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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.
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Shape Open 2019

The Shape Open 2019 exhibition, In Circles, asked whether progress for disabled artists is being made. Is our work counterproductive? Can we really shift institutional thinking?
Harry Murdoch

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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.
Shape Open 2019: Winners announced!

We are delighted to announce this year's Shape Open winner and People Choice artist ...
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.
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.
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.
Shape Open 2019 at Nunnery Gallery

The 2019 Shape Open, exploring the theme ‘In Circles’ in the context of disability, will be hosted at Nunnery Gallery this September.
Zine Making Workshop with Hamja Ahsan

Drop in to make a zine with artist and activist Hamja Ahsan and take home your own work of art.
Zine Making Workshop with Mia Maxwell

Drop in to make a zine with artist Mia Maxwell and take home your own work of art.
FLUX/US at Tate Exchange

Join us at Tate Exchange to explore play, sound, and feeling in a lively Fluxus-inspired experience!
Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary 2019: Recipient Announced

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

Artists' studio spaces in London

Links to art studio spaces and facilities in London
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

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

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

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

Oliver Macdonald’s Shape Arts ARMB Residency at Turner Contemporary
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
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

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

Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

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