If you have a learning disability and are over 50 years old, it is quite likely you spent time in hospital. At that time there was far less social care available to support people living in their own homes and…Read On
Year: 2015
Walking Group – Week 13: The Tall Ship
Last Wednesday wasn’t the loveliest of days for a walk so it was no bad thing that the walking group were heading for an indoor location – The Tall Ship. After a walk through the Transport Museum to see some…Read On
Donate now – Harriet’s story
Project Ability uses the funds we raise to keep the cost of our programming as low as possible so it is accessible to all and of the highest quality; providing expert tuition and professional materials. One of our young artists, Harriet…Read On
KEY commissions two artworks by Cameron Morgan
There are many ways to support Project Ability and our artists, whether you make a monthly or one-off donation, raise funds for us, or buy an artwork. KEY did just that, by specially commissioning two artworks from artist Cameron Morgan for…Read On
The Media Unit is open for business
The Media Unit is open for business, delivering a professional service for filming conferences and events and creating training and promotional films. The Media Unit provides opportunities for young people with disabilities to gain work experience and paid employment in…Read On
The Pencil Line
A few weeks ago, Cameron Morgan attended a meeting in London for his Unlimited Commission. During his train journey, he was handed a few shell posters to draw on, as part of the Pencil Line project, which was set up by artist…Read On
Shop Item of the Week – Untitled (Fisherman) by David Bradley
The week, our Shop Item of the Week is an untitled acrylic on board piece by David Bradley, depicting a fisherman. David’s work is very popular, and for only £15 this certainly represents a bargain! Available online, or in our gallery…Read On
A Fairer Scotland at The Scottish Parliament, 18th June 2015.
To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week, The Scottish Parliament hosted an evening of fine art, dance and song. We were invited to transform the Garden Lobby, and installed a selection of paintings produced by artists attending our Aspire programme for people…Read On
Learning Disability Week 2015
Today marks to start of Learning Disability Week 2015, and Project Ability will take part in two events for the occasion. On Wednesday 17 June, the Lighthouse will host SCLD’s free event ‘Women with Learning Disabilities: Equal and Healthy Lives’. This…Read On
Kaarisilta Biennale 2015
Finnish support studio Kaarisilta, which was one of the 10 invited organisations during the International Summit for Learning Disability Artists and their Support Studios, are organising an art Biennale, opening on the 16th June. After the success of their first Biennale in 2013,…Read On
