________________________________ From: Hogan, Melanie Sent: Sun 6/13/2010 6:18 PM To: All LEAP Staff Subject: FW: 20th Anniversary ADA Mural Project
Please share with all the aritsts with disabilities that you know! Melanie Hogan Executive Director Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) 1468 West 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 216-696-2716 ex. 108 http://www.leapinfo.org <http://www.leapinfo.org/> ________________________________ From: ADA-OSU [mailto:ada-...@osu.edu] Sent: Thu 5/6/2010 9:50 AM To: ADA-OSU Subject: 20th Anniversary ADA Mural Project VSA Ohio: The State Organization on Arts and Disability Call for Art: ADA Mural Project The 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this July is a milestone for disability rights and celebrations are planned throughout the country. VSA Ohio will mark the advancement of individuals with disabilities, while recognizing the work still to do, at the intersection of art and community with a mural. Murals build community by bringing individuals together to create art that reflects shared experiences. The goals for this project are to: 1) Build community and inclusion 2) Raise awareness about Americans with Disabilities Act legislation and disability rights 3) Use this project to advocate for arts and disability issues 4) Provide professional development experiences for artists with disabilities Individuals and artists with disabilities from across Ohio are asked to consider the impact of the ADA on your life as a person with a disability, on your life as an artist, how it has opened doors in your community, and/or your expectations for the next 20 years under the ADA. VSA Ohio invites Ohio artists with disabilities and the general population of people with disabilities to submit their reflections in the form of sketches, photographs, paintings, sculpture, poetry, and short stories. Award winning muralist, Kong Ho, will be the Master Artist in charge of designing and leading mural creation. While many entries may be incorporated into the mural, a limited number of Ohio artists will be selected to assist Mr. Ho in creation of the mural based on artistic excellence and scheduling availability. Accessibility accommodations will be made for those selected to help with construction. Artists will also engage with Ohio Legislators who will contribute to the mural's creation. The mural will be assembled in Columbus between July 21 and July 25. It will then be unveiled at the 20th Anniversary Celebration hosted by the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission at the Ohio Statehouse on July 26, 2010. The mural will spend one year traveling to diverse sites across Ohio to raise awareness for the arts and disability communities. Video documentation will contribute to advocacy campaigns. Artists selected will need to be available for a flexible period between July 21-26 to assist in creating the mural in downtown Columbus. Please include a short narrative (200 words maximum) about why you would like to participate in creating the mural. You may also indicate if you would simply like your artwork incorporated in the mural and do not wish to be involved in its construction. VSA Ohio: The State Organization on Arts and Disability Entry Form ADA Mural Project Call for Art Name: . Address: . City: State: Zip: . Telephone: Email: . Artists may submit a maximum of two (2) pieces of art for consideration. For Visual artwork: ___ Sketches, drawing, or painting ___ Photograph ___ Sculpture Entry Format: ___ Via email - attached digital image(s). Send low resolution JPEGS at full size and at optimal screen viewing resolution of 72dpi. Files should be under 1mb and no larger than 800 pixels in any direction. ___ Via U.S. mail - Do NOT send the original artwork; enclose an actual photograph no larger than 8" x 10" or image saved to a CD Please note what size the actual piece of artwork is (or can be printed as) ______________________________________________________________ OR For Literary artwork: ___ Short story or brief essay (500 words or less) ___ Poetry Format: ___ Word.doc as e-mail attachment ___ Word.doc on CD - enclosed ___ Via U.S. mail - enclosed OR If you would like to enter another medium of artwork for consideration please contact VSA Ohio at 614-241-5325 for information on how to submit. VSA Ohio: The State Organization on Arts and Disability Please note * All entries become the property of VSA Ohio and will not be returned. * Works chosen for the mural may be displayed on the VSA Ohio website, in grant reports to funders and other organizations, and/or as part of advocacy efforts. * Work will not be sold or licensed in any way other than the specific intended purpose of generating design concepts and inclusion in the mural. * The master artist and VSA Ohio staff will do their best to incorporate many ideas and submissions into the final design of the mural. If the artist is not selected to participate as a mural artist assistant but his/her art work will be in the mural, the artist will be credited as such in all related publications. * Submission alone or acceptance of work into project does not guarantee the entrant will be selected to help construct the mural. * An additional release and memorandum will be required if you are selected to help construct the mural. Printed name Signature Date Deadline for Entries is Friday, June 4, 2010 NO EXCEPTIONS! Checklist for entries: ___ Entry Form with signature ___ Resume ___ Artist's Statement ___ Narrative about participation (200 words max) ___ Art work (include necessary enclosures or attachments) For questions about this project please contact: Derek Mortland Artist Services Coordinator VSA Ohio Phone: 614-241-5325 E-mail: dmortl...@vsao.org
