Artesian Arts is a group of artists, some of whom have lived a life excluded from the world of mainstream art, and struggle with poverty, problems with physical or mental health, or homelessness. Some have learning difficulties while other individuals are following their own unique and artistic path. The art which is produced is raw, powerful, yet accessible because it touches the spirit and cannot fail to inspire.

Artesian Arts exists to promote this art and to provide a forum where the voices of the artists can be heard. Since its inception in 1999 it has established a regular magazine, an active website and on-line gallery, an outreach programme, and a small publishing press for artists' books, in addition to holding six highly successful group exhibitions.

Artesian Arts is part of a world-wide movement that is currently stronger in the United States, Russia, Australia, and Europe than in the UK.