Free programmes designed by ND creatives for ND creatives

We support neurodivergent artists and celebrate neurodivergent creativity.

Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network.

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Events, opportunities and a community co-created by you and your peers!

So far we’ve had 7 amazing events from our launch to a range of workshops and peer led discussions hoping to inspire creativity, foster connection and provide safe spaces for our community to grow in.
As we finish this round of funding, we are taking the time to reflect on how to build going forward. More workshops? A new digital space? An interactive map of inclusive orgs and events near you? Who knows - watch this space to find out!
If you identify as neurodivergent (whether formally or self diagnosed) - absolutely! Sign up to our mailing list below or check out our socials to be the first to know when the network has its own dedicated hub.

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What’s new at Mainspring Arts…?

Poster advertising a discussion on film fandom and neurodivergence led by Akua Daniella from NeoNoir CIC. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 9th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Zoom. It is a free event focused on creating a space for Black and POC neurodivergent creatives of all experience levels and art forms, with limited places. The poster features images of popcorn and a clapperboard, with colorful speech bubbles in the background.

Film Fandoms and Neurodivergence

Thursday 9th July, 6:30 - 8:30pm
On Zoom, Free

Join Akua Daniella from NeuroNoir CIC for a group discussion around film fandom and neurodivergence.

We're back with our next Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network event! This event is a space for Black and POC neurodivergent creatives - all experience levels and artforms are welcome.

From Anime to Atlanta, Boondocks to Best Man - we will be discussing how film and TV have shaped and influenced our sense of community and belonging among Black and Brown neurodivergent people.

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Full Calendar

Wakey-wakey! A call to action for the arts and cultural sector

Bright poster advertising a peer-led discussion on neurodivergent-inclusive arts and cultural sector, with a colorful abstract background, an illustrated mouth, and text emphasizing 'Wakey Wakey!' and event details.

Wakey-wakey! A call to action for the arts and cultural sector

Tuesday 19th May, 6:30 - 8:30pm
On Zoom, Free

What would a neurodivergent-inclusive arts sector look like? Join us for a peer-led discussion

We're back with our next Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network event! The arts and cultural sector is missing out on the enormous talent and originality of neurodivergent creatives because of poor access and inclusion. It's time for the sector to wake up!

Join us for a peer-led discussion about our hopes for what a neurodivergent-inclusive arts and cultural sector would look like. Hosted and facilitated by Mainspring Arts' Springboard project lead, Stella Barnes, and Springboard steering group member Jaime Starr.

After the discussion, we will be commissioning neurodivergent artist Bhavani Balasubramanyam to turn your ideas into a wonderful zine to share with the sector.

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