Part of the 14th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

On Thursday 2 May, 5-7pm, there will be a preview at the Arts & Disability Forum of a show where not only are you welcome to touch, you’ll be able to make a noise too. Ceramicist Andrew Cooke makes unusual bespoke musical instruments: diddley bows. They are derived from instruments used in West Africa, where children play them, one beating the string with sticks and the other changing the pitch by moving a slide up and down. The instrument was developed as a children’s toy by slaves in the United States. People will be able to pick the diddley bows and play them in the gallery.

All visitors are welcome, including at the preview, and admission is free of charge. If you haven’t been to the ADF before, ask for Chris or Leo on arrival and we’ll introduce you onwards. Braille or BSL interpretation, audio described tours and group visits are available – please request in advance.

This exhibition has been programmed by the ADF as a contribution to the 14^th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (www.cqaf.com).