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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · Nov 12
🎉We’re proud to announce that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded us funding for a major project to save the stories of the Disability Arts movement from being lost.

Introducing ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’ ➡️ disabilityarts.online/magazine/new...

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The ViBrent Consortium is seeking a Freelance Digital Communications Manager to shape and grow the online presence of the programme.

Closing - 19 Jan
Location - London
££ - £200 per day

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Jobs & Opportunities - ViBrent Freelance Digital Communications Manager
The ViBrent Consortium is seeking a Freelance Digital Communications Manager to shape and grow the online presence of the programme. We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, a…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Drawing on performance studies, psychology, real-world examples and lived experience - join CRIPtic Arts and Nicola Warner to delve into the art of rejection for disabled creatives.

When - 26 Jan
Where - Online
Cost - Free

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Reframing Rejection: How to Develop Resilience When Applying for Opportunities as a Disabled Creative with Nicola Warner
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Alison Wilde watches 'I swear', the true-life story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson.

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Film poster for the film I swear featuring a young man in a tracksuit against a blue background
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Hear the best new poetry coming out of the UK and Ireland, read by the ten shortlisted poets for this year’s TS Eliot prize, in an event hosted by poet Ian McMillan.

When - 18 Jan
Where - London
Cost - From £15

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January 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Visit Wellcome Collection for a Lights Up session to explore Expecting: Birth, Belief and Protection with more even lighting conditions across the gallery.

When - 17 January
Where - London
Cost - Free

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December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Join Wellcome Collection for a relaxed opening of the ‘Thirst: In Search of Freshwater‘ exhibition. Relaxed openings provide a calm, friendly atmosphere with additional support and facilities.

When - 15 Jan
Where - London
Cost - Free

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December 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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As we celebrate over two decades of championing disability arts, we’re looking for an Artistic Director who’s excited to play a pivotal part in shaping the next chapter of our story.

Closing - 19 Jan
Location - UK Remote
££ - £45K-£48K

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December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Join Joelle Taylor for Southbank Centre's resident poetry and live music night, bringing the hottest UK and international poets to perform alongside world-class musicians every month.

When - 15 Jan
Where - London
Cost - From £15

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Poet performing with a pianist against a pink background.
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Are you looking for a new opportunity? Fevered Sleep are looking for someone with financial expertise to offer fresh perspective, experience and skills to support the next phase in the company’s development.

Closing - 12 Jan
Location - UK
££ - Voluntary

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December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Its Christmas Crossover time! 🎄
This year Revell Dixon and Deen Hallissey take a walk around the Christmas lights in London

Watch all parts now on our website or our YouTube channel
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December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Looking for something to do over the next couple of weeks?

Check out our events listings, where you'll find shows, exhibitions, workshops and more to entertain you.

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A hand holds a tablet showing the DAO what's on page. Above grey text reads: Explore What's On.
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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For the final piece of Priya Mistry aka whatsthebigmistry‘s DAO Content Takeover, they spent a day in the studio with dancer Keisha Raithatha exploring and experimenting with movement inspired by the process of hair braiding.

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A woman of South East Asian descent bites a lock of blue and yellow braided hair. The image if reflected in its centre to give a kaleidoscopic effect
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join Connect through Creativity’s @cripticarts.bsky.social x Spread the Word Salon with Rue Collinge and sign up for the Salon open mic if you’d like to share your work.

When - 12 January
Where - Online
Cost - Free

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Writers Salon with Rue Collinge
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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"By engaging senses other than sight, Beyond the Visual invites play, contemplation, reminiscence and debate. It’s both simple and complex."

Gill Crawshaw visits Beyond the Visual at the Henry Moore Institute ( @hmileeds.bsky.social) in Leeds.

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Artist Carmen Papalia holds an audio device to his ear while touching a pink-lit acrylic panel illuminated with a dahlia firework with arching trails.
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Common/Wealth are looking for 2 or 3 people to join their Board. Previous experience of being on a Board is not necessary, but interest in and enthusiasm for Common/Wealth's work is.

Closing - 12 Jan
Location - UK
££ - Voluntary

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December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Are you people focused and commercially astute?
Hackney Empire are looking for a Director of Operations and Commercial to lead on and be responsible for all operational areas.

Closing - 12 Jan
Location - London
££ - £60K-£62.5K

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December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We're looking for our first ever Artistic Director!

This is a rare opportunity to guide the artistic direction of a nationally respected, disabled-led organisation.

Closing - 19 Jan
Location - UK Remote
££ - £45K-£48K FTE

Find out more ↓
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Matthew Bourne's New Adventures are looking for a Company Assistant to provide quality administrative and logistical support across the Company’s activities.

Closing - 09 Jan
Location - London
££ - £30K FTE

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December 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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New Wolsey Theatre are seeking a visionary leader with a strong sense of social purpose and a proven track record of co‑creating with communities to join them as Programme Director for IP-Switched.

Closing - 12 Jan
Location - Ipswich
££ - £47.8K FTE

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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Hackney Empire are looking for an experienced Project Manager with proven experience of managing listed building projects in a theatre environment to work on their project 'The Heart of Hackney'.

Closing - 05 Jan
Location - London
££ - £45K Freelance

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December 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Join @cripticarts.bsky.social and liv ello for a workshop where you'll experiment with discovery and truth in writing. Learn how revelation deepens stories and characters and what your own words might reveal about you.

When - 13 Jan
Where - Online
Cost - Free

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Wordplay! Exploring creative freedom through writing with liv ello
December 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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You've only got a few days left to explore Towards New Worlds Digital, a ground-breaking exhibition of work by D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists, reimagined for online audiences.

The exhibition closes on Friday 19th December.

Visit now: dis-place.art
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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Colin Hambrook explores Outlandish, Aaron Williamson’s latest exhibition at @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social in Southampton.

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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join Farrell Cox and @cripticarts.bsky.social for a workshop where you will define who you are and identify your unique skills.

When - 16 Dec
Where - Online
Cost - Free

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How to sell you with Farrell Cox in white text on a blue background.
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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In the latest episode of Disability and… Cathy Waller talks with Jess Thom ( @touretteshero.bsky.social) about the current issues with Access to Work.

Listen to the episode in full on our website or via your usual podcast app

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December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM