'Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access'
Artists say while access has improved at arts venues, more could be done to support their work.
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"There's a difference between access and showing work by deaf and disabled people."
— Cathy Mager , Activist
"I felt I was capable but was being excluded by the fact I can't be vertical all hours of the day that most people expect."
— Raquel Meseguer Zafe , Activist
"The work being made by Bristol-based disabled artists is going all around the world."
— Raquel Meseguer Zafe , Activist
Key People
Deaf artist and founder of Spectroscope, creating public installations by deaf and disabled people.
Singer with chronic pain working on accessible grassroots music venue.
Professional dancer exploring the concept of public resting through art.
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Artists say while access has improved at arts venues, more could be done to support their work.
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