It can be difficult to talk about what we think about quality in learning disabled artwithout actually discussing a particular piece of work. Do we like how it was made – the materials that were used to make it? Do we like the process the artist followed to create the work? Do we like the […]

These points came out of our talking at Creative Minds Brighton on 10th March 2014. Tell us what you think: So – are there reasons why promoters and curators don’t book performances by learning disabled theatre or dance companies or exhibit the work of learning disabled artists? Of course it’s possible that they have some […]

From the Creative Minds Conference “post-it” notes on 10th March 2014 It’s a tricky issue and of course everyone has their own ideas. One of our conference participants said: ‘People are very nervous about deciding if work by learning disabled artists is of good quality. It seems difficult to encourage honest discussion. Discussion needs to […]

I stumbled across your site by accident, whilst researching the “Live Arts” scene across the UK. I would like to commend all involved with this wonderful project. But as I strolled through your site I realised that the questions raised may be more than just discussing and questioning the quality of learning disabled artists’ work‎. You really […]

Gus Garside reflects on the Creative Minds Conference that was held in Brighton on the 10th March 2014. Fantastic that the Creative Minds conference in Brighton sold out. Shows how much interest there is in the work of learning disabled artists and performers. But we have to work further with mainstream arts organisations, programmers, audiences […]

  Thompson Hall is a learning disabled artist that works with Action Space, the London visual arts studio. Thompson took part in the Creative Minds conference, where he showed his first solo exhibition, and had this to say about it: “Some artists, performers and film makers with learning disabilities made important points about why they […]

Lucy Dalzell from Connected Culture and Spare Tyre Theatre Company blogged about her time at Creative Minds in Brighton on the 10th March 2014. Here is an exert: “The discussion that followed (the sharings of work by different performance company’s) was particularly interesting. Why are we labelling this work? Why do we need to be […]

Do you think that punk is leading the way in getting more people to accept quality music by learning disabled musicians? The Guardian do, in their online article here. What do you think? http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/apr/01/constant-flux-learning-disabled-bands-mainstream

Andy Kee, learning disabled artist and Creative Minds Steering Committee member, asks why his work isn’t taken seriously in this short film.

Sarah Watson from the Creative Minds Steering Committee asks why her work isn’t taken seriously in this short film.