This opportunity is named in honour of our founder and disabled artist, Patricia Sutcliffe, to support a disabled artist working in any medium. The Art House is home to one of the most accessible residency facilities, Maker Spaces, studios and onsite accommodation in the UK. The residency is a proud celebration of Patricia’s vision, who championed a better future for the arts inclusively.
Disabled people make up 23% of the UK population. We aim for our programme to reflect that. We actively encourage applications from disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill artists.
Our 2024 artists are Emma Bentley Fox and Lily Lavorato. Our 2025 artist is Terence Birch.
We know that some disabled artists may face restrictions around fees. We don’t want this to be a barrier. We’re committed to finding fair, transparent and artist-led solutions so everyone can take part.
