October 22, 2007 Schedule
"Silent No More: Testimonies of Deaf Holocaust Survivors" by Dr. Simon J. Carmel
Tuttleman Library Reading Room
Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park PA
7:30 p.m.
Deaf himself, Dr. Simon Carmel is the world’s leading researcher of deaf survivors of Hitler’s brutal WWII campaigns. In this unique seminar, he presents powerful images and stories of survivors and leads a discussion about who was killed, who was spared, and why. Co-presented by the Nora Levitz Memorial Fund Holocaust Archive of Gratz College.
Free Admission
For further information call 215.923.9101 Voice/TTY/VideoPhone or info@creativeaccess.org
Large print programs upon request two weeks in advance.
"Art Beyond Sight: Focus on Art and Vision" 2007-08 - National Exhibit by Blind Artists
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne PA
Through October 23
NEBA (National Exhibit by Blind Artists) along with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Wayne Arts Center present this year’s “Art Beyond Sight,” a juried, national exhibition of the work of artists who are blind or who have low vision.
Free Admission
"All About Art" at The Philadelphia Foundation: An Exhibition of Visual Art from Moss Rehabilitation Hospital’s Permanent Collection
The Philadelphia Foundation’s Community Art Gallery
1234 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm by appointment only;
If you would like to schedule an appointment to visit
the gallery during this time, please contact Chrissie Bonner at cbonner@philafound.org
Evening hours 3:00 to 6:00 pm open viewing: Wednesday.
October 24; Thursday November 1; Wednesday November 7; Thursday November
15
Moss Rehabilitation Hospital inaugurated its first exhibition of the work of professional artists with disabilities in 1979, the first show of its kind on the East Coast. "All About Art", part of Moss Rehabilitation Hospital’s permanent art collection, consists of original artwork by professional artists with disabilities working in many different artistic mediums.
As part of its mission to help donors harness their generosity and support programs that are vital to the region, The Philadelphia Foundation, Southeastern Pennsylvania’s leