I’ve just finished my first week’s residency in the Project Ability Studios and what an exciting productive week it’s been. I found myself fitting in quite quickly and began to position myself with my easel and art trolly to begin…Read On
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The Summit – In-Definite Arts
The In-Definite Arts Society (IDAS) is a Calgary-based visual arts organization with an international reputation for excellence. More than 180 adult artists with disabilities take part each week in In-Definite Arts’ year round programs including open studio classes, workshops and…Read On
Walking Group – Week 4
The latest outing of the walking group was to Govan Old Parish Church to have a tour of the unique collection of medieval carved stones that is housed there. The group were met by Fraser who took them around the…Read On
The Summit – Action Space
Our penultimate feature on the organisations attending the International Summit for Learning Disability Artists and their Support Studios focuses on London-based ActionSpace. “ActionSpace was launched in the 1960’s to provide stimulating creative activities for Londoners with learning disabilities, and became a…Read On
The Summit – The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts
‘The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (the Nina) opened its doors in January 2003 under the umbrella of a large disability organization interested in exploring ways to connect adults with developmental disabilities with their community through a shared interest…Read On
Artwork of the Week – ‘The Navy Blue Suit’ by Horace Lindezey
This week we are very pleased to bring you an Artwork of the Week by Horace Lindezey from Venture Arts, Manchester. ‘The Navy Blue Suit’ is part of a series of wall-based wire drawn ‘suits’ on a crafted metal support…Read On
Project Ability Book Launch
Project Ability is delighted to announce the launch of our Aspire publication, celebrating the artists with learning disabilities who attend our Aspire workshops. Last year, Project Ability turned 30 and decided to mark the occasion with a publication showcasing the…Read On
The Summit – Atelier 5
Atelier 5 is a German organisation based in Mariaberg. They are one of the ten international support studios coming over to the Summit, where they will present work by artists Romina Bafaro and Roland Kappel. “Situated in the small village…Read On
Project Ability On the Road
Our On The Road workshops have taken us to Coatbridge, Dumferline and Kirkintilloch so far this year. Participants tried their hand at book making, and learned new skills. If you would like an arts team from Project Ability, a professional…Read On
The Summit – KCAT
In just over two weeks, ten international learning disability art organisations will gather in Glasgow for our Summit. KCAT is one of these organisations, coming over from Ireland. “KCAT stands for Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent. Founded in 1999 by…Read On
