Making Arts Projects Inclusive: Practical Approaches for Artists and Support Workers

5th November 2026 10.30am – 3.30pm BALLINA ARTS CENTRE

We are delighted to collaborate with Mayo County council & Arts Service for this professional development event at Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina on Thursday 5th November from 10:30 am to 3:30 p.m. The session will be facilitated by Kate Wilson, Director of Undercurrent Dance company and artists Maryam Madani (Disability Power Ireland) and Emilie Conway (DADA) and is aimed at artists with disabilities, support staff and personal assistants working in inclusive settings, supporting artists and participants with diverse access requirements.

The day will start with an introduction and background to Undercurrent; an ever-evolving practice in access and integration by Kate Wilson, followed by Isolde Carmody who will discuss her experience as an artist with disabilities, what has helped, what hasn’t, the wish list, and the overarching need for flexibility. Emilie Conway and Maryam Madani will demonstrate practical tips including  methods of guiding visually impaired artists and participants, supporting people with sensory, physical and hidden impairments and Emilie Conway will talk about her work as an artist and access consultant at the RHA, the National Gallery and abroad bringing her experience and knowledge of trends and approaches in international contexts. Lunch will be provided and sign language interpreter support will be available.

For more information and booking contact: mayoarts@mayococo.ie.