[Artists-making-art] Resources for Tactile Art

[Lynda Lambert]

Hi ann,
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.
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
www.lyndalambert.com


From: Ann Cunningham via Artists-making-art 
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 10:14 AM
To: Ali Steenis ; An exploration of art by and for blind persons 
Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] Resources for Tactile Art

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

Ann Cunningham
Tactile Art - a creative way to see the world!
303 238 4760
ann at acunningham.com
http://www.acunningham.com
http://www.sensationalbooks.com 



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  Subject: [Artists-making-art] Resources for Tactile Art
  From: Ali Steenis via Artists-making-art <artists-making-art at nfbnet.org>
  Date: Thu, August 28, 2014 5:12 pm
  To: "artists-making-art at nfbnet.org" <artists-making-art at nfbnet.org>


  Hello all,

  I have really enjoyed reading all of the posts in this group. I am new to NFB net and have a question.

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  Thanks so much for reading!

  Ali Steenis 
  Seattle Pacific University 
  2014-2015 Arnett Hall/Emerson Hall Hall Council Senator 
  National Ability Center - Coach Intern
  steenisa at spu.edu
  425-530-2333

  Ali Steenis 
  Seattle Pacific University 
  2014-2015 Arnett Hall/Emerson Hall Hall Council Senator 
  National Ability Center - Coach Intern
  steenisa at spu.edu
  425-530-2333

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