Sponsors & Partners

ArtWorks Together wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and collaboration of our incredible sponsors and partners. Thank you for helping us champion diverse voices, open up new creative opportunities, and ensure that artists who have a learning disability, are autistic or both are given the recognition they deserve.

Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture, helping people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. This is done through investment in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for communities, giving everyone the chance to flourish creatively and access high quality cultural experiences.

Find out more at www.artscouncil.org.uk

B Braun

With over 63,000 employees in 64 countries, B. Braun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products and services. Through constructive dialogue, we develop high quality product systems and services that are both evolving and progressive and, in turn, improve people's health around the world.

"B. Braun is proud to support Artworks Together - a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and the power of art to connect communities. Being part of this project means championing voices that inspire and transform."

CMP Legal

CMP Legal is a specialist law firm based in Chesterfield, dedicated to providing expert legal support to businesses across the UK. With a strong focus on corporate transactions, employment law, commercial law, and dispute resolution, we work closely with clients to help them grow, adapt, and succeed. We’re proud to be one of the few law firms with a niche expertise in the healthcare sector, particularly in the sale and transfer of pharmacies, dental practices, and care homes. It’s a complex area, but one where our team brings real clarity and value. While we’re a corporate law firm, we don’t believe that means being cold or corporate in attitude. We believe in building relationships, treating people with respect, and supporting causes that reflect our values. That’s why we’re honoured to support the ArtWorks and its inspiring work with the ArtWorks Together 2026 festival.

As our Executive Director Stacey Pocock says, “We’ve seen first-hand the valuable work and opportunities that ArtWorks provides for its service users. Being involved in the festival is a real honour for our firm.”

Mercure Hotel

The 4 star Mercure St Paul’s Hotel and Spa Sheffield boasts 169 modern bedrooms to include Classic, Privilege classifications & for something special why not upgrade to a Junior Suite with extra-added touches for that luxury feel. Ten meeting rooms varying in size and up to a maximum of 550 guests catering for any occasion, from main meeting room to breakout spaces ideal for Conferences, meetings, incentives and events. The Yard restaurant offers a superb international menu to tantalise your taste buds, within an elegant setting. Whilst that the Champagne Bar offers another level of elegance for inside or outside enjoyment. After a long day whether it is full day shopping or a meeting you can relax in the onsite SPA encapsulating an indoor heated Pool, sauna, steam room, snail shower and ice fountain or if you’re feeling energetic hit the GYM. Located in the heart of Sheffield, nearby to local restaurants and bar should you want to take in the social scene of the City, Guests can easily access the hotel, vis major transport links including the M1 at Junction 33 and Sheffield train station If you are travelling for Business or Leisure, the hotel is sure to delight offering extensive facilities to meet your needs

We are delighted to be hosting this event for such a worthy cause, the support the charity shows is fantastic and we are glad that we are able to be part of it.

Printed By Us

Printed by Us is a Sheffield-based social enterprise using hand screen printing to create supported employment opportunities for people rebuilding their lives after homelessness or hardship. Through trauma-informed, person-centred support, we help individuals develop confidence, skills, and a pathway toward meaningful work; All while producing high-quality, ethically made prints & clothing. Every item we print reflects our commitment to sustainability, community impact, and empowerment through creative opportunities.

"We’re thrilled to be the official merchandise printers for ArtWorks South Yorkshire’s ArtWorks Together event. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to empower individuals through the celebration of creativity, inclusion, and community. Collaborating with ArtWorks allows us to support and showcase the incredible talent of their artists, while demonstrating how artistic expression can drive positive social change."

SMH Accountants

SMH Group is a professional services firm dedicated to giving clients and team members the confidence to grow and shape their future.

With offices across Yorkshire and Derbyshire, SMH Group's aim is to simplify clients' financial journeys by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including accountancy, financial services, commercial finance and residential mortgages all accessible through a single, trusted group.

SMH Group is driven by its three core values: doing the right thing, being client centric, and acting as one firm. These values shape every decision, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client care.

For more information, contact us at 0114 266 4432, info@smh.group or visit www.smh.group

“We are really pleased to be supporting Art Works Together. It’s a brilliant project that gives artists with learning disabilities a platform to show what they can do. The funding news is fantastic, and we are looking forward to seeing more exhibitions!”

James Salim
Director at SMH Sutton McGrath Hartley

Sheffield Culture (Part of Sheffield City Council)

Culture Sheffield is the cultural arm of Sheffield City Council, and we have been set up to co-deliver the Culture Strategy alongside organisations and freelancers in the region. Our aim is to be an accountable voice for the sector in Sheffield, benefiting communities by increasing the visibility and accessibility of culture. We hope to promote the benefits of culture for tourism and populational wellbeing, realising the socioeconomic potential of Sheffield and connecting different corners of the sector. An important part of our ethos is also to focus on championing inclusivity, diversity and sustainability. In practice we convene sector events, communicate culture through our digital channels, connect interest groups and stakeholders, champion different artforms and commission funds. You can find out more about our work and what is happening in the sector by subscribing to the Culture Bulletin!

