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.
The AEO tour begins with an opening ceremony early in the year where awards are given for first, second and third place in each category, including Best in Show and People’s Choice. Following the opening ceremony, the exhibit goes on tour across Ohio through December.
“What I love about the [AEO] exhibit is the variety and diversity of both the artwork itself as well as the special artists who created it!”
– Anitra, Medina
Congratulations to the following award winners and artists selected for the 2014 Accessible Expressions Ohio Exhibition!
Youth Award Winners
Emerging Award Winners
Professional Award Winners
Other Award Winners
Participating Artists
Emerging Professional
Rachael Armstrong Brandon Boggs
Kathy Barnett Fedrick Bullucks
Stacey Bartlett Leah Davis
Tracey Bartlett Laura Evert
Jessica Bash Larry Frank
Megan Boddy Emily Funk
Christopher Bowsman Joseph Greene
Tim Bozell Tony Hoover
Heidi Brooks Andrew Hostick
Concha Castaneda Bernadette Martin
Greg Caudill Laura McConnell
Jill Davis Charlotte McGraw
Sandy Frazier Jeff Meadows
Paul Grimes James Pack
Donna Grote Margrit Tydings-Petrie
Joseph (Jody) Holbrook Shari Veleba
Michael Holdren Jessica Wallace
Connie Houser
Ian Howard Youth
Sebine Johnson Nathanael Curtiss
Kalen Kittinger Jonah Farmer
Paul Laage Lucas Feruito
Brandon LaBonte Henry Hess
Carl Loftin Justin Wilmoth
Lauren Marsh Zariel Abebrese
Lucy McAdams
Mike McDowell
Kyle McKay
Gary Mollohan
Janine Moore
Amy Nimon
Debbie Norton
James O'Dor
Wendi Olszewski
Shawnda Osswald
Allan Payer
Pam Rader
David Rakevich
Tony Ringholz
Greg Rounds
Stephen Rounthwaite
Ashley Schroeder
Jamie Seabrecht
Paula Shumaker
Adam Smith
Stephanie Spencer
Jamey Taylor
Joe Thompson
Steven Weilbacher
Cliff Williams
Jill Wolfe
Diane Woodward
Michael York
Be a Tour Site - Bring AEO to your Community in 2014
Help inspire your community by partnering with VSA Ohio and hosting AEO. With flexible date availability, we make scheduling the exhibit easy. We can also adjust the number of pieces displayed to meet the needs of your space. VSA Ohio will provide a staff member to assist with installation and deinstallation. AEO has been displayed at libraries, government and corporate offices, galleries and conferences, and is a great way to increase the visual appeal of your space while also helping VSA Ohio raise awareness. For more information call 614.241.5325 or click the link above to download the Site Survey and return it to VSA Ohio.
2014 Tour Sites
OSU Bricker Hall Columbus April-May
Short North Alliance Office Columbus April-June
Common Grounds Coffee Shop Port Clinton June-July
Springfield Museum of Art Springfield June-July
Kan Du Gallery Findlay June-August
We Care Arts Kettering July-September
Granville Public Library Granville September-November
Sandusky Artisans Sandusky September-November
Beck Center for the Arts Lakewood October-December
Wild Goose Creative Columbus November- December
OCALICON Columbus November
A Day of Arts for All 2014
This year's celebration takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Westerville Community Center from 12:00pm-1:30 pm. At Day of Arts for All, VSA Ohio honors award winners from each category of this year's Accessible Expressions Ohio exhibition and recognizes the winners of the Young Soloist Music Competition. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and partake in an official award ceremony. Artists and community members also have the opportunity to participate in a professional development workshop on marketing and artistic practice. This event is free and open to all.
