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Our work takes us into the classroom, galleries and public arena, where we share information and resources with educators, artists and administrators.

Art Possible Ohio, (formerly VSA Ohio) is a nonprofit that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities. From photography to music, painting, drawing, dance and movement, Art Possible Ohio works to promote the enrichment of art for all abilities across all artistic mediums. We work to change perceptions about ability and disability by helping connect people to accessible, creative opportunities that inspire all of us. Art Possible is a community that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities. By bridging arts and disability, our programs and services constantly evolve to provide inclusive environments and accessible opportunities for people with disabilities to celebrate life through the arts. Founded in 1986, we work hard to advocate for accessibility and equality, advance careers in the creative sector, build community, and improve the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration.

11/06/2025

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 1: The Economic and Social Power of the Arts

Week 7: Disability-led programs shift culture

When disabled artists and leaders take the reins, they also reimagine them in whole new ways. Across Ohio and beyond, disabled women and leaders are reshaping narratives, challenging stereotypes, and building spaces for everyone.

These programs show what’s possible when disabled voices are centered, supported, and celebrated. And they’re paving the way for a more equitable arts sector.

Whether they're directing films, organizing exhibitions, or creating powerful performances, disabled leaders are transforming cultural spaces and redefining what leadership looks like.

Follow a disabled-led arts organization or leader today and share their work with your community!
Let’s uplift the voices that are reshaping our world.

11/05/2025

ReelAbilities Film Festival 2025 Presents: YOU. SLEEP. STAY. on November 15th

Registration and Event Information:
To register, visit our Humanitix here. Registration is requested for this event due to limited seating at the venue.

Cost: Free and open to the public!

Event Information:
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Event Schedule:
1:00 PM: Daron Larson introduces The Art of Empathy
1:15 PM: Screening, YOU. SLEEP. STAY.
2:45 PM: The Art of Empathy: Reflecting Together on Film as a Catalyst for Change, led by Daron Larson

Location Information:
Columbus Museum of Art Columbus Museum of Art

Address: 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Website: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/

Parking: Street parking is available. The Museum also has an on-site lot with available parking for $7.

Accommodations: OC, Headphones for Sensory friendly experience, ASL, Priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities, Live AD

For more information about museum accommodations visit their accommodations page.

Ticketing: https://events.humanitix.com/apo-yousleepstay

Film Information: You. Sleep. Stay
Directed by: David Grabias
Length: 98 minutes
Year: 2025

Film Description:
A rigorous artistic vision that leans into cinema’s ability to create empathy, YOU SLEEP STAY seeks to convey the resonances of a deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled senior citizen who’s lived in a large State institution for over 70 years -- and now has to move. Exploring his experience of time, community, and language, the feature-length documentary is a story of home and family, of brothers and responsibility, and of the role filmmakers play in participating in reality—not just reflecting it. The first documentary made in a U.S. institution for the developmentally disabled in 50 years, YOU SLEEP STAY transforms filmmaking into a communication machine -- celebrating Fred's unique language, immersing audiences in his universe, and highlighting society’s failure to provide adequate resources for his community.

For more information about the film visit Artifact Studios.

About the Speaker: Daron Larson, Mindfulness Coach
Daron Larson is a mindfulness teacher and coach who helps people savor pleasant moments more and wrestle with the unpleasant ones less.

He’s known for sharing down-to-earth ways to be more present.

With over twenty-two years of practicing what he preaches, Daron encourages habits for responding more effectively to the constant demands on our attention.

His TEDx talk, Don't Try to Be Mindful, has been viewed over 600,000 times.

For more information about Daron visit his website. https://daronlarson.com/

10/29/2025

ONE HOUR UNTIL SCREENING!

Join us for an unforgettable screening of "Lucas: An Endangered Human Species" at 6:00 PM at the Canzani Screening Room on CCAD Campus.

Where: 60 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Cost: Free!

Access: Open captions will be provided. Individual headphones will be available for a sensory friendly experience.

Parking: Attendees can park in the CCAD lot to the East of Canzani for the duration of the event.

10/29/2025

TODAY! "Lucas: An Endangered Human Species" screening on CCAD campus at 6:00 PM!

Did you know we will have free food, snacks, and drinks as well?

Stick around for the movie and stay afterwords to talk to the director himself, who will be tuning in virtually to answer questions and tell us more about his film!

Event Schedule:
6:00 PM - Screening begins
7:30 PM - Talkback with director Éli Laliberté

Where: CCAD Canzani Screening Room, 60 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Cost: Free with registration

Access: Open captions will be provided. Individual headphones will be available for a sensory friendly experience.

Parking: Attendees can park in the CCAD lot to the East of Canzani for the duration of the event.

Ticketing: Registration is requested for this event due to limited seating at the venue. To register, visit this link: https://events.humanitix.com/apo-lucas-screening?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=E-Voice%20Special%20Edition&utm_medium=email

Contact: For questions, contact Nikki Swift at nikki@ArtPossibleOhio.org

10/28/2025

Did you know we have a NEW ReelAbilities Film Festival showing tomorrow?

