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Together Apart: Meet the Artist
23/4/26
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 […]
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Together Apart Meet the Artist
15/4/26
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 […]
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Together Apart: Meet The Artist
8/4/26
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 […]
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Leo Hajducki – Artist Statement
4/4/26
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 […]
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Katie McGroarty – Artist Statement
3/4/26
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’ […]
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The Umbrella Practice: Why Creativity Doesn’t Need One Box
19/3/26
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. […]
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On the importance of creativity in troubled times
23/2/26
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 […]
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On Writing and Neurodivergency
15/1/26
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 […]
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Spectra Leadership Development Programme
17/12/25
Our Spectra Leadership Development Programme is now live for applications! Find out more about it on our dedicated Spectra site 👈
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Proposed Access to Work Changes: What You Need to Know
29/5/25
You might have seen recent headlines about proposed changes to Access to Work (AtW). These changes, outlined in the UK Government’s Pathways to Work Green Paper, are deeply concerning – especially for disabled creatives and […]
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Thank you!
22/9/24
Earlier this year we held a crowdfunder, which raised £1500. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated – you’ve made our new phase possible ❤ We want to say an […]
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Statement from Neuk Collective on the Closure of the Open Fund for Individuals
21/8/24
We are shocked and deeply saddened by Creative Scotland’s decision to close the Open Fund for Individuals indefinitely, starting on 30th August. This fund has been a vital support for many of us, helping us […]
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Pittenweem Arts Festival – About the Artists
3/8/24
Find out more about the Neuk Collective artists exhibiting at Pittenweem Arts Festival! Tom Bird Tom Bird (they/them) is a Dundee-based writer and poet, and performer in poetry-music duo, 2 Stoned Birds. Their spoken word […]
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Meet the Artist – Marzena Ostromecka
30/5/24
This month we meet glass artist and Neuk member Marzena Ostromecka, whose playful work adorns our exhibition poster, and will be exhibited at this year’s Glass Biennale. Marzena chats to Elspeth about ‘coming out’ as […]
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Quiet Please: A Personal Exploration of Public Inclusivity
7/5/24
Earlier this year, artist Gaelle Chassery undertook a residency with Neuk Collective, looking into quiet spaces in public life. In this post, Gaelle shares her findings and her thoughts on the critical need for these […]
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Meet the artist – Funmi Lijadu
30/4/24
This month we meet Funmi Lijadu – Neuk Collective member, writer, and collage artist with an interest in social issues, identity and surrealism. Profile by Elspeth Wilson Hi Funmi! Could you tell us a bit more about […]
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Meet the Artist – Elspeth Wilson
19/2/24
We meet Elspeth Wilson – writer, poet, and Neuk Collective member – to talk embodiment, appreciating pop culture, and finding community with other artists. Hi Elspeth! Could you say a little bit about who you […]
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Protected: Neuk Exhibition 2024 – Visit to Patriothall
25/1/24
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Meet the Artist – Gaelle Chassery
24/1/24
We meet Gaelle Chassery, Neuk Collective member and textile artist, to talk about her work, the beauty to be found in neurodivergent spaces, and ways the art world can effect real change for neurodivergent and […]
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A Visit to the V&A With Sensory Consequences
13/12/23
Guest blog post by Neuk Collective member Libby Lilburn This a review of my visit to the V&A Dundee, through the lens of someone who is Autistic, has Sensory Integration Dysfunction[1] and Fibromyalgia, and my […]
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Neuk Gift Guide 2023
8/11/23
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re looking for gifts for friends, or family, or want to treat yourself, why not support neurodivergent artists and creative businesses? To […]
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Membership is open!
2/11/23
Want to join Neuk Collective? We’re accepting new members! Membership is now open until November 30th – sign up here: It’s free to join, and you get: Who can join? You must be We also […]
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Accessiblity Centred
11/11/21
We can hardly believe it but in just one week’s time we will be installing our exhibition at Custom Lane gallery! So, now might be a good time to talk a bit about some of […]
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About Neuk Collective
5/11/21
Neuk Collective is a new collective of neurodivergent artists, formed as part of a project funded as part of Creative Scotland’s Create:Inclusion funding stream. Over the next year, we will be working on a manifesto […]
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Neurodivergent Artists – What’s holding us back?
1/3/21
Last year Neuk Collective conducted two surveys investigating the experiences of neurodivergent artists in Scotland. We wanted to find out what ND people felt the barriers to them working in the arts are, and what […]
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Survey Update
31/1/21
Firstly we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part in our survey and discussion events. We really appreciate people taking the time to talk to us about their experiences […]
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