Unlimited awards £660k for disabled artist commissions

Commissioning body Unlimited has awarded over £660,000 in funding to 19 new artistic commissions in its UK & International Partner Awards 2022/23.

The biannual partner awards are designated for disabled artists, the initiative being part of Unlimited’s remit to dismantle barriers faced by disabled artists.

The commissions are funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, Creative Scotland and 13 partner organisations.

The British Council contributed £280,000 towards seven international awards. 

The projects funded include a theatre project exploring disabled LGBTQ+ experience in the Highlands of Scotland, a one-woman dance show inspired by Black hair culture, an immersive forest experience created in Brazil and the UK, and a circus performance devised by artists in the UK and Zimbabwe.

“These commissions represent such an exciting range of talent and ambition. We are proud to celebrate the diverse range of perspectives and experiences encapsulated in these awards,” Unlimited’s Programme Manager Isabella Tulloch Gallego commented.

“We look forward to supporting these artists and companies in creating meaningful and impactful work that engages audiences and pushes boundaries.”