What does it mean to be a creative in today's artistic landscape? Are arts organisations and institutions actually holding us back from creating a truly open, accessible and exciting arts world?
Join us and our community collaborator Headway East London for an evening asking bold questions about the arts and culture industry.
Using their lived experience as neurodiverse artists, members from Headway East London will host a lively panel discussion with a number of leading figures across arts and culture. Together, they will discuss and dissect the notion of "disabled art" whilst exploring ways to shake up the hierarchy oppressing those creating work outside of the mainstream.
This interactive and intimate event will also invite audience members to share their own experiences and expertise to help contribute to wider sector change.
Panellists include:
Kate Adams (Project Art Works), Ali Eisa (Autograph Gallery), Will Gompertz (Barbican Centre), Chris Miller (Submit to Love), and David Tovey (Arts & Homelessness International).
This event is supported by Wellcome and produced in collaboration with Headway East London.
About Headway East London
About Headway East London
Headway East London is an award-winning charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 boroughs they deliver services and support to nearly 200 survivors and family members each week. They believe that every person in their community has something to contribute to their work and wider society, and all of their services are designed to encourage co-production, respect, and empowerment. Their onsite art studio, Submit to Love, supports artists to work collectively in an open studio environment and help bring out the best in each other. They champion the notion that art is for everyone, and their studio mission is “discovery through art”.
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The Panel
Chris is a retired teacher who became a member of Headway East London after a stroke nine years ago. Through the charity’s art studio Submit to Love, he began producing artwork exploring his new self and how it is viewed, and has developed an interest in the art produced by neurodiverse and disabled people. He has talked about his experiences & artistic practices at the Tate Modern, Turner Contemporary and Royal Academy and is currently undertaking a Masters related to art, health and disability. He is currently taking part in Shape Arts Transforming Leadership programme.
With thanks
Conservatory Terrace
Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.
From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
