Shape Open artists

Browse artists involved with the Shape Open.

New 3 year ground-breaking project enhancing blind people's experience of art

Dr Ken Wilder and Dr Aaron McPeake (University of the Arts London) join forces with Dr Clare O’Dowd from the Henry Moore Institute and Shape Arts for ground-breaking research to enhance blind people’s experience of art in museums.
'A new beholding': listen to Aaron McPeake's lowdown on Beyond The Visual

Last year we supported Beyond The Visual - a research and networking forum exploring non-sight methods of engaging with culture. The project returns with new funding, and artist Aaron McPeake tells us what's in store.
Shape Open 2023: FAQs
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.

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model that informs all of our work at Shape.
Artists' studio spaces in London

Links to art studio spaces and facilities in London
Find a Studio Space in London
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
Social Model of Disability Easy Read

An easy read / plain English version of our Social Model of Disability page.
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