Neuk ND Artist Meet-up - September 2026

Meet other neurodivergent artists for casual discussion around a monthly theme.

September topic: Thinking about Safeguarding in your work

Safeguarding is an important part of planning and running creative projects, and is increasingly something funders such as Creative Scotland expect artists to consider.

Come along for an informal discussion about what safeguarding means in practice, how you can help keep people safe, and what you may need to think about to meet your responsibilities to participants and funders.

Meetups are free, and now open to neurodivergent artists from the whole UK!

Access: Closed captioning will be provided through otter.ai. If you have any other access needs please get in touch at neuk@doorinthewall.co.uk

FAQ:

Q: Do I need to book?

A: Yes, in order to keep the event link relatively private we are asking people to sign up for the meet-up on humanitix.

Q: I can’t make the whole thing - can I drop in for half an hour?

A: Yes, this is a Sunday night casual meet-up, stay for as long as you want to

Q: What do you mean by “neurodivergent”?

A: Anyone who identifies with the term neurodivergent, no formal diagnosis required. The Neurodivergent umbrella includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, learning disabilities, FND, CPTSD, and others.

Q: What do you mean by “artist”?

A: Neuk Collective mainly focuses on ND people working in the arts in a professional capacity, whether as artists, designers, arts workers etc. However we understand that for many disabled and otherwise marginalised people, our career paths are not straightforward and not everyone will be earning an income from their art. We just ask that you take your practice seriously and aspire to professional or semi-professional practice, whatever that means to you.

Code of Conduct

1. Respect the confidentiality of the group.

2. Treat each other with kindness and respect.

3. Listen to each other – everyone has something to learn.

4. Participate fully – everyone has something to teach.

5. Differences of opinion are natural and useful.

6. Don’t assume – everyone has different life experiences and different boundaries. What is easy for you might be difficult for someone else.

7. Be mindful of what you share. Many people have experienced trauma, and may find intense emotional talk retraumatising. Bear in mind this is a professional space.