Collective and interdependent approaches to art making

For 35 years, Autograph has been a vital home for photography that explores race, representation, human rights and social justice – deepening understanding of ourselves and others. Autograph's work ensures these stories are seen and celebrated, shaping a more inclusive future in the arts and beyond. Find out more atautograph.org.uk

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Join us for an online conversation around collective ways of making art and building community.

How can collective approaches support the artistic practices of neurodiverse people? And how can supporting marginalised artists make a difference to individuals and communities?Join us for an online conversation around collective ways of making art and building community. We'll discuss the targeted, personalised support that enables participation in the arts by neurodiverse artists, and ways of supporting people who can’t always advocate for themselves, whilst maintaining autonomy and individual expression.Inspired by our current exhibition by Sharif Persaud - exploring identity through his experience of contemporary life and autism - the event will start with a look at the work done by Project Art Works, a collective of neurodiverse artists and activists recently nominated for the Turner Prize. Their programme centres both the production of artworks and improving outcomes in social care, advocating for a set of ‘collective rights’ for neurodiverse people and those that support them.We’ll hear from Sonia Boué (multiform neurodivergent artist), Tim Corrigan (artist and director of Project Artworks), Anna Farley (autistic artist and founder of Autography at Photofusion) and Thompson Hall (resident artist at ActionSpace’s Cockpit Arts Studio). The event will have BSL interpretation by Rebekah Spencer and Omoyele Thomas.<a href="https://autograph.org.uk/events/collective-and-interdependent-approaches-to-art-making/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more on our website</a>---ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORSCHAIRAli Eisa is Autograph's Learning &amp; Participation Manager. Ali is an artist and educator with passion for doing creative work with young people and getting their voices heard on the big social issues we face.SPEAKERSSonia Boué is a multiform neurodivergent artist. She is also a writer on autism and art, and a leading consultant for neurodiversity in the arts. She has a significant body of postmemory work and pioneers in neuro-inclusive practice-led research.Tim Corrigan ﻿is an artist filmmaker and Creative Director at Project Art Works.He has extensive experience of working with adults and children who have complex support needs through a wide range of creative projects.He specialises in collaborating with individuals who present behaviour described as challenging and those at most risk of isolation and exclusion.Anna Farley is an autistic artist who makes work exploring her autism, UK disability culture and inclusion. Balancing concept and craft, Anna makes process-based art using methods of sculpture, photography, sound, drawing, text, and participation.She founded, project manages and facilitates Autography at Photofusion, a photography programme for adults on the autistic spectrum. She works as a consultant and facilitating artist across the Project Art Works creative programme as part of the collective and is an advisor to the board. In pursuit of making an invisible disability, visible, Anna consults, creates and delivers bespoke Autism awareness and inclusion training nationally and internationally.Thompson Hall is a London based artist. Primarily working with acrylic paint and pastel drawings, Hall’s often colourful palette takes inspiration from artists including Chris Ofili and Frank Auerbach.Hall was awarded an Emerging Artist commission and a Micro Grant from Unlimited in 2017 and 2020 respectively and he﻿ has exhibited in solo and group shows across the UK.﻿ Through abstracted symbols and text, Hall’s work explores the inequalities of society and the world around him, in regards to politics, social change, marginalisation and, most recently, the impact that Covid-19 is having on our society.---HOW TO JOIN THIS EVENTThis event is free and will take place online only. Here’s how to join us:1) Book a ticket on ﻿Eventbrite. If you would like to make a donation to support Autograph’s arts and learning programmes, you can do this when you purchase your ticket. If you have any accessibility needs you would like us to be aware of, you can tell us on the booking form.2) We'll send you an email confirmation of your booking.3) This online event will be hosted on﻿ Zoom. For the best experience, we recommend using the Zoom app on your computer. You can <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">download the free software here</a>. Or, you can access the event through your web browser without a download.4) On the day of the event, we’ll send you a welcome email with a link to the event. You will be able to join for the start of the event at 6:30pm (BST).If you have any questions, we’re here to help! Please get in touch.---Supported using public funding by Arts Council England Image: Film still of Sharif Persaud and Tim Corrigan, courtesy Project Artworks

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