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As All Souls: The Outside In co-commission goes into its final week on display at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, artist Julia Oak reveals how the exhibition has been a major…
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Julia Oak in conversation: Madge Gill and me
Outside In artist Julia Oak, winner of the 2020 Madge Gill All Souls co-commission – which is currently on show at Pallant House Gallery – talks with collector and founder…
Mental Health Museum: Discovering Mary Frances Heaton other narratives
Illustrator Paige Lyons discovers the challenges and rewards of trying to uncover narratives at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield, during her time on the Exploring Collections – Patient Artwork Project…
All Souls exhibition: Information page
On this page you can find Julia Oak's art film 'All On Paper' and the audio descriptions for her work along with more information about the events planned to coincide…
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part eleven
Artist Julia Oak shares how adrenalin has helped her prepare for the All Souls exhibition finally opening this month
New Visibility project will highlight the achievements of ethnically diverse artists from the Midlands
Outside In is excited to announce 'Visibility' a Black Art Project which will highlight the achievements of ethnically diverse artists from the Midlands.
Glenside Hospital Museum: Re-envisaging the padded cell
Allison Schooler shares how her time on the Patient Artwork Project at Glenside Hospital Museum saw her rethink both herself as an artist and her preconceptions of padded cells.
WATCH: Introducing Collections – The Arts Council Collection
Watch Introducing Collections talk with The Arts Council Collection curator, Beth Hughes. It introduces this diverse collection, talks about how it support artists and acquires new work and the plans…
WATCH: Introducing Collections – Rare Books with the Wellcome Collection
Watch a recording of the first Introducing Collections talk. which sees Dr Alexandra Hill from the Wellcome Collection focus on the doodles and notes that can be found in rare…
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part nine
Ownership is the theme for Julia Oak's latest co-commission diary, as she builds up to handing over her artwork but keeping hold of the conversation
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part seven
Like 'Madge, in times of stress, I follow my instinct and draw' says Julia Oak as she pledges to keep despite news of the exhibition postponement in her latest co-commission…
Press: Commission is ‘like living beyond the dream of living’ after cancer battle
The news of Outside In artist Julia Oak being awarded the Madge Gill co-commission with Pallant House Gallery was featured by the press this week (January, 2021).
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part six
Julia Oak shares how she met her co-commission deadline only for the world to throw us the curve ball of covid restrictions and a closed gallery
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part five
In her latest co-commission diary Julia Oak reveals how seeing her drawing at Pallant House Gallery will be an experience she'll never forget
Artist alabamathirteen selected for residency with The Art House
The Art House and Outside In announce alabamathirteen has been selected for their first joint residency
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part four
Julia Oak reveals how a book she had read a decade ago links with the name of her latest artwork
Outside In announces ‘Introducing Collections’ a new series of online talks
Outside In announces a new series of online talks designed to help connect artists with local organisations and collections
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-commission, part three
In Julia Oak’s third commission diary she talks about being – and the balance between – both the artist, and the critic Learning about each other. Side by side we…
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-commission, part two
'Opening the conversation with Madge Gill' is the theme for the second of Julia Oak's artist diaries about her work on the co-commission
Madge Gill: Inspiration showcase, part two
Outside In artists across the world were inspired by the latest co-commission with Pallant House Gallery. The opportunity called for responses to the work of renowned artist Madge Gill. Here…
Madge Gill: Inspiration showcase, part one
This year's co-commission with Pallant House Gallery inspired Outside In artists from across the world. The opportunity called for responses to the work of renowned artist Madge Gill. Here you…
Outside In and Pallant House Gallery announce the 2020 Madge Gill co-commission winner
Pallant House Gallery and Outside In are delighted to announce the winner of the 2020 Madge Gill co-commission.
