🚨 Last chance to apply to be one of our new Co-Chairs for our Board of Trustees. We're looking for inclusive, energetic leaders who collaborate with purpose. Is that you? Applications close Monday 15 December, midday. ⬇️

We're delighted to share that @dcms has appointed four new members to our National Council. 🎉

"We're here not because we want to be, but because we have to be." Jo Verrent on activism: personal, professional, political – and what more we should be doing to challenge systemic discrimination in arts. Read: bit.ly/4rFU3cE #DisabilityArts #Activism

🎉 Our Programme Officer Bron and Programme Manager Becky are in China for our UK-China disability arts residency programme. This programme is delivered in partnership with British Council China, with residencies hosted by The Workroom and Magnetic North in Scotland, and BY ART MATTERS in China.

Huge news! Our immersive project 'Kids Are Halal (But the Pub Isn't)' has been shortlisted for an Unlimited Open Award! 🎭✨ Grateful to @weareunlimited.bsky.social and our brilliant collaborators. The work continues! #KidsAreHalal #KAH #UnlimitedAwards #DisabledLed #XR

IIT'S OFFICIAL! My Mersquerade project has been shortlisted for Unlimited's Open Awards! I'm over the moon to make it through to the next round. Huge respect to @weareunlimited.bsky.social for backing bold work from disabled artists, and big congratulations to the shortlisted creatives.

Introducing our 2025/26 Unlimited Open Awards shortlist! These artists showcase bold creativity, radical innovation and remarkable ambition. Discover the ideas shaping the future of disabled-led art. 🔮 bit.ly/4pvXgtt

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Today we remember and grieve all those we have lost. But we also commit – collectively – to fighting for those of us who are left. There will be hope as long as we continue to stand together. https://goodlaw.social/n1jn

There's one month left to apply to become a Co-chair of our board of trustees. If you're a collaborative, values-led leader who is passionate about supporting disabled artists – we want to hear from you. Apply by Monday 15 December 2025, midday: bit.ly/3L2zWEG

Join our Senior Producer Cat Sheridan in the amazon where we hosted CONNECTs Brazil Museu das Amazônias. Our CONNECT events bring together disabled artists and industry professionals. What a week it's been at #COP30

A big thank you to everyone who applied to this year's Open Awards. We received an incredible 591 applications! 🙌 While we wait for the shortlist to be announced later this month, to we’re sharing the story of the stats. 📊 bit.ly/3XrER4R

🌿 Our Senior Producer, Cat Sheridan, is in Belém, Brazil for #COP30! 🇧🇷 Supporting our commission Esta Tudo Queimando / Everything is Burning, a collaborative project with ZU-UK. Supported by @britisharts.bsky.social, it places disabled artists at the centre of global climate debates.

Unlimited alumni artist F. Zeeshan Choudhury joins Ellie Liddell-Crewe to explore a global perspective on collaboration and access. Experience the conversation in a way that works for you - podcast, transcript, or both. 🌍 ✨ 🎧 bit.ly/49bm6d7

We’re looking for two collaborative leaders passionate about supporting disabled artists. Sound like you? Apply to be a Co-Chair of our board. Our current Co-Chair Anna Starkey explains why it’s an exciting and important role to step into. Deadline: Monday 15 December, midday. bit.ly/3L2zWEG

This #TrusteesWeek we're celebrating the people who help steer Unlimited. Thank you to our board for your time championing disabled artists, and for your commitment to changing the culture sector 🌱 👋 Meet our trustees: bit.ly/47VFdqw Want to join our board? Apply to be a Co-Chair: bit.ly/3L2zWEG

Part gig, part light show, part apocalyptic rave. 🎆 Lighthouse is a euphoric new live performance from musician and composer Jez Colborne. Presented in the heart of Bradford as part of BD: is LIT. 🔗 Free tickets: bit.ly/47b84H9 An Unlimited UK Partner Award 2025 commission for Bradford 2025.

