About Empower Arts Summit

Leadership and gathering

The Empower Arts Summit is led by disabled, d/Deaf, and neurodivergent people. The summit brings together musicians, researchers, arts organizations, and industry. The summit is an accessible and inclusive gathering.

Artists and programme

The summit was planned to showcase disabled, d/Deaf, and neurodivergent musicians and other performing artists. It was set to showcase their creativity, innovation, and lived experiences.

Planned programme

• Talks
• Workshops
• Performances
• Displays

The summit was scheduled to end with a public evening concert.

Aims and perspectives

The summit seeks to increase awareness and understanding of artists’ lived experiences. It seeks to highlight and celebrate creative contributions from disability, d/Deaf, and neurodivergent communities. The summit seeks to examine barriers to participation. It invites perspectives offering strategies for a more accessible arts environment. The summit aimed to promote inclusive practices. It aimed to consider intersecting identities and perspectives in arts programming.