The unprecedented £3million, three year programme, entitled Unlimited, is set to create new work for 2012 with commissions, talent development, as well as UK and international performances.

Unlimited is the result of a three year consultation process across the disability, arts and disability sports sectors. The project provides the disability arts and cultural sector with an unparalleled opportunity to develop new work for the world stage.

The programme will enable talented disabled and deaf artists such as Cando2 (pictured) to create exciting, quality new work across all disciplines leading up to and including the Olympic and Paralympic Games with awards of £25-50,000 as part of Unlimited Commissions.

Unlimited Presents will bring new audiences to disability arts through major pieces of new work showcased at arts festivals, venues and London 2012 events, building up to and including the Games.

Resources and training to foster young talent and develop skills across the sector will be provided through Unlimited Talent, whilst forging new partnerships between disability and mainstream arts organisations.
Unlimited International will support collaboration between the artists in the UK and other countries, showcasing new work around the world, and promoting a global debate amongst young people about disability rights.

Chair of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Board, Tony Hall, said: “The UK produces some of the best disability arts in the world and by using the power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we can help the movement grow, foster young talent, enable collaboration between disabled and mainstream arts organisations and provide platforms to showcase excellence in the UK and around the world.”

Applications for the Commission strand are welcomed from disabled and deaf artists or disability arts groups wishing to create excellent work, either on their own or in partnership with other disabled and non-disabled artists or groups. Further information on the application process can be found at www.london2012.com/unlimited.