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Stream now: can AI improve accessibility in the arts?

Episode 2 of the Shape Arts Podcast explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and how it might contribute to accessibililty within the arts sector.

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Author: Eli Hayes

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.

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Author: Jeff Rowlings

Announcing the new Emergent resident and shortlist

The second year of our residency programme delivered with Baltic kicks off with a new line up of amazing artists.

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Author: Eli Hayes

Introducing 2023's Adam Reynolds Awardee: James Lake

Our flagship award and £10k bursary for 2023 has been awarded to The Cardboard Man, James Lake

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Author: Eli Hayes

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