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November 8th, 2019

In this Issue: Two Calls for Art, Two Sensory-Friendly Events this Weekend, and more!

To see upcoming Audio Described Performances, scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter. For a full listing of Audio Described Performances, visit our website.

CALLS FOR ART

What is the Artist Link Project? In addition to our goal to make the arts accessible to all individuals, Arts Access strives to encourage and promote the work of NC artists with disabilities.

Art Unblocked 2020

Arts Access, in partnership with the City of Raleigh's Block Gallery, is excited to host an exhibition titled Art Unblocked 2020 featuring works of art created by artists with disabilities. The exhibition will be on view April 1, 2020 - June 26, 2020 at the Block Gallery, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC.

The juried exhibition is open to any artist who identifies as having a disability. Submissions due December 15th.

To read the full artist call and entry requirements, visit this link.

Annual Women's Club of Raleigh Art Competition

The Women's Club of Raleigh will hold their annual Art Festival in January 2020 at The Woman's Club of Raleigh. This year's theme is Life, Liberty and Happiness. This is a juried contest with prizes!

Submissions from artists with intellectual disabilities are currently being accepted in all age categories and mediums:

Student artists (Grades 6-12) may submit visual art works
Artists 18+ may submit visual artworks

Contact Martha Keravouri at 919-833-0200 or mnkeravuori@aol.com for more information and to arrange art drop off. Submissions are due by Friday, January 24th, 2020.

New this year: Reception for artists. Stay tuned for details!

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

All Access Wake County

When: Monday, November 18, 9 A.M - 2:30 P.M.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
Cost: $39

RALEIGH - GRCVB is hosting All Access Wake County, a day-long, accessibility awareness and training day for staff of area hospitality partners (hotels, restaurants, retailers, attractions and service providers).

Arts Access - Planning for All Campers Lunch & Learn

When: Monday, December 9, 12 - 1:30 P.M.
Where: United Arts Council (410 Glenwood Ave., Suite 170, Raleigh)
Cost: Free

Arts Access - Accessibility 102: Communication & Marketing

When: Monday, December 16, 10 A.M - 1 P.M.
Where: VAE Raleigh (309 W. Martin Street)
Cost: $50

Audio Description (AD) Training

When: January 16-17, 2020
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Training Cost: $425

More information at the Arts Access "Become an Audio Describer" page.

ADA Coordinator Training

When: January 16-17, 2020
Where: Phoenix, AZ
Cost: $290 (early bird); $350 (regular)

PHOENIX - The conference will offer a variety of sessions and feature speakers from the National Network of ADA Centers, and other nationally recognized ADA experts. Registration is open to the public. More information about and registration for the ADA Coordinator Training here.

EVENTS

Sensory Friendly Events:

ASL Interpreted Events:

ASL Tour of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism @ North Carolina Museum of Art, Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 PM
Joshua Lozoff Magic Show @ Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, November 22, 2019 – 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Kinetic Light in DESCENT

When: November 15, 7:30 PM
Where: The Wilson Center (703 North 3rd St, Wilmington NC)
Cost: $30.90 General Admission

WILMINGTON - Performing in wheelchairs, dancers Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson traverse a stage built with hills and curves. Through emotional peaks and valleys, DESCENT explores themes of disability, race, and beauty to reveal how mobility is fundamental to participation in civic life. More information about DESCENT and tickets here.

DON'T MISS

Evening with Arts Access in Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3rd, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
@ NC Museum of History

RALEIGH - This free event is a celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and a thank you to our friends and partners. Your support this year has helped make the arts more accessible for people with disabilities. More details coming soon! Read more about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Arts Access is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission and supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, as well as the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.