How time flies when you’re having fun! I can’t believe it’s week three of my residency already. The Summit has finished and left me with a wealth of images I want to paint, conversations to draw from and an overall…Read On
Category: Workshops
Thank you for making The Summit such a success
We had high expectations for our International Summit for Learning Disability Artists and their Support Studios, and we weren’t disappointed! For three days, our Trongate 103 studios were transformed into a fantastic platform where artists with learning disabilities from all…Read On
Tanya Raabe in residency – Week 2
The Summit Portrayed! Where do I start? What a fantastic three days I’ve had, drawing and painting as many artists and studio managers from around the world who came to the summit. I thought to myself, how should I start?…Read On
ReConnect workshop at the Botanic Gardens
Last week the ReConnect group went to the Botanic Gardens, doing a drawing and painting workshop with artists Fionn and Josie. “Yesterday I joined the ReConnect crowd for a drawing workshop in the Botanics. What a great (warm!) place to…Read On
Tanya Raabe in residency – Week 1
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
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
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
