Arts Mentoring and Training
My Arts Mentoring sessions are tailored for professional neurodivergent and disabled artists across all disciplines: fine art, visual arts, music, writing, poetry, dance, performing arts, and more.
Together, we focus on reviewing your creative journey and aspirations, developing time management strategies, and navigating funding applications. I assist in clarifying your strengths and access needs while identifying barriers to enhance your growth.
Together, we tackle creative blocks, refine your artist CV and statement, and provide interview preparation tailored to your requirements.
Additionally, I offer marketing and networking insights specifically for neurodivergent artists. I also provide Neurodiversity training for theatres and arts organisations, fostering neurodivergent-affirming and understanding in the arts community.
Arts mentoring support includes:
Reviewing your creative career and future goals
Time management and organisation strategies
Support with funding applications (written sections only, not budgets)
Identifying strengths, values, skills, and access barriers
Developing strategies and tools to reduce barriers and support access needs
Overcoming creative blocks and personal challenges
Improving your artist CV and artist statement
Writing support for artist statements and application sections
Application feedback and signposting for complex budget support
Interview preparation and access support (e.g. requesting questions in advance)
Project and budget management guidance
Marketing and networking support, including templates and email writing
With extensive experience in Further and Higher Education, supporting neurodivergent students during their studies and upon graduation, Elinor has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent folk during their studies and in employment.
Elinor provides dedicated coaching for neurodivergent individuals, focusing on primarily on autism and ADHD and beyond. Her services encompass navigating job interviews, identifying and overcoming access barriers in the workplace, and requesting necessary tools or reasonable adjustments to enhance employment experiences.
Elinor assists clients with scheduling and pacing strategies to help manage workloads effectively, breaking down information into manageable steps to facilitate understanding, and providing support with communication to enhance workplace interactions. Additionally, she offers guidance in applying for Access to Work, ensuring individuals receive the assistance they need for a successful career.
Coaching sessions are priced between £80 to £150, depending on the level of administrative support and time required.
Elinor is committed to empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive in their professional journeys.
Neurodiversity/Accessibility Training
Elinor offers specialised Neurodiversity and Accessibility Training tailored for organisations and arts institutions, including theatres, galleries, and creative companies. This training addresses the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals, focusing on autism and ADHD, and emphasises nurturing environments where everyone can create and feel worth. Elinor has been commissioned to conduct training sessions, deliver talks, and contribute written materials on Neurodivergent Affirming Accessibility for a variety of esteemed organisations. Through her engaging and insightful approach, she equips teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance understanding, improve accessibility, and create supportive spaces that honour the diverse and divergent experiences of neurodivergent individuals in the arts.
