Deaf Arts Officer at Derby City Council

The Arts and Event Team and Hands up project obtained funding for a two year Deaf Arts Officer post. The Deaf Arts Officer, Niki Johnson ,continued the legacy of Hands up Project, developed by a Deaf Audience Development worker from 2001 till 2003.  The aim of the Hands Up project was to develop new audiences for the arts in Derby and Derbyshire. It also developed better access to performance arts for Deaf (British Sign Language users) and Hearing Impaired people.

Niki supported the work of the Hands up partners, and advised arts organisations about deaf and disability awareness, and access at venues. The project aimed to make an impact on arts provision for all communities for years to come.

Below is a link to an event held as part of the 2 year project.  For information about Deaf Arts in Derby please contact the Performance and Support Officer at Derby Arts Team:


Antoinette Burchill
Email:  Antoinette.Burchill@derby.gov.uk
Telephone: 01332 641487

Lost in Translation 2 - network event on integrated arts
12th September, 2008, Derby.