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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.

28/05/2026

How about joining a Make Art Group near you in June? 🎨

Make Art is a monthly free art group led by Outside In artists and ambassadors across the UK.

These sessions offer 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.

Upcoming June dates:
📆 1 June: Bournemouth
📆 11 June: Doncaster
📆 15 June: Online
📆 26 June: Manchester
📆 30 June: Brighton

🔗 link in bio
Or see our website for full information, including locations and downloadable welcome packs at: outsidein.org.uk/event-listings

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

🖼 Image: Make Art Brighton

26/05/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for May has been Jason Hall .01, an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of connection, belonging, and the rebuilding of fractured communities. Pictured here are some of his early works using lard and tar as an experimental painting medium 🎨

Jason is currently exploring how the root-like structure of fungi called 'mycelium' can be used as a sustainable sculptural material. He told us:

"I’m interested in creating work that uses sustainable materials but can also degrade over time and become part of the environment that its placed in."

He is also developing Pipedream, an innovative project transforming a narrowboat into a floating artist studio and residency space for q***r and neurodiverse artists. The project reimagines waterways as sites for creativity, community, and respite from neurotypical spaces, with its first residency set to launch this summer ✨

Read the full interview on our website as Jason shares more about his journey into art, experimentation with mycelium, and process developing ambitious, community-driven projects.

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🖼 Artwork: ‘Triptych and Tar', Wood, Brass, Lard and Tar, Jason Hall

21/05/2026

This month's Disability Card Deck feature is 'Healing'🃏

The healing process can look different to all of us. What does healing mean to you?
Is there something that helps you feel strong again after going though a difficult time?

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, Healing, Images courtesy of Sea Shucksmith.

18/05/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for May is Jason Hall, .01, an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of connection, belonging, and the rebuilding of fractured communities. 🎨

Asking Jason about his standout moment as an artist so far, he told us about staging a drag foosball tournament in Brighton Jubilee Library as part of The Justin Campaign - an anti-homophobia campaign and activist artwork that was founded in 2008 by himself and other players from the gay football team in Brighton.

The Justin Campaign (2008-11) and Football vs Homophobia (est. 2011) went on to receive international recognition and press coverage. Football vs. Homophobia is now the official anti-homophobia initiative for the F.A. and The Justin Campaign is permanently housed in the National Football Museum ⚽

Read the full interview on our website.
Link in bio🔗

🖼 Images: ‘Queer Table Football’ and ‘The Justin Campaign’, courtesy of Jason Hall

14/05/2026

We are excited to share the second issue of Outside In's digital Make Art Zine ✨

The zine showcases the variety of work made by artists at our Make Art groups across the country, and is accompanied by poetry and stories from the artists themselves. It is a celebration of process, colour and community.

Why not take a look inside?

🔗Link in bio to our website

🖼 Artwork: 'Relish the Whimsy', Rosanne Powell

10/05/2026

INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for May is Jason Hall .01, an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of connection, belonging, and the rebuilding of fractured communities. 🎨

Spanning participatory performance, immersive experiences, and sustainable material practices, Jason’s work invites audiences to reflect on togetherness, self-worth, and new ways of living in relation to one another.

Read the full interview on our website as Jason shares more about his journey into art and developing ambitious, community-driven projects.

🔗link in bio

🖼 Artwork: ‘Battered Lightbulbs’, Jason Hall

07/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are excited to officially welcome and introduce our new Director, Molly Bretton 🎉

As Outside In enters an exciting new chapter, we are delighted to welcome Molly who brings with her a wealth of experience in championing access, inclusion, and creative opportunities within the arts, alongside a deep commitment to supporting artists who have historically been underrepresented.

We sat down during her first few weeks at Outside In to learn more about her professional journey, her experience at Outside In so far, and what she hopes to bring to our community of artists in her new role.

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

30/04/2026

EVENT: How about joining a Make Art Group near you this May? We run monthly sessions lead by Outside In artists and ambassadors across the UK and this month is particularly special because Make Art turns 3 years old! 🎉

🎨 Make Art is a monthly free 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.

Swipe to see some quotes from current and previous Make Art artists to hear how the group has supported them and their art practice 🧡

Upcoming May dates:
📆 11 May: Bournemouth
📆 14 May: Doncaster
📆 18 May: Online
📆 20 May: Brighton
📆 21 May: Online Celebration of Make Art turning 3
📆 22 May: Manchester

See our event listings for full information, locations and downloadable welcome packs at: outsidein.org.uk/event-listings
🔗 or follow the link in bio

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

🖼 Images: Make Art Brighton and Bournemouth artists

28/04/2026

✨INSPIRATION: Outside In’s Artist of the Month for April 2026 has been Editoriat , an exciting artist using collage, decollage and print techniques to confront societal issues and the toxicity of modern media messaging.

Read the full interview with Editoriat on our website where she tells us more about her journey as an artist and the inspiration and freedom found in the process of making prints. Link in bio 🔗

🎨During May 2026, Editoriat will be exhibiting in Care & Defiance, the .photobham inaugural print exhibition at Centrala Gallery, Birmingham. The group show opening this weekend will explore the contemporary female gaze, bringing together themes of resistance, care, and everyday resilience.

🖼 Artwork: ‘Women Under Siege’, Editoriat

26/04/2026

OPPORTUNITY: There are two spaces left in this week's online Let's CHAT. This is an opportunity to speak with IJE , Outside In's Artist Trustee, about your experiences as an artist and your thoughts on Outside In.

Final two sessions available:
📆 Tuesday 28 April: 10:45am
📆Wednesday 29 April: 7:00pm

What is Let's CHAT?
- A free 30-minute one-to-one online conversations with IJE
- A safe space to share your experiences and ideas
- Your feedback helps shape Outside In's future
- All voices are valued - whether you're new to Outside In or have been with us for years.

📧Email: [email protected] to book your preferred date and time.

Image: IJE with artwork: Orientations of Selfhood.

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