An audience engaging with a performer using BSL in a gallery space.
Experience Wellcome Collection after hours in the first of the new series of Lates.
Inspired by the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, this deaf-led evening features performances, talks, workshops and tours.
When - 12 Mar
Where - London
Cost - Free
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Young people dancing in a studio. The text Move Grow is on the back wall in large black capital letters.
In the latest Step Change Studios blog, Corinne Meredith reflects on ‘Next Steps’, an initiative that brings contemporary dance to young people with autism and learning disabilities.
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A photo of bookshelves full of textbooks. Text above says Work with DAO. Text below says Heritage Project Archive Consultant. disabilityarts.online/archive-consultant
Last Chance to Apply!
We are looking for a digital archives specialist to support our landmark heritage project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’.
Closing - 02 March
££ - £5400 Fee
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Bristol Beacon written in bold capital black text on a white background and framed within a square with lines all around to resemble rays of light.
Bristol Beacon are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Head of Facilities to shape and deliver the long-term building management and capital investment strategy across their venues.
Closing - 27 Mar
Location - Bristol
££ - £50K
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The DAO Logo made up of navy brushstrokes in a square. This is overlaid with single brushstrokes of orange, teal and yellow in different corners, and a white outline of a square. The logo is torn in half revealing half of the logo in the colour scheme of Instagram - bright pink, purple and yellow with white text that reads Instagram Takeover.
We’re looking for artists to take over the DAO Instagram page. This is a chance to share your creative work with our followers and post about topics that matter to you.
Deadline: 18 March.
Find out more ↓
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The word 'Theatres Trust' are written in black, alongside a 3D version of the Letter T which is white with orange and red shadow on the side.
🎭 @theatrestrust.bsky.social are looking for a People and Operations Coordinator for a period of maternity cover.
Closing - 09 Mar
Location - London
££ - £32.5K FTE
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A photo of hands going through a pile of papers. Above text reads: Work With DAO. Below text reads: Heritage Project Evaluator, disabilityarts.online/evaluator
Last Chance to apply!
We are looking for an experienced Evaluator to to help us understand the value and impact of the Cripping Culture project.
Closing - 02 March
££ - £4K Fee
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A photograph of a full moon against a black night sky
In their latest blog, the @together2012cic.bsky.social Pop-Up Poetry Club muse over “The Moon”.
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An energetic image. A seated flamenco dancer clicks her fingers above her head. A bearded man claps rhythmically in front of her.
Join iconoclastic choreographer Rocío Molina for Accumulated Body, a special performance responding to Theatre Picasso.
When - 07 Mar
Where - London
Cost - £5
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A photo of bookshelves full of textbooks. Text above says "Work with DAO". Text below says "Heritage Project Archive Consultant. disabilityarts.online/archive-consultant"
Are you a digital archive specialist looking for your next freelance role? We're recruiting for someone to support our landmark project, ‘Cripping Culture: a Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’.
🚨Applications close on 2 March at noon!
Find out more at disabilityarts.online/archive-consultant
Headshot of singer Sinéad O'Connor on a solid black background
The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O’Connor is a meditation on voice, protest and the courage to live a life that defies the norm.
When - 25-27 June
Where - Manchester
Cost - £25-£45
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Photograph of an industrial rehearsal space with a series of stacked chairs in it
Diana Amma-Gyankoma Abankwah shares a powerful reflection on the cost of visibility for disabled and global majority artists.
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The artist, Ai Weiwei, with folded arms standing in front of lots and lots of buttons that have been sewn on to some fabric.
History, power and empire collide in Button Up! – a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei.
When - 02 July-06 September
Where - Manchester
Cost - £15-£20
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A close up of a person's hand playing electronic musical instrument on stage. In the other hand they hold a microphone up to their mouth.
Join Drake Music for their latest DMLab which will feature two brand new accessible instruments and a Bluetooth auracast project for cochlear implants.
When - 09 March
Where - London/Online
Cost - Free
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Dancers on a stage
Forget everything you know about traditional ballet – Ballet de Lorraine: Acid Gems and a Folia is all about neon vibes, ancient parties and explosive movement.
When - 05-07 Mar
Where - London
Cost - From £22
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A person is a placing a strip of parcel tape onto the back of a picture frame. White text overlaid reads: Reasonable.
