Shape Arts

Apply for the 2019 TLC Free Reads Scheme

Apply for the 2019 TLC Free Reads Scheme, open to disabled writers on a low income, across all forms and genres - gain written feedback from a professional reader. Read more

2019 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary Shortlist Exhibition at BALTIC39

BALTIC 39 will host the 2019 Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary Shortlist Exhibition, featuring the work of the five shortlisted artists for Shape’s flagship award.

Apply for the 2019 TLC Free Reads Scheme

Apply for the 2019 TLC Free Reads Scheme, open to disabled writers on a low income, across all forms and genres - gain written feedback from a professional reader.

Apply for the Unlimited Traineeship 2019

Apply for the Unlimited Traineeship 2019, gain some hands-on experience of delivering a major artist commissioning programme.

Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

Find out about Shape's philosophy, guiding aims and principles

Resources ...

An Accessible Arts Marketing Guide

How to ensure accessibility is met at every stage of your marketing Read more
How to Put On an Accessible Exhibition

A short guide for curators, programmers and exhibition organisers on ensuring that the exhibition you’re putting on is accessible and inclusive of disabled people Read more
Mental Health Tips for Arts Workers

The Shape team offer their best tips for caring for your mental health when you work in the arts Read more
Social Model of Disability

What do we actually mean by 'disabled'? Why do we say 'disability' and 'disabled' instead of 'diffability', 'differently-abled', 'special' or 'different'? What are disabling barriers? Read more