Shape Open artists

Browse artists involved with the Shape Open.

Come behind the scenes of James Lake's animated world

In the second instalment of our Making Of series come and find out how James Lake animated the world of his new film 'Another Day'
Get to know 2024's Adam Reynolds Awardee: Chris Laing

Architectural Designer, Activist, and Founder and winner of prestigious Adam Reynolds Award, Chris Laing makes directorial debut
Emergent 2024

Emergent is back for its third year! Check out all the latest news, announcements, and content from the programme.
Further Afield

In a series of six interviews available in audio and video format, Bella Milroy speaks with disabled artists from across the UK, exploring what living and making art in rural spaces means to them.

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.
Find a Studio Space in London

Looking for an accessible studio in London? Check out our directory of potential studios.
Breaking the barriers to creative excellence

Find out about Shape's philosophy, guiding aims and principles
How to Put On An Accessible Exhibition
Disability Equality Training

Improve how your organisation works with disabled people, and become more diverse and inclusive as a result
Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube
Discover Artist Funding
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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