Peterborough Presents shares two films from their Reasonable Adjustments programme, platforming deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent voices.
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A promotional graphic with a light green background and bold purple text announcing an upcoming launch. The main heading reads: “Launching Soon!” Below it says: “Get ready to spark creativity in your local area. A new Toolkit for local creative groups and Disabled people.” Further down, in bold, it says: “Save the date.” Details follow: “Join us online, 6pm Tuesday 24th February, 12pm Thursday 26th February.” In the bottom right corner is a small logo with the text “Make it Together” and an abstract purple icon.
Join @disrightsuk.bsky.social for the launch of the Make It Together Toolkits for creative Groups and Disabled People’s Organisations .
When - 26 Feb
Where - Online
Cost - Free
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The word 'unlimited' is in bold red colour on a white background with a black line underneath the text.
@weareunlimited.bsky.social's International Micro Awards are now open. These awards will give up to eight pairs of disabled artists up to £3,000 to cultivate international partnerships.
Closing - 23 Feb
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Red capital letters spelling New Adventures with a slash between the two words
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures are looking for a Development Officer to support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by working to maximise voluntary income.
Closing - 09 Mar
Location - London
££ - £33K-£35K
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image of the access symbol combined with the venus symbol in white against a pink background, set in a grey hand mirror image
🎨 @together2012cic.bsky.social are looking for submissions to Reflecting Ourselves, an online exhibition of self-portraits by Disabled women.
Closes - 20 Feb
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Two interlinked circles with watercolour splodges. Text below reads 'Spectra'
Spectra are seeking new board members to offer strategic guidance and expertise to ensure they achieves their aims and community purpose.
Closing - 02 Mar
Location - Midlands
££ - Voluntary
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Artichoke's logo, comprising a large capital letter A in black, with an illustration of an artichoke in its centre in white. The word Artichoke sits below in small, bold, black font.
Artichoke is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their Production team. This is a dual role providing executive assistance and coordination for the Artistic Director and the wider Production team.
Closing - 02 Mar
Location - London
££ - £28K-£31K FTE
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Paraorchestra's logo made up of Paraorchestra in all capitals in black.
🎶Paraorchestra are looking for a Project Coordinator to join their Producing team.
Closing - 04 Mar
Location - Bristol/Hybrid
££ - £27.3K
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Black graphic with white text reading Artist Development 2026 now open With abstract paint of green, blue and pink.
@cripticarts.bsky.social will once again deliver four artist development programmes, Reach, Launchpad, Breakthrough and Incubate. Each project is designed to support disabled creatives at different stages in their career.
Applications close - 13 Mar
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We've just opened a call out for our next round of Instagram takeovers.
We’re looking for two artists who will each take over our channel for one week between May and November 2026.
Find out more and how to submit your proposal ↓
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A still from a black and white video of Lonnie donegan singing and playing a guitar.
Over on the blog, Richard Downes continues to weave the Black Widow tale.
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A black and white digital image. At the bottom of a series of steps that highlight the words. 'vision', 'goal', 'plan', 'action', and 'success' sits a wheelchair user who sits beneath a plaque that reads 'lift out of order'
Calling all disabled poets! Submit your poetry to the Our Right to Thrive Poetry Competition. We're looking for poems that explore disability, identity, resistance, and thriving.
Closes - 23rd Feb
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Five female performers in black velvet outfits and berets. One stands in the centre, facing forward and smiling. The other four are in a circle around her with one arm reaching towards her.
Mary, Queen of Scots, a new production from Scottish Ballet draws on the complex relationship between Elizabeth I of England her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots.
When - 07 Mar
Where - London
Cost - From £15
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Mixed media canvas painting of a screaming face
Ruffled shares a raw and honest reflection on navigating the overwhelming practical and emotional challenges after losing a loved one.
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A film still showing a a diorama featuring a model of a mobility scooter meeting a raised step. Blue text overlaid reads: I need to be more than a lesson you learned. Exhibition Opening, 25 Feb at 4pm, Online, Free.
Join us for the official launch of dis_place Gallery and the opening of 'I need to be more than a lesson you learned'. The exhibition explores disabled experiences of access and ableist approaches to diversity and inclusion.
25 February
Online
Free
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