What Emerges Exhibition

What Emerges

‘What Emerges’ brings together seven artists from the Access BEAF programme; an artist development programme for neurodivergent and disabled artists in Dorset and Hampshire.

Exhibiting Artists: Mayre Casadei, Stuart Faulkner, Amy Hopwood, Iñe, Carrie Mason, Emma Mcginn, and Melanie Ffitch-Mitchell.

Opening Preview: Thursday 17 Sept 6-8pm at Boscombe Arts Depot. Please join us at the preview to explore what the artists have been developing over the past year. The exhibition will then continue 10 October and no ticket is required.

Exhibition continues:18 September – 10 October 2026, open Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5pm | B.A.D. Gallery.

Access information ahead of your visit 

• B.A.D. Gallery does not have toilets. Accessible toilets are available in Boscombe Sovereign Centre
• Audio descriptions are available
• Large print text guides are available
• Seating is positioned around the gallery
• There is a small shop in the gallery (card payments only) and some artists are selling their works.
• Quiet morning to visit the exhibition ahead of opening hours – Thursday 24 Sept 11am -12pm. Book your free slot on our website

• There are two public programme activities:

1. Pop Up Choir Event, 3-4pm on Saturday 26 Sept. Join Amy and learn how to sing the song in her animation ‘River and fish’. Free. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
2. Spoon Pyrography Workshop, 1-5pm on Saturday 10 Oct. Join Stuart to use hot wood burning pyrography pens on wooden spoons and make your own designer kitchenware. Fun Workshop for over 12’s, children must be accompanied by an adult.