Blog - Neurodiversity
A Defiant Journey Emerges
June 13, 2019 - by Jo-anne CoxLast April I performed the first scratch of my show Defiant Journey at Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Supporting me with blogging, project partners DAO ask what I learnt and how did it meet my expectations? I have decided to answer this over several posts. In order to give quality feedback, ...
Hidden Stories: a free graphic novel that aims to banish loneliness among people living with invisible conditions
May 15, 2019 - by Root ExperiencePublished by Brighton-based arts charity Root Experience, Hidden Stories is the result of months of creative workshops, where participants from across the south of England explored and shared the challenges of their day-to-day lives through storytelling, visual arts and soundscapes. Millions of people worldwide are affected daily by health conditions whose ...
Oska Bright and Europe
May 3, 2019 - by Oska BrightOska Bright’s international reach and influence has seen a shift away from Australia and Canada towards Europe over the past year. Whether this is a coincidence or a reflection of the geo-political zeitgeist is anyone’s guess. But it is a timely and necessary convergence of thinking, ideas and determination that ...
Getting back into the darkroom.
April 25, 2019 - by Leo WightI am finally writing my second blog post, it's taken me a while to try figure out what to write about. As I am dyslexic, I find it difficult to communicate through written word and I avoid it at almost any cost. But here we go! A ...
Defiant Journey – Scratch Performance, London, 11th April
April 4, 2019 - by Jo-anne CoxRaucous red, vibrant orange, enshrouded in midnight blue. From the dark recesses, Dragon transmits a powerful and protective veil of sound and colour. Outside, ever-multiplying, plagues of recovery model robots and care company mercenaries lie in wait... A ground-breaking inclusive electric cello experience by Jo-anne Cox, a contemporary composer and DAO ...
Jess Thom: Embody the change you want to see you in the work you are making
March 14, 2019 - by Colin HambrookThere's a bit of a revolution going down at the Battersea Arts Centre. The recent Rest & Resistance festival, curated by Jess Thom and Touretteshero, was the beginning of a new inclusive approach being spearheaded by the arts centre to considering what it means to be a relaxed venue. To give ...
Introduction to my practice
March 13, 2019 - by Leo WightIn this first blog post I am going to answer a few questions about my practice, to give some insight into my work. In future posts I will be documenting my making, thoughts and experiences throughout the Emergence project. What photographic processes do you like to use and why? I work ...
Ten Years of Disabled- and Skint-Led Queer & Trans Art in Scotland: An alternative LGBTQI+ History
February 22, 2019 - by Sandra AllandTen years ago today, on 22nd February, 2009, I was part of the first ever Cachín Cachán Cachunga! As long-time curator of CCC's cabarets, art exhibitions and community events, I want to share a brief-ish history of the many milestones this anniversary celebrates. I'll also explain why ...
Oska Bright Film Festival is open for submissions
February 7, 2019 - by Oska BrightOska Bright Film Festival, the world’s leading learning disability film festival, is open for submissions for its 2019 festival. I'm Matthew Hellett, the Lead Programmer, and I want you to submit your films! It's so easy, and we're really approachable. We are looking for films that are made by, or feature ...
‘How to be a Dyslexic Artist and Other Stories’ – call out for participants
February 4, 2019 - by Benedict PhillipsAn opportunity for dyslexic adults ages 18+ Including one to one skills & mentoring support 9 Weekly sessions at The Tetley, Leeds Thursday evenings, 6pm – 8:30pm Starting April 2019 Find out more: Presentation and Q&A at The Tetley, Thurs 21st Feb, start 6pm - 7pm Application deadline: 6pm, Thursday 14th March How to ...