[Nfbwv-talk] a question about schools for the blind

[Keri]

hey all,

I know several of you went to WVSB, and have seen other schools so I 
have a few questions.
First, did you guys take art in school?
Second, did you get trips to art museums or accessible shows?
Third, do you guys have good contacts at any of the following schools 
for the blind? WV, VA, MD, OH, PA, KY, TN or NC?

I ask these questions because my art professor at Concord that I've been 
working with in an independent study was so upset to find out in college 
that blind people often don't get to experience art. She went in and did 
a bunch of work at the Ohio school for the blind, and loved it. We are 
now planning an art show to be held at Concord next spring date yet to 
be determined. The whole show will only display tactile art. We will 
allow schools for the blind in the above states mentioned to have there 
students submit work, along with Concord students, and staff. My goal is 
to get as many blind people to Concord as possible to see art. I love 
art myself, and it will be great. In addition, I want to see if we can 
reserve the gallery for a public showing as well. We are also going to 
have braille and large print signs with each piece. I'm super excited to 
be planning this with my professor just overseeing it as the proper 
school authority. I'll start reaching out to schools to gage interest 
next week when we have a date. It is early but I want to establish 
contacts and interest, and follow up as the plans fall more and more 
into place.

thanks,

-- 
Keri