Celebrate Together! A Story of Art, Inclusion, & Disability Pride 🎉
- sarah816202
- Jul 14
- 3 min read
What an incredible week for All4Inclusion! In just a few days, our Awards will be hosted in Manchester and online, while All4Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary. The excitement is certainly building, making this the perfect theme for the week.
Celebrate Together is about recognising the power of community, inclusion and shared experiences. It celebrates achievements, friendships and the unique talents each person brings. Whether inspired by people coming together, colourful celebrations, personal milestones, moments of joy, or those who have empowered and included us, it reminds us that we are stronger when we celebrate one another.
Disability Pride Month began in Boston in 1990 to celebrate the resilience and strength of disabled people, with Scope supporting its UK growth since 2009. Every July, it encourages disabled people to celebrate who they are while challenging stereotypes. In 2022, Scott Whitney founded All4Inclusion to reduce social isolation by creating accessible online opportunities where people can connect through friendship, shared interests and community. Many members have visible or hidden disabilities, but the focus is on inclusion, ensuring everyone feels welcome and can join in at their own pace.
In 2023, I started All4Art because of my own disability and the barriers I faced accessing art. What began as an idea has grown into an online space where disabled and socially isolated people come together through creativity, conversation and friendship. Some paint, some draw, some colour and some simply enjoy having a go. Everyone is welcome, whatever their experience or ability.
This week, we celebrate the All4Inclusion Awards on 16 July and All4Art's 3rd anniversary on 17 July. Together, these milestones remind us that creativity breaks down barriers, reduces isolation and builds a stronger, more inclusive community - the true spirit of Disability Pride.
Creative inspiration for this week’s theme; 🎉
🎨 A Place to Belong – What does feeling welcome and included look like to you? Use people, colours, symbols, open doors or joined hands to show kindness, friendship and belonging.
🎨 The Magic Portal – Imagine opening a magical window into the All4Art community. What would you see? Fill it with bright colours, happy memories, creativity, celebrations or anything that makes you smile.
🎨 Colours of Celebration – Celebrate All4Art's 3rd birthday and the All4Inclusion Awards. Use your favourite colours, patterns and shapes to create an artwork full of happiness, pride and achievement.
🎨 Smiles All Around – Think about the joy of celebrating together. Draw happy faces, laughter, balloons, confetti or colourful brushstrokes that capture the excitement of a special occasion.
🎨 Everyone's Welcome – Imagine the biggest celebration ever, where everyone belongs. It could be a party, picnic, feast or gathering filled with colourful food, decorations, music and friendship.
🎨 Someone Who Inspires Me – Create artwork celebrating someone who has encouraged, supported or included you. It could be a friend, family member, carer, volunteer, artist or anyone who has made a positive difference in your life.
🎨 Breaking Barriers – Show a barrier becoming smaller, opening up or changing into something hopeful. Celebrate courage, resilience and the power of coming together. Celebrate courage, resilience and the power of coming together.
It will be a great evening of creativity! See you all soon 🙂 Wednesday evening, 7:30 pm UK time. Please join us on link-tree select All4Art
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