Disabled-led charity developing, showcasing & promoting work by D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists. Atypical Gallery, Bounce Arts Festival & much more!
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ALT Statement on leaving Twitter/X. As a staff team and board we have made the decision to leave Twitter/X. Our audiences can continue to find our news and information on our website and newsletter, our other social media channels, and our new Bluesky account @universityofatypical.org We realise that community takes time to build, and we have not taken this decision lightly. However, on balance, we think that the case for leaving the platform significantly outweighs the case for staying. As an organisation, among our core values are Inclusion, Equality, Access, Disabled-Led, and Human Rights. Twitter/X has become incompatible with these commitments and values, and we do not feel that remaining on this platform is in the best interests of our organisation, artists and audiences, and the wider disabled community.
ALT As a disabled-led organisation, we stand in solidarity with d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people and will continue to challenge the institutionalised oppression threatening their rights to an equitable existence. We support the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, the legitimacy of identities and their lived experiences. We welcome migrant communities and asylum seekers and we recognise that disability justice has and must be international and intersectional. We recognise that using other social media platforms such as Meta also require compromises which may be challenging to our core values. We believe that on balance these platforms remain important for many of the audiences we communicate with - particularly about funding and training opportunities - who may not hear about these in other ways. We will continue to assess our participation in other platforms in the coming months, and in line with our policies.
ALT We want to stay in contact with you and hope you continue to support University of Atypical and keep in touch with us. You can do this by joining our mailing list, following us on our Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky channels and of course in person at our Atypical Gallery and offices. At the bottom of the image is the University of Atypical Arts and Disability logo.
ALT White text on a pink backdrop which says "The Atypical Gallery and office is closed today 5 February 2025 for staff training. We will open tomorrow as normal and for Late Night Art. " the circular yellow University of Atypical logo is at the bottom of the image.
ALT Teal backdrop with white writing which states "The University of Atypical office and the Atypical Gallery will be closed Friday 24 January 2025." On the top of the image is a yellow circular logo with the text University of Atypical for Arts and Disability.
ALT A blue background with large white font reading Sounds Atypical Music Grant Scheme is placed on a music stave with a treble clef to the left hand side. Underneath are logos for Belfast City Council, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and University of Atypical.
ALT Pink background, with text. A header reads “Introduction to British Sign Language”. A short description reads “8 week course for beginners on mastering the basics”. 3 drawings of hand gestures demonstrating BSL signs are in the centre. Underneath is the writing “Tuesdays from 21 January until 11 March 2025 6.00-7.15pm Ledger Studio” There is a logo at the top right corner: a yellow University of Atypical logo (teal and pink curves with ‘University of Atypical for Arts and Disability’ text.
ALT The image features a group of your volunteers at a meet up. There are six Smiling happy people seated around a table with cups of tea and coffee.
ALT 3 staff members sit around a long blue table in the Atypical Gallery looking focused on creating artwork. On top of the table are art materials, paints and a book. In the background is a table of books and an exhibition of oil paintings. One staff member reads a book, another facing front to the camera is painting, the third with their back to the camera is drawing.
ALT The graphic shows an illustration of a person reaching for a star to the right hand side. They are a styalised human figure in a purple and brow colour. To the left of the drawing is a arts and business creativity week logo. In black and white. Bewol that are the words We’re celebratig A&B NI Creativity week. At the boittom of the image is a hashtag - ABNICREATIVITYWEEK
ALT A panel of six people sits on stage in front of a large sign that reads Lets Talk Titanic Belfast. The setting features an ornate staircase and decorative walls. They are engaged in discussion, with one person in a wheelchair.
ALT A panel of five people sits on stage with a speaker at a podium labeled Lets Talk Titanic Belfast. The background features elegant wood paneling and a staircase. Two large screens display the event title.
ALT Interior of a spacious, modern building with large windows, escalators, and a circular floor design. Banners are hanging from the ceiling, and theres a sign for a digital experience on the right. The area appears well-lit and open.
ALT Dark blue background with bright yellow title which reads “Volunteer Evening Meet up” below in white writing “ Wednesday 22 January 6pm-8pm”. To the left of the image is a group of people enjoying themselves and socialising to the left is three squares each a different colour: the red one reads “ Ledger Studio 109-113 Royal Avenue Belfast BT1 1FF” the pink square reads “Have a chat and find out what we have planned for 2025!” the final green square reads “For information and to register your interest contact Cinzia [email protected]” At the bottom of the image is four logos; Arts Council of Northern Ireland, National Lottery Community Fund, 30 years National lottery celebration logo and Bank of Ireland logo
ALT bright yellow and pink background with a purple title which reads “Volunteer Coffee morning” below in black writing “ Thursday 23 January 10.30am-12.30pm”. To the top left of the image is a yellow University of Atypical logo (teal and pink curves with ‘University of Atypical for Arts and Disability writing”. To the right is an image of two coffee cups with speech bubbles coming out of them. Three squares each a different colour have text: the green one reads “ Ledger Studio 109-113 Royal Avenue Belfast BT1 1FF” the purple square reads “Have a chat and find out what we have planned for 2025!” The final pink square reads “For information and to register your interest contact Cinzia [email protected]” At the bottom of the image are four logos; Arts Council of Northern Ireland, National Lottery Community Fund, 30 years National lottery celebration logo and Bank of Ireland logo.
ALT painting of a caravan in a wooded area at night with lights on and light reflecting from the wet ground around it beside several camping chairs
ALT Pink background, with text. A header reads “Introduction to British Sign Language”. A short description reads “8 week course for beginners on mastering the basics”. 3 drawings of hand gestures demonstrating BSL signs are in the centre. Underneath is the writing “Tuesdays from 21 January until 11 March 2025 6.00-7.15pm Ledger Studio” There is a logo at the top right corner: a yellow University of Atypical logo (teal and pink curves with ‘University of Atypical for Arts and Disability’ text.
ALT The images shows three people on stage. Two are playing guitars they are both are wearing checked shirts. There is another person in the background playing drums. They are wearing a black t-shirt.