About Us
Artistic Spectrum was opened in January 2013 by Downton Abbey star Sophie McShera. We are not for profit organisation which works with primarily adults & children people with autism spectrum disorders. We also work with children and adults with other developmental disorders, physical and mental disabilities. Based at The ArtSpace, our gallery and workshop in Thorne, South Yorkshire, we offer a welcoming, supportive environment to enable people to discover their creativity. All our students get a free drink at the café next door, which helps them to feel more confident meeting new people and feel part of the community. We also deliver outreach projects at schools and in residential care settings throughout South Yorkshire, Hull and East Yorkshire. Recent projects have included “Famous Faces”, a long-term collage project which has so far been exhibited in London, Hull, Doncaster and Nottingham.
Artistic Spectrum was founded by Emma Wilson. Emma is a graduate of the renowned Falmouth University (Ceramics), is a former Guardian Designer Of The Year and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She began her career as a designer and has been published in magazines including Elle Decoration, Marie Claire and the Guardian and Observer. Emma began working with people with autism in London in 2003 and over the next 10 years developed her unique approach to art as therapy using a wide variety of materials. She founded Artistic Spectrum with the intention of bringing her highly successful approach to as many people as possible.
Awards & Recognition
We’ve had our work recognized at a local regional and national level.
Doncaster CVS named Artistic Spectrum “Most inspiring Organisation at their 2014 awards.
Artistic Spectrum was a finalist at The National Autistic Society Autism Professional Awards in 2014.
In 2015 Artistic Spectrum was announced as a winner of the Duke of York Community Initiative award.
Famous Faces Project
Famous Faces: A series of large-scale collages which incorporate found materials including toys, coins, and sweet wrappers as well as more traditional collaging materials. This project allows our students to enhance their motor skills working with a wide variety of materials. The pictures are also a group effort so our students are able to engage in group work within a safe and supportive environment. The work has been exhibited in London, Doncaster, Nottingham and Hull to great acclaim that has given our students a sense of proud achievement.
Volunteers
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