My space would provide a set time frame for fellow neurodivergant creatives in the Hull (and surrounding) area, to share my studio space, develop and share ideas, innovative thinking and creative works. It would aim to develop confidence in ability, create positive learning experiences, either from complete novices with ideas, to absolute masters with no confidence to create! I'm a multi disciplined, mixed media artist with much to teach, but so so much more to learn! It would be an open, safe, and mouldable environment, with the main narrative being of creative output, be it: thinking, writing, editing, making, painting, printing, sewing, photography, hand tool traditional art and craft....the project will aim to bolster ability, creative skill and primarily confidence!

What we'll deliver:

• Lease or obtain an accessible working space for 2 artists
• Use funding for studio furniture and basic equipment
• Set up a website, make valuable local contacts, and source applicable materials
• Be able to host events annually to showcase local tallent
• Sourcing applicable hardware to enable a better level of administration and management
• Responsibility sourced, recycled materials and mixed media. Found, donated, gifted and pre owned.

Why it's a great idea:

This project is my 'nest'! It's been my dream for over a decade since completing my degree in contemporary fine art practice! Being adhd and Autistic, I have no shortage of creative knowledge, ideas and concepts..... yet my sensory processing and inability to work in public and multi person, sound and visually overwhelming environments is a telling hindrance to my ever pouring jug of non stop ideas, things to share, innovative and unique use of found, salvaged and sustainable materials, and most of all the people whom I wish to include, work alongside and show off to our local arts community! It's a passion of mine to re purpose useable and old objects, making them into visual stimuli, and pushing the boundaries of what, who and how artworks can be created! I hope to Foster in my own unique and unusual way, an understanding of how different demographics apply to creative production, that busy shared and loud spaces are not for all creatives, nor is the usual prime cit hub locations

Steps to get it done:

• Aquire a suitable, affordable space. With basic amenities, access and security.
• Aquire, upcycle and repurpose furniture and studio equipment suitable for various means of basic hand crafted artwork
• Develop and provide information via a website, local arts communities and find suitable candidates
• Begin to work, create, and feel at home within the space, Foster an environment of calm and safety
• Set a series of meet and greet to establish my first guests
• Work with, adapt and bring together a flexible timetable that works for both myself and my guest
• Create!

I'm a 43 year old mum of 5! (Yes we had a TV lol) I have pretty extensive mental health history, and am diagnosed combined adhd and Autistic. After doing my degree a decade ago, I've struggled to find my place.....I have been a community volunteer, (a mum) a waitress, (a mum) and other non sensical positions that have made me lose both trust and faith in humanity! I've worked closely with my local Labour Party, in their community hub, hoping that the food bank, local cafe and warm space might inspire my constant inability to connect, socialise and help others! Alas, it is always in vain! My brain just doesn't work in that way......I need to have a space away from home (being a mum, for 20 years) that is compatible with the way my brain works, and that can also accommodate just 1 more! I always worked well at uni in my studio space "just for 2"! Thank you for taking the time to look over my idea, it's not the most professional, but it's raw, it's to the point, and it's me!