From fnugg at online.no Thu May 21 08:58:03 2015 From: fnugg at online.no (fnugg at online.no) Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 10:58:03 +0200 Subject: [Art_beyond_sight_educators] {Disarmed} exhibitions, architect, makeup Message-ID: <555D9E1B.1070705@online.no> Rahway Art Exhibit to Feature Work of Blind NJ Artists, 6/5 */Limited Sight / Unlimited Vision/* showcases the work of six New Jersey artists who are blind or have low vision: *Tamilah Alexander*, *Aaron Elmowitz*, *Jon Gabry*, *Alicia Liptscher*, *Narcissa Lopez* and *Diane Robinson*. The exhibit will be displayed June 5-25, 2015 in the lobby of *RSI Bank*, 1500 Irving Street in the heart of Rahway Arts District, with an opening reception Friday, June 5 from 4-7 p.m http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/Rahway-Art-Exhibit-to-Feature-Work-of-Blind-NJ-Artists-65-20150521 This blind makeup artist can contour better than you http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/20/blind-girl-does-her-own-make-up-5205122/ Watch This Inspiring Video of Blind Beauty Vlogger Lucy Edwards Applying Makeup http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a40389/blind-girl-does-her-makeup/ BLIND AMBITION: Artist who lost sight, hearing teaches Dreyfoos students The moment it happened was when one student asked, ?What if??? What if there were such a thing like a fine art museum where you could touch all the pieces? Where looking at the exhibits wasn?t nearly as important as interacting with them? Where you could go room to room and let the artists speak through their work and make your literally feel what they felt? Touch it. Smell it. Hear it. Taste it, even. And finally, they got to this critical understanding, the point of why they make art: What if to experience art you never have to see it, at all? Told later about this impromptu discussion between her freshmen students at *Dreyfoos School for the Arts* http://featured.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/13/blind-ambition-artist-who-lost-sight-hearing-teaches-dreyfoos-students/ Wickenburg museum presents blind sculptor?s exhibit All things are possible in the hands of Michael Naranjo. The celebrated sculptor works by feel, conveying insight of subject garnered from personal perseverance, soulful inspiration and relentless faith in the artistic path. Blinded by a grenade accident during the Vietnam War, Naranjo taps into many senses to express the intention of his subject?s emotional, compositional and intuitive meaning. http://www.yourwestvalley.com/entertainment/article_e3d36e7a-f4de-11e4-a01e-cfb5690d502a.html Blind woman inspired by artistic visions What: CNIB Eye Appeal Art Event When: Thursday (exhibition and reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Friday gala/auction is sold out Where: Crystal Garden Admission: Free (Thursday only) - See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/blind-woman-inspired-by-artistic-visions-1.1874422#sthash.f79ntvRG.dpuf http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/blind-woman-inspired-by-artistic-visions-1.1874422 * Sound Pens, hand-held devices designed for blind and partially sighted visitors, have been officially launched at Eastbourne?s Towner art gallery. * The launch, on April 18 by the Towner?s learning team, is the latest addition to the gallery?s commitment to accessibility. The new Sound Pens are designed to help visitors orientate themselves throughout the building, as well as explore the work of popular Sussex artist Eric Ravilious and the permanent Ravilious Room at the Towner. http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/local/cutting-edge-sound-pens-at-art-gallery-1-6721444 John Bramblitt: This is how blind artist uses touch and texture to create amazing paintings http://pulse.ng/arts_culture/john-bramblitt-this-is-how-blind-artist-uses-touch-and-texture-to-create-amazing-paintings-id3714338.html Chris Downey: Watch documentary on blind architect *Chris Downey*Watch documentary on blind architect Watch short documentary about Chris Downey, an inspiring architect in San Francisco who is pioneering design for the blind. *Chris Downey* is an architect who lost his sight in 2008. He has moved on to launch designing for the blind. The American Institute of Architects have produced a short documentary on the blind but inspiring architect who is introducing design for the blind. http://pulse.ng/arts_culture/chris-downey-watch-documentary-on-blind-architect-id3783067.html DECATUR - Decatur's Barn Colony Artists have announced that their 75th Spring Art Show and reception will be held from May 1 through May 28. Officials say the show will be held at the Madden Arts Center from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. More than 20 artists have submitted pieces for this event, with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, as well as photography and drawings being featured. Also featured will be sculptures created by a blind artist, a three-dimensional acrylic painting, and a hummingbird made from painted and shaped aluminum foil on a canvas. The public is also invited to vote for the show's People's Choice Award from May 1 through May 8 during regular hours. http://www.wandtv.com/story/28942153/75th-spring-art-show-begins-on-may-1 From fnugg at online.no Thu May 21 09:06:17 2015 From: fnugg at online.no (fnugg at online.no) Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 11:06:17 +0200 Subject: [Art_beyond_sight_educators] Ann Cunningham's blog! Message-ID: <555DA009.2070808@online.no> Hi, If you haven't yet sign up and follow Ann Cunningham's wonderful blog at http://www.sensationalbooks.com/blog.html Just out A New Perspective on Landscapes with Josh Miele Posted on May 20, 2015 Best, Lisa