About
AccessArt is a UK Registered Charity and arts subject association, confirmed active with £403,000 in reserves as of March 2025. The organisation is dedicated to making visual arts education accessible to everyone, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) settings and adults with learning disabilities.
What It Does
AccessArt provides a growing library of artist-led workshop examples drawn from successful projects in SEND and inclusive settings, with adapted techniques for a range of disabilities. It publishes guidance for artists and educators on inclusive facilitation and researches organisations doing exemplary access work in visual arts. Approximately 25% of resources are free; the rest require an affordable membership. AccessArt also advocates for the importance of creative arts for all learners.
Who It Helps
People with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and additional support needs who want to engage in visual arts, as well as artists, occupational therapists, and educators facilitating creative expression in inclusive and SEND settings.