SODA currently has seven groups: Breckland, Chester-le-Street, Frome, Ickenham, two in Uxbridge and Wells.
What if there isn't a soda group near me?
There are several options. You could become a lone member and receive the SODA Magazine 3 times a year as well as having the opportunity to submit your artwork to SODA's national and regional exhibitions. If you are near enough to a group for occasional travel, you are also welcome to join them for art demonstrations, outings and holidays.
However, if you would like to be part of a group that regularly meets up, you can get in touch to register your interest and we'll notify you if we create a new group in your area. If you want to start your own local SODA group, we will provide you with an information pack that includes advertising material to attract new members as well a start-up grant for any initial costs that occur. Existing group leaders will also be on hand to give you practical advice based on their experience.
However, if you would like to be part of a group that regularly meets up, you can get in touch to register your interest and we'll notify you if we create a new group in your area. If you want to start your own local SODA group, we will provide you with an information pack that includes advertising material to attract new members as well a start-up grant for any initial costs that occur. Existing group leaders will also be on hand to give you practical advice based on their experience.
"for me, the most important thing about SODA is the
atmosphere of friendship and the amount of kindness I have received, along with the easy acceptance of any and all impairments"
atmosphere of friendship and the amount of kindness I have received, along with the easy acceptance of any and all impairments"
- Breckland SODA Group member
"I appreciate SODA's atmosphere of friendship, the amount of kindness I have received, and the easy acceptance of any and all impairments"
- Breckland SODA Group member
what if i'm already a member of a different art group?
If you are already part of a different art group you can still get involved with SODA. You and other interested members of your group can become affiliated with us. This means that whilst you would still keep your name and your existing identity, for an annual subscription of £5 each, all affiliated group members would receive copies of the SODA magazine 3 times a year and would be able to have subsidised holidays and outings. Not everyone in the group would need to become a member of SODA, but many find that they want to once they see the benefits that affiliated members enjoy.
For more information about becoming an affiliated group, contact us through our online form or email societyfordisabledartists@gmail.com
For more information about becoming an affiliated group, contact us through our online form or email societyfordisabledartists@gmail.com