The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability
Ground Floor, Cathedral Quarter Managed Workspace
Belfast
BT1 1FF
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

PUBLIC OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday:
11am – 5pm

The above are our core hours but we are often working away behind the scenes at other times. If the gallery lights are on just ring the bell and we’ll let you in.

Sectors

Arts Disability
Supporting and developing disabled, neurodiverse and d/Deaf people's involvement in the arts

Mission

The University of Atypical is a catalyst for empowering disabled people who are interested in the arts.

It promotes artistic excellence and equity of access to arts and culture.

It is the only NI organisation representing the interests of disabled artists.

Vision

Our vision is of a genuinely inclusive arts environment, where any disabled or deaf person can be involved as they wish!

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability's Services

Art & Biscuits (Learning Opportunities for Disabled and D/Deaf People)

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

University of Atypical 109-113 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1FF

Bounce (Annual Arts Festival including Work by D/deaf and disabled Artists and Writers)

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

University of Atypical 109-113 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1FF

The IDA Awards (Arts Development Programme for D/deaf and Disabled Artists)

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

University of Atypical, Cathedral Quarter Workspaces, Ground Floor, 109 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability's Content

Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice Workshop

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

This Masterclass will provide a professional introduction to techniques on songwriting and recording collaboration using Zoom. In today’s environment of virtual meetups, musicians and creatives are increasingly writing and collaborating remotely in online forums.
Dates:
27 October 2023
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Online / Virtual Training/Advice

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Want to be a part of the action? Join our fantastic team of 'Bouncers' and experience the Bounce Arts Festival from the heart of it all. We've got up to 30 spots open for amazing volunteers like you.
Dates:
26 September 2023
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Bounce Arts Festival is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to unveil our brand-new volunteer programme!
Dates:
14 September 2023
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Launch

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Join us for a coffee morning to mark the launch of our volunteer programme 2023-24, kindly funded by National Lottery Community Fund.
Dates:
15 August 2023
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Masterclass for artists who want to create a show reel for Social Media channels.
Dates:
25 - 26 January 2023
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice Workshop

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Masterclass for artists in the Disability Arts Sector in using Procreate software to create a simple animation.
Dates:
09 December 2022
Belfast
News

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

In December/January, Northern Ireland’s disabled and deaf artists have a great opportunity for financial support to develop their work under the iDA (individual disabled/deaf artists) grant scheme.

More Information

Type of Organisation

Other

Acronym

UofA

Team

  • Damien Coyle
  • Amy Frazer
  • Edel Murphy