About the Art House

The Art House was set up by disabled and non-disabled artists who want to work together and improve access to opportunities for artists.

Disabled artists are vastly under-represented in the arts. Many visual artists have difficulties accessing work and studio spaces, and these problems are more acute for disabled artists. Though disabled people represent 14% of the population an Arts Council of England report found only 0.6% of practising artists were disabled.

The Art House was set up to create opportunities for disabled and non-disabled artists nationally to make work in an integrated environment and ensure equal access to opportunities in the visual arts.

We aim to:

Promote artists through exhibitions, workshops and commissions, and provide any necessary support.

Provide information, advice and training to artists to improve skills which support their professional practice.

Campaign for better access for disabled artists and represent their views to different organisations.

Establish a centre of national importance with accessible studio spaces, adaptable equipment and technical support where disabled and non-disabled artists can work together.

We are an inclusive organisation and welcome all artists and all visual art forms and approaches to art. We aim to be a facilitator, enabling artists to take up opportunities or gain experience which will strengthen their practice in the visual arts.

The Art House is a membership organisation open to visual artists and makers, with a Supporters Scheme for others.

For more information on the Art House see the following information sheets:

All our information is available in Braille, large print and on audio-tape.

We can be contacted by phone, minicom, fax, email and in person.

The Art House Dean Clough Halifax HX3 5AX

Tel/Minicom: 01422 342070 Fax: 01422 253724

Email:Art.House@virgin.net

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