Disabled artists say access has improved but more support is needed
Artists interviewed by the BBC say arts venues have become more accessible, but argue more should be done to create opportunities for their work.
Disabled artists say that while physical access to arts venues has improved in recent years, more needs to be done to create genuine opportunities for their work to be seen and supported, according to the BBC.
The artists interviewed described a gap between improvements in accessibility, such as venue infrastructure, and the broader support needed to help disabled creators build sustainable careers in the arts.
Their comments point to an ongoing conversation within the arts sector about how to move beyond baseline accessibility measures toward more substantive inclusion, including funding, exhibition opportunities and career development support.
The BBC report did not specify particular venues or funding bodies involved in the artists' accounts.
Sources
- 'Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access' — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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