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The Collective elevates the hidden voices of disabled and neurodivergent makers, crafters and artists through accessible, meaningful opportunity
The Collective is designed for the needs of neurodivergent and disabled creatives
The collective is a member-led, welcoming space designed to nurture, support creativity, and connection among artists and crafters. You do not need to be looking to sell your art or be a seasoned artists to get involved; we know creatives come in all shapes and sizes. The Collective is made up of a diverse range of creatives, from painters to dancers and musicians, writers and photographers, we are committed to helping our artists reach their fullest creative potential whilst supporting their wellbeing.
We provide financial and occupational opportunities such as through exhibitions and showcases, whilst creating networking events, monthly socials and creative workshops exclusively for our members. We also offer 1-to-1 mentoring sessions to support our artists individual health needs and personal creative goals. Often we take advantage of available funds and arts funding to allow us to create further creative and financial opportunity for our artists.
As a member of our collective, you will have the opportunity to be a featured artist on our website, showcasing your work to a wider audience and we will keep you up-to-date with the latest opportunities through our members newsletter.
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It may be answered in our Q&A section
What we offer
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Artist networking and workshops
We provide opportunity to connect with other artists in the Collective to find your community, network and share experiences. We also run themed Collective-exclusive creative workshops.
Achieve your personal goals
We understand that there are a variety of personal goals, from creating your first film, to running a creative workshop. We aim to support you to achieve this.
1-to-1 support and mentoring
We offer 1-to-1 support and guidance for those that need it. This may be to help your confidence, develop your skills or talk through ideas of where you want to take your art next. We can also support with applications for other creative opportunities.
Exhibitions and showcases
We put on exhibits and showcases for our artists to be involved in across the year among other exciting funded opportunities for Collective members.
How you benefit from The Collective
As a member-led Collective, we shape a space that reflects our artists wants and needs
Empowered to follow your creative passions
Showcase your creativity to a wider audience
Develop your professional skills
Find community and connection
Different avenues of financial opportunity
Enhance your individual wellbeing
Need further support to develop your artistic skills and creative voice?
Supported by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation
