"Now her organisation works with more than 90 artists each week, providing studio space, materials and tuition. Some of their works have been exhibited, commissioned and sold, with artist Shruti designing the advent calendar for beauty brand Lush, and Seatton painting the cover art for Irish music artist CMAT's second studio album, Crazymad, for Me. Meanwhile, Richard's painting called SHIP was featured in last month's edition of the House and Garden magazine."
"Artbox was born out of Ms Alterman's belief that adults with learning disabilities need "real opportunities" rather than "token gestures". "I was hearing the same issues again and again: loneliness, isolation, nothing fulfilling to do, not feeling valued, shrinking budgets and almost no access to paid or purposeful work," she explained. Ms Alterman, who has a background in art and psychology and co-directs the organisation,"
Madeline Alterman started Artbox in Islington in 2011 with £300, a handful of volunteers, and an aim to support artists with learning disabilities and autism. The organisation now supports more than 90 artists weekly, offering studio space, materials and tuition. Several artists have achieved exhibitions, commissions and sales, including a Lush advent calendar design, album cover art for CMAT, and a painting featured in House and Garden. The project responds to loneliness, isolation and lack of paid or purposeful work for adults with learning disabilities. Tutors emphasise individual differences and inclusive, practical opportunities.
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