Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts Second Annual Public Convening

Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts (BCAA) invites you to its second annual public convening at Enoch Pratt Free Library.
About this Event

Baltimore: The City of Accessible Arts (BCAA) invites you to its second annual public convening at Enoch Pratt Free Library's Central Library. This year's convening will unpack How Are We ABLE To ACCESS Art???

This accessible, hybrid gathering builds on the momentum of last year’s convening and brings together artists, cultural organizations, and disability communities to explore how Baltimore can continue growing as a more inclusive and accessible arts city. The convening will feature an artist talk, facilitated dialogue, and opportunities for connection and exchange. All are welcome. Accessibility features include ASL interpretation, live captioning, audio description, visual descriptions, and sensory supports. Families and children are encouraged to attend.

Convening Agenda:

• Welcome: Accessibility Practices at Enoch Pratt Free Library
• Keynote: The Anti-Ableist Art Educators Manifesto by Jen White- Johnson
• Artist Talk by Alx Velozo
• Reflections by Dr. Schroeder Cherry, curator, James E. Lewis Museum of Art

About the Program:

• To attend, please register here or contact the Programs and Outreach department at 410-396-5494 or via email at [email protected].
• Doors will open to attendees at 2 pm.
• This free event will be presented in-person and virtually.
• ASL interpretation and live captioning will be provided for this program.
• To request accommodations, please contact the Programs and Outreach Department at [email protected].