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We deliver programmes for learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop their own individual journey, as well as to develop as cultural practitioners, leaders and advocates, in order to create change across the arts and society.
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We’re deeply shocked and saddened to hear how Access to Work changes have affected Jess Thom and Touretteshero. Their work has transformed the landscape of disability arts.
Jess's blog with more information: 🔗 www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a-career-ending-decision/
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🎉 One Year Later 🎉
In May 2024, Prism studio artist JYMA debuted his first-ever solo exhibition Faith, Art & Me at Carlisle Cathedral.
🗓️ One year on, we interviewed JYMA to reflect on the experience.
📖 Read the full interview here: prismarts.org.uk/an-interview-with-jyma-one-year-on-from-faith-art-me
✨ How did it feel to share your work in such a public way for the first time?
“First, I want to say to have an opportunity to share my artwork in Carlisle Cathedral was a treat. Secondly, the support I received from Prism meant a great deal. The combination of Prism’s support and the exhibition has given my artwork credibility.”
✨ Have your goals or ambitions changed over the past year?
“My goal, ambitions, have changed over the past year, yes. Through the work I do at Prism as well as the work I do at home, I believe everything is to play for. There is nothing I cannot achieve if I put my mind to. And work hard, obviously.”
✨ How do you feel you’ve changed as an artist since your solo exhibition?
“I am more confident with ideas about my artwork – both visual art and my writing.”
✨ What part of the experience are you most proud of?
“Difficult one, that. The buildup to the exhibition, the preview night, and the reaction from the public who visited—it all fills me with pride.”
✨ What was it like exhibiting in Carlisle Cathedral?
“As venues go for an art exhibition – especially this early in my artistic career – they don’t come much bigger than Carlisle Cathedral. As I said in my speech on Faith, Art & Me preview night: ‘Carlisle Cathedral is one of this country’s greatest medieval architectural masterpieces.’”
✨ What has this experience meant to you?
“To be able to add Faith, Art & Me Exhibition in Carlisle Cathedral to my CV is undoubtedly a feather in my cap – one that, arguably, may never be surpassed. I suppose what I’m really trying to say is that the entire experience was deeply humbling. And, needless to say, it is an experience I will never forget.”
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🎨 Prism Studio Artists at the Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2025 🎨
We’re thrilled to share that three of our incredible studio artists — Stuart Irving, Emma Evans, and Annie Robinson — have had work selected for the Brewery Arts Open Exhibition, now open in Kendal!
🖼 Wrestlers by Stuart Irving
🖼 Untitled by Emma Evans
🖼 Colours by Annie Robinson
Each piece is beautifully presented in a bespoke frame crafted by Michael’s Framers and Picture Gallery, and is available to purchase for £300. This marks a huge milestone — it’s the first time original work by Prism artists has been professionally framed, exhibited in a public gallery, and offered for sale.
Tonight’s Private View was a proud moment for all involved. Stuart and Annie attended with their families, and Prism’s Communications Officer Emma was blown away by the calibre of the work and the impact of seeing these framed pieces in situ. It’s a real achievement for each of the artists, and for Prism as a whole.
The exhibition runs from 23 May – 19 July at Brewery Arts, Kendal.
🕚 Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟 Free entry
We’d love for you to visit, spread the word, and celebrate with us — you might even take home an original piece of Prism history.
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#PrismStudioArtists #BreweryArtsKendal #DisabilityArts #LearningDisabledArtists #CumbrianArtists #InclusiveExhibition #OriginalArtForSale
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Look familiar? 👀 These brilliant deckchairs were part of our Rest Under The Stars installation – and now they’re out soaking up the sunshine by Carlisle Cathedral Café! 🌞
Lovely to see them still offering a cosy spot to pause and enjoy the day 💫
Pop by and take a seat if you’re passing!Who's tried out our deckchair seating by the Carlisle Cathedral Cafe? We hope they make you as happy as this young visitor!
You may recognise them as a key component from our Rest Under The Stars installation, created with our friends at Prism Arts. It's great to be using them again whilst the sunny weather is here!
Come and rest with us 🌟
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THE ART ON SHOW
We’re thrilled to share a first look at the outstanding work by the Prism studio artists selected for the Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2025, opening tomorrow in Kendal:
Wrestlers by Stuart Irving
Untitled by Emma Evans
Colours by Annie Robinson
Each piece brings bold colour, movement, and emotion to this much-anticipated showcase of local talent. We’re so proud of our artists and can’t wait to see their work in the gallery.
Exhibition runs: 23 May – 19 July
Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM
Free entry | Brewery Arts, Kendal
Tag us in your visit and help us celebrate these brilliant works!
#TheArtOnShow #PrismArtists #BreweryArtsOpen #KendalArtScene #LearningDisabledArtists #CumbrianCreatives #SupportLocalArt
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“Happy and Good” - Jay Zeroual, Acrylic painting. 187 x 100 cm.
