Welcome to the Shape Arts Podcast!

We’ll be exploring arts, heritage and creativity of all kinds from a barriers-facing perspective, hearing from leading makers, activists and cultural workers about the things that matter to them.

 We will also be introducing new or upcoming projects, and discovering new ideas about what disability is - and what contemporary culture might be as a result.

We would like to thank Ian Rattray, Sound Editor and Grace Fairley, Illustrator for their contributions to the podcast.

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In episode four, the creative team and artists involved in our recent Shape Open exhibition, Open All Hours - still available online, reflect on the themes of the show and how it all came together. Featuring live performances from artist Samiir Saunders.

About the artist

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Samiir Saunders

Samiir Saunders (he/they) is a multimedia poet from Birmingham working in spoken word, alternative hip-hop, and performance art.

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