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Event organised by The Art Working Parents Alliance
Autograph's Livvy Murdoch will be speaking at this event, discussing what programming cultural organisations can offer to children with complex needs and their families, and what the impact can be
Artist and writer Lisha Rooney has been attending Autograph's Family SEND programme with her son since 2019. She will be in conversation with Livvy Murdoch, manager of Autograph's award-winning Family SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) programme. The two will discuss what programming cultural organisations can offer to children with complex needs and their families, and what the impact can be.
Looking forward, they will offer suggestions for organisations interested in setting up their own programmes, and for parents curious about exploring such workshops with their families. At its heart, this is a conversation about the importance of art, making and creative play. This event is aimed at all involved in public galleries and cultural organisations, education, programming and funding, as well as parents of children with complex needs.
Those who have booked a ticket will receive a Zoom link on the day of the event, one hour before start time.
If you require a free ticket - no questions asked - email the organisers at artworkingparents@gmail.com.
Livvy Murdoch (she/they) works in contemporary arts education and currently manages the learning, access and engagement programmes at Autograph. Livvy has a particular interest and experience in delivering accessible and inclusive programmes for disabled artists and audiences.
They have worked closely with artists from supported studios such as ActionSpace and Headway East London, to deliver a range of outcomes including artist residencies, publications, exhibitions and events.
They are a trustee at the Family Arts Campaign and have previously worked on the learning programmes at Whitechapel Gallery and Camden Arts Centre.
Lisha Rooney is an artist, writer and an autistic rights advocate, speaking and writing about diversity, inclusion and anti-ableism.
She co-organised and participated in the Cultural Inclusion Conference (2025) and has spoken about anti-ableist pedagogy at the Liberty Festival, which celebrates the work of D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists. She was the Chair of Governors at a London-based school for autistic children and young people and is a former ambassador for Flute Theatre and Go Live Theatre Projects.
Since 2019 at Autograph's gallery, with 1:1 staff support for families
Employed to lead and design workshops, in partnership with local supported studios
Kids, adults, carers, grandparents - all the family have access to creativity
"These workshops have had a profound impact on my mental health, my optimism, and my belief in the arts – to know there is space where my family will not suffer discrimination or be judged negatively means so much."
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Banner image: Courtesy Autograph Family SEND Programme and Lisha Rooney
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