Outreach Projects

Studio Group - Cockpit Arts

Led by invited practising artists

This is the first full-time studio for artists with learning disabilities in London and is utilised by artists from Artscope and Action Space.

This gives artists the opportunity to access professional resources, work alongside professional artists, access the cultural life of the city and make a valid artistic contribution to its artistic scene. Artscope began utilising the Studio at Cockpit Arts in Clerkenwell, London, in September 2002, and has since developed a diverse programme of visiting artists that continue to contribute towards Artscope's growth. The group exhibits through Cockpit's Open Studios each year.

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Working with the Local Community

Led by Keith Simmonds + Ketil Sorhaug

Working closely with the local community on a number of diverse arts based projects, is a central component of Arstcope's work. Artscope are always seeking new creative individuals and organisations with which to collaborate, share advice and lead on new initiatives.

Projects have included:

• tactile sculptures at the Faith Garden Centre in Wood Green, London
• interactive sculptures in Finsbury Park, London.
• large scale permanent sculpture in Chestnuts Park, West Green, London.

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London Experience

Led by Keith Simmonds

This group organises visits to London's galleries, museums and outdoor arts spaces. Visits may involve specific workshops or be linked to particular studio based projects. Visits can be as diverse as:

• a workshop exploring the 'Modernism' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum
• a movement based workshop at Tate Britain or
• a charted walk around Clerkenwell in relation to an architectural project!

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Gallery and Museum Visiting Groups

Led by Andrew Lidstone

This group organises frequent trips to London’s abundance of galleries and museums to gain creative inspiration for people with visual impairments. The aim is to explore exhibitions of an interactive, tactile and auditory nature.

For example, trips have included a visit to the Paddington Arts Stage School to take part in a Flamenco dance workshop, a workshop at Tate Modern and a visit to Kinetica, the museum of kinetic art in Spitalfields.

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Recycle Now!

Led by Artscope

Started in 2005 as a small scale recycling project to deal with paper waste in the atrt studio, Artscope have since pioneered a comprehensive scheme of widespread recycling across the Day Opportunities Service. Artscope provide support and practical help in encouraging recycling, as well as producing a newsletter and overseeing the running of the initiative.

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