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Outside In

Outside In is a national project providing a platform for artists to access the art world who may fi

Founded in 2006 by Pallant House Gallery, Outside In aims to provide opportunities for artists with a desire to create who see themselves as facing a barrier to the art world for reasons including health, disability or social circumstance. The goal of the project is to create a fairer art world which rejects traditional values and institutional judgements about whose work can and should be display

ed. Since its inception, Outside In has engaged more than 5,000 artists traditionally excluded from the mainstream art world, 170,000 audience members and 80 partner organisations nationally. We have held over 30 exhibitions and currently support 2,000 artists. In 2014, we won the prestigious Charity Award in the Arts, Culture and Heritage category. Additionally, Outside In is now able to offer an increasingly international platform for the artists it supports, having taken part in the 2014 Paris Outsider Art Fair, and being on the board of the European Outsider Art Association. The project also runs Outside In: Step Up; a programme providing training for artists who align themselves with the project. Artists on the programme have the opportunity to be trained to lead workshops and to carry out research.

22/06/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Midlands-based OI artist and Ambassador Sajida Asif .sajida ✨

When asked about her future artistic hopes and ambitions Sajida shared:

"My future artistic ambitions are to continue to develop my work as a climate artist but also to engage in experimenting with new mediums, new techniques, climate research and anything which helps me grow as an artist. I am always open to new opportunities and adventures within the realm of art and it’s always an exciting place to be."

Find the full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗

🖼 Artwork: ‘Climate Change, Wild Weather’, Sajida Asif
‘Climate Change, Wildfires’, Drought’, Sajida Asif
'Climate Change, Flooding’, Sajida Asif
‘Climate Change, Drought’, Sajida Asif

19/06/2026

OPPORTUNITY: Reminder that there's still time to submit your applications to our two new Outside In Bursary Programmes ✨

🎨Artist Materials Bursary: Deadline Tuesday 30 June
The Artist Materials Bursary provides financial support of up to £150 to help Outside In artists buy materials for their practice. We know that the cost of materials can be a real barrier to making art and this bursary aims to remove that barrier.

🎨Artist Development Bursary: Deadline Monday 20 July
This Artist Development Bursary will support Outside In artists’ professional and creative development. Artists can apply for up to £500 to further their creative practice.

Full information on how to apply can be found on our website.
Link in bio for both opportunities 🔗

17/06/2026

This month's Disability Card Deck feature is 'Care'🌹

Whether you give, receive or negotiate care for yourself and others, care can represent different feelings and experiences for each of us. The reverse of this card asks when care has felt empowering and when it has felt complicated or limiting?

The Disability Card Deck is a project by Outside In artist . We are sharing one card a month from the deck to encourage inclusive and intersectional conversations around neurodivergence and disability with our artists.

The deck contains 48 individually illustrated cards. The reverse of each illustration shares a description, questions and conversational prompts to help with awareness and advocacy.

🔗 Visit 's page to find links to their website and learn more about the deck.

🖼 Artwork: The Disability Card Deck, Care, images courtesy of Sea Shucksmith.

15/06/2026

We are pleased to launch Holding Space, our new artist development programme supporting Midlands-based artists who face barriers to accessing the arts ✨

This programme has been designed as a supportive, slower space for artists to develop confidence, build connections, and reflect on their practice over time.

Over four months, 10 artists will take part in 5 sessions exploring how to
write about your work, find funding opportunities, sustain a creative practice, and more!

Key dates:
📆Thurs 17 September 2026
📆Thurs 15 October 2026
📆Thurs 12 November 2026
📆Thurs 10 December 2026
📆Final reflection session 14 January 2027 (online)

📍 In-person at The New Art Gallery Walsall
✨£40 travel bursary available for each selected artist

Applications now open, deadline: 29 July 2026.
Full information on our website - link in bio 🔗

🖼 Artist Development Lab, New Art Gallery Walsall

14/06/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Midlands-based OI artist and Ambassador Sajida Asif .sajida ✨

Sajida’s work ‘Tinnitus – Forever Companion’ was exhibited in Outside In’s Seventh National Open Exhibition ‘Shelter’, touring to the New Art Gallery Walsall and Christie’s London (2025-26). The painting is a depiction of her own shelter from the constant noise of long-term tinnitus, protecting herself from the inner noise “by creating an imaginary world full of colour, nature and joy through my art and painting”.