In collaboration with Cultura DEF at the 28th Cultura Inglesa Festival, we've supported three incredible projects from our alumni artists as part of our DEVELOP strand. 💥 👉 Dive into the artworks before 2 November: bit.ly/4hst7s2

We're looking for two new Co-Chairs to help us achieve our mission. Hear from current Co-Chair Anna Starkey, who shares what they've learnt in the role and how our Co-Chair model works. 🗓 Apply by Monday 15 December, midday: bit.ly/3L2zWEG

Lloyd Coleman joins forces with palaeontologist Dr Jakob Vinther in The Colour of Dinosaurs. A joyful blend of science, music and storytelling, now touring the UK 🌈 bit.ly/3APbVc0 An Unlimited UK Partner Award 2023 commission with Polka Theatre, supported by Bristol Old Vic and Paraorchestra.

I have loved being co-chair of Unlimited and learned so much - and after 5 years it’s time to step back and invite new folk into the role. If you’d like to contribute to making positive change in the culture sector, check out our info pack and please share widely!

It’s #InternationalArtistsDay! Today (and every other day), we’re backing our amazing alumni artists and disabled artists around the world 🌍💫 Here’s a glimpse of one of the many ways we support artists, when we took a group to La Mercè Festival last month. Find out more: bit.ly/41fk5rw

Getting funding is tough. Managing it? Tougher. That's why we brought disabled artists together to tackle this head-on. The tips, tricks & reality of fund management – it all belongs to our community. 💪✨ bit.ly/3JuiloF

Let’s change the world, together 🤝 We’re looking for two new Co-Chairs to help steer our future. If you’re a collaborative, inclusive leader with energy and passion for supporting disabled artists, we want to hear from you: bit.ly/3L2zWEG #ArtsLeadership #DisabilityArts #TrusteeOpportunities

Tom of Finland. Turkey Basters. Love Island. Raving at the Hacienda decades apart. Just the usual parent and child catch-up. For Tink and Abra Flaherty it’s just another Tuesday. 🗓️ Don't miss this preview of Gen X Gen Z at @southbankcentre.bsky.social on 5 November! 🎟️ bit.ly/3KzJ2VM

After listening to Prof. Philippa Browning's lecture y'day in our drawing workshop, on solar flares and their relation to earth's comms systems, I'm taking the #LiverpoolBiennial x @weareunlimited.bsky.social project gang to Jodrell Bank for an afternoon of space excite. Big day in the minibus 🪐<3

Performance artist, poet, journalist, and comedian Gemma Lees takes us through a day in the life with their DEVELOP bursary. 👀 Curious to know more about how we support artists to develop their careers? Learn more: bit.ly/48AjcuE

🌍 Have you thought about collaborating with an artist based overseas Are you a disabled artist living in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales? 💻 We're running online sessions on 12 Nov to answer questions about the awards and how to apply. Register your interest by Weds 22 Oct: bit.ly/4mODkjP

🪢 Our CONNECT strand is about creating meaningful connections between disabled artists and industry. We advocate for more disabled-led work to be programmed, platformed, and celebrated across the world. One way we make this happen? Events like this in Manchester. Discover more: bit.ly/4nuk37X

Come along to our online info sessions to find our how you can make a stand-out application for West Yorkshire Combined Authority capital funding to support accessibility across the region. 📆 Wednesday 15 October, 10am To sign up email [email protected]

🎨 Step inside the studio of alumni artist Joel Simon as he shares his creative process and daily inspiration – paint, passion, and a peek behind the scenes. 🔗 Want more? Explore our full database of talented alumni artists: bit.ly/46qRykP

It’s all falling apart (and maybe that’s ok) In the world of arts funding, ‘going to plan’ is often the exception, not the rule. Alister Lownie (Two Destination Language co-director) shares their own setbacks and offers strategies to prepare for disappointment. Read the blog here 👉 bit.ly/48DZAtl

Disabled artist in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales? Want to collaborate internationally? Join our online sessions on 12 Nov (10-11am or 6-7pm). 🌍 Understand the British Council Micro Awards ✍️ Learn how to apply 🤝 Connect with other artists Register your interest → bit.ly/4mODkjP

🎪 Cocoon is coming to Bristol! A daring aerial theatre piece from @farrellcox.bsky.social weaving Black British salon culture with the complexities of disability. Unapologetic, joyful, and rooted in resilience. 📍 Circus City 🗓 Fri 10 October 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4mZpc7Z

Thrilled to partner with @westyorkshireca.bsky.social on £230k accessibility capital project funding! 🎉 Round 1: £77k to 8 amazing orgs 🎉 Round 2: Now open until 21 Oct £5k-£10k for capital improvements across West Yorkshire venues and spaces. Apply: bit.ly/3VDFZ5R

❤️ Huge thanks and good luck to every artist who applied for this year’s Open Awards! Our panel can't wait to dive into your brilliant ideas. A huge shoutout to our incredible funders who make this all possible: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, Arts Council of Wales and Creative Scotland.

