Neurodivergent Friendly Exhibition Tour of Delaine le Bas

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 11:00 am to 11:45 am

UTC+00:00

Location

The Whitworth | Manchester, EN

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Join our Artist in Residence Sally Hirst on a neurodivergent friendly tour talking about a selection of artworks from the exhibition.
About this Event

These neurodivergent friendly tours are suitable for everyone, neurodivergent or not.

Our Everyday Art School Artist in Residence Sally Hirst will use easy to understand language and easy reads to make it accessible.

The tours will be at a relaxed pace.

Sally Hirst will also provide a basic audio description of each artwork during the tour so it will be accessible to those with a visual Impairment too.

The Whitworth have ear defenders and ear plugs available if needed on request.

There are also sensory bags available to use.


📅 Thursday 19th March 11am - 11:45am. During

📅 Thursday 26th March 7pm - 7:45pm

📍the Whitworth

🎟️ Book your free tickets now. We recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment. However, there will be spaces available on the day of the tours on a first come first served basis.

🌟Donations help us to present world-class events and exhibitions for free. Please consider making a donation with your ticket if you can.


Sally Hirst is a neurodivergent and disabled textile artist, ceramicist and poet based at Venture Arts. She also has a love of history and retelling stories of ordinary people from the past. She is passionate about accessibility, and this is important in her art practice.


About the venue

The Whitworth is a venue with level access throughout, and facilities to support you during your visit. Alongside this our visitor team will be on hand to assist you in the gallery. Find out more about planning your visit to the Whitworth and accessibility information for you.

If you’d like to speak to a team member about any access or additional needs, please get in touch with the gallery and we will be happy to assist you. Email [email protected] or telephone 0161 275 7450.

The Whitworth art gallery and gardens is driven by a mission to work with communities to use art for positive social change, and actively addresses what matters most in people’s lives. We are proudly part of The University of Manchester, operating as a convening space between the University and the people of the city.

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