Zoom Discussion for Canadian Artists and Art Workers | “Coming Out as a d/Deaf or Disabled Artist” with Alexia Vassos

ANNOUNCING OUR DISCUSSION SERIES! * FREE! * facilitated * on Zoom * for Canadian artists and art workers interested in disability art issues * REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR FIRST SESSION IS OCT 16! * https://aanm.ca/aanm-discussion series/ for more info.****FIRST SESSION IS “COMING OUT AS A d/DEAF OR DISABLED ARTIST, WITH ALEXIA VASSOS” *short presentation followed by open, facilitated discussion *

Coming Out as a Disabled or d/Deaf Artist
Facilitator: Alexia Vassos
Mon, Nov 13, 6:30 pm CST
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IS OCTOBER 16

There will be a short presentation followed by an open, facilitated discussion. The goal of the sessions is robust discussion and critical thinking to enrich the practices of d/Deaf and disabled artists, advance the professionalism status of disabled artists/art, and provide feedback to arts organizations and granting agencies about the needs of d/Deaf and disabled artists with an aim to focusing our efforts for the future.

This session’s topic may include:
“invisible” vs. “visible” disability hierarchies/legitimacy/privileges, social responsibility vs. privacy, personal and professional ramifications, accessing disability inclusion policies/programs, tokenism, pigeonholing, dealing with stereotyping and misconceptions, breaking the mold, representing your community, pride, roadblocks, fair pay, historical and contemporary trailblazers and heroes
AANM will be presenting a Discussion Series Event every two months:
Stacey Abramson Jan 9 “Exploring Difficult Topics in Your Artwork”
Andi Vicente March 14 “Diversity”
Michelle Wilson May 14 “What Should d/Deaf and Disability Art Be in the Professional Art World?”
Sheri Nault July 3 “Celebration and Revolution”
Erika Jean Lincoln Sept 24 “Crip Technoscience Panel Discussion”