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The Marketplace & I: Commercial Experiences of Disability Explored through Art brings together artists from across the UK with different types of disability who have created works expressing their experiences of dealing with the commercial world.

The Marketplace & I: Commercial Experiences of Disability Explored through Art brings together artists from across the UK with different types of disability who have created works expressing their experiences of dealing with the commercial world.

Dr Leighanne Higgins, of Lancaster University Management School’s Marketing Department, has led the project, working with people living with disability and disability support groups and charities from across England and Wales.

The artists have produced photos, sculptures, paintings, poetry, music, songs and dance routines that share the commercial experiences of people with disabilities.

Dr Higgins said: “The exhibition is about challenging perceptions of disability, making the ability of these individuals and groups more apparent. So often with disability, the focus is on what the person cannot do rather than what they can.

“The exhibition aims to prioritise ability over disability and challenge negative perceptions of disability in commercial settings.”

Eight collections are on show, including works by Piccadilly Support Services, from Lancaster, who work to provide support for people with autism, and Unique Kidz & Co, from Morecambe, who work with disabled children and young people to provide play and social activities.