What happens when art is something you experience, move through and help create?

Flow State is a multidisciplinary, participatory art installation by artist Vishal Joshi, bringing together live dance, music and painting within an immersive studio environment.

We're inviting people with lived experience of disability, neurodivergence and different access requirements to experience the project and help shape how it can be made as accessible and inclusive as possible.

About Flow State

Flow State explores how creativity can be experienced collectively, inviting audiences to engage with artistic processes through movement, sound and visual expression.

The installation draws on South Asian rhythmic and movement traditions alongside contemporary performance practice, exploring how sound, embodiment and environment can support creative confidence.

Rather than a traditional gallery experience, Flow State is designed as an open, studio-style environment where people can participate in different ways. There is no expectation of previous artistic experience or knowledge.

You might choose to observe, make marks, talk with others, or respond in other ways. The project is designed to support different ways of participating and communicating.

What will we explore?

During the access review, we'll experience the installation and discuss how it could work for people with different access requirements.

We’ll particularly explore:

Sound, lighting and movement

Access for people with visual, hearing and mobility impairments

How creative activities and instructions can be adapted

Different communication and participation preferences

How people are welcomed and supported

Whether the environment feels comfortable and accessible

How the project can encourage participation and creative confidence

There will also be opportunities to share ideas about how Flow State could gather feedback from audiences in different ways.

When and Where

Saturday 21 November 2026

11am–1pm

Terrace Room

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

4 Midland Street

Leicester

LE1 1TG

Please meet in the Cafe Bar at Phoenix. The Terrace Room will be available privately for the All-In access review between 11am and 1pm. There may be some crowds or public activity in the Cafe Bar when you arrive. A lift is available to take participants directly to the Terrace Room.

Who is this for?

This review is for people with lived experience of disability, neurodivergence or other access requirements. In particular, the project is interested in hearing from people with visual and hearing access needs, as well as neurodivergent participants and people with mobility impairments. Friends, family members and supporters of disabled people are also welcome. You don't need any artistic or accessibility expertise. We're interested in your experiences, responses and ideas.

Access information

BSL interpretation will be provided.

Accessible taxis can be arranged for people who need them to travel between locations.

If you need an accessible taxi to and/or from the event, please let us know when completing your booking form so we can arrange this for you.

The review takes place in the Terrace Room at Phoenix. A lift is available to access the room.

Seating is available.

There may be some crowds in the Cafe Bar when you arrive.

The project involves sound, movement and visual activity, so participants may wish to consider their own sensory requirements.

Please tell us about any access requirements when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Photography and filming

Photography and filming may take place during the session to document the project for evaluation.

Permission will be sought from participants before they are photographed or filmed. Any sharing of participant contributions will follow appropriate consent procedures.

Why take part?

This is an opportunity to experience a new participatory artwork while it is being developed and help shape how it works for people with different access requirements. Your feedback will contribute to the development of Flow State and help Vishal Joshi and the project team understand how audiences experience the installation, including the different ways people can participate, communicate and engage with the work. There will also be opportunities to explore different approaches to gathering audience feedback and evaluation. Places are limited, so advance booking is required.

About Vishal Joshi:

Vishal Joshi is a British South Asian artist whose practice explores human identity and our connections to physical and metaphysical worlds. His work brings together movement, sound, painting and participation, often exploring how creative experiences can build connection, confidence and a sense of shared experience. You can find out more about his work here. (https://www.vishaljoshi.co.uk/)

About All-In Leicester:

All-In Leicester is a disabled-led organisation working with cultural venues, festivals and organisations to improve accessibility and inclusion

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