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Unlimited, the UK's largest ever
disability arts programme - set to transform the disability arts movement
in the UK - has been launched by London 2012 as part of the London 2012
Cultural Olympiad, and is open for artists' entries.
Unlimited is the result of a three year
consultation process across the disability, arts and disability sports
sectors. It provides disabled and deaf artists in Suffolk and across the country with an unparalleled
opportunity to develop new work for the world stage.
The total project fund of £3m will:
- Enable talented disabled and
deaf artists to create exciting, quality new work across all disciplines
leading up to and including the Olympic and Paralympic Games with
awards of £25-50,000 as part of Unlimited Commissions.
- Bring new audiences to
disability arts through major pieces of new work showcased at arts
festivals, venues and London 2012 events, building up to and including
the Games.
- Provide resources and
training to foster young talent and develop skills across the sector
forging new partnerships between disability and mainstream arts
organisations.
- Support collaboration
between artists in the UK and other countries,
showcase new work around the world, and promote a global debate
amongst young people about disability rights.
- Leave a lasting legacy of
high quality new work, increased confidence and momentum in the
sector.
The £3m fund is split into two sections,
half in a fund of £1.5m for new work - believed to be the largest single
investment in creative work by disabled artists - and half devoted to
providing support to artists to develop their talent and skills and present
their work to audiences in the UK and abroad.
Applications for Unlimted Commissions are
now open and are welcomed from disabled and deaf artists or disability arts
groups wishing to create excellent work either on their own or in
partnership with other disabled and non-disabled artists or groups. Further
information on the application process can be found at www.london2012.com/unlimited
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