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article local schedule Oct 3, 2025 visibility 18 link 10 artists, 1 gallery

16 Hidden Art Gems You Can Visit for Free During Open House New York

Open House New York returns for 2025 from October 17 to 19, offering free or low-cost access to over 340 venues across all five boroughs, including architectural landmarks, cultural institutions, and hidden spaces not normally open to the public. Highlights include the filtration system at Astoria Pool, behind-the-scenes tours of a Goodwill in Brooklyn, a passive house in Harlem, and art-focused sites such as MTA Arts and Design subway tours, the Whitney Museum's flood mitigation system by Renzo Piano, and the Morbid Anatomy Museum. The event features 164 drop-in venues and 178 ticketed sites at $7 per person, with tickets released on October 3.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

Accessibility through art broadening experiences at expanded Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has unveiled two groundbreaking accessibility commissions: a digital guide named Nancy and architectural-scale sculptures by artist Fayen d'Evie. The digital guide offers a 24-stop tour with audio, Auslan-interpreted video, and written descriptions, developed through a 'by community, for community' model involving d/Deaf consultants, Auslan interpreters, and First Nations consultants. The sculptural solution addresses the gallery's original floating staircases, providing safe navigation for visitors who are blind or have low vision. A panel talk and Auslan-interpreted tour on Saturday will highlight these initiatives.

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article local schedule Dec 8, 2025 visibility 15 link 3 artists

Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery hosts artists, events in Denton

John Bramblitt, a Dallas native and Denton-based artist who lost his eyesight about 20 years ago while studying at the University of North Texas, opened Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery in mid-2023. The venue combines a bar with a gallery space, exhibiting and selling work from local artists, hosting open mic nights for live music and poetry, painting workshops, bad movie screenings, trivia, and karaoke. Bramblitt, who continued painting after losing his sight from complications with epilepsy and Lyme disease, also travels for speaking engagements, teaches painting to the visually impaired, and consults museums on accessibility. The gallery's name is partly inspired by the Blue Dog gallery in New Orleans and by Bramblitt's service dog, a yellow Labrador named Zuke.

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article local schedule Nov 4, 2025 visibility 11 link 3 artists

'Blind Sight': Local artist to present show at Equinox Village

The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester, Vermont, will host an exhibition titled "Blind Sight" by local resident and artist Jane Johnson. The opening reception on November 20 will feature live music by Mark LaChac, appetizers, and refreshments, and the show runs through January 6. Johnson, who became legally blind in October 2024, presents a whimsical collection including "Vermont Impressions" paintings, pierced portraits, and floral arrangements, inspired by her journey before and after losing her sight.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Austin’s accessible “Touch the Art” exhibit returns with 80-plus artists and hands-on fun

The fourth annual "Touch the Art" exhibition has opened in East Austin, featuring over 80 artists and fully interactive, multisensory installations. Created in collaboration with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the show is designed to be fully accessible, with wheelchair access, Braille wall text, and NFC audio tags that allow visitors to hear artists describe their work. The exhibition runs from May 9 through July 5 at the expanded Canopy space.

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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

’Zodiac Crossroads’ comes to Kent-Harrison art gallery

The Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs has launched "Zodiac Crossroads," a solo exhibition by artist Johnny Tai. The collection features tactile 2-D aluminum etchings that blend Chinese and Western astrological symbols, specifically designed to be experienced through touch. Tai, who is blind and partially deaf, created the works to bridge the gap between traditional visual art and sensory accessibility.

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article local schedule Nov 15, 2025 visibility 15 link 2 artists

‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d'Elaine Herard Johnson, a 93-year-old artist from Edmonds, Washington, is preparing for her final exhibition in December. Born legally blind, she began sculpting and painting as a child, later earning a scholarship to Central Washington University and a master's degree from the University of Washington. Over her career, she has completed more than 1,200 paintings, exhibited in over 700 shows, and developed a Myth and Lore series since 1971. Her final show will feature works inspired by goddesses, reflecting her journey as a woman artist. Johnson plans to donate her estate, including her art, to Edmonds College to fund scholarships through its arts program.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 13

Local blind artist shares her process for creating art for new exhibition

Visually impaired artist Charlynne 'Char' Boddie is showcasing her unique creative process ahead of a new exhibition. Despite being legally blind, Boddie utilizes specialized techniques, including tactile markers and high-contrast lighting, to produce vibrant paintings that challenge traditional perceptions of accessibility in the arts.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14

Local blind artist shares her process for creating art for new exhibition

A local blind artist is preparing for a new exhibition and has shared the unique methods she uses to create her artwork. She relies on tactile sensations, memory, and specialized tools to compose and execute her pieces, often working with textured materials and three-dimensional forms.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 10

‘In Full Bloom’ Art Exhibition by local blind artist – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports

A solo exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom' by a local blind artist has opened in Kansas City. The show features the artist's work, which explores themes of nature and perception through a unique sensory and tactile approach.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 11

'In Full Bloom' Art Exhibition by local blind artist

Kansas City artist is debuting a new exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom,' showcasing a collection of works created entirely from memory. Despite losing her sight several years ago, the artist has continued her creative practice, adapting her techniques to produce vibrant visual art without the use of her vision.

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