Lifting the capacity of learning disabled people to influence change
Nourishing Spaces
We seek playful, brave and meaningful ways of being together that nurture a sense of belonging
Sensory Beings
We recognise our place within nature and our responsibility for its care
True Collaboration
We’re curious about contributions in all forms, providing equitable support and developing agency
Our latest project
The Commons is a co-designed community garden space at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
The installation is full of creations from the local community including mosaics, flags and colourfully painted stones.
We warmly invite you to explore The Commons, a space to rest, play and connect with nature.
Spectra is grateful for the funding from Severn Trent Community Trust and our partners Your City and Metropolitan Hospitals Charity, core funding from Arts Council England, and support from Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust to make The Commons possible.
News & Updates
IDEAS Lab: Paid Opportunity for Learning Disabled Artists
Do you have an idea for a performance that you are passionate about exploring? Spectra’s IDEAS Lab can help! This coming January we are offering four Learning Disabled Artists time, funds and support to research and develop a creative idea. Q and A session – Open Zoom Room on Thursday 20th November 4.00 – 5.00pm.…
What It Takes To Be A Boss
In this blog, Hazel, who is doing a research project with Spectra, writes about: Words by Hazel SealeafFeatured image by Kate Green The Boss. It makes me picture corny inspirational posters from the 2010s, or maybe fleets of suits marching into The Apprentice season 427. But it’s a word I’m warming to. For those of…
It All Starts With A Seedling: An Update on our Environmental Book Club
In this blog, Maisy writes about: In July, our Environmental Book Club put the books aside for a session and instead temporarily became the ‘Environmental Film & Video Club’. As a group, we discussed three short videos; a campaign, a short film, and a movie trailer. We shared how they made us feel, the moments…