Art Possible Ohio

03/13/2026

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access

Week 15: Independent living is a right.

We believe that everyone deserves the right to live, work, and participate fully in their community. Independent living can be the key to many disabled people's lives. Having the necessary accessibility and resources needed can help someone make independent choices bring forth a sense of dignity that can often feel taken away due to various support needs.

Organizations like Centers for Independent Living, including programs such as the Center for Disability Empowerment (CDE), work to ensure disabled people have access to housing support, transportation resources, peer mentorship, and advocacy that make community living possible. Their work helps people build independence, confidence, and connection.

Investing in independent living programs save lives! We are investing in freedom, inclusion, and equal opportunity for disabled people to thrive on their own terms if that is what they desire for themselves.

Take action: Learn more about independent living programs in your area and share resources that help people stay connected to their communities!

03/10/2026

Ohio Arts Council's Artists with Disabilities Artist Program Grant is Now Open!

Art Possible Ohio is thrilled to provide technical assistance for the OAC's Artists with Disabilities Access Program Grant (ADAP).

What is it?
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.

You may apply on OAC's website at www.oac.ohio.gov

Eligibility:
All applying artists must:
-Be at least 18 years of age.
-Applicants must have lived in Ohio for one year prior to the September 1 deadline and must remain a resident of the state throughout the grant period.
-Have exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past three years.
-Have a disability (the OAC uses the definition of disability contained in Sec. 12102 of the ADA, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which went into effect on January 1, 2009).
-Both creative and performing artists who have a disability may apply to this program.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 (for up to 12 months of activities taking place July 1 – next June 30)

03/03/2026

You are Invited! Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 Opening Reception!

Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 is about to make its debut! We are thrilled to have our opening reception and rewards ceremony this year at the historical Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio.

What: Accessible Expressions Ohio Opening Reception
Where: Butler Institute of American Art
When: April 12, 2026
Reception Hours: 1 - 3 PM

This year's new pieces will be proudly displayed at the Butler Institute through June 30th, and then will continue their tour across the state hitting multiple different museums and community arts spaces around Ohio. Stay tuned for the list of host sites and dates to be revealed soon. AEO 2026 might be coming to a place near you!

Schedule of Events: April 12, 2026
1 PM - 2 PM: Check out the 58 pieces of incredible art by Ohio artists from every corner of the state. Meet the artists, Art Possible Ohio staff, and community partners.

Drop-In Workshop: Make Recovery Flags for Health and Healing with the Remember Love Project, led by founder, artist, and Youngstown Native, Patty Bode

1 PM - 1:45 PM: Performance by local band, The Feral Cats

2 PM - 3 PM: 2026 Accessible Expressions Ohio Awards Ceremony

03/02/2026

Thanks to Matter and Melissa Starker for the great words about this week’s event at the Wex!

Link to register in the comments!

The filmmaker brings her documentary about families impacted by severe mental illness to the Wexner Center for the Arts on Wednesday, March 4

02/25/2026

Congrats to Emma!

Coming soon in April...😊 Art Possible Ohio

02/24/2026

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: No One Cares About Crazy People

On Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM join Art Possible Ohio and the Wexner Center for the Arts for the March program from ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus. This free screening of the award winning feature documentary "No One Cares About Crazy People" will be followed by a panel discussion with director Gail Freedman, Darrell E. Herrmann of the National Shattering Silence Coalition and moderated by Danielle Smith the Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers. An intimate, immersive deep dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness – and a burgeoning grassroots movement to do something about it.

Cost:
Free and open to the public. For tickets visit wexarts.org/film-video/no-one-cares-about-crazy-people

Date:
March 4th; Doors open at 6:30 PM, films will begin at 7 PM.

Location:
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 North High Street

Accommodations:
Open Captions. Headphones for assistive listening. ASL will be available for the prescreening introductions and postscreening conversation. Priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities

Parking:
Parking is available in the Ohio Union Garages. To receive $5 general public parking, request a validation sticker for your parking ticket at the Wexner Center Visitor Desk or the Mershon Auditorium box office. Present your validated parking ticket when leaving a CampusParc garage, and the price discount will be automatically applied.

About the Film:
With a fusion of intimate storytelling and broad reportage, No One Cares About Crazy People is an immersive deep dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness (SMI). The documentary humanizes the face of SMI with a small cast of memorable characters, followed in real time over several years, as they — and also their families — navigate a system that too often seems to conspire against them. The historic roots of this national crisis are traced, as well as the emergence of bold but controversial activism that seeks to reinvent those failed policies. Inspired by the book of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Ron Powers. With narration by actor Bob Odenkirk and original music by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy.

02/20/2026

TODAY at 6PM! ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: Color Book

Program:
Finding Color in a Black and White World with Bryan Moss: Using a variety of mediums including collage, drawing, painting and more, we'll be creating multi-media pieces that integrate and reflect the themes and ideas of the film. All pieces will be created on a postcard and materials will be provided during the event. No matter your skill set or skill level, we invite you to explore the film through images, language, and art. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity.

Film:
Color Book: by David Fortune 105 minutes (2024) Lucky and his 11-year-old son Mason, who has Down syndrome, navigate an eventful trip across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to connect and communicate, revealing how detours can make shared destinations more meaningful.

Cost:
Free and open to the public, please register through Humanitix. The link is in our February newsletter as well as on our website.