The team behind EXXY are inviting d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists to Crip Coffee Mornings. Come join, sip something warm, and connect. ✉️ Let the team know you’re coming by emailing [email protected] Find out more: bit.ly/46oLQRF

🚨 Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for the Open Awards close on Monday. Disabled artists in England, Scotland, or Wales: don’t miss this opportunity to bring bold ideas to life. £413,000 in total funding is available to support ambitious, creative work. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4muajdm

🛶 What can we learn about life lived on the water? Wading is a floating photography exhibition and oral history series sharing the stories of queer, racialised and disabled boaters living off-grid on the UK’s canal network. 🗓️ 9-14 October 📍 Floating Garden Boat, Regent's Canal 🔗 bit.ly/3ICrnPX

How do you continue to value yourself when society doesn’t value you? EXXY is an epic and tender journey to the Australian outback to explore Dan Daw's imposter syndrome and fluctuating self-worth. 🗓️ Thursday 2 - Friday 10 October 2025 📍 Battersea Arts Centre 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/3V6f4hy

One week to go! Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help. immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.

👋 Meet our new Programme Officer, Bron! They're leading the delivery of our CONNECT and SUPPORT strands, supporting artists across the UK and internationally. 🔗 Read their story on our blog: bit.ly/46w2AoN @celfcymruartswales.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social

🚨 Ten days left to apply 🚨 Disabled artists in England, Scotland, or Wales: this is your chance to bring bold ideas to life with support from the Open Awards. We’re offering £413,000 in total funding to help make ambitious work happen. 🔗 Apply by Monday 29 September, midday: bit.ly/4muajdm

Join us for performances by Maddie Morris at Wakefield Artwalk! 🎶 Bold, insightful, and refreshingly unique, Maddie takes traditional song to new places, shining a light on contemporary issues. 📅 Wednesday 24 September, 5pm to 8pm. 📍 Unlimited hub base, WX Wakefield Exchange. bit.ly/48k1sae

👋 Say hello to our new Programme Administrator based in Belfast, Izzi! She's handling the day-to-day admin for our commissions and artist support work. 🔗 Read her story in full over on our blog: bit.ly/4gmJs0O

🌟 2024 Open Award recipient @nellykelly.bsky.social is here to pass on their advice for making your application shine. This year’s open call is open! 🔗 Get started: bit.ly/4muajdm

💥 Got a project that needs a final push to reach audiences? Apply to our Large Open Awards. Six grants over £25k for disabled artists in England, Scotland and Wales. We want to take it further, connect it with audiences, and make sure it’s seen in the places it deserves to be. 🔗 bit.ly/45x4dCa

🧑‍💻 Meet Tink Flaherty — 2024 Open Award recipient! They’re here to share their top tips for creating a standout application. Applications for this year are now open! 🔗 Get started: bit.ly/4muajdm

Applications are open for disabled artists in England, Scotland, and Wales to apply for Open Awards. Our Programme Administrator, Haneul, is here answering your top FAQs to help make your application process smoother. Got questions? We’ve got answers.⁠ 👉 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4muajdm

🚪 Come and check out our brand new home at WX! We'll be open for the next @artwalk-wakefield.bsky.social. Expect chill-out zones, accessible pods, heated blankets, and a performance from musician Maddie Morris. Come say hi, explore, connect. 🗓️ Wed 24 September, 5–8pm 🔗 Details: bit.ly/4gjgJKC

👋 Say hello to our new Programme Administrator, Haneul Lee! She’s helping us keep all the plates spinning - from supporting artists to making sure our events and meetings run like clockwork. 🔗 Read her story in her own words over on our blog: bit.ly/4m5wYw2