Art Possible Ohio

Art Possible Ohio 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.

Congrats to Emma!
02/25/2026

Congrats to Emma!

Coming soon in April...😊 Art Possible Ohio

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: No One Cares About Crazy People On Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM join Art Po...
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.

TODAY at 6PM!  ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: Color Book Program:Finding Color in a Black and White Worl...
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)

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access Week 14: Families are powerful advocates.Behind every p...
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.

THIS FRIDAY: Finding Color in a Black and White World with Bryan MossAbout the Program:Using a variety of mediums includ...
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.

Save The Date! Accessible Expressions Ohio 2026 Opening Reception is less than TWO MONTHS AWAYMark your calendars and ge...
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!

This March...!
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

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus presents: Color Book On Friday, February 20 at 6 PM, join Art Possible Ohio and Urb...
02/06/2026

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:
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: 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)

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.

Questions:
Contact nikki@artpossibleohio.org

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus and the Urban Arts Space present an art making activity with Bryan Moss followed by a screening of Color Book

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access Week 13: Ohio leads in disability justice.Across Ohio, ...
02/03/2026

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access

Week 13: Ohio leads in disability justice.

Across Ohio, organizations like Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) are working every day to protect the rights of disabled people. They focus on many aspects of disability justice, such as education, employment, healthcare, housing, and more. Their advocacy makes sure that disabled Ohioans are not only heard but also supported and empowered!

The policy side of it is only one part, though. The changes that DRO makes also strengthens communities by focusing on our dignity and belonging, bringing us closer to an equitable future.

Ohio's leadership in disability rights shows us what is possible and what change can actually happen when we come together to fight for disability rights.

Take action: Learn more about your rights and what work is being done for you across the state at DisabilityRightsOhio.org

01/30/2026

TODAY! A man with a rare physical disability creates films that focus on the social aspects of being a minority.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special TODAY, January 30th! "Mike's Words" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

TOMORROW: A 36 year old filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disea...
01/30/2026

TOMORROW: A 36 year old filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special tomorrow, January 30th! "Embracing Instability" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

Address

77 S High Street Fl 2
Columbus, OH
43215

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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. Our work takes us into the classroom, galleries and public arena, where we share information and resources with educators, artists and administrators. We work to change perceptions about ability and disability by helping connect people to accessible, creative opportunities that inspire all of us. Art Possible Ohio 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.

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