Project Ability

21/12/2025

A taste of what's to come in the New Year!

Our first exhibition of 2026 will be a solo exhibition by Aspire artist Michael McMullen 👏

Join us for the opening reception on the 10th January.

Michael McMullen is an artist working in Project Ability’s Aspire workshops.  His first solo exhibition unfolds as a vivid study of the human figure pushed to its expressive limits, each work capturing an emotional charge that feels both raw and...Read On

20/12/2025

The walking group's latest outing was a visit to the recently excavated well at Glasgow Cathedral. Full details on the project can be found here:

https://www.project-ability.co.uk/blog/walking-group-visit-newly-excavated-well-at-glasgow-cathedral/

20/12/2025

If you need to speak with us about a pick up then please call us on 0141 552 2822. Our gallery and shop will close today at 5pm.

A huge thank you for all your orders throughout December!

20/12/2025

You can help increase Project Ability’s entries into easyfundraising’s giveaway to win a £1,000 donation – every new supporter who joins is an entry!

Sign up before midnight 21st December, it’ll only take two minutes:

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19/12/2025

We’re setting up our Christmas Party! We hope to see you all at 4pm! Artists - if you haven’t got your ticket yet, don’t worry - come along and get one on the door. See you on the dance floor! 🕺🏼 💃 🪩

18/12/2025

Thank you to for spending time in our studio last week, capturing our artists at work and sharing their reactions to Nnena Kalu’s Incredible Turner Prize win. A joyful and historic moment for learning disabled artists.

Nnena Kalu is part of London’s studios 👏🏻

17/12/2025

🌟 Applications are now open! 🌟

We’re excited to be taking applications for our next block of Aspire, ReConnect and Create workshops at Project Ability! 🎨

Full details and how to apply can be found here: https://www.project-ability.co.uk/how-to-book-a-workshop/

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🎨 Aspire is our visual arts programme for adults with learning disabilities, offering weekly supported sessions to explore painting, printmaking, ceramics and more in our fully accessible studios. Morning and afternoon sessions are available Mon - Fri for a block of 10 weeks. The new block starts on Monday 12th January.

🖌️ ReConnect is an open studio for adults with lived experience of mental ill-health, providing time, space and materials to work on personal art projects and be part of a supportive artistic community. ReConnect sessions are available Tuesday - Friday for a 10 week block. ReConnect starts back on Tuesday 13th Jan.

👩‍🎨 Create is our Saturday programme for children and young people with disabilities (and Art Matters for 25+), where young artists can develop confidence, skills and creativity in a fun, supportive setting. The next block of Create and Art Matters starts 31st Jan.

👆 Click the link above for dates, booking info and how to apply - places are first come, first served, so don’t miss out!

Any queries regarding booking, please email info@project-ability.co.uk

17/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome into our studios to meet some of our artists and hear their thoughts on Nnena Kalu’s Turner Prize win. Nnena creates her art at London studio
A powerful moment for learning disabled artists and a celebration of creativity, community and possibility.

16/12/2025

It's the last few days to visit out Feathered Friends Exhibition! We are open this week Wed - Sat, 11am - 5pm. This exhibition has been a huge success, it has been a delight to showcase such beautiful work and SO many pieces have sold and will be off to their new homes shortly!

Don't miss out, come along and visit out gallery and shop before we close for the new year.

Our gallery and shop will close on Saturday 20th Dec at 5pm and we will reopen on Saturday 10th January at 11am.

Feathered Friends is Project Ability’s annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in our supported studio, and beyond. This year’s theme takes flight with a vibrant exploration of birds, creatures that have long...Read ...

15/12/2025

A moment for this portrait of our Marketing Coordinator by Michael McMullen! 🤩🤩👏🏻

We are delighted to announce Michael is exhibiting his first ever solo show, and it will be our first exhibition of 2026! His show will open on January 10th - more details coming this week! 👀

14/12/2025

🎨 Reimagining Art: an exhibition by The National Autistic Society and Project Ability

Join us at Project Ability to celebrate the work created through Reimagining Art, a programme supporting autistic young people aged 16–25 to connect, create and develop their artistic skills in an inclusive environment.

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Viewing days:
• Tuesday 16 December
• Wednesday 17 December
• Friday 19 December
⏰ 11am–3pm

Come along to see a vibrant exhibition shaped by creativity, confidence and self-expression. All are welcome!

https://www.project-ability.co.uk/blog/reimagining-art-nas-x-project-ability/

National Autistic Society