"Culture Sheffield is excited to welcome ArtWorks Together Festival to the Millenium Gallery and other exciting venues around the city. ArtWorks SY believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate fully in arts and culture, and they do great work in ensuring that neurodivergent adult artists get the opportunity to show-off their creativity on an international stage.
Their ethos aligns with the city’s Culture Strategy and its renewed commitment to inclusivity in the arts sector in Sheffield. We'll be supporting this festival promotionally so watch out for comms from us in the coming months and make sure you subscribe to the Culture Bulletin."

Sheffield DocFest

Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism.

"Sheffield DocFest is partnering with ArtWorks on the ArtWorks Together Festival, which takes place from January to June 2026. There will be a number of opportunities happening over the next few months to get involved. For more information, please email: artworkstogether2026@gmail.com"

Sheffield Museums

Sheffield Museums Trust is the independent charity that operates six of the city’s leading museums and heritage sites: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel and Weston Park Museum.

Established in 2021, the charity cares for the city’s collections of art, archaeology, social and industrial history, and natural science, alongside the Guild of St George’s John Ruskin collection and provides a home for the Ken Hawley Collection Trust’s Hawley Tool Collection. We work with communities to tell remarkable stories of Sheffield and its people, and celebrate its reputation for excellence in craft, making and innovation. Together with local, regional and national partners, we showcase home-grown creative talent and bring outstanding cultural experiences to the city.

Find out more at www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk

Millennium Gallery - Main Exhibition Venue

"The Millennium Gallery showcases the best in local, national and international creative talent and we are thrilled to host the ArtWorks Together International 2026 exhibition. Sheffield Museums has worked with ArtWorks on several projects over the years, and they are always brilliantly creative and ambitious – and by bringing together over 70 works by artists from 23 different countries, this exhibition absolutely follows that trend. We’re delighted to be part of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the breadth of artistic talent and creativity of artists with a learning disability and/or autism, through this dazzling array of paintings, drawings, textiles, sculpture and film."

Amy Marsh
‍Exhibition Coordinator, Sheffield Museums Trust

Sheffield Train Station

Sheffield Railway Station is a major transport hub located in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Opened in 1870 by the Midland Railway, it stands as one of the key stations in northern England. Serving as a gateway to the city and the Peak District beyond, Sheffield station connects passengers to major destinations including London, Manchester, Leeds, and Nottingham. It also provides tram links through the adjacent Sheffield Supertram stop, making it a central part of the city's public transport network. The station today is operated by East Midlands Railway, and blends historic architecture with modern facilities, featuring an impressive Edwardian-style façade alongside a contemporary concourse and iconic water feature.

"East Midlands Railway are proud to support the work of ArtWorks South Yorkshire and provide a canvas in the heart of Sheffield for ArtWorks artists to unleash their creativity, show off their potential, and paint the town red… yellow, green, blue, or whatever colour takes their fancy!"

Yorkshire Artspace

Established in 1977, Yorkshire Artspace is a centre for art production and a registered charity, providing industry-leading, affordable studio space for around 170 artists and makers across two sites in Sheffield city centre – Persistence Works and Exchange Place Studios. Through an exciting programme of events and exhibitions, we celebrate and share skilled contemporary art and design with the public and deliver a programme of residencies, crits and community engagement as well as offering subsidised facilities for contemporary visual artists and craft makers.

About Rachael Dodd‍

Programme Producer Yorkshire Artspace Rachael has worked within the arts and participatory sector for over 25 years led by a belief that access to art and culture can be transformative and enrich people’s lives. In her role at Yorkshire Artspace she oversees all aspects of the Programme which includes exhibitions, residencies, community engagement and the incubation support of emerging silversmiths and ceramicists.

"We are totally delighted to be involved with this iteration of ArtWorks Together. Sheffield is so lucky to be able to host this exhibition and shine a light on the amazing breadth and quality of work that these artists create. For us, it’s a culmination of an ongoing relationship with ArtWorks SY that we have built over recent years and we're very excited to see what creative workshops the artists based in the studios at Yorkshire Artspace in collaboration with ArtWorks artists will produce for the public to enjoy!"

Yorkshire and Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN)

YVAN is a research-led infrastructure body for the visual arts in Yorkshire and the Humber. We are founded on the creative vision of individual artists and arts organisations. We prioritise individual practitioners, artists networks, small-scale initiatives and the artist-led. YVAN is one of nine regions that make up Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN) England who are part of a national alliance of visual arts networks from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Yorkshire and the Humber is a place where the visual arts thrive through the collective strength and collaboration across the sector, founded in the creative vision of individual artists. At YVAN, our mission is to be a voice and advocate for the visual arts sector in Yorkshire & the Humber, delivering a programme that effects change in the profile, reputation and sustainability of the visual arts and artists in the region.

"YVAN are delighted to continue our support for the fantastic and important contribution Artworks brings to the visual arts sector in the region."

Sharon Gill
CEO of YVAN