Artist interview: Reflecting on the Scottie Wilson co-commission
As we move towards the deadline of our latest co-commission with Pallant House Gallery, a reflection on the two artists awarded the co-commission in 2018
Madge Gill co-commission 2020: Meet the selectors
With a week to go until the deadline for submissions to the Madge Gill Co-commission, Outside In and Pallant House Gallery are excited to announce the four experts and artists…
Artists announced for inspiring new residency at West Dean College
Two artist residencies have been announced at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as part of the ‘Whose Heritage’ research project, set up to explore the college’s African Collections.…
Paid opportunity for artists based in England & Wales with the Magistrates Association
The Magistrates Association is seeking to commission 20 artists from across England and Wales to create artworks for their 2020 Vision: 100 Years of Justice exhibition.
Artist Vacancy Announced- CVAN South East Steering Group
CVAN South East is seeking an Artist Member to join its Steering Group.
Eustace Storrod shows Colours of the Mind
Outside In are working in partnership with Black Arts Forum to locate BAME artists facing barriers to accessing mainstream arts. Eustace Storrod is one of many artists that will be…
Wellcome Collection course champions curiosity and fuels experimentation for Outside In artist
Outside In artist Rosie Stevens reveals more about her time researchng artifacts from the Wellcome Collection's medieval European collections.
Colliding Worlds exhibition on tour
Colliding Worlds, a co-commission by Outside In and Pallant House Gallery, is now on show at its first touring exhibition at Clyde & Co's Blank Canvas Wall.
Putting Ourselves in The Picture: Images and interview
Outside In’s Cornelia Marland, curator of the current Putting Ourselves in The Picture exhibition at Fabrica, Brighton, talks to Laura Miles about the pioneering project. LM: What were your hopes…
Outside In team visits Compton Verney
Pictures from the Outside In's team visit to Compton Verney
Vawdrey celebration event
Outside In and the West Sussex Record Office hosted a special sharing event to mark the end of the Vawdrey Archive Project on Friday, 12 July. It offered a unique chance…
Solicitor Mark Cusack on how Outside In combines his legal work and love of art
Mark Cusack, a solicitor who advises Outside In,, reveals how his work with the charity is having a positive impact on both his career and art collection.
Step Up Exploring Collections exhibition opens at Pallant House Gallery
As the Step Up Exploring Collections exhibition opens at Pallant House Gallery, we talk to those involved about their experiences of the course.
Phil Baird presents ‘Scottie in the city’ to Investec staff
Outside In artist and ambassador Phil Baird shares his thoughts after hosting an artist talk on the life and work of Scottie Wilson for Investec staff at the bank’s London…
Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2019: Opening night
Last night (23 May 2019) saw the opening event and award presentation for the biennial Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize. This year, Outside In is one of the official partners…
Investec announces new two year sponsorship for Outside In
The deal will involve bespoke events and artist opportunities
OPPORTUNITY: 2019 Unlimited commission applications now open
Applications are now open for 2019 Unlimited commissions. It sees UK-based disabled artists and companies making disability-led work, across all art forms, invited to apply for these funding opportunities: Main…
Partner news: Project Ability at Glasgow/Berlin Festival 2018
Project Ability has announced it will be part of the Glasgow / Berlin European Championship cultural programme titled Festival 2018, which takes place in Glasgow in the beginning of August. The…
Artist of the Month April 2018
John Cocozza
‘Drawing Insight’ exhibition opens in Brighton this weekend
This September, Yvonne J Foster, Deborah Petch and Rachel Refern will be exhibiting at Brighton’s Regency Townhouse. The artists will present work that they created during the Insight Partnership along…
Young Talent 2017
New exhibition from Project Ability
Creative Minds North
Creative Minds brings together learning disabled artists and performers and a range of people from the wider arts world to look at quality, leadership, inclusion and collaboration. On 15 June Outside…
Facilitating the Insight Partnership
Outside In’s latest exhibition, Drawing Insight, is a collaboration with the University of Chichester. The exhibition showcases work by Deborah Petch and Yvonne J. Foster. Deborah is an alumni of the University…
CATS… the 2nd Instalment
Latest exhibition from Project Ability
The Artists of the West Midlands: A New World
Exhibition at Project Ability
Project Ability’s Superheroes
Annual Christmas exhibition
Project Ability is looking for Superheroes!
