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In addition to showcasing artwork by En- vision Arts BVI artists, the Gallery demon- strates a fully accessible environment with navigational tape on the floor for white cane users, scannable QR codes with artwork de- scriptions for screen readers, braille cards and booklet and a large font printed booklet of all artwork descriptions. Gallery staff are trained sighted guides that will help anyone visiting the gallery as needed. The Gallery will also feature an Artist in Residency program designed to connect the BVI community to other artists working within the creative community of Wichita. Members of the program can showcase their work in the Gallery and work alongside En- vision Arts to help reinforce accessibility more prominently into the art world. This has been a dream spearheaded by Sarah for a long time, said Michael Mon- teferrante, president and CEO of Envision. Envision is thrilled to bring to life this one- of-a-kind art gallery and what it represents: inclusion and accessibility to all. All proceeds from artwork and merchandise purchased from the exhibit directly support the artists and help fund artistic endeavors for the Envision Arts program. You can learn more about the Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center by visiting envisionartsgallery.com or calling (316) 440-1699.
Source: Envision
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The Gallery is an inclusive destination for intersensory art experiences made by blind, visually impaired and/or disabled artists.
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