DAiSY - Disability Arts in Surrey

03/06/2026

DAiSY-Chain - would you like to get involved? You'll come away from this opportunity with skills in research, evaluation and facilitation.

If you want to find out more, please join us for an online open meeting: 1-2pm, Thursday, 4th June. Open Meeting Link: https://buff.ly/JvAgNRt

We’re inviting 2 DAiSY-Chain artists to join a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project as Peer Researchers for DAiSY.

01/06/2026

We're excited to share that we're embarking on a new project to take a closer look at the DAiSY network model - how it works and how it could support stronger disability arts networks in other regions across the UK.

Over the next nine months, we'll be using Participatory Action Research (PAR) to explore this with our community. PAR means research is led by the community, valuing lived experience as knowledge and building what we learn together.

We're recruiting four Peer Researchers from across our networks - two DAiSY-Chain artists and two member organisations - to help shape the project from the start.

The work will result in a toolkit sharing how the DAiSY model works in practice, so other regions can adapt and build on it.

🌼 Want to be part of it? If you're a part of DAiSY-Chain or work for one of our member organisations please do get in touch.

Applications are open now for Peer Researcher roles. We're also hosting an online info session on Thursday 4th June for DAiSY-Chain, 1–2pm, get in touch with [email protected] if you'd like to join.

15/05/2026

Two days left to enter! Deadline midnight this Sunday 17th May.

Application form and further information via https://buff.ly/Ea2Eiph 😍

13/05/2026

Our final Habitat Sculpture Training session at Nower Wood was the perfect way to tie off our training — from an exciting proposal workshop from Surrey Hills Arts and sharing ideas around the table, to wandering through the woods at dusk and bat spotting at the lake. 🦇🌲

What a journey it's been. Special thanks for Surrey Hills Arts, Surrey Wildlife Trust and all the bats that came out to say hello - we had quite the show!

This project wouldn't have been possible without the support of Community Foundation for Surrey.

12/05/2026

Content catch up! We've been busy this last month at DAiSY.

Here's our fourth Habitat Sculpture session on the beautiful grounds of West Horsley Place. We took a walk through the grounds with Head Gardener Matt Link, collecting found objects from nature, and diving into assemblage with the brilliant Sam Williams. The sun came out for us!🌿

Afternoons spent crafting habitable sculptures from the natural world around us. Creativity, community, and the great outdoors.

What more could you ask for? 🪵

Special thanks to West Horsley Place, Surrey Hills Arts and Community Foundation for Surrey for support on this amazing project!

11/05/2026

Last call! Submit your artworks by this Sunday 17th May.

If you live in or attend an art/disability related group in the following areas, we want to hear from you! There’s no set theme and all mediums are welcome.

- Walton-on-Thames
- Weybridge
- Cobham
- Esher
- Claygate
- Hersham
- Oxshott
- Stoke d’Abernon
- Thames Ditton
- Long Ditton
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Hinchley Wood
- Weston Green

‘Making Space 2026’ is a new community exhibition championing the people of Elmbridge supported by DAiSY, Elmbridge Borough Council, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and RC Sheriff Trust.

You can sell your work in this exhibition. Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre have kindly waived the fees on any sales, so the full sale price goes to you 🙌

Submissions open now
📅 Submission deadline: Sunday 17 May 🔗 Apply via the DAiSY Website.

06/05/2026

🎨 Open call! Submit your artworks before 17th May.

This summer, DAiSY, Elmbridge Borough Council, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and RC Sheriff Trust are supporting ‘Making Space 2026’, a new community exhibition championing the people of Elmbridge.

The exhibition is open to anyone from the county of Elmbridge. We particularily welcome applications from under-represented voices.

If you live in or attend an art/disability related group in the following areas, we want to hear from you! There’s no set theme and all mediums are welcome.

- Walton-on-Thames
- Weybridge
- Cobham
- Esher
- Claygate
- Hersham
- Oxshott
- Stoke d’Abernon
- Thames Ditton
- Long Ditton
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Hinchley Wood
- Weston Green

You can sell your work in this exhibition. Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre have kindly waived the fees on any sales, so the full sale price goes to you 🙌

Submissions open now
📅 Submission deadline: Sunday 17 May 🔗 Apply via the DAiSY Website.

05/05/2026

We're seeking a passionate individual to join our board of Non-Executive Directors.

Founded in 2011, DAiSY is a community interest company that champions D/deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent artists across Surrey through festivals, commissions, artist networks, training and advocacy.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter - applying for charitable status and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation funding - and we're looking for a non-executive director to help guide us forward. This is a voluntary role.

Could it be you? Send a letter and CV, or a recording describing your background and experience by 10th May.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Check out our job pack via our opportunities page! (

04/05/2026

Well done Amy!

09/02/2026

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