Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network
An accessible online community made for you, by you.
In February 2026, Mainspring Arts will launch Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network, a new national network designed by and for neurodivergent creatives.
This new network is a direct response to feedback from neurodivergent creatives we’ve worked with. It will be a core part of our programme, creating a supportive and accessible creative community that offers a programme of activity shaped by its members.
The Plan
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Our Steering group consistsof 8 amazing neurodivergent creatives who are co-creating the ethos, foundation and functionality of the Springboard network. We want to make sure that our community is represented accurately and diversely so we have selected creatives across the arts from different backgrounds, places in the UK and working with a variety of artforms. Our initial session focussed on creating a safe space for these artists and the Mainspring Team to get comfortable and prepare to share!
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Here is where you come in! With the support and guidance of our steering group, we launch our survey. We want the Network to be designed by our community, for our community - so we need your help to shape what it will. This informs the creation of the network and ensures it can effectively help you as a hobbyist and/or professional access the arts more.
To ensure we consider your responses effectively, we have temporarily closed the survey in preparation for the launch. After which, we will reopen it so you can continue to guide how the network evolves to suit everyone’s needs!
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While the Steering group, Miranda, Stella and Simi are working hard to get the network up and running - we have commissioned three exciting neurodivergent artists/collectives who are creating new pieces that celebrate neurodivergent creativity. The pieces will be presented at the online launch event on 18th February - find out more and book your spot by clicking the buttong below!
The Survey.
We want the Network to be designed by our community, for our community - so we need your help to shape what it will look like. Please help us by answering the following questions by Monday 15th December.
“It was really special being in a space where we all felt on the same page. Being able to fully unmask without worrying how others would understand me was so freeing, and it was amazing seeing how accessibility was intrinsic to the session. The breakout discussion left me fizzing with enthusiasm for the project!”
— Feedback from Jaime Starr, a member of our Steering Group
Artist Commission: Network Launch Event
Artist Commission: Network Launch Event
We are looking for three neurodivergent artists to create new work for the online launch of our national Peer Network in February 2026.
Each artist will receive £1,500, to cover the artist’s fee as well as any resources and expenses needed to make the final creative piece.