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September 3, 2020

In this Issue:
Walter Magazine Article, New Board Members, A Sad Goodbye, Community Survey, Kids Art & Free Book Give Away in Spanish, Calls for Artists, Virtual Classes and
Events & Entertainment

Thank You Walter Magazine
for a Great Story in September Issue on Accessible Arts

Walter Magazine Cover Image featuring Maya Freelon

All-Access Arts: Raleigh’s Cultural Scene Welcomes All

The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 30 years, and our local arts scene is making strides to include people of all abilities.
by Andrea Rice Read the article

Welcome New Board Members

Brandy Burns Arts Access Board Member Image

Welcome Brandy!

Brandy is a human services professional with long time experience serving people with disabilities across the state of North Carolina. She currently works as a complex care manager at Vaya Health and does consulting work with disabilities programs. Fun facts: she is a self reported data geek and a long distance endurance runner.

Cassie Proper Arts Access Board Member Image

Welcome Cassie!

Casie is a marketing professional and currently works at the Girl Scouts Council of the Pines overseeing major gifts. Fun facts: she is a longtime coach of basketball for Special Olympics and has rappelled off the Wells Fargo Tower to raise money.

A Sad Goodbye

Dear Friends of Arts Access,

We are saddened to share the news that one of our long-time audio describers, Rev. William Reid Dalton, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2020 in Burlington, NC. Reid has been a staple in community and professional theater since 1998.
In addition to providing audio description, he loved acting on stage. We are grateful for Reid's years of service to Arts Access. Our sincere condolences to Reid's family and friends. Reid's Obituary

Outreach Survey

Community Survey

Our Board Outreach and Engagement Committee is working to reach new audiences and underserved communities. If you would like to know more about how Arts Access can serve your organization please complete the Community Survey Here

Le invitamos a compartir información sobre cómo podemos asociarnos mejor con las personas de su organización. Encuesta de Acceso a las Artes

Kids Art Making & Free Book Giveaway Now in Spanish

It's Okay to Be Different Book Cover Image in Spanish

Libro gratis “Está Bien Ser Diferente”

Invitamos a niño(a)s y sus familias a:

Ver el vídeo subtitulado por Todd Parr y leer en voz alta
Motive a su hijo(a) a crear una obra de arte que refleje el tema del libro
Complete este formulario y adjunte una foto de la obra de arte creada por su niño(a) (no se compartirán los datos personales o información de domicilio del niño(a))

Espere a que su libro llegue por correo (su domicilio es requerido para recibir el libro). Las primeras 75 personas que completen el formulario recibirán una copia del libro.

We invite kids and families to:

Watch the captioned Video read aloud by Todd Parr
Have your child make a piece of art that reflects the theme of the book
Fill out this Submission form and upload a photo of your artwork (note - no personal details or address information of the child will be shared.

Look for your book in the Mail (address information required to receive your book). The first 75 submissions will receive a copy of the book.

Calls for Artists

Accepting Artist Applications

ArtLifting’s mission is to empower artists living with homelessness or disability through the celebration and sale of their art. Application Criteria and Steps to Apply.

Virtual Classes

Virtual Field Trip in Honor of Deaf Awareness Month

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12 PM EST Registration Required.

NCMA In partnership with North Carolina Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering a free virtual field trip with captions and an ASL interpreter. This virtual experience is targeted for ages 5–13, but all are welcome. Register for the NCMA Virtual Field Trip with ASL

Listen and Draw Bilingual- Escuchar y Dibujar Bilingue

When: Every Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - November 17, 2020
Time: 5 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Email mbelford@dconc.gov to join the fun!
These virtual programs takes place via Zoom.

Vamos a leer mientras los niños escuchan y dibujan algo. We are going to read in English and Spanish while the kids listen and draw something from the stories. Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82091553458

Connections Program Goes Online: Art with An Attitude

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 1 PM EST
This virtual program takes place via Zoom. Space is limited and registration is required.

Join Michelle Weitzman Dorf, touring docent, for an interactive conversation about four artworks in our Collection. A monthly program for adults with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Register for the Connections Program

Entertainment & Events

Virtual First Friday with United Arts Event

When: September 4th at 6:00 pm for a fun First Friday event

Featuring a conversation with Erica Villalon, Community Leadership Council Member and Volunteer Coordinator of “Y Sigue La Fiesta!,” and guest performance by Thomas E. Taylor Jr., jazz drummer, percussion professor, and former Artist Support Grant recipient.

Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82091553458

A favorite resource that has made a return to Durham County Library. The Dial-A-Story hotline organized by talented Durham County librarians features the librarians reading a story. Community members can call in and enjoy a story that way. Dial (919) 276-8652 to listen to stories with the children in your life!

Live Virtual Programs

Striving to make the virtual program experience informative, educational, and entertaining. Durham County Library staff continue to build virtual program content. For more Information check out their live virtual program schedule.

Connect With Us

What are You Watching?

Got a film, TV show or book about disability you think is terrific, share it with us and we will add to the list! Email tamar@artsaccessinc.org

Need help connecting to resources? Are you...

an individual looking for resources for yourself?
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Please consider filling out this Resource Request Form. We will respond to your request as soon as possible!

Arts Access is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission and supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, as well as the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

In this Issue: Walter Magazine Article, New Board Members, A Sad Goodbye, Community Survey, Kids Art & Free Book Give Away in Spanish, Calls for Artists, Virtual Classes and Events & Entertainment

Thank You Walter Magazine for a Great Story in September Issue on Accessible Arts