About
Shape Arts is a UK-based, disability-led arts organisation that has been working to improve access to culture since 1976. Funded by Arts Council England, Shape operates nationally and internationally, working both directly with disabled artists and with cultural institutions to embed inclusive practice throughout the arts sector.
What It Does
Shape runs participatory arts programmes for disabled people, provides training and consultancy for galleries, theatres, and festivals seeking to become more accessible, and administers the Adam Reynolds Award for emerging disabled artists. Shape also maintains the NDACA (National Disability Arts Collection and Archive), a major digital resource preserving the history of the disability arts movement in the UK.
Who It Helps
Disabled people across the UK who want to participate in arts and culture, as well as artists seeking professional development, career opportunities, and connection to the broader disability arts community.