I'm inviting disabled artists to submit textile-based work for an exhibition that's being organised in a short time frame. It's a response to Grayson Perry’s tapestry series “The Vanity of Small Differences” being shown in Leeds, in a venue that is inaccessible for many disabled people. The project aims to show how disabled people enrich arts and culture, while protesting the exclusion of disabled people from cultural events.

I’m looking for Yorkshire-based (or, even better, Leeds-based) disabled textile artists who have work that they would like to be considered for this exhibition. (Disabled artists include people with physical or sensory impairments, learning difficulties, mental health problems or other long term conditions). Your work does not need to be disability-related, unless you want it to be.

I’ve been offered two venues in Leeds for the exhibition: a community arts space that is also used as a cafe and for creative workshops; and a smaller gallery in a building that also houses artists’ studios. The community arts centre can host the exhibition for approximately 6 weeks; the other gallery for around a fortnight (final dates to be confirmed).

The exhibition aims to open at the same time as (or as close as possible to) the tapestry exhibition, 23rd August.

Your work will need to be gallery-ready, and you must be able to transport it to the venue.

I’m grateful for the support of a number of individuals and organisations with this project, particularly Inkwell Arts and East Street Arts. If you would like to join in the development of the project and can offer any support, I’d love to hear from you.

The project is constantly and rapidly developing, so whether you wish to be considered for the exhibition or want to get involved in any other way, please be prepared to be flexible. It probably goes without saying that this project is unfunded and is reliant on lots of goodwill!