Access Maker – Innovationshub
The project “Access Maker – Innovation Hub” by Un-Label was launched in July 2024 and will run for three years as a nationwide training and advisory programme to promote inclusion and accessibility in the arts and culture sector.
Key factors for successful inclusive opening processes are representation, communication and continuity.
Project term: July 2024 until June 2027
A team of consultants with different disability perspectives and experts in inclusive cultural work will sensitise and qualify actors in the cultural sector nationwide for our overall social task: the creation of inclusive living conditions.
The advisory services range from free initial consultations to training courses in Cologne and online, creative labs lasting several days, a comprehensive qualification programme for cultural organisations, further training opportunities for disabled mentors and an international symposium. In terms of content, our offers are based on the five pillars of cultural work: programme, staff, audience, PR and partners.
Our programmes in detail:
Free Initial Consultation
We offer free initial consultations on the topics of inclusion, accessibility, and barrier-free access for cultural organisations, artistic ensembles, and cultural practitioners. Each session, lasting a maximum of one hour, will take place online or via telephone and can be booked online via our calendar from mid-July.
Qualification Programme
From September 2024 to June 2027, Un-Label will offer each year three to four cultural organisations from all over Germany the opportunity to receive comprehensive training to implement their inclusive opening process. Cultural organisations wishing to apply have the chance to benefit from our wide range of tailored advice, training and intensive support. The objectives are to impart factual knowledge, raise awareness and practical applications in the organisation’s own context.
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Project period of the first round (September 2024 to June 2025)
Creative Labs
We are continuing our highly successful series of Creative Labs, now offering an annual multi-day lab. This format brings together selected international experts from the inclusive arts sector with cultural professionals and artists from various disciplines, both with and without disabilities. We focus on a diverse range of topics, enabling in-depth training on the latest developments in inclusive artistic and cultural practices—both nationally and internationally. Previous participants include Tate Gallery – Marcus Dickey Horley, Battersea Arts Centre – Tarek Iskander and Cat Sheridan, Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm – Lea Gockel, Ben Glover, Claire Cunningham, Julie McNamara, Jess Thom, Kaite O’Reilly, Max Greyson, Nickie Miles-Wildin, Ruth Fabby, Extant – Maria Oshodi and Ben Wilson, Access All Areas – Helen Bryer and Adam Smith, and Candoco Dance Company.
The next Creative Lab will take place from 25–28 September 2025 at the Academy of Cultural Education in Remscheid.
Further Education and Training
Starting this year, we will be offering various annual training formats to enhance the skills of the arts and culture sector in the field of inclusive cultural work. These sessions take place both in Cologne, in our spacious and accessible seminar room, and online. The formats range from three-hour sessions to full-day seminars and multi-part training courses. Our goal is to provide an inclusive educational programme accessible to all interested individuals, from introductory courses for beginners to advanced training for experienced professionals.
Free Training Programme for Consultants with Disabilities
Un-Label offers, in addition to training, supervision, and intervision for its own team of consultants, qualification programmes for external consultants with disabilities working in the cultural sector. In these seminars, participants can develop or deepen their knowledge and skills regarding different disability perspectives, general inclusion, and didactic methods for effectively conveying content. The goal is to enhance the professionalism of consultants with disabilities in the arts and culture sector and to expand their expertise in inclusive cultural work.
ALL IN Symposium
Since 2016, Un-Label has been hosting the internationally renowned ALL IN Symposium in collaboration with kubia and various partner organisations every two to three years. This symposium has become a key platform that brings together cultural professionals with stakeholders from the arts, science, and politics.
The next major symposium is planned for winter 2026/2027 to reflect on the outcomes of the three-year model project, discuss the current state of the cultural landscape for artists, cultural professionals, and audiences with disabilities, and explore future needs.
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Creative Labs
Qualification Programme
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Access Maker – Innovation Hub is funded by
