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DACC's 'White Cane Day' brings awareness to challenges faced by blind

Throughout the day, several presentations were also given, including an 
appearance by the nationally renowned artist, runner and author George 
Mendoza of Las Cruces, talking about his new children's book "Colors of 
the Wind: The Story of a Blind Artist and Champion Runner."
http://archive.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_26734215/daccs-white-cane-day-brings-awareness-challenges-faced


Kamar-deen Olanrewaju Adebayo is a blind journalist and later became a 
lawyer. As journalist, working in /The Guardian/, his reviews on visual 
art works, stage plays, films and home videos, baffled people and made 
them asked, ‘why is he seeing what other reviewers couldn’t see?’
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/barr-kamar-deen-lanre-adebayo-blind-yes-see-just-well/

Legally blind artist paints from the heart

Nearly 100 artists from all over the country are showing their work at 
the 14th annual Lincoln Arts Festival.

Organizers say the event draws around 10,000 people to SouthPointe 
Pavilions each year. From sculptors and glass blowers to photographers 
and painters, organizers say they try to find a good balance for people 
to enjoy.

For six "emerging artists," the festival is a chance to get their work 
seen by thousands for the first time. These artists are selected by the 
Arts Council, which sponsors their booth.
http://www.klkntv.com/story/26643826/legally-blind-artist-paints-from-the-heart

Blind Saudi sculptor to exhibit work in UK
A student with a visual disability has been selected to exhibit her work 
at an international event in the United Kingdom.

Zahra Al-Dhamen a Saudi media student at King Saud University said the 
British Council has offered her an opportunity to join other artists 
with disabilities to participate in the 'Fragile Light and Vision' 
exhibition in Britain.

http://www.menafn.com/1093956477/Blind-Saudi-sculptor-to-exhibit-work-in-UK


Unseen Art Is Crowdfunding An Open Source Platform To Make Fine Art 
Accessible Via 3D Printing

Making art more accessible to blind and visually impaired people is 
founder Marc Dillon’s new mission. After almost a quarter 
century working in the mobile industry — latterly 
<http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/08/marc-dillon-sails-away/> at 
alternative mobile OS maker, Jolla, from where he finally departed this 
fall — he says it’s time to give back.

Unseen Art Is Crowdfunding An Open Source Platform To Make Fine Art 
Accessible Via 3D Printing
Making art more accessible to blind and visually impaired people is 
founder Marc Dillon’s new mission. After almost a quarter 
century working in the mobile industry — latterly 
<http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/08/marc-dillon-sails-away/> at 
alternative mobile OS maker, Jolla, from where he finally departed this 
fall — he says it’s time to give back.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/12/unseen-art/

to crowd-sourced 3D art projects
Unseen Art: experiencing art for the first time
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/unseen-art-experiencing-art-for-the-first-time#/
Bringing the World's Greatest Art to Blind People. 
<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dphotoworks/bringing-the-worlds-greatest-art-to-blind-people>
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dphotoworks/bringing-the-worlds-greatest-art-to-blind-people



Nelsonville's SAVAGE ART Gallery filled with work by self-taught artists

Rick Crooks, a metal sculptor featured at the gallery, has been blind 
since he was 16 years old.

“I don’t see it as a problem, an inconvenience maybe,” Crooks said.

He said he was lucky in that before becoming blind he was able to travel 
and see Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon.

“Anything you would have seen I’ve seen a lot of it,” he said. “I’ve got 
an idea of what I’m wanting to do when I (work).”

Crooks’ sculptures range from little bugs made of spark plugs to tall, 
intricate animals. He uses unconventional materials such as shovels, saw 
blades and horseshoes, and often buys old farm equipment from auctions, 
markets and yard sales.

“Most of (my works) are repurposed, recycled,” he said.

After establishing himself in the ‘90s with shows at Lindsay Gallery in 
Columbus, he became acquainted with Wayne, who judged a competition he 
had entered.
http://www.thepostathens.com/culture/nelsonville-s-savage-art-gallery-filled-with-work-by-self/article_42b75468-87df-11e5-98c3-effeb4fd108f.html


November art exhibit sparks opportunities for local special needs students

If anything has the power to draw people together and highlight our 
shared humanity, it’s the creation of art.

Jennifer Compau Boyd, instructor of art at the Central Valley School 
District, witnesses the potential of art every day through her work as 
the director of Spark, an art partnership program that integrates 
recently graduated special needs students with local high school students.

http://www.inlander.com/Bloglander/archives/2015/11/05/art-exhibit-sparks-opportunities-for-special-needs-students


20-20 vision not necessary to create works of art
Quinonez, who has limited vision, takes part in an art program at The 
Lighthouse 
<http://www.chron.com/search/?action=search&channel=neighborhood%2Fbellaire%2Fnews&inlineLink=1&searchindex=gsa&query=%22The+Lighthouse%22> 
of Houston, a private, nonprofit rehabilitation and education agency for 
the blind and visually impaired. It is the largest agency of its kind in 
the Southwest and provides educational programming, vocational services, 
adaptive technology, community outreach and recreational services. 
Quinonez has taken part in The Lighthouse's art program at 3602 W. 
Dallas St. for more than a year, and some of her ceramics and mono-print 
work are even on display there.

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bellaire/news/article/20-20-vision-not-necessary-to-create-works-of-art-6609831.php


Blind artist receives surgery to regain sight
A South Florida artist's ability to create masterpieces is simply 
amazing, especially when you consider that he is blind and deaf.
http://www.wsvn.com/story/30415206/blind-artist-receives-surgery-to-regain-sight


Artist can finally see the incredible paintings he created while he was 
BLIND after an operation to restore his sight A legally blind artist is 
finally able to see his work for the first time after Miami doctors 
restored his sight free of charge.

Selris James, 41, had severe cataracts which diminished the quality of 
his eyesight to such an extent he had to almost touch his canvas when 
painting.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3300207/Artist-finally-incredible-paintings-created-BLIND-operation-restore-sight.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1225880/Partially-blind-artist-Selris-James-operation.html