Curator Tour: ArtWorks Together International 2026

Join Festival Producer, Gemma Woffinden in the gallery to hear all about the stories behind the artworks in this international open call exhibition.  

ArtWorks Together is an international festival offering adult artists who have a learning disability, are autistic or both, the opportunity to showcase their talents to the entire world, gaining the recognition they deserve.  

The festival exhibition consists of more than 70 artworks and celebrates colour and innovation, and amplifies contemporary social, political, environmental and cultural themes, while challenging assumptions about the lived experiences of artists who have a learning disability, are autistic or both.  

This unique collection of paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media and film showcases artwork from South Yorkshire to South Asia, North Yorkshire to North America and beyond.  

ArtWorks Together Festival aims to galvanise change within the arts and celebrate artists, who are currently significantly underrepresented in the sector – find out more here.