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Creative Access Network

A monthly, in-person space for learning disabled and neurodivergent artists and creatives, and the support workers alongside them.

If you’re an artist thinking about what’s next, or a support worker wanting to feel more confident in your role, come and join us. This is your space to talk honestly about practice, ambition, confidence, access needs, roles and boundaries — and to leave with clearer next steps.

It’s not an art group. It’s about artist development: making sense of your journey, finding the language for your work, and building support that actually helps. We’ll explore what good support can look like in the arts — together.



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In person – combats loneliness and isolation

 

We meet in spaces that are quiet, comfortable and welcoming.  We currently meet at Puzzle Bored in Brighton.

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Space for supportive feedback

 

  • We don’t give each other advice unless we ask for it
  • We use clear language
  • We respect each others opinions
  • We give each other space to speak
  • We listen to each other

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Sharing opportunities like exhibitions, competitions and commissions

Being connected to other organisations and supported studios – we are not alone doing our work.

 

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Somewhere to bounce ideas/ Unblock ideas

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Support for project planning

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Learning new skills

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