Commission for UK-based disabled artists

Deadline: 16/02/2026

Website: https://www.shapearts.org.uk/Blog/open-call-disabled-artists-transport

UCL supported by Shape Arts are looking to commission a UK-based artist to create an artwork to bring recent urban accessibility research to life. The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has conducted new research into the barriers disabled people face when navigating UK streets. This research highlights not just physical obstacles, but the deep emotional and social impacts of inaccessibility. The selected artist will receive a fee of £3000 and the commissioned work will be exhibited at UCL, London. This exhibition aims to showcase kinetic, engaging, and accessible artworks that respond to lived experiences of disabled people in the UK. Following the exhibit, the artwork will be permanently displayed at the ncat offices located at Coventry University. This opportunity is open to disabled artists working in any medium, that invite reflection rather than instruction.