Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, has opened the doors to its accessible art space, Studio Pyramid.
Formerly operating as an add-on for existing Pyramid members, the inclusive studio is expanding its reach to welcome more local artists with learning disabilities and autism. Studio Pyramid offers artists with learning disabilities and autism a space to work on their independent creative projects.
Studio sessions run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. As well as having a studio facilitator on site that can help artists source materials and resources for their work, Studio Pyramid also offers creative practitioners a chance to receive peer mentorship, professional development sessions and access to exhibiting opportunities.
James Hill, Director of Pyramid, said:
‘There are very few accessible spaces in Leeds where artists with learning disabilities or autism can work on self-guided creative projects. Offering a flexible, supportive arts studio that has artists with support needs in mind will enable more people to explore and develop their own creative practices and learn valuable workplace skills in the process.”
Studio Pyramid is a continuation of Pyramid’s Studio Days which launched in July 2024 exclusively for its members. The initiative was part of Finding the Flex, a project in collaboration with the University of Leeds School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies and was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Studio Pyramid is supported by Arts Council England and offers creative practitioners with learning disabilities or autism access to an open art studio and training opportunities. For more information and to access a free trial, please contact Alice at: info@pyramid.org.uk.
This post is based on a press release issued by Pyramid
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