Bringing Multi-Sensory Art To The Visually Impaired

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Our Next Event Will Be Beyond Sight: A Dining In The Dark Experience Dinner Gala starting on March 29th at 6 PM



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This Dinner Extravaganza will be coupled with a tactile art show, an auction for a beautiful timepiece crafted by Ohio's Blind Clockmaker, and a stand-up comedy show with Mark Chalifoux to round out your evening of immersive art and entertainment.
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What most sighted people don't know is that mobility and doing things for ones self isn't the only hard part about going blind, there can also be a lot of boredom. While accessibility is improving, most entertainment options are geared toward a visual experience. Close your eyes and go to a movie, or watch TV, look at art, or even a sunset. It's not the same. Museums and art galleries are strictly a hands-off visual experience. Multi-Sensory art encourages a hands on tactile experience for those who can't see with their eyes.



Photo of Dayton by Storm Falcon Studios, Ltd - click here to visit their site



It all started in Dayton, Ohio in the winter of 2022 with no budget, no artists, and no clue what we were doing. But today Beyond Vision Art has grown to include over 30 different artists and to having permanent pieces in our collection we display at every show.


We are proud to be creating a brick-and-mortar gallery and artist space for the visually impaired to experience, as well as make, diverse and accessible art. We're currently seeking a location and sponsors to help us forge a new paradigm in the art world.


Through tactile sculptures, audio descriptions, aromatic elements, interactive installations, and more, we craft a diverse gallery experience that transcends traditional visual limitations.

Our commitment lies in fostering a rich experience where the visually impaired can immerse themselves fully in the world of art, feeling its textures, hearing its Stories, and embracing its essence in ways previously thought impossible.


Beyond Vision Art is always a free event for attendees, so we are seeking partners and sponsors to cover costs, as well as volunteers to make sure everything runs safely and smoothly.


Your support will be used for all aspects of the event from napkins to accessible ramps, hors d'oeuvres to display tables, advertising to security. Charitable donations will be accepted on site to benefit local organizations helping the visually impaired.


If you can, please consider being a partner of this event with a tax-deductible donation via our support link.

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The First Beyond Vision Art Show in 2022



Meet Your Curator



Molly B is a native of the Miami Valley and has lived here her entire life. Just over five years ago she lost most of her ability to see, and late in 2021 she lost all of it. She’s always loved art exhibits, museums, galleries, and most any type of art. Since her complete loss of sight, Molly had searched for blind-accessible exhibits but found very few options and none close to home. She decided to put together an exhibit here, and with help from both artists and sponsors, she will bring art back to life for the visually impaired in Dayton, and beyond.


Click Below to listen to Molly's 2023 interview with the Blind Abilities podcast.


http://blindabilities.com/?p=7935&fbclid=IwAR3vqBgYyWZWCh2z9SVsgjYOqrJJB5ItT-YucwyzNtJrdhdXBouY8HS8wRM



mULTIsENSORY aRT



Art that engages more than just the traditional sight and/or sound is called Multisensory art and is becoming more popular as artists seek new ways to express themselves, and the visually impaired reap the benefits of this expression through works like sniffable paintings and 3-D pictures that are viewed through sound.



Accessibility for Everyone



Sensory art is engaging and fun for all kids, but especially helpful to those with special needs. Just some of the ways in which tactile art therapy is useful to children on the autism spectrum include: Enhanced communication through creative expression. Improved imagination and greater abstract thinking. The ability to build stronger relationships while encouraging children with autism to see other people's perspectives.





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