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Swipe through to explore in luscious detail Jay’s magnificent finished painting. This piece is the artist’s largest yet and we are excited to see where this emerging young artists reaches for next!
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#acrylicpainting #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #supportedstudio #artistsoninstagram
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Cats by Michael Morley 🐱 Digital illustration of a range of cat breeds, drawn on an iPad. 🐈🐈⬛
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#cats_of_instagram #catart #digitalillustration #supportedstudio
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“Canal Boats From Around the World.” - Matt Armstrong
Artwork 1: 51 cm x 41 cm
Artwork 2: 75 cm x 60 cm
“I found them from different countries. I used the iPad then the canvases. “ - Matt.
Matt has been adding layers of mixed media to his canal boat pieces on canvas over the last few weeks, with today in the studio adding the final touches of paint pen.
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#artistsoninstagram #painting #mixedmedia #abstractart #supportedstudio
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Emma Evans latest completed piece. This artwork is an exciting fusion of Emma’s two main creative practises - hand embroidery and use of masked spaces in acrylic painting.
62 x 62 cm on fabric.
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#abstractart #embrodiery #mixedmedia #supportedstudio #painting
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Detail pictures (and artist process video) from one of Jay’s current works in progress. 🌞
Part of our Young Persons Artist group, Jay is an exciting creative in the studio who continues to develop his practise through scale and new techniques. His motion led brush strikes culminate in rich paintings that are laden with movement and colour.
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#artistsoninstagram #abstractart #painting #supportedstudio #artprocesses
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When your artwork is too big to hold it by yourself. 😎 Rosie Thompson (pictured left) with her latest large scale collage, with facilitator artist Rebecca.✨
232cm x 76 cm tissue paper on paper. Swipe through for some details! 🌞
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#collage #abstractart #artistsoninstagram #supportedstudio #creative
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“Woke Trinity” - JYMA
Acrylic paint, sharpies and oil pastel on canvas.
For the past few months JYMA has been experimenting with many different ways of depicting his original poems that contain powerful messages.
The artist has this to say about his final artwork…
“These are three causes that are close to my heart. And I’m ready to share them with the world.”
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#originalpoetry #artistsoninstagram #supportedstudio #illustration #typography
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“Untitled” Emma Evans • 120 x 90 cm Mixed media on paper.
Great new completed piece by Emma, who says this about her artwork…
“I like the painting. I like the stripes.”
See a previous post for a lovely picture of Emma painting the initial blue layer!
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#artistsoninstagram #mixedmediaartist #supportedstudio #abstractart #painting
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“Elora” 3D textile sculpture (20cm) by Michael Morley. ✨
Michael has recently been working on a series of pieces in a variety of mediums based on an original design of Ancient Greece, two of which are pictured here.
This Ancient Greece work is from a previous series of digital illustrations Michael created based on “time travel”.
Talented at whatever technique this artist puts his hand too, this latest iteration of “Ancient Greece” showcases Michael’s attention to detail and refined approach.
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#textiles #textileart #sculpture #supportedstudio
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Michael Shepherd’s charming steam train, created with air dry clay and acrylic paint. Michael has a passion for modern and heritage railways which features heavily across his body of artwork, including this excellently finessed 3D piece.
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#steamtrain #steamengine #3dart #sculpture #clay #supportedstudio
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Matt, working from his own drawings of riverboats, began this piece by creating a series of interlocking shapes using modelling wire. He then wrappped the final sculpture with masking tape to use as a stencil for spray painting.
We are loving the confidence Matt is establishing in his unique creative processes.
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#artistsoninstagram #supportedstudio #abstractart #painting #spraypaint
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A0 acrylic painting of the Carlisle United football grounds by Max, a student from James Rennie post 16 who is attending our transition project this term.
Over three workshops Max carefully mixed and applied his colours to represent a place of great importance to him.
James Rennie Post 16 have attended Prism for the last 3 years as a part of our young person’s transition programme, enjoying a wide range of multidisciplinary workshops to develop their own creative practice.
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#abstractart #supportedstudio #creative #painting #artiststudio #carlisleunited
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Untitled Sculpture by Marina, 2025. Clay. Created at the Prism Studio.
Check out more of Marina's artwork: prismarts.org.uk/artist-gallery/marina/
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Welcome to the Prism Arts Gallery page – a dedicated portfolio showcasing the latest projects and artwork from the Prism Arts Studio in Carlisle. Explore and celebrate the creativity of our studio artists as we share their work, process, and achievements
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Catherine Quilter feeling the groove of soft pastels. ✨We are always keen to explore the sensory aspects of each material or technique and how each artist experiences these processes individually.
Beautiful photographs by 📸 Stuart Walker
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JYMA has been recently experimenting with different mediums to communicate his new poem series. 🔶🌀➿
JYMA says “that the poems are inspired by modern day problems and possible solutions” and welcomes positive or constructive feedback!
The poem series comprises of :
War Poem
My Hope for Woke
A Life Without Art
Swipe through to read each one across each 3D cube, photographed and documented by the artist himself. ✨
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