Spectroscope and East Quay are pleased to launch an open call for a new residency opportunity for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists living in South West England. The residency offers time and space to experiment, develop new ideas and connect with East Quay’s unique harbourside setting in Watchet, Somerset. The selected artist will be supported…
Spectroscope Artist Residency at East Quay South West Disabled Artist Gathering Opportunity We are inviting one deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artist living in South West England to take part in a self directed residency at East Quay. APPLY HERE Assisted Links LARGE PRINT EASY READ VISUAL DESCRIPTION Residency Format Two one week stays in one…
A new gathering for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists living in South West England Tickets go on sale 3 June 2026. Free. Spectroscope is proud to present Where We Land, a new one day gathering created specifically for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists living across South West England. Bringing together creatives from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,…
Spectroscope appoints Faye Stewart as Executive Director, strengthening leadership alongside founder and Artistic Director Cathy Mager Spectroscope, the Bristol-based, deaf-led and disabled-led artist collective, today announces the appointment of Faye Stewart as Executive Director. She joins founder and visionary Artistic Director Cathy Mager as part of a new co-leadership model guiding the organisation’s new phase.…
“Visual, sonic, kinetic, and emotive, Finger Talk calls forth a sharpening of senses, in a welcoming arena. Perception comes alive, as do the pleasures of community and connection. Many will leave with hands aflutter”. Mark Sheerin Finger Talk — Touring Immersive BSL Installation Finger Talk is a large-scale, immersive British Sign Language (BSL) artwork by…
Projection, Shadow & Light Workshops Step into a world of light, shadow and moving image. Our projection workshops invite participants to experiment with analogue and digital tools — from magic lanterns and illuminated screens to contemporary projection technologies — to create bold, playful visual artworks. Delivered in schools, museums and galleries, these hands-on sessions are…
“This remarkable sculpture is a celebration of creativity, inclusion and the power of communication. It reflects the values we hold dear in Bristol – that every child, regardless of how they communicate, should feel seen, heard and valued. I’m proud that our city is home to such a pioneering piece of public art” Christine Townsend,…
Groundbreaking Immersive Artwork ‘Night Bloom’ Transforms Market Hall’s 360 Dome Cinema This October, Market Hall in Devonport will host the South West premiere of Night Bloom — a spectacular 360° immersive experience combining sign language performance, vibrant animation, hand-drawn art, dance, and an original soundscape. Book tickets: https://real-immersive.realideas.org/whats-on/night-bloom-1656329800019/ Created by Spectroscope, an international collective of…
Sign Night is our debut projection artwork developed early on in 2020 Covid pandemic. Commissioned by the BBC, the artwork premiered across multiple BBC platforms to international acclaim. The artwork was also live streamed to an audience of 200,000 people in China in 2021. When we first projected the artwork we were not allowed an…
We are thrilled with the response to Night Bloom which is on show at Science Gallery until 15th May. The artwork is part of Vital Sign, Another World is Possible, a group show that shares the many ways people are shaping liveable and hopeful futures. Confronting environmental injustices, from air pollution to the rights of…