Welcome to arcadea
The Cultural Agency for Art, Culture and Disability Equality in the North East of England.
Arcadea is a cultural organisation based in the North East of England promoting and supporting the cultural equality of Disabled people. We are excited to be part of regional, national and international cultural innovation and are committed to increasing the cultural status of Disabled people and to raising the profile of Disabled artists work to ensure that as Disabled people we can fully participate in all aspects of British cultural life at all levels.
On our web site you can find out more about us and our work, and there is lots of information relating to news, diary, jobs and projects. You can also download news, bulletins and research.
Arcadea is staffed and managed by Disabled people who are experienced and qualified experts in Disability Equality in Art and Culture, and as a regional agency we are the representative organisation in art and culture.
Our work is strategic and whilst we have a regional remit, we contribute regularly to national thinking and national policy in relation to Disability Equality in Art and Culture. We work directly with over 1000 Disabled artists and Disability Groups from around the country (and the world!) to ensure our community is supported, developed and visible. We have partners in the wider arts sector with whom we work to increase understanding about Disability Equality in Art and Culture as a value beyond access.
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Banner images from left: Neil Tinning, Sean Burn, Eddie Hardy.