Open call exhibition opportunity
Project Ability’s Young Talent Exhibition
16 August - 24 September
CATS… the 1st instalment
New exhibition at Project Ability Gallery opens 16 July 2016
Ralph Douglas and Martin Sloss
Exhibition at Project Ability Gallery
James Smith ‘Steampunk Chassis’
at Project Ability
Project Ability’s latest exhibition
#SummitPortrayed: Tanya Raabe-Webber
Food to go…
One stop holiday shop from Project Ability!
The ReSearch Room Presents…
a new exhibition from Project Ability
Young Talent celebrates work created by young people
A Project Ability exhibition opening 3 September 2015
Fast is fine but accuracy is final
An exhibition of paintings from Project Ability
Tommy Mason Exhibition
Project Ability, Glasgow
Three solo showcases at Project Ability
Rehan Yousef, Ewan Malloy and Harriet Campbell
A ‘Watch this Space’ Networking Event
for artists, organisations & professionals working in disability arts
International Summit at Project Ability
Last week, Outside In Manager Jennifer Gilbert travelled to Glasgow to attend the International Summit for Artists with Learning Disabilities; an event bringing together artist studios from across the globe…
The International Summit for Learning Disability Artists and their Support Studios
at Project Ability, Scotland
Project Ability present ‘Infinite Psychic Love Explosion!’
an exhibition of drawings, videos and installation by transcendental noise artist Lea Cummings
Project Ability
Christmas Auction on 13 December
Young Talent –
Two exhibitions from Project Ability
Cameron’s Way: Coast to Coast
a Project Ability exhibition
Thompson Hall
Postcards from Brighton
Hybrid Making – New Work from Australia, Canada & Scotland
With Project Ability
Project Ability Presents…
Residency Programme 2013
Pet Portraits
Opening at Project Ability
Creative Minds Conference
presented by learning disabled artists
The Strength & Vulnerability Bunker
Presented by the Koestler Awards
United Response Postcard Project
and how people have responded
‘Art Matters’ at Project Ability
Project Ability is pleased to present the first exhibition by Art Matters, a supported group of young adults aged 21-28yrs who get together every Saturday to socialise and make art. The…
Project Ability
Telling the story of Lennox Castle Hospital.
Project Ability and Autism Resource Centre present:
You, Me and ASD
Short Circuit – a strategic action research project
Designed to see what happens when digital acumen and disability artistry come together.
Project Ability Presents Big Skies
Showing works by artists from Finland, Norway and Sweden alongside a selection of Project Ability artists.
Project Ability application process is now open for 2013 residencies!
Deadline March 4th
Artist in Residence 2012
Project Ability present a group exhibition looking back at the residency programme last year.
Action Space
New exhibition coming soon!
Lennox Castle Project
A remarkable social history project is finally debuting its legacy at a public event on the 13th October 2012
Lesley Nimmo – Selected Paintings
Next up at Project Ability
Young Talent
New exhibition at Project Ability
The World Awaits (For More Info)
New show at Project Ability
Outside In Surgery Days
At Project Ability
Project Ability
Call for Proposals: Residency Scheme 2012
Press to paper
Project Ability’s annual print exhibition
DAO: The New Voices Project
Disability Arts Online - a unique journal for discussion of arts and culture
Project Ability
Launch of our Xmas Pound Appeal 2011
Collected
Artists brought together for an exhibition at the Project Ability Gallery
Cherry On Top
Project Ability's Current Exhibition
Young Talent 2011
Project Abilitys latest exhibition
DAO: The New Voices Project
Exciting opportunity to develop writing skills.
Project Ability – Call for Submissions
‘collected’ 2011
Residency Opportunity at Project Ability
Deadline 28th March
Residency 2010 – The Collection
Project Ability Artists Collaborative Exhibition
