BiB Alumni News for March 27, 2018
Information, opportunities, and resources 
for working artists
Dancer and choreographer Lida Winfield presents excerpts of  "Growing Up Dyslexic" with ASL interpretation.
Artist Resource: Who Enjoys Your Art?
part two 

In what ways can you - as a performing artist - make your work accessible to people who cannot hear? There are many ways to enjoy a performance with sound. People who are deaf may enjoy a show through vibrations, perceiving  some of the sound or using assistive listening devices, reading subtitles or literature in a program, and watching visual effects.
ASL Stew, a blog hosted by Jill and Jenna, helps us learn about other methods of listening to music.

There are amazing music videos using American Sign Language not only as a mode of communication, but also an aesthetic element. Check out some of these

When you book a venue for your show, ask if there are assistive listening devices available. If there are, include that in your marketing material; let people with hearing loss know you can make accommodations to include them. You could also try incorporating written song lyrics into your program.
Gwendolyn Evans, artist and muse.
Alumni Spotlight: Gwendolyn Evans 

Gwendolyn Evans will be one of the artists featured in the upcoming exhibit," Flourish," in the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery. This show in Burlington highlights the work of Vermont artists with disabilities. " As a woman who happens to be blind," Gwendolyn explains, "I know adversity has many lessons and blessings to offer. I find that seeking support and having a variety of tools is the most effective way to embrace the lessons of adversity." Gwendolyn consults with artists and organizations to help them develop the tools they need to bring all people access to the arts. She is currently working with with the Shelburne Museum on their Art at Hand tours for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Communicating with and about people with disabilities. Photo courtesy of VSA Vermont.
VSA Vermont will be leading two workshops in partnership with the Vermont Arts Council. Participants will learn to use inclusive language and how to communicate accessible features of shows to new audiences.

April 19, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson and
April 25, Brattleboro Music Center, Brattleboro  
Communication is Key
May 8, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury 

VSA Vermont is the statewide resource for creating inclusive arts experiences. More information about  teaching inclusive language, adapting arts materials for people with disabilities, and finding role models can be found on the their website or by inquiring by way of email to Katie Miller.  
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Questions about the BiB Alumni Network, Vermont Arts Council, or our programs and services for artists? Contact Sarah Mutrux.

Artist and Community Programs Manager
802.828.5425
The Vermont Arts Council is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which requires a 1:1 match from the Vermont State Legislature. Council grants, programs, and statewide arts promotion would not be possible without the critical funding provided by these government agencies.
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