ArtWorks Together
International Festival
24th January - 15th June
ArtWorks Together is an international festival, offering adult artists who have a learning disability, are autistic or both, the opportunity to showcase their talents to the entire world, gaining the recognition they deserve.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to fully participate in arts and culture. By providing a platform for underrepresented artists to showcase their work on an international stage, we aim to raise their aspirations, inspire confidence and empower their talent to flourish freely within the creative sector.
Established by
ArtWorks South Yorkshire
ArtWorks South Yorkshire is a non-profit creative arts organisation, supporting adults who have a learning disability, are autistic or both to flourish creatively and develop important life skills through creative workshops and placements.
Our service provides a safe and accommodating environment for the ArtWorks artists to explore their own artistic passions. Our number one priority has always been to enrich the arts landscape through empowering a diverse range of voices and perspectives. A vital part of this mission is hosting regular exhibitions that showcase these artists' incredible talent to the public, on an equal footing with non-disabled artists.
“We want to galvanise change within the arts and celebrate the works of so many incredibly talented artists who have a learning disability, are autistic or both, who are currently significantly underrepresented in the sector.”
– Kayleigh Cruickshank, Director at ArtWorks
Mini-Doc Call for Entries
As part of our ongoing collaboration, Sheffield DocFest and ArtWorks Together are delighted to present our "Something I Want You To Know..." Mini-Doc - call for entries!
This call for entries invites people with learning disabilities and/or autism who are over 18 from across the UK to create original short-form documentaries, shaped around the theme "Something I Want You to Know...".
Shortlisted films will be presented at a special showcase screening during Sheffield DocFest on 10th June 2026, where the winner will be announced.
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