Event

Neurodivergent Friendly Exhibition Tour of Delaine Le Bas

Artist Sally Hirst wears a blue and white dress, a dark red shawl and a pointed felt hat. She walks down a pathway outside. There are trees and grass on either side of her. Sally Hirst is leading a neurodivergent-friendly tour of the Delaine Le Bas exhibition.

A photograph of Delaine Le Bas' installation, '+Fabricating My Own Myth – Red Threads & Silver Needles' at Newcastle Contemporary Art 2025. The installation is a large scale piece, mainly neutral and cream in colour with large red threads stitched across the top and the yarn left to fall at one side in a heap. The installation also includes a figure, who is decorated with bright print peeping out from behind a draped piece of fabric. This image is representing the event Delaine le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground.

Join Venture Arts artist and the Whitworth’s Artist in Residence, Sally Hirst, for a neurodivergent-friendly tour exploring a selection of artworks from the Delaine Le Bas exhibition.

Book your place (tickets are free):

Thursday 19 March, 11:00am – Book here
Thursday 26 March, 7:00pm – Book here

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re joining with our friends at The Whitworth to deliver relaxed, neurodivergent-friendly tours exploring a selection of artworks from the Delaine Le Bas exhibition. Led by Artist in Residence Sally Hirst, the tours are open to everyone and offer a calm, welcoming way to experience the exhibition at an unhurried pace.

Sally will use clear, easy-to-understand language, Easy Read materials and provide a basic audio description of each artwork, supporting visitors with visual impairments. Ear defenders, ear plugs and sensory bags are available on request.

These events are free, with advance booking recommended. A small number of spaces will also be available on the day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-22 March 2026) is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and recognises the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, celebrating our differences and empowering every individual.

Sally Hirst is a neurodivergent and disabled textile artist, ceramicist and poet based at Venture Arts. She also has a love of history and retelling stories of ordinary people from the past. She is passionate about accessibility, and this is important in her art practice.