Accessible Expressions Ohio
Started in 1996, Accessible Expressions Ohio is an adjudicated, statewide exhibition and tour of visual art for artists of all ages with disabilities. This professional development opportunity helps raise awareness about art and disability by presenting the art in inclusive settings, where viewers can pARTicipate and artwork is for sale.
“What I love about the [AEO] exhibit is the variety and diversity of both the artwork itself as well as the artists who created it!”
– Anitra, Medina
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2018 AEO Exhibit and Tour
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ABOUT AEO
AEO begins with a Call for Art open to artists with disabilities - any age, any experience level, and all across Ohio. The annual exhibition is selected by jurors from the call for entries. The exhibition is on display throughout Ohio from March through December. Art work is for sale while on tour and artists are sent postcards so they know where their art is on display. An Opening Ceremony takes place in March at Day of Arts for All where every artist receives a certificate and awards are given for Best in Show, People's Choice, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each entry category (youth, emerging, professional).
Be a Tour Site - Bring AEO to your Community
| Tour Locations | Dates |
|---|---|
| Westerville Community Center, Westerville | March 2018 |
| Decorative Arts Center, Lancaster | April 2 - May 30 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital, Blue area, Columbus | May - June 30 |
| Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery, Columbus | June 13 - July 11 |
| Art Therapy Studio, G. Streeter Gallery, Cleveland | May 30 - July 25 |
| First Community Village, Columbus | July 2 - August 30 |
| Visionaries + Voices, Cincinnati | August 1 - 31 |
| Silo Arts Studio, Canton | Aug. 1 - Sept. 28 |
| We Care Arts, Kettering | Sept. 4 - Oct. 1 |
| Springfield Museum of Art, Beach Gallery, Springfield | Sept. 4 - Nov. 6 |
| Jupiter Studios, Alliance | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 |
| Beck Center for the Arts. Lakewood | Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 |
| FCBDD West Central High School Columbus | Nov. 1 - Dec. 21 |
| Westerville Community Center, Westerville | March 2019 |
| Wild Goose Creative, Columbus | April 2019 |
Always Booking Tour Sites - Call 614-241-5325.
Help inspire your community by partnering with VSA Ohio and hosting AEO at a site in your neighborhood.
We work to make this easy for you: flexible date availability for scheduling; just the right number of pieces to meet the needs of your space; and a VSAO staff member will assist with installation and deinstallation. AEO is displayed at libraries, government and corporate offices, galleries, and conferences. AEO is a great way to increase the visual appeal of your space while also helping raise awareness about accessible arts.
