Social Justice and Learning Disability Art: A Creative Conversation

A thought-provoking afternoon hosted by Mind the Gap and York St John University.

About this Event

We’re delighted to invite you to Social Justice and Learning Disability Art: A Creative Conversation, a thought-provoking afternoon hosted by Mind the Gap and the Institute of Social Justice.

Join us for a powerful gathering of artists, thinkers and practitioners to explore how artists with learning disabilities and/or autism are shaping the future of the arts, and how we can work together to build a more just and inclusive cultural sector.

The event will begin with a sharing of insights from I’m Me, a creative and inclusive research project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Schedule of Activities

1:00 Performance of Silent Glimpses, Loud Voices, Hijinx.

1:10 - 2:00 Welcome message and presentation of the I’m Me research by Matthew Reason (York St John University) and Daniel Foulds.

2.00 - 2.15 Break

2.20-2.40 'Cathy: A Modern Manifesto’ by Teatre 21 and Mind the Gap for the UK / Poland Season 2025, funded by British Council

2.40-3.30. Hijinx presentation on learning disability-led arts

3.30-3.45 Break (25mins)

3.45-4.50 Open Theatre presentation on disability politics and justice.

4.50 – 5.00 MTG introduction to The Invite, Mind the Gap’s new production.

5:00-6:00 Dinner (provided by Mind the Gap, please email your dietary requirements to YXJ0cyB8IG1pbmQtdGhlLWdhcCAhIG9yZyAhIHVr )

7:30 - The Invite. Tickets for this performance need to be booked here.

This event is funded by the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership.

Access at Mind the Gap Studios

• Quiet space
• Visual guide – see here
• Relaxed performance space
• Wheelchair accessible
• Accessible toilet and shower with a hoist and bed facilities.

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