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<DIV>I read this note and since I am a fiber artist, I had one thought: I would
never allow anyone to TOUCH my art work.</DIV>
<DIV>That would be my greatest fear that anyone would put their hands on my work
when it is on display – body oils and dirty hands would ruin the piece very
quickly. Fiber work, unless it is made of unusual materials such as plastics or
vinys, is really fragile. I only handle my own work with gloves on after it has
been completed. Much of it is shown under glass. Lynda</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.lyndalambert.com">www.lyndalambert.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
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Artists-making-art</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 01, 2014 10:14 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=parafuture@gmail.com
href="mailto:parafuture@gmail.com">Ali Steenis</A> ; <A
title=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:artists-making-art@nfbnet.org">An exploration of art by and for
blind persons</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Artists-making-art] Resources for Tactile
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<DIV>Hi Ali, I have lots of thoughts on this but little time I will reply as
soon as I can. I am awaiting some replies to proposals I have submitted about
tactile art too and if they are favorable these projects might be a great way
for you to get some art too. I will let you know more as soon as I can. All the
best, Ann</DIV>
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[Artists-making-art] Resources for Tactile Art<BR>From: Ali Steenis via
Artists-making-art <<A
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Thu, August 28, 2014 5:12 pm<BR>To: "<A
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<DIV><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Hello all,<BR><BR>I have
really enjoyed reading all of the posts in this group. I am new to NFB net and
have a question.<BR><BR>I am a student at Seattle Pacific University and will
be serving as a student government senator for two of our residence halls. One
of the halls is still in construction and will open for its first year next
year. I am blind and travel with a guide dog and my major cause for next year
as a senator is t create an environment in the new dorm that is accessible for
all people especially those with disabilities. I want future students with any
kind of disability to feel that they were thought of in the early years of the
dorm; that their unique ways of interacting and enjoying the dorm have been
thought of and included. <BR><BR>My biggest idea is to have all of the wall
art in the dorm be tactile with braille as well as print captions. I know from
experience that art made from fabrics, tile or other materials can be visually
appealing as well as tactilely. By includin this kind of art in the dorm's
common areas it would provide something for blind students to enjoy as well as
a great opportunity to promote inclusion and dedication to all residents of
all unique abilities. <BR><BR>With this said, I'm curious if anyone has any
suggestions on how I might acquire and implement this kind of art. Or ideas on
how I can expand on this idea to make it most effective. I am thinking that
having smaller pieces may be easier but I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts.
<BR><BR>Thanks so much for reading!<BR><BR>Ali Steenis <BR>Seattle Pacific
University <BR>2014-2015 Arnett Hall/Emerson Hall Hall Council Senator
<BR>National Ability Center - Coach Intern<BR><A
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<DIV style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Seattle Pacific University </DIV>
<DIV style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">2014-2015 Arnett Hall/Emerson Hall
Hall Council Senator </DIV>
<DIV style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">National Ability Center - Coach
Intern</DIV>
<DIV style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto"><A href="mailto:steenisa@spu.edu"
target=_blank>steenisa@spu.edu</A></DIV>
<DIV style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">425-530-2333</DIV></DIV>
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