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Resources

Below are two types of resources: resources tailored to artists and for organisations. You can use the filter toggle to see resources that belong to each of these categories. We have displayed them together here because many resources have potential use for both artists and organisations, so if you're just browsing, we'd suggest taking them all in! We also have a selection of directories focussing on funding, organisations and support.

Guidance on the Equality Act 2010 can be found on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

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Where can I find an Access Support Worker?

Where can I find an Access Support Worker?

Need an access support worker or assistant? Unsure where to start? Check out our top tips on finding a supportive partnership. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2026

Updated: 20th April, 2026

Author: Emily Roderick

What is neurodiversity?

What is neurodiversity?

Check out our short guide on neurodiversity and some top tips for inclusive working Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Emily Roderick

How to Put On An Accessible Exhibition

How to Put On An Accessible Exhibition

Check out this guide for top tips and extra points to consider when making your exhibition accessible and inclusive Read more

Published: 18th April, 2025

Updated: 18th November, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Support for disabled writers

Support for disabled writers

Are you a writer or creative who uses text in their work? Check out this resource on support for disabled writers Read more

Published: 24th February, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

Author: Emily Roderick

Using AI tools to support your work

Using AI tools to support your work

Check out our podcast episode on AI tools in the arts and how they might support creatives Read more

Published: 26th June, 2024

Author: Emily Roderick

Access as a creative tool

Access as a creative tool

How can access be used by artists and creative practitioners to enhance an artistic experience? Read more

Published: 4th July, 2023

Updated: 27th November, 2023

Author: Eli Hayes

Commissioning disabled artists

Commissioning disabled artists

Looking to engage more widely or fully with disabled artists, and disabled people in general? Check out our top tips! Read more

Published: 27th June, 2023

Updated: 26th June, 2024

Author: Eli Hayes

How can I develop an accessible project?

How can I develop an accessible project?

Off the back of the pilot year of our Emergent programme, we've developed some brand new resources! Read more

Published: 20th June, 2023

Updated: 18th November, 2025

Author: Eli Hayes

Learn how artists make their work

Learn how artists make their work

Explore our full making-of series that take a deeper dive into how artists and creatives make work! Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Updated: 10th July, 2024

Author: Emily Roderick

Do I Need An Access Rider?

Do I Need An Access Rider?

Working with others and need a clear way to communicate your access needs? Consider creating an access rider! Read more

Published: 6th October, 2021

Updated: 4th September, 2024

Author: Emily Roderick

Find a Studio Space in London

Find a Studio Space in London

Looking for an accessible studio in London? Check out our directory of potential studios Read more

Published: 6th October, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2025

Author: Emily Roderick

What is Access to Work Funding?

What is Access to Work Funding?

Are you experiencing work-related barriers due to disability? Learn more about the funded government programme Access to Work. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2021

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Emily Roderick

I Need Self-Employment Advice

I Need Self-Employment Advice

Learn more about what you need to become a self-employed creative and if it can work for you Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Emily Roderick

Discover Artist Funding

Discover Artist Funding

Check out our list of funders providing financial support to disabled artists in the UK Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2025

Author: Emily Roderick

Create Your Online Digital Identity

Create Your Online Digital Identity

Find our how you can improve your online presence as an artist with this collaborative artist resource Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Eli Hayes

Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube

Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube

A list of dos and don'ts, a disclaimer and an honest opinion on getting an exhibition as an emerging artist Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Accessible Arts Marketing: Read Unlimited's Guide

Accessible Arts Marketing: Read Unlimited's Guide

Want to ensure your comms are more inclusive? Check out this guide developed by ArtsAdmin and Unlimited Read more

Published: 27th April, 2018

Updated: 11th March, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Improve your PR, Marketing and Self-Promotion

Improve your PR, Marketing and Self-Promotion

Searching for guidance on how to promote yourself as an artist? Check out this guide developed by ArtsAdmin and Unlimited Read more

Published: 24th April, 2018

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Mental Health Tips for Arts Workers

Mental Health Tips for Arts Workers

Our team have put together their best tips on how to care for your mental health, and that of others, when working in the creative sector Read more

Published: 12th April, 2018

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

What is the Social Model of Disability?

