{"id":2840,"date":"2022-04-06T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2840"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:05:33","slug":"sense-arts-and-wellbeing-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-arts-and-wellbeing-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Sense arts and wellbeing for professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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We support diverse artists, practitioners, creative organisations, teachers, and support staff who are committed to making workshops, events, and exhibitions accessible to deaf, deafblind, disabled, and neurodivergent artists and audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disability arts programmes for professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We support all art forms but prioritise music, visual arts, and dance as part of our diverse programme. By focusing on these disciplines, we create opportunities for authentic leadership, amplify diverse voices, and provide space for disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent artists to lead and inspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find out how to make your arts and wellbeing work more accessible and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sense Arts and Wellbeing is led by disabled practitioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t
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Our vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The programme is driving a cultural shift by embedding disability arts in care. Led by three artistic directors, the team highlights the impact of arts and creativity while challenging assumptions about disability and redefining what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Lisa Simpson, Sense\u2019s Artistic Director For Dance\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n Tanya Raabe-Webber, Artistic Director for Visual Arts\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n Kris Halpin, Artistic Director for Music\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Who we work with<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sense Arts collaborates with a range of partners to increase the number of inclusive arts opportunities available to people with complex disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in partnering with us, please get in touch at artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about our resources, speak with our team or receive more information about our programmes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can contact us using the form below or by emailing artsandwellbeing@sense.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n