Join the Art Possible Ohio crew for "Lucas: An Endangered Human Species" at CCAD campus' Canzani screening room at 6:00 PM On Wednesday, October 29th!

We will provide FREE food, snacks, and drinks during the screening, as well as a special talkback with the director of the film! '

Event Schedule:
6:00 PM - Screening begins
7:30 PM - Talkback with director Éli Laliberté

Where: CCAD Canzani Screening Room, 60 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Cost: Free with registration

Access: Open captions will be provided. Individual headphones will be available for a sensory friendly experience.

Parking: Attendees can park in the CCAD lot to the East of Canzani for the duration of the event.

Ticketing: Registration is requested for this event due to limited seating at the venue. To register, visit this link: https://events.humanitix.com/apo-lucas-screening?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=E-Voice%20Special%20Edition&utm_medium=email

Contact: For questions, contact Nikki Swift at nikki@ArtPossibleOhio.org

10/24/2025

Did you know that Accessible Expressions Ohio has awards and prizes?

Here are some pictures of our AEO 2025 award winners!

AEO 2026 entrants will have the same opportunity to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place for each category (youth, emerging, and professional), as well as best in show. Each winner will receive CASH prizes and free goodies!

This year, we also have a special category, Honoring Support Animals in Disability. The winner of this category will win a special prize separate from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

For all specifications and information about applying, visit the application link here: https://airtable.com/appdTSVjgoroKqru3/shrKexgk1FzKsHyMZ

10/23/2025

AEO On Tour: Centofanti Fine Art Gallery

Half of our Accessible Expressions Ohio 2025 show is on display RIGHT NOW at the Centofanti Fine Art Gallery and Lulu's Coffeehouse in Hebron, Ohio. Here are some pictures of the artworks currently on show. It will be up until November 30th. Make a visit if you can!

-Address: 118 E Main St, Hebron, OH 43025
-Hours: 7 AM - 12 PM Monday through Saturday
-Website: https://centofantigallery.com/

10/22/2025

Application now open!

Know a U.S.-based* young visual artist (ages 16-25) who identifies as disabled+ whose work should be part of a national exhibition? Encourage them to apply for the Access/VSA Emerging Young Artist Program.

A jury will select fifteen artists to each receive a $3,000 financial stipend, have one of their submitted pieces appear in a national exhibition, and attend a series of all-expenses-paid professional development workshops at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. March 10-14, 2026.

Artist must submit images or videos of at least three pieces and answer the following prompts:

-Tell us about yourself. What do we need to know about you?
-Tell us about your art. What is your artistic process? How/why do you create?
-What unique perspective would you bring to the group?
-What are your future plans? How would this program help you achieve your goals?

Visit our website to learn more about program eligibility and apply online. Register to join our EYA Application 101 webinar this Thursday (October 23) at 7p.m. ET for more information on the program and tips on how to put forward a strong application.

Entry Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MT

10/21/2025

Big thanks to for hosting our last ReelAbilities film event, Words Left Unspoken

Our film screening was followed by a lovely round table discussion about the film and about stuttering as a disability.

Missed this event? No worries! We have another screening coming up this month on October 29th at 6:00 PM at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Featuring, Lucas: An Endangered Species. Check out our previous posts for more information and the registration link!

10/20/2025

Did you know that it's National ?

The month of October celebrates people with Down syndrome and their communities. It's a time for spreading facts, raising awareness, celebrating accomplishments, and getting involved with organizations like the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

This month, we art Art Possible Ohio are screening a film titled "Lucas: An Endangered Human Species" in celebration of presented in collaboration with, and at the Columbus College of Art and Design on October 29th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

In Canada, prenatal screening to detect Down syndrome is offered to all expectant mothers. Since the government program was rolled out in Quebec in 2010, approximately 95% of pregnancies in which Down syndrome was detected have been terminated. As the father of a young man with Down syndrome, documentary filmmaker Éli Laliberté shows a behind-the-curtain look at the universe of Down syndrome.

Celebrate this month by educating yourself and advocating for people with Down syndrome!

10/17/2025

AEO On Tour: Gateway to the Arts in John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Half of our Accessible Expressions Ohio 2025 show is on display RIGHT NOW at the Gateway to the Arts gallery. Here are some pictures of the artworks currently on show. It will be up until November 30th. Make a visit if you can!

-Address: John Glenn International Airport near Concourse C behind the information desk and before security.
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
-Hours: Open 24 Hours
-Website: https://oal.org/airpor

10/15/2025

We are officially ONE MONTH AWAY from the Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 call for art deadline!

Enter now for the chance to have your art travel all across Ohio art galleries where it will be on display to the public!

You also have the opportunity to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place for each category (youth, emerging, and professional), as well as best in show. Each winner will receive CASH prizes and free goodies!

This year, we also have a special category, Honoring Support Animals in Disability. The winner of this category will win a special prize separate from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

For all specifications and information about applying, visit the application link here: https://airtable.com/appdTSVjgoroKqru3/shrKexgk1FzKsHyMZ

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