What is the Social Model of Disability?

Learn about the social model of disability that informs all of our work at Shape Read more

Published: 1st July, 2017

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Ways Of Seeing Art: A booklet on Art and Audio Description

Ways Of Seeing Art: A booklet on Art and Audio Description

Learn about Audio Description and increase the awareness of barriers faced by visually impaired artists Read more

Published: 21st February, 2017

Updated: 9th March, 2026

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Make Inclusive Arts Events for Migraineurs

Make Inclusive Arts Events for Migraineurs

Programme Coodinator Sara Dziadik shares advice for individuals and small organisations in the arts on how not to exclude migraineurs from arts events Read more

Published: 6th September, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Create Participatory Projects with Disabled People

Create Participatory Projects with Disabled People

Explore our checklist to ensure your projects are planned with access in mind from the outset Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

How to Promote Your Accessible Event

How to Promote Your Accessible Event

A guide to best practices when marketing your accessible art event Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Use our Accessible Events Checklist

Use our Accessible Events Checklist

Check our accessible events checklist for top tips on making your events more accessible for disabled audiences Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Want to Make Your Organisation More Inclusive?

Want to Make Your Organisation More Inclusive?

Explore this guide on making your organisation more inclusive to disabled people Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Top Tips for Working with Learning Disabled People

Top Tips for Working with Learning Disabled People

Check our out list of easy and practical ways to improve working environments for learning disabled people Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 14th February, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

Organise Inclusive Events for D/deaf People

Organise Inclusive Events for D/deaf People

The Shape team share advice for people working in the arts on how not to exclude deaf people from events Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 2nd July, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

How can I make meetings and interviews more accessible?

How can I make meetings and interviews more accessible?

Find out how you can make your meetings and interviews more accessible for disabled people Read more

Published: 13th May, 2016

Updated: 2nd July, 2025

Author: Jeff Rowlings

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  • Another Day screens at Sunrise Film Festival

    Another Day screens at Sunrise Film Festival

    2023's Adam Reynolds Awardee James Lake is screening his Shape-commissioned film Another Day at Sunrise Film Festival in Lowestoft this August!

  • Rebecca Wymant

  • Online World Premiere: We Year at RestFest Film Festival

    Online World Premiere: We Year at RestFest Film Festival

    World premiere of 'We Year', a new film by Sop at RestFest film festival. Online and pay what you can.

  • Screening: Another Day at Bridges Loutraki International Film Festival

    Screening: Another Day at Bridges Loutraki International Film Festival

    Another Day travels to Greece for Bridges Loutraki International Film Festival

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  • What is neurodiversity?

    What is neurodiversity?

    Check out our short guide on neurodiversity and some top tips for inclusive working

  • What is the Social Model of Disability?

    What is the Social Model of Disability?

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

  • Find a Studio Space in London

    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

    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

    Check out this guide for top tips and extra points to consider when making your exhibition accessible and inclusive

  • Disability Equality Training

    Disability Equality Training

    Improve how your organisation works with disabled people, and benefit as a result

  • Open call for UK-based disabled artists!

    Open call for UK-based disabled artists!

    Apply now for a new commission exploring urban barriers faced by disabled people, to be exhibited at UCL East.

  • Discover Artist Funding

    Discover Artist Funding

    Check out our list of funders providing financial support to disabled artists in the UK

  • Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube

    Explore 'How to Get an Exhibition' by The White Pube

    A list of dos and don'ts, a disclaimer and an honest opinion on getting an exhibition as an emerging artist

  • Easy Read

    Easy Read

    Read the Easy Read version of our resource on the Social Model of Disability

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Published: 12th April, 2021

Updated: 7th April, 2025

Author: Eli Hayes


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