March is a busy month for many of us in the accessibility and assistive tech community. Two of the largest and most relevant international conferences and exhibitions take place this month, the CSUN Conference on Disability and the South By Southwest event. there are other, smaller conventions this month as well, one to which I’d like to draw your attention now.
The California Council of the Blind is hosting their annual state convention in Sacramento, California, with events from March 22nd to the 25th, 2018. It will be held at the Marriott Rancho Cordova. As mentioned in the previous post, which you can read here, the California Council (CCB) is hosting a Dining in the Dark event, along with the regular convention activities. However, there is another event happening concurrently that will deliver a fascinating new world into the hands of people who are blind, as well as to those in the art community.
It’s called the Tactile and Sensory Art Show, Art beyond the eyes: An exhibit of works for and by blind and low vision artists, in conjunction with the California Council of the Blind Cordova Community Council.
Artist reception:
5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 Featuring music by Beethoven and Friends Chamber Ensemble.
the exhibit:
3-6 p.m. Friday, March 23.
Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25.
Where:
MACC mills station arts & culture center
10191 Mills Station Road Inside the Historic Mills Station Building.
Admission:
Free.
The MACC is supported by the Rancho Cordova Community Enhancement Fund a fresh take rcmacc.org.
The art show is an excellent opportunity for anyone to examine art works created by people with disabilities. I have been invited to exhibit my own Elegant Insights Braille Creations at the show, so spread the word and bring your family and friends. The Tactile and Sensory Art Show is not limited to members of CCB or the blind community, it’s open to everyone. Please stop by and say hello!
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