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Shape receives vital grant from £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund

Shape receives vital grant from £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund

We are thrilled to announce the receipt of a vital grant from the Culture Recovery Fund. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2020

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Postbooks: a creative antidote to isolation

Postbooks: a creative antidote to isolation

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Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 2nd December, 2020

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Exploring Black History with N. Ronke

Exploring Black History with N. Ronke

Artist N. Ronke takes us through the overlooked and unexpected figures from Black British history through a new series of prints. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

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The launch of NDMAC!

The launch of NDMAC!

Following the success of NDACA, Shape is pleased to announce that we have been awarded initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop our next major heritage project. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Updated: 20th July, 2020

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Augmented Reality - Better Art?

Augmented Reality - Better Art?

Caglar Kimyoncu tells us about his augmented reality (AR) App - and an exciting new exhibition where the App will be explored Read more

Published: 9th January, 2020

Updated: 21st January, 2020

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2019 Venice Biennale – May We Live In Interesting Times.

2019 Venice Biennale – May We Live In Interesting Times.

David Hevey, Shape CEO/Artistic Director visited a powerful Venice Biennale where diversity, difference and quality broke through. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2019

Updated: 5th February, 2020

Author: eleanor peake

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Shape Open 2019: Winners announced!

Shape Open 2019: Winners announced!

We are delighted to announce this year's Shape Open winner and People Choice artist ... Read more

Published: 24th September, 2019

Updated: 8th November, 2019

Author: Jeff Rowlings

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Reflections on the Disability Arts Movement

Reflections on the Disability Arts Movement

Curator and writer Linda Rocco interviewed Tony Heaton OBE, David Hevey and Jo Verrent, for their thoughts on the legacy of disabled people’s art and activism in the UK. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2020

Author: Niamh Hall

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Shape Open 2019: Artists Announced

Shape Open 2019: Artists Announced

The artists chosen to exhibit at the 2019 Shape Open are announced. They will participate in the Shape Open exhibition at Bow Arts in September. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 22nd August, 2019

Author: Niamh Hall

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Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019: Recipient Announced

Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019: Recipient Announced

We are thrilled to announce this years successful recipient of Shape Arts’ prestigious flagship art award. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2018

Updated: 9th March, 2020

Author: Niamh Hall

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Recipients of the 2019 Emergence Bursary announced!

Recipients of the 2019 Emergence Bursary announced!

In collaboration with a-n The Artists Information Company and Disability Arts Online (DAO) we are thrilled to announce the winners of the four Emergence Bursaries! Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 8th February, 2019

Author: Niamh Hall

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Shortlist Announced for Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019

Shortlist Announced for Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019

Shortlist Announced for Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019 Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2018

Updated: 6th December, 2018

Author: Niamh Hall

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    Cards for Connection

    Painter Oriele Steiner has designed four original postcards designed to bring beauty to your homes and encourage connection in this isolated time.

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    Artists' studio spaces in London

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  • Social Model of Disability

    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?

  • Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

    Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

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

  • How to Put On an Accessible Exhibition

    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

  • Shape Open 2017 - Power: The Politics of Disability

    Shape Open 2017 - Power: The Politics of Disability

    The Shape Open 2017 exhibition – 'Power: The Politics of Disability' - will take place in East London from 19 January to 2 February.

  • Shape Open 2018: Collective Influence

    Shape Open 2018: Collective Influence

    The 2018 Shape Open exhibition – 'Collective Influence' – takes place in East London from 22 March to 5 April

  • ARMB: Oliver MacDonald Residency at Turner Contemporary

    ARMB: Oliver MacDonald Residency at Turner Contemporary

    Oliver Macdonald’s Shape Arts ARMB Residency at Turner Contemporary

  • How to Get an Exhibition

    How to Get an Exhibition

    A ‘walkthrough’ guide for artists, created in collaboration with art criticism duo The White Pube, on how to get an exhibition

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    Disability Equality Training

    Improve how your organisation works with disabled people, and become more diverse and inclusive as a result

  • My Life | Shape Open 2016

    My Life | Shape Open 2016

    The 2016 Shape Open explores themes related to disability through the title ‘My Life’.

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Published: 3rd December, 2019

Updated: 6th January, 2020

Author: Junaed Amin

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