Bold contemporary art. Extraordinary artists.
Working with learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop ambitious creative practices for over 30 years.
Over 30 years of ambitious creativity.
For more than 30 years, Venture Arts has worked alongside learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop ambitious creative practices, exhibit their work and build careers in the arts.
From our Manchester studio, artists create work that challenges expectations, sparks conversations and reaches audiences across the UK and beyond.
This month we’re celebrating the work of studio artist Chelsea Dalton.
Chelsea creates intricate drawings and textile works inspired by animals, nature and her imagination. Often exploring pattern, rhythm and repetition, her work carries a quiet intensity and invites viewers to look closely and notice the beauty in the small details.
Chelsea’s textile work Post Office was selected for Outside In’s National Open exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall in 2025, before travelling to Christie’s in London earlier this year.
Events & Exhibitions
Join DJ Horace and friends for an afternoon of all-vinyl music at Piccadilly Central Manchester.
Join DJ Horace and friends for an afternoon of all-vinyl music at Piccadilly Central Manchester.
Join DJ Horace and friends for an afternoon of all-vinyl music at Piccadilly Central Manchester.
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