Welcome to University of Atypical for Arts and Disability
- We support and promote work by d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in Northern Ireland and beyond.
- We are led by disabled people.
- Our Atypical Gallery delivers a year-round programme of exhibitions.
- Our annual Bounce Arts Festival showcases innovative and powerful work by d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists across multiple art forms.
- Our accessible Ledger Studio is available for you to hire.
- We run the Arts and Disability Access Awards, a support and accreditation scheme in accessibility best practice for arts organisations.
- You can get involved in our volunteer programmes, artist support programmes, training programmes, and employment opportunities.
What's On
Brian Connolly – Resident Artist
Brian Connolly was an Associate Lecturer in Fine Art, Sculpture, in the Belfast School of Art at Ulster University, Belfast, between 1995 and August 2022.
Connecting Artists Collective – Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition by Connecting Artists Collective 1-28 August 2024. University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to our latest exhibition of the annual Group
Empty House – Christine Kernohan
Empty House – Solo exhibition by Christine Kernohan 4 June – 24 July 2024 University of Atypical are pleased to invite you to the opening
Catharsis – Scott Ramsey
About this exhibition: Catharsis ‘The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions’ University of Atypical are pleased to host an
The Drawing Rooms
Exhibition run: Thursday 21 March – Thursday 9 May 2024 Artist Talk – Friday 26 March 2024 1– 2pm Access: BSL Interpreter booked for artist
I AM? Exhibition
I Am? – Exhibition Taking the theme of ‘I Am’ as a starting point or catalyst, the exhibition showcases a range of artworks representing each
Introduction to British Sign Language
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) Course (6 weeks). This course is designed for learners who have very limited
Nocturnes by Joel Simon
Joel Simon, an artist with a rich background in film-making, unveils “NOCTURNES” as a series of narrative oil paintings. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant nightlife
Call-Out Physical Theatre Masterclass
Call-Out for the Bounce Festival Physical Theatre Masterclass Venue: Duncairn Arts and Cultural Centre, Antrim Road, Belfast Date: Sunday 8 th October, 11am-4pm. Tutors: David