Short Description Peterborough Presents is seeking artists who identify as Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent (DDN) to apply for an accessible residency in Peterborough, UK, starting in Spring 2025. This initiative aims to mark the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act and the 15th anniversary of the Equality Act by engaging the DDN community in creative storytelling and expression. The residency will culminate in Autumn 2025 with an artistic output such as a performance, exhibition, or installation.   Important dates: Project public engagement: Spring 2025 – Autumn 2025. Project Culmination: Autumn 2025 There is potential to do something final to mark International Day of People with Disabilities on 3 Dec, however we have found that DDN audiences are not always able to attend in person to events on this date because of the temperature / weather. Evaluation: within 1 month of the final event / activity.   Benefits: Budget: Total up to £10,500, including: Artist stiped: £5,000 Production costs: Up to £4,000 Travel & accommodation expenses: Up to £1,500 Opportunity to collaborate with local DDN communities Support from an Access Coordinator and local partners Public presentation of work in Peterborough Inclusion in a broader artistic programme with micro-commissions and city-wide activities   Eligibility Open to artists identifying as Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent At least five years of experience working with communities Artists of all disciplines (visual arts, performance, installation, outdoor arts, poetry, music, dance, theatre, photography, film, etc.) Preference for artists with a connection to the Peterborough region Theme "Reasonable Adjustment" (reference to the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act) Celebrating disability rights and inclusion Engaging the DDN community in storytelling and creative participation Encouraging joy, celebration, activism, and accessibility in the arts   How to Apply Submit a CV or biography Provide 3-4 examples of past work (can include links to websites or social media) Answer four application questions in written, audio, or video format Complete an anonymous pre-application demographics survey Send applications to: peterboroughpresents@neneparktrust.org.uk   Selection Process Evaluated by a community-led commissioning panel Criteria: Quality and originality of the proposal Relevance to the themes and audiences Feasibility within budget and timeline Experience in similar projects or demonstrated potential Community engagement approach Accessibility considerations   Entry Fee: None   Location: United Kingdom Peterborough   Deadline: February 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT   Website link:  https://peterboroughpresents.org/artist-commission-reasonable-adjustment-2/