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Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism in the Arts & Creative Sectors

Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism in the Arts & Creative Sectors

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About This Event

The GOMA Gallery of Modern Art in Waterford hosts a forthcoming session on neurodiversity and autism within the creative sectors, set to take place on 16 November 2026. This event brings various performers together to explore how inclusive arts environments can better recognise the experiences and needs of Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals. Operating as a trade listing with no public admission charge, the gathering focuses on professional understanding rather than a general audience experience.

Creating inclusive arts environments means understanding and recognising the experiences and needs of Autistic and Neurodivergent people.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Training

WHO IT’S FOR

The workshop is designed specifically for those working across the arts and creative sectors at all levels.

WHY IT MATTERS

Creating genuinely inclusive arts environments means understanding and recognising the experiences and needs of Autistic and Neurodivergent people.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

This interactive session aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of autism and its implications within Irish society and more specifically the Arts sector in Ireland.

By exploring barriers, along with key concepts and strategies, attendees will be better equipped to foster an inclusive environment for Autistic and Neurodivergent colleagues, as well as advocate for themselves as Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Throughout this session, we will provide you with valuable insights and tools around creating neuro-affirming environments, supportive communication strategies, and supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent employees.

In partnership with GOMA Gallery of Modern Art, Waterford.

Facilitated by Ciara Dalton, AsIAm.

AsIAm are a registered Irish charity whose vision is that every Autistic person is accepted as they are – equal, valued and respected.

DETAILS:

Dates: Mon, 16 November 11am - 1pm

Tea/coffee will be provided.

Cost: Free* of charge for artists, creatives and arts workers in the arts and creative sectors in Ireland

Location: GOMA Gallery of Modern Art 6 Lombard St, Waterford, X91 F2XP

TRAVEL / ACCOMMODATION BURSARIES

Safe to Create is delighted to offer a limited number of travel and/or accommodation bursaries to participants based outside the host city as necessary. Applicants must be resident on the island of Ireland. Please outline your request for a travel/accommodation bursary on our Training Requests Form.

ACCESS

Safe to Create is delighted to cover any necessary access costs to support attendance and full participation in the workshop. Please outline your request on our Access Requests Form. Alternatively, please email: info@safetocreate.ie or call 01 6704906.

BEFORE YOU FINISH!

As part of the workshop booking process, we will ask you 5 questions about your role, your sector and where you are based. This ensures that we are reaching individuals in the arts and creative sectors and helps further tailor our workshops to who’s in the room.

We kindly ask that you take a moment to complete the questions.

*We’re proud to offer the Safe to Create suite of training workshops at little or no cost to attendees. However, these sessions do require significant resources to run, so we sincerely appreciate your commitment to attending once a place has been reserved for you. If you are unable to attend a training workshop you have signed up for, please notify us as soon as you can so we can offer the place to the waitlist.

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Frequently asked questions

Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism in the Arts & Creative Sectors takes place on Monday, 16 November 2026 at 11:00.

Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism in the Arts & Creative Sectors is held at GOMA Gallery of Modern Art Waterford in Waterford (6 Lombard Street, Waterford, X91 F2XP).

Entry to Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism in the Arts & Creative Sectors is free.

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