lynch with Matt Burrows, Anna Mankee-Williams, Heather Peak and Christopher Samuel. With BSL interpretation.
Professional developmentFinding, applying for, and getting opportunities in the visual arts by Harriet CooperA guide to finding opportunities for early career artists and art workers. Commissioned by VASW and University partners.
Disability ArtsOutside In: Talk & Creative sessionWatch Outside In give an overview of their work and what they do for artists who face barriers, followed by a member-led workshop.
Disability ArtsAccess to Work: A Guide for the Arts and Cultural SectorA guide to Access to Work specific to the arts and culture by Disability Arts Online and Cathy Waller.

Research (3)

SurveyVASW Artist and Art Worker Survey Report 2026The second of our survey reports, including key data that highlights the needs and experiences of artists and art workers in the South West 5 May 2026
ReportVASW 2024 Artist and Artworker Survey ReportThis report includes key data and highlights the needs and experiences of artists and artworkers in the South West 28 Mar 2024
BriefingTogether We Will: Intersectional Approaches to Best PracticeVASW shares new recommendations for best practice in visual arts for institutions, organisations and freelance arts organisers. 18 Nov 2021

Editorial (3)

ConversationArtist-led: PoolnetAn ongoing series profiling artist-led initiatives and groups in the South West. This month we are celebrating Poolnet.
ReflectionIn Practice, disability representation in the visual artsAmanda Lynch reflects on In Practice, an online programme of events and training that prioritised access and disability representation.
ReflectionBone IdleDaisy Hvnter, recipient of a WEVAA R&D Bursary, reflects on Bone Idle, a project born out of the pandemic and experiences as a disabled artist.

Programmes (1)

Together We WillCollectively developed recommendations to increase equal access to the visual arts.

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