The Art Guild CIC (TAG)
We work with people with fairness and respect.
We know that labels can limit or exclude participation. We aim to re-label, re-name, and challenge these limits by promoting equitable and equal practices alongside creative freedom.
Our Story
Every artist deserves the chance to make work, show it publicly and meet an audience on equal terms.
Our three directors, Sharon Hockin, Shaeron Caton Rose and Douglas Thompson, have spent years working alongside disabled artists, community groups and festivals across Yorkshire. Again and again, they saw the same barriers: too little studio space, too few exhibitions and too few chances for artists to present their work on their own terms.
We established TAG to challenge those barriers. We work across print, papercut, mosaic, drama and installation, choosing the form that best suits each artist and project. We bring the same care to our language and working methods as we do to the art itself.
Labels can restrict how people are seen and what they are allowed to do. We question those labels, rename where necessary and challenge the assumptions behind them. We place fair and equal practice alongside creative freedom.
Who We Are
Shaeron Caton Rose
Experienced print and installation artist.
She works with lots of different people to make art and help wellbeing in Bradford, Leeds and North Yorkshire.
She really enjoys printing with other people and the joyful surprise this process brings.
Sharon Hockin
Loves art and how creating art makes her feel.
She loves playing with lots of different techniques and materials.
She was a teacher and now works with local charities, festivals, community groups and individuals.
She says, "I get a huge buzz out of working with people and hearing what they want to say, that is when the magic truly happens!"
Sharon believes in having a voice and knows that art enables you to shout out about what is important to you.
Douglas Black
Artist and workshop leader.
He helps people make art, drama and creative work together.
He brings people of all ages and abilities together to have fun and learn new skills.
Douglas teaches creative workshops and helps run local arts events and festivals.
He is studying for a PhD in art and disability studies.
Who We Work With
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