Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 20 January 2026
Inclusive arts platform empowers artists with intellectual disabilities
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Suisha – part of Horizons, a charitable organization formally known as Cope Foundation, based in Cork – works with artists who are neurodivergent or intellectually disabled. In 2014 it launched Arts Access ID, a multidisciplinary programme supporting artists, audiences, and organizations across Europe to participate in cultural life through co-creation, participatory process, and accessible practice. The number of participating artists has grown from about 500 in 2022 to over 1,350 in 2025.
Solution: Arts Access ID
Organization: Suisha Inclusive Arts, Horizons
Country of Implementation: Ireland
Connect with this organization at #ZeroCon26: Suisha Inclusive Arts / Horizons | Zero Project Conference 2026
[Alt text: A speaker presents at an event promoting inclusive arts, while another person visually records ideas on a board. Words like “ACCESSIBILITY” and “New Strategies” emphasize collaboration, creativity, and advocacy for equal participation in cultural life.]
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