Location:
Urban Arts Space
50 W Town St, Ste 130, Columbus, OH 43215

When:
Doors open - 5:45 PM
Art making activity begins - 6 PM
Film screening begins - 6:30 PM

Parking:
Urban Arts Space’s downtown gallery is located in the Lazarus building, and you can view a parking map here. UAS also has a short video about how to get there on Instagram. There’s street parking on Rich, Wall, Town, and Front Street near the gallery, but parking is also available at several garages:
-Columbus Commons Parking Garage (always has ample parking on the upper floors)
-Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage (enter from W Broad Street or Third Street—we recommend this garage when accessibility is a concern)
-Riffe Center Parking Garage (enter from Front Street)

02/19/2026

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access

Week 14: Families are powerful advocates.

Behind every policy change, accommodation, and accessibility improvement, there are often families advocating for the rights of their loved ones. Organizations like The Arc of Ohio empower parents and caregivers with the tools and confidence to navigate often very complex systems, which leads to tangible and meaningful change in the community.

Family advocacy plays a critical role in disability justice. When families are informed and supported, they can help ensure access to education, services, inclusive programming, and opportunities that allow disabled individuals to thrive. Their voices directly create more equitable systems for future generations!

Advocacy rarely starts in the courtroom, it often begins right at home.

Take action: Share your advocacy story or uplift a family who has made a difference in their community.

02/18/2026

THIS FRIDAY: Finding Color in a Black and White World with Bryan Moss

About the Program:
Using a variety of mediums including collage, drawing, painting and more, we'll be creating multi-media pieces that integrate and reflect the themes and ideas of the film. All pieces will be created on a postcard and materials will be provided during the event. No matter your skill set or skill level, we invite you to explore the film through images, language, and art. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity.

On Friday, February 20 at 6 PM, join Art Possible Ohio and Urban Arts Space for the February screening of Color Book at the ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus. Stop by before the film for “Finding Color in a Black and White World,” an art making activity with artist Bryan Moss. The film, a black and white portrayal of a recently single father trying to navigate raising a son with Down Syndrome.

The event is free and open to the public, but please register through Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/reelabilities-color-book

Doors open at 5:45 PM, art making activity begins at 6 PM. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity. The film will begin at 6:30 PM.

About Bryan Moss:
Bryan Christopher Moss is a painter, muralist, illustrator, educator, and creative director who grew up in Columbus, Ohio where he has worked as a professional artist for the past 20 years. As a self-taught artist, he focuses on creating impact and camaraderie within the arts community. A Grammy nominated artist, his clients include Rema, Marvel Comics, Sprite, Coca-Cola, and White Castle. His first graphic novel, The Eightfold Path, which was written by Steve Barnes and Charles Johnson, was published by the Megascope imprint at AbramsComicArts. He currently runs the online workshop Power to the Panel. You can find him on Instagram or at bryanmossart.com.

02/17/2026

Save The Date! Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 Opening Reception is less than TWO MONTHS AWAY

Mark your calendars and get excited! It is almost time for Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 to make its debut. We warmly welcome a brand new set of 60 diverse artworks from new and returning artists all across the state of Ohio.

We are thrilled to have our opening reception and rewards ceremony this year at the historical Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio.

This year's new pieces will be proudly displayed in the Butler Institute for several weeks, and then will continue their tour across the state hitting multiple different museums and arts spaces in diverse places around Ohio. Stay tuned for the list of host sites and dates to be revealed soon. AEO 2026 might be coming to a place near you!

Thank you to all of our incredible artists and community members that will make this year's show one to remember. And thank you to everyone who has supported Accessible Expressions in years past. We hope to see you in April at the opening reception. Stay tuned for more exciting details about this year's event!

02/17/2026

This March...!

This ReelAbilities Ohio Film Festival screening of No One Cares About Crazy People features a fusion of intimate storytelling and broad reporting...

02/07/2026

Lucky and his 11-year-old son Mason, who has Down syndrome, navigate an eventful trip across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to connect and communicate, revealing how detours can make shared destinations more meaningful.

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: Color Book

On Friday, February 20 at 6 PM, join Art Possible Ohio and Urban Arts Space for the February screening of Color Book at the ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus!

Program before the film:
Finding Color in a Black and White World with Bryan Moss: Using a variety of mediums including collage, drawing, painting and more, we'll be creating multi-media pieces that integrate and reflect the themes and ideas of the film. All pieces will be created on a postcard and materials will be provided during the event. No matter your skill set or skill level, we invite you to explore the film through images, language, and art. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity.

Cost:
Free and open to the public, please register through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/reelabilities-color-book

Location:
Urban Arts Space
50 W Town St, Ste 130, Columbus, OH 43215

When:
Doors open - 5:45 PM
Art making activity begins - 6 PM
Film screening begins - 6:30 PM

Parking:
Urban Arts Space’s downtown gallery is located in the Lazarus building, and you can view a parking map here. UAS also has a short video about how to get there on Instagram. There’s street parking on Rich, Wall, Town, and Front Street near the gallery, but parking is also available at several garages:
-Columbus Commons Parking Garage (always has ample parking on the upper floors)
-Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage (enter from W Broad Street or Third Street—we recommend this garage when accessibility is a concern)
-Riffe Center Parking Garage (enter from Front Street)

Questions:
Contact nikki@artpossibleohio.org