Suisha Inclusive Arts

Suisha Inclusive Arts Suisha Arts was set up in 2014 as part of Cope Foundation. Suisha Inclusive Arts is a community based arts initiative.

Suisha Inclusive Arts promotes inclusion of people with disabilities through arts. Suisha Inclusive Arts builds partnerships with arts groups in the community. These partnerships help create brand new chances for artists and performers to showcase their talent. Suisha Inclusive Arts is based in Civic Trust House on Pope’s Quay, Cork City

17/06/2026
29/05/2026

Presenting our first Disabled Artists Scratch Night! Join us on 25 June for a curated evening of new ideas and works-in-progress showings from a group of disabled artists. Tickets only €10: https://bit.ly/4fazTnl

The programme will include performances from Niamh McPhillips, Maryam Madani, Lunatraktors, and Erin McNamara. Find out more about the artists and the work they will present over here: https://bit.ly/4fazTnl

Following an open call through our partnership with Europe Beyond Access, a curated programme of performances from four disabled artists based in Ireland have been selected for presentation here at Project. Provided with rehearsal space, dramaturgical support, tech and marketing support, these artists are working towards developing their work for The Cube stage this June.

ISL and Audio Description will be provided.

25 June | Cube
Tickets €10: https://bit.ly/4fazTnl

This event is commissioned by Project Arts Centre through Europe Beyond Access, co-funded by the European Union.

Pictured, artist Maryam Madani at an EBA Lab in Rovereto, Italy, 2025. Caught by Giulia Lenzi.
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MTU Cork School of Music, Cork, CorkThursday, April 23  •  6:30 PM - 7:30 PMHorizons Cork
20/04/2026

MTU Cork School of Music, Cork, Cork
Thursday, April 23 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Horizons Cork

The Inclusive Music Ensemble of MTU Cork School of Music will give a public rehearsal - inviting audience members to take part.

16/04/2026

Save the Date for ! 🗓️

We are delighted to announce that the Zero Project Conference 2027 will take place from February 10–12, 2027, at the United Nations Office at Vienna.

The Agenda will revolve around innovations in:
Independent Living
Political Participation
Assistive Technology

At the center of the conference are the Zero Project Awardees. Their solutions are selected through an extensive, multi-step process to ensure innovation, impact, and scalability.

Want to be part of it? The journey begins this May with the official call for nominations. Keep an eye out for to submit your innovation and join us in Vienna as we continue our work together for a world without barriers. 🌍

We look forward to welcoming the global disability inclusion community to Vienna!

20/03/2026

New standards to improve access to culture for disabled people are being rolled out by the UK’s arts councils, described as a “road map” to growing disabled audience and visitor numbers.

Read more 👇

17/03/2026

To all of our wonderful supporters, community of artists and funders

Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️ ☘️

We celebrate all of the women associated with Suisha Inclusive Arts today and everyday.  Here are a selection of images ...
08/03/2026

We celebrate all of the women associated with Suisha Inclusive Arts today and everyday. Here are a selection of images that celebrate and the many women who inspire us, we create with and work with. Thank you 🙌🙌

Horizons Cork

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08/03/2026

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WE DID IT -    A representative group of Artists from Suisha Inclusive Arts /Horizons Cork travelled to Vienna for    be...
07/03/2026

WE DID IT -

A representative group of Artists from Suisha Inclusive Arts /Horizons Cork travelled to Vienna for between February 16 -21.

We received a global Zero Project award for our innovative inclusive arts work. Suisha’s artistic work was well represented and celebrated in a variety of ways throughout the incredible week that was part funded by the Erasmus+ programme.

Suisha had two live performances, two conference presentations and participated in a range of workshops and learning events. Links to our contributions are available below.

🎭 Suisha’s Performance and Eoin Nash Panel Presentation at the United Nations Office Vienna at - https://youtu.be/z1MjtKVcPjc

🔥 Amy Begley and online Fireside Chat here: https://youtu.be/KLwiOpX3flg

With the support of the programme our 13 strong group had a variety of amazing learning opportunities.

Ballroom with Schön, with Reese
Ball with Haider
Modern exhibition.
Museum - in museums

We were generously hosted by the Foundation and are truly grateful to Isabella Essl , Martin Essl Michael Fembek Robin Tim Weis Wilfried Kainz Connie Vandarakis and all of the Zero Project Team for their welcome, support, guidance and kindness throughout our visit.

Being awarded at this global level is a tribute to all who have contributed to our growth and development. Thank you to our extensive network of support, our Suisha/Horizons Team and our many associated artists.

Thank you
Léargas Cork Education and Training Board Department of Theatre, UCC MTU Cork School of Music EASPD Brussels Cork Arts HSE Ireland CreativeIrl Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Address

50 Pope's Quay
Cork

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

021-4215155

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