London 2012 launches UK's largest disability arts programme

London 2012 launches UK's largest disability arts programme

07 Oct 2009
London 2012 today launched 'Unlimited' - a £3 million programme to celebrate arts, culture and sport by disabled and Deaf people.

Disability arts received a major boost with the launch of Unlimited

The programme was launched as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and will feature new commissions and talent development, with UK and international performances.

Unlimited will help bring disability arts to new audiences, showcasing at arts festivals, venues and London 2012 events building up to and during the Games.

The project is the result of three years of consultation across the disability arts and disability sports sectors.

It is mainly funded by the Olympic Lottery Distributor using National Lottery funds. It is also being funded and delivered by London 2012, the Arts Councils of the UK and the British Council.

Tony Hall, Chair of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Board, said: 'The UK produces some of the best disability arts in the world.

'By using the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we can help the movement grow, foster young talent, enable collaboration between disabled and mainstream arts organisations and provide platforms to showcase excellence in the UK and around the world.

'The legacy for Unlimited will not only be a range of high quality new work but far wider, new partnerships, new audiences and increased skills and greater understanding.'

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Find out how artists can apply for funding through Unlimited Commissions on the Arts Council website