University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

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

Contact Details

administration@universityofatypical.org

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 11am – 5pm

The above are our core hours but we are often working away behind the scenes at other times.

Sectors

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

Mission

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!

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability's Services

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

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)

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)

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

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

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability's Content

Event
Art & Culture

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Disability Pride Soirée is a celebration of queer d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists across a range of music, drag, comedy, and poetry performances by emerging artists.
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice Workshop

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.
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Online / Virtual Training/Advice

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.
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice

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!
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Launch

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.
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Masterclass for artists who want to create a show reel for Social Media channels.
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Training/Advice Workshop

University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Masterclass for artists in the Disability Arts Sector in using Procreate software to create a simple animation.
Belfast
News

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