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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.
CREATIVE MINDS Conference – 10th March 2014 : Post-It Note comments Challenge the barriers with mainstream arts education Being valued gives opportunity to share work. Essential Quality of presentation is important Acknowledge therapeutic benefits – helps to get ££££’s I like the way you work together; creative equals Your skilfulness makes you a professional artist […]
Article re-printed with kind permission from Disability Arts Online: http://www.disabilityartsonline.org.uk/creative-minds-further-questions By Kristina Veasey The Creative Minds event held in Brighton on Monday 10th March was full to capacity with a good mix of delegates from different roles and organisations. The work was impressive presenting visual art, performance and films that were full of life. Creative […]