Arts

» Arcadea
   Listings, databases of disabled artists, a gallery, funding information and grant guidelines.

   
   http://www.arcadea.org

» Art and Power
   A group of disabled people in Bristol using art to change wrong ideas and attitudes. Project details, history of the movement and an invitation to participate.

   
   http://www.artandpower.com/

» Arts Disability Wales
   Works throughout Wales to promote equal opportunities in the arts for disabled people, providing training, information and advice.

   
   http://www.dacymru.com/

» Artsline Online
   Information and advice service for disabled people on arts and entertainment in the London area.

   
   http://www.artsline.org.uk/

» Carousel
   Brighton and Hove based charity for creative arts by and with people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Mission, projects, clubbing nights and links.

   
   http://www.carousel.org.uk/

» Celf O Gwmpas - Arts Round and About
   Promoting and providing quality arts experiences primarily for adults with learning disabilities. Image gallery, newsletter and details of the charity. Located in Powys.

   
   http://www.celfogwmpas.co.uk/

» Conquest Art
   Art classes for physically disabled people, exhibitions of member's art work. Videos on their methods are available for purchase.

   
   http://www.conquestart.org/

» Dash Disability Arts in Shropshire
   Gallery, artists' profiles, news, events and an invitation to get involved.

   
   http://www.dasharts.org/

» Disabled Photographers' Society
   Voluntary group shows membership subscriptions, services offered to members, news, pictures and competitions.

   
   http://www.disabledphotographers.co.uk

» Fased in the Arts
   Organisation for freelance and self employed disabled people in the arts in the East Midlands. Database of artists with examples of work and membership details.

   
   http://www.fased.org/

» First Movement
   Experimental arts organisation developing projects which reflect the experiences, choices and abilities of learning disabled people. Includes art images and events.

   
   http://www.first-movement.org.uk/

» Full Circle Arts
   Disability arts development agency in the North West. Projects, access, advocacy, training and a database of artists.

   
   http://www.full-circle-arts.co.uk/

» Good Gallery Guide
   Guide to art galleries that are addressing the issues of equal access to the arts. Each venue is visited and reported on by a disabled person.

   
   http://www.goodgalleryguide.com/

» Kaleido
   Disability arts development agency for the South West region. Works alongside existing arts resources to develop inclusive arts for disabled people. Includes current projects.

   
   http://www.kaleidoarts.org/

» London Disability Arts Forum
   Promotes the work of disabled artists. Includes news and job opportunities.

   
   http://www.ldaf.org/

» Low Vision Art
   Promoting the hobby of painting to those people who are either blind or partially sighted. Offers hints and tips about getting started and practical advice.

   
   http://www.lowvisionart.org/

» MAGIC
   A group of museums and galleries in London who provide events and facilities for deaf and hard of hearing visitors. Includes details of institutions, and an events calendar

   
   http://magicdeaf.org.uk/

» National Disability Arts Forum
   Disability arts news, contacts, services, links and access symbols artwork. Includes UK disability arts calendar.

   
   http://www.ndaf.org/

» North West Disability Arts Forum
   Facilitates the participation of disabled and deaf people in all aspects of the Arts. Includes accessible venue list. Based in Liverpool.

   
   http://nwdaf.3055.org/

» Project A
   Glasgow Centre for Developmental Arts and Trongate Studios. Artist led workshop programme for disabled people and studio space for people with mental health problems. Exhibition details.

   
   http://www.project-ability.co.uk/

» Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts
   Arts Centre at Leicester University. Focused on people with disabilities and members of the public who have previously found access to arts and arts education difficult.

   
   http://www.le.ac.uk/racentre/

» Salamanda Tandem
   Collective, multi-media events. Dance, theatre, sculpture, workshops, performances and projects.

   
   http://www.salamanda-tandem.org/

» Shape
   Creates access to the arts for disabled and older people. London based but serving the UK. Pages on deaf arts and discount tickets with volunteer drivers.

   
   http://www.shapearts.org.uk/

» Simon's Diary
   Diary pages and gallery from disabled artist Simon Smith. Simon writes from both a personal and social perspective, including comments about his experience as a person with a disability.

   
   http://www.simonsdiary.co.uk/simonsdiary/

» Society of Disabled Artists, Frome
   Local branch of the national organisation. Watercolour paintings, tips, exhibitions and meetings.

   
   http://www.sodafrome.co.uk/

» Surrey Integrated Arts Consortium
   Enriching the lives of disabled people through art. Contains projects, features and events.

   
   http://www.siac.uk.com

» The Arts Council of England
   Produces a number of publications on arts and disability, directory of art and disability organisations. Available in large print, Braille and cassette.

   
   http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

» The Other Side Gallery
   Provides training programmes for people with mental health problems, physical, sensory and learning difficulties. Includes gallery, news items and plans and aims.

   
   http://www.theothersidegallery.org

» Tish Holmes
   Tips for other disabled artists and a gallery of work.

   
   http://disabledartist.8m.net/

» VocalEyes
   A nationwide audio description service for people with a visual impairment, providing access to the arts. Information about the service and a schedule of performances.

   
   http://www.vocaleyes.co.uk