| At
Art Shape we aim to help adults in their personal and professional
artistic development, particularly those facing barriers
to participation. Everyone at Art Shape is on a mission
to work with individuals, communities and organisations
to combat exclusion from the arts, with a particular focus
on working with adults facing barriers to participation.
Art Shape is driving social change by informing policy,
identifying gaps in arts provision and stimulating the development
of new possibilities in the arts.
We
are passionate about creativity and imagination, equality
and access. And, committed to recognising each individual's
value and worth, our approach to our arts work is built
on mutual respect, warmth and integrity.
We
create opportunities to help each person’s development,
regardless of what point on their creative path they have
reached. We encourage inclusive practice, allowing people
to be involved in the arts on their own terms, understanding
that people will choose very different ways to engage with
or continue their artistic development.
Our
vision is of a world where everyone can choose to engage
with the arts as an equal.
Our
work falls into three main areas:-
•
signposting and guidance •
personal and professional development • action research
•
Art
Shape is run from a small Gloucester-based office, with
a handful of full- and part-time staff, and through our
many practitioners, course leaders and volunteers countywide.
Founded in 1993, Art Shape is today expanding its work both
regionally and nationally. Art Shape is a registered charity
and Company Limited by Guarantee. |
