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 used by artists from Artscope and Action Space.

This gives artists the opportunity to use professional resources, work with professional artists, access the cultural life of the city and make a valid contribution to its artistic scene.

Artscope began using the Studio at Cockpit Arts in Clerkenwell, London, in September 2002. Since then it has 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

A central component of Artscope's work is working closely with the local community on several diverse arts-based projects. Artscope are always seeking new creative people and organisations to collaborate with, share advice and lead on new projects.

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:

• workshop exploring the 'Modernism' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum
• movement-based workshop at Tate Britain
• charted walk around Clerkenwell in relation to an architectural project
• The Sir John Sloane's Museum at Holborn.

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Gallery and Museum Visiting Groups

Led by Andrew Lidstone

This group organises frequent trips to London’s many 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

• Paddington Arts Stage School, to take part in a Flamenco dance workshop
• Kinetica, the museum of kinetic art in Spitalfields
• Practical workshops at both the Courtald Institute and the Wallace Collection.

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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 art studio, Artscope have pioneered a comprehensive recycling scheme across the Day Opportunities Service. Artscope provide support and practical help to encourage recycling and oversee the running of the initiative.

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