Accessible Events

13 November 2026

10am-4pm 

Exploring the philosophy, practice and learning behind MK Gallery’s two-year Sensory Engagement Partnership with specialist practitioner Collar & Cuffs Co, developed alongside MK Gallery’s community partners, including adults with learning disabilities and young people with visual impairments. Together they have created public sensory responses to six major exhibitions, including Andy Warhol: Portrait of America, Paz Errázuriz: Dare to Look and Euan Uglow: An Arc from the Eye. 

Beyond making the case for sensory engagement, this symposium explores how it is reshaping interpretation, meaning-making and public engagement across the cultural sector. Through discussion and creative participation, delegates will experience these approaches in practice. 

With specialist guest speakers, gallerist, producer and curator, Jennifer Gilbert (Jennifer Lauren Gallery) and artists from Blue Room inclusive arts project (The Bluecoat, Liverpool). Delegates will also have the opportunity at lunchtime to visit MK Gallery’s highly anticipated landmark exhibition, L.S. Lowry. 

This event is designed for those working in the arts, museum or disability sectors, who are interested in inclusive approaches to interpretation, co-creation and accessibility in cultural spaces.

Tickets include a full day programme of talks and activities, plus lunch and refreshments. Ticket prices are on a sliding scale to reflect the different contexts in which delegates may be attending.  

Large Organisations / NPO: £65 

Small / Mid-Size Organisations: £55 

Freelance / Individual: £40 

If cost may be a barrier to your attendance, please contact Sophie on sbennett@mkgallery.org / 01908 558319, as a limited number of bursary tickets are available. 

If you have any access requirements you would like to make us aware of, for example hearing impairment, visual impairment, or a physical access requirement, please contact Rosie via rmay@mkgallery.org / 01908 558315. 

This project has been made possible through the Art Fund Reimagine grant. With additional thanks to Engage for supporting this event.