Sajida additionally exhibited at Outside In’s Sixth National Open exhibition ‘Humanity’ (2023) with her ‘This Hijabi Can’ series and has trained to become an Outside In Ambassador. We are excited to be sharing more of Sajida's work throughout June. You can read Sajida's full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗

🖼 Artwork: ‘Tinnitus - Forever Companion’, Sajida Asif

11/06/2026

EVENT: 1-2-1 DYCP Application Surgery with John McPherson 📣

Do you have a DYCP application ready to submit and would like some feedback before hitting send?

We're offering free 30-minute online 1-2-1 surgery sessions with John McPherson, Relationship Manager at Arts Council England, for Outside In artists and artists who meet the Outside In criteria ✨

These sessions are designed for artists who already have a draft application prepared and would benefit from advice, feedback, and guidance before submission.

📅 Available Dates
• 18 June
• 30 June

⏰ Available Time Slots
• 10:30–11:00am
• 11:30am–12:00pm
• 12:30–1:00pm
• 1:30–2:00pm
• 2:30–3:00pm
• 3:30–4:00pm

📧 To book a slot, please email [email protected] with your preferred date and time slot.

Please note that spaces are limited and booking is essential. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, and priority will be given to Outside In artists

We welcome bookings from all Outside In artists and artists who face barriers to accessing the art world due to disability, health, social circumstance, or isolation.

🖼 Image: Anu Gamanagari, Outside In Artist Development Lab, The New Art Gallery Walsall

09/06/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Midlands-based OI artist and Ambassador Sajida Asif .sajida ✨

When we asked her how she would describe her work and inspiration, Sajida said: "I would describe my art as surreal in one sense but more so based on nature, landscape, buildings and places that help you feel serene and at peace."

We are excited to be sharing more of Sajida's work throughout June. You can read Sajida's full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗

🖼 Artwork: ‘Waiting’, Sajida Asif

07/06/2026

EVENT: Are you a Doncaster local and a creative? How about joining our Make Art group in Doncaster at C-View this week?

📣On Thursday 11 June the group will be visited by staff from Doncaster Gallery, Museum and Library who will share museum objects with the group to learn more about local artists and the history of making in the area.

Make Art is a free monthly art group offering the opportunity to connect with other artists in a relaxed, open and creative space. Bring along a sketchbook or the latest project you're working on to share with the group 🎨

See our event listings for full information on locations and downloadable welcome packs on our website 🔗 follow the link in bio

📧If you have any questions, contact Beth at: [email protected]

🖼 Image: Artist Chelsea with work, Make Art Doncaster.

05/06/2026

OPPORTUNITY: As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to launch Outside In's new Bursary Programme 🎉

In our last Artist Survey, artists asked for increased bursary opportunities, so this month we are excited to launch TWO new bursary programmes to support more Outside In artists to purchase materials and develop their professional and creative practice.

🎨Artist Materials Bursary: Deadline 30 June
The Artist Materials Bursary provides financial support of up to £150 to help Outside In artists buy materials for their practice. We know that the cost of materials can be a real barrier to making art and this bursary aims to remove that barrier.

🎨Artist Development Bursary: Deadline 20 July
This Artist Development Bursary will support Outside In artists’ professional and creative development. Artists can apply for up to £500 to further their creative practice.

Full information on how to apply on our website.
Link in bio 🔗

03/06/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for June 2026 is Sajida Asif .sajida ✨

A Midlands-based OI artist and Ambassador, Sajida's work explores themes of nature, climate change and botanical landscape. Whether through her ‘Climate Change’ mosaic series or serene, almost storybook-like paintings, there is a surreal quality to Sajida’s imagery. Her flora and fauna come alive within their painted landscapes, jumping out from the canvas to pull the viewer in 🌺

We are excited to be sharing more of Sajida's work throughout June. You can read the full interview with Sajida on our website now, link in bio 🔗

🖼 Artwork: ‘Climate Change, Drought’, Sajida Asif

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