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Cripping Breath is recruiting three disabled, chronically ill, and ventilated contemporary artists who have lived experience of chronic respiratory conditions, and require ventilatory support, such as non-invasive ventilation like CPAP or BIPAP, or other forms like a tracheostomy. This is so that we can explore the ways creative processes can capture the realities of living with the kinds of respiratory illness that mean one engages with mechanical forms of ventilation.

These artists will participate in a collaborative residency alongside Artist-in-Residence Dr Louise Atkinson. This is part of the Cripping Breath Arts Stream. Artist Collaborators will work together to create new narratives around these experiences, positioning themselves as key voices and knowledge producers in this research. Through inclusive and accessible approaches, the Artist Collaborators will co-produce new works for exhibition.

This is a paid opportunity. You can find recruitment materials in Large Print, Easy Read, and British Sign Language. Please contact Grace Joseph (g.a.joseph@sheffield.ac.uk) if you have any questions about accessing these materials. 

Here are some important dates (please note that the dates in the BSL recruitment pack are incorrect and see below): 

• Information session (online): to be confirmed; please email Grace (g.a.joseph@sheffield.ac.uk) if you would like to attend
• Application deadline: 5pm, Thursday 10th July 2025
• Interviews: Week beginning 4th August 2025