Neuk (/njuːk/): noun, Scots.

A nook; corner
A collective carving out a place for neurodivergent artists in a neurotypical world

What is Neuk Collective?

Neuk Collective is a community of and for neurodivergent artists. Our work focuses on advocating for neurodivergent people in the arts. Fundraising and administrative support is provided by our parent social enterprise, Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC.

> Find out more about the history of Neuk Collective

Current Projects:

Neuk Manifesto
Working With Neurodivergent Artists: A Neuk Collective Guide for Cultural Organisations
Members Directory – find an ND artist for your project
ND Artist Meetups, Workshops and Events – online and in-person

IG: @neukcollective

About Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC

Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC is a disabled-led organisation working to improve access, inclusion, and opportunities in the arts. We run Neuk Collective, provide training and consultancy, create Easy Read resources, and support disabled and neurodivergent artists across Scotland.

Tzipporah Johnston (She/her) – Creative/Access Lead
Tzipporah is a textile artist and the founder of Neuk Collective. As Executive Director, she leads on creative direction, access, training, consultancy, and Easy Read, while also handling much of the organisation’s day-to-day administration.

Amy Milner – Edinburgh Coordinator, Participant Liaison
Amy is our Edinburgh Coordinator and Participant Liaison. She is passionate about curation and producing, and plays an active role in organising events, especially in-person gatherings.

Naomi Walmsley (She/her) – Access Support Worker
Naomi is a freelance producer and script editor and worked with Amy on our 2026 exhibition in Glasgow, Together | Apart. For access support, she works with the team a couple of days a week, drawing on her experience empowering and supporting creatives.

Anna Whealing – Anna is a freelance theatre director and writer, and she Coordinates the Neuk Local Project, helping volunteers to set-up and run events in their area. Anna has a background in event production and volunteer support in the charity and arts sector.

Joanna Young (She/her) – Volunteer Coordinator
Jo is a choreographer and producer working in a variety of arts and wellbeing settings. As Neuk’s Volunteer Coordinator Jo cares deeply about accessible communication, flexibility, and creating spaces that feel safe and supportive.

Board of Directors:

Tzipporah Johnston – Executive Director, Primary Safeguarding Officer
Textile artist and founder of Neuk Collective and Door in the Wall.

Dr Catriona Stewart OBE – Director, Secondary Safeguarding Officer
Founder of SWAN Autism and experienced advisor and board member, including the Scottish Police Authority.

Chris Hellawell – Director, Environmental Champion
Founder of the Edinburgh Tool Library and a leader in Scotland’s social enterprise and sharing economy.

Veronique Johnston – Director, Finance and Whistleblowing Officer
Experienced in business management and disability services, with expertise in budgets, access, and training.

Sara McHaffie – Director
Autistic and disabled PhD researcher at Northumbria University, with a background in community education, governance, and the women’s sector in Scotland. Her research focuses on autistic women’s experiences, feminist consciousness, and epistemic injustice, with a particular interest in participatory and creative approaches to research.