Sun Trees, Sarah McGreevy (detail)

Artists First is a group of disabled artists with learning difficulties. We believe that as a group we can support each other and that we can do powerful work together; things that we could not do alone.

Celebrating Artists First

A film made with the artists in 2015 to show what Artists First is all about.

Our history

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Into the future

March 9, 2022

Artists First will go through some big changes in 2022. This will be a busy year of showing and selling our work and planning for the future of all the artists.

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Our latest book

May 26, 2018

Combining images and a timeline of key moments in Artists First history, this is a beautifully produced guide to the group for people new to the group as well as long-time fans. Order your copy now.

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Six films about Artists First

January 2021

Six films about Artists First have been made to tell share the history, influences and impact of Artists First. Watch them all online.

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Big Yellow Storage

Thanks Big Yellow!

June 2, 2021

Thanks to Big Yellow Storage we've been able to keep our work safe.

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Emily in the studio

Stay in touch

Stay in touch with what some of the artists are doing now on Instagram @artistsfirstbristol.

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