Bringing Sensory Art To The Visually Impaired

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The next BVA Pop Up Is August 11th & 12th
At Mystic Life, 65 South Allison Ave Xenia, OH



Our Next Major Show Will Be Spring 2023
Keep Watching For Pop-Up Events!



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What most sighted people don't know is that mobility and doing things for ones self isn't always the hardest part about going blind, it's the boredom. Most entertainment options are geared toward a visual experience. Close your eyes and go to a movie, or watch TV, look at art, or even a sunset. It's not the same. Most museums and art galleries are strictly a hands-off visual experience. Sensory art encourages a hands on tactile experience for those who can't see with their eyes.


It Started in Dayton with an artist reception and gallery, and will continue on Friday night, October 14th at 6 pm with a bigger and better reception and opening, and will continue on Saturday the 15th with the gallery open from 10 to 6


We’re making this a free event for everyone, so we are seeking partners and sponsors to cover costs, as well as volunteers to make sure everything runs safely and smoothly.


Your support will be used for all aspects of the event from napkins to accessible ramps, hors d'oeuvres to display tables, advertising to security. Charitable donations will be accepted on site to benefit local organizations helping the visually impaired.


If you can, please consider being a partner of this event with a tax-deductible donation via our support link.

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"Tactile art is a way of being able to share your message and communicate with your audience. I believe getting to touch and feel other people's art is so important because it helps you to see it and appreciate it in a new way." -henshaws



About your organizer



Molly B is a native of the Miami Valley and has lived here her entire life. Just over three years ago she lost most of her vision, and late in 2021 she lost all of it. She’s always loved art exhibits, museums, galleries, and most any type of art, really. Since her complete loss of vision, Molly had searched for blind-accessible exhibits but found very few options and none close to home. She decided to put together an exhibit here, and with help from both the sighted and visually impaired community, she will bring art back to life for the visually impaired in Dayton and beyond.



mULTISENSORY aRT



Art that engages more than just the traditional sight and/or sound is called Multisensory art and is becoming more popular as artists seek new ways to express themselves, and the visually impaired reap the benefits of this expression through works like sniffable paintings and 3-D pictures that are viewed through sound.



Helping kids grow



Sensory art is engaging and fun for all kids, but especially helpful to those with special needs. Just some of the ways in which tactile art therapy is useful to children on the autism spectrum include: Enhanced communication through creative expression. Improved imagination and greater abstract thinking. The ability to build stronger relationships while encouraging children with autism to see other people's perspectives.





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