Building it Together: Volunteering at Neuk Collective
At Neuk Collective, volunteering has always been at the heart of how we work. Almost everything we do – from Local Meet‑ups to Body Doubling sessions, Exhibitions and Mentoring – depends on volunteers’ time, energy and creativity. So we’ve been doing a lot of thinking (and unglamorous admin) around what it actually means to volunteer […]
landscape / maps of the mind
By Jané E Mackenzie I could show you my homeland on a map and you would see the names of hills to climb and beaches to visit, but for me some of the best bits, in my experience, are vague patches of nothing on your average map. Places where you will find sheep paths, extra-squishy […]
Made in Glasgow
Saturday 25 July 11am – 10pm @ The Glad Cafe, 1000A Pollockshields Road, G41 2HG Neuk Presents: Made in Glasgow is a full-day event celebrating the work of neurodivergent and disabled artists based in Glasgow. Organised by Neuk Collective and taking place at The Glad Cafe on 25 July, the event brings together live performance, […]
Meetups
Neuk is delighted to host and run a number of groups and support for neurodivergent artists. We also offer consultancy around accessibility. Our summer schedule is available here and the events can be signed up to using our Humanitix page here
Volunteering with Neuk
Shape Something That Matters — Volunteer with Neuk Volunteers are the heartbeat of our collective. When you give your time, you’re not just helping out — you’re actively shaping what Neuk becomes, building the kind of community you actually want to be part of. “I feel useful — like I’m making genuinely good use of […]
Events
Neuk hosts and runs a number of groups and events for neurodivergent artists. Have a look at our seasonal calendar, or book on our humanitix page. About our regular events Neurodivergent Artist Meetups Meet other neurodivergent artists for casual discussion around a monthly theme. An open space to share work-in-progress, ideas, or experiments. Bring something […]
Neuk Local
Neuk Local is our new programme supporting volunteers to run events in their local area with a focus on creativity and community! Supported by the Improving Access Fund, we are aiming to develop peer-led events for neurodivergent artists across Scotland, up until March 2027. Events will be run by ND artists for ND artists and […]
Spectra
Spectra is a paid year-long leadership and creative development programme for neurodivergent artists and creatives across Scotland. Over 12 months, six creatives will come together for a mix of group learning and reflection, one-to-one mentoring, and a collaborative creative project exploring what leadership can look like when it grows from neurodivergent ways of thinking. Through workshops, reflection, […]
Together | Apart
Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, Glasgow18 April – 23 May 2026 Together | Apart was a mixed media exhibition by members of Neuk Collective, presented at Project Ability in Glasgow. The exhibition brought together work by neurodivergent artists from across Scotland. It explores experiences of separation and connection – and the ways these can exist at the same […]
Together Apart: Meet The Artist
My name is Lorraine Hamilton, and I’m from Glasgow. I make work primarily with sensory and tactile materials, I like to create sculptures and environments that tell stories of themselves and others. I often feel particularly drawn to working with objects and materials that facilitate the translation and processing of emotion. Whether working in the […]
Together Apart: Meet The Artist
My name is Isabella Luciani, I am a Welsh-born, Edinburgh-based artist. My creative practice is inspired by the stories, events, and environments that surround us, often drawing on contemporary culture, public life, and the ways images and narratives shape how we understand the world. What does the theme Together Apart mean to you? To me, […]
Together | Apart: Celebration and Resistance
Great artists don’t magically fall from the stars. They are grown from the grassroots. It is through small, local organisations that artists can develop their practice, make connections, get inspired and access the opportunities that kickstart their careers. Curator Amy Milner reflects on the launch of Neuk collective’s latest exhibition and the contradiction of celebrating […]
Neuk Perspectives – an exhibition by the members of Neuk Collective
Exhibition texts are now available on our Access Page Discover ‘Neuk Perspectives’. A captivating exhibition featuring the diverse talents of 43 neurodivergent artists from across Scotland, brought to you by the Neuk Collective. From textiles to glass, ceramics to paintings, and from sculpture to sound, embrace the unique perspectives and voices that shape our community. […]
Katie McGroarty – Artist Statement
Due to space constraints, we were unable to include Katie’s full artist statement in the Together | Apart ‘About the Artists’ book. So we are posting it in its entirely here. Katie McGroaty ‘Soft Pig’ (2025) Oil on board In this body of work, a statue of two anthropomorphic pigs is used as a conduit […]
Together Apart: Meet the Artist
I’m ArBee, a Glaswegian artist who uses automatism to create abstract works. I never plan what im going to do and never stick to just one media or substrate. I get more results by mixing things up! It works very well with the impulsiveness that comes with ADHD. What does the theme Together/Apart mean to you? To […]
Together Apart: Meet the Artist
I’m Gaelle Chassery, a sensory artist living in Kilmartin Glen on the Scottish West Coast, where I work primarily with Scottish wool which I crochet or needle-felt into interactive sculptures. I also make sensory books with wool and with lots of other materials, like textiles, plastic waste, waste paper, etc. My art aims to reconnect […]
Leo Hajducki – Artist Statement
Due to space constraints, we were unable to include Leo’s full artist statement in the Together | Apart ‘About the Artists’ book. So we are posting it in its entirely here. Leo Hajducki ‘Tail of Two Cities’ (2025) Collage About the Art Tail of Two Cities examines how cities—and the people who move through them—exist […]
The Umbrella Practice: Why Creativity Doesn’t Need One Box
Neuk Member Dominika Jackowska on how finding your niche can be overrated. Back when I was at university, someone said that to succeed, you should find your style, your niche, and just go for it. The idea was that if you have a recognisable style or look, people will know you for it I tried to do […]
On the importance of creativity in troubled times
When the world feels increasingly irrational and fragmented and we are facing so many crises, why is art more important than ever? Neuk member Eleanor Buffam reflects on why creativity is not a luxury in times of crisis, but a vital force for connection, resistance and renewal. Art and creative play can sometimes feel frivolous, […]
On Writing and Neurodivergency
MEMBER VOICES Neuk member Elspeth Wilson interviewed other neurodivergent writers reflecting on how it influences their craft. When neurodivergent writers are interviewed or spoken about, there’s often an emphasis on their process. How and when do they write, do they have a routine, how does their neurodiversity impact that. And whilst this is all valid, […]