In the spring of 2020, the art world was quick to adopt accessibility measures. Now they're going away because white nondisabled people don't need them anymore.
This is such a vital ongoing conversation. As a disabled person with a large circle of disabled friends, one of the most common topics in this area is our frustration at not being heard. Thank you for calling on organizations to consider how they can continue adjustments and accommodations that help so many. (And to your question, I understand “all of the above” is probably not a helpful response, but one of the things I appreciate most about OOTB is that you offer a range of subjects and approaches that offer variety and still feels coherent and inter-related. But if I HAD to pick, I’d say B, C, and E?)
Thank you for this reminder to think outside of offering solo appointments for gallery exhibitions! I love reading this every week, but if I had to choose I'd say A, D, and articles about collecting
As an introverted, nondisabled person with means, I was inching along in my artistic journey, attending in person classes, workshops and retreats. The virtual explosion of accessible on-line classes propelled me into a joyful understanding of my talents and artistic possibilities. Now that things are “back to normal” many of the teachers are returning to all or mostly in-person classes and this has meant a loss of access to some of my favorite teachers. I understand not all who are called to teach love the on-line spaces, technology not being a strong suit for some creative types but a hybrid model is possible. I am begging those who can to continue to offer both types of access.
I recently met a woman opening a small yoga/meditation space in my small town (she had to delay this because...) and she is dedicated to the hybrid model including video recording as well as live participation in studio or virtually. I applaud her resilience and forward thinking and can’t wait to support her.
The world is a new more accessible space and we cannot go back to limiting our offerings only to those with time and money.
I vote for more of A, B, and D. Huzzah!
This is such a vital ongoing conversation. As a disabled person with a large circle of disabled friends, one of the most common topics in this area is our frustration at not being heard. Thank you for calling on organizations to consider how they can continue adjustments and accommodations that help so many. (And to your question, I understand “all of the above” is probably not a helpful response, but one of the things I appreciate most about OOTB is that you offer a range of subjects and approaches that offer variety and still feels coherent and inter-related. But if I HAD to pick, I’d say B, C, and E?)
You are a gem. Reading this today gave me an anchor in a low moment.
i’d LOVE more of all of it plus discussions!! i LOVED the discussions!
also…this is such an important piece and inwill take your instruction to ask every event planner who books me to speak.
Thank you for this reminder to think outside of offering solo appointments for gallery exhibitions! I love reading this every week, but if I had to choose I'd say A, D, and articles about collecting
It's probably not entirely helpful but I love absolutely everything you write, so my answer is all of the above :)
I’m voting for C, D & E…although I appreciate reading everything you write!
As an introverted, nondisabled person with means, I was inching along in my artistic journey, attending in person classes, workshops and retreats. The virtual explosion of accessible on-line classes propelled me into a joyful understanding of my talents and artistic possibilities. Now that things are “back to normal” many of the teachers are returning to all or mostly in-person classes and this has meant a loss of access to some of my favorite teachers. I understand not all who are called to teach love the on-line spaces, technology not being a strong suit for some creative types but a hybrid model is possible. I am begging those who can to continue to offer both types of access.
I recently met a woman opening a small yoga/meditation space in my small town (she had to delay this because...) and she is dedicated to the hybrid model including video recording as well as live participation in studio or virtually. I applaud her resilience and forward thinking and can’t wait to support her.
The world is a new more accessible space and we cannot go back to limiting our offerings only to those with time and money.
Thank you for voicing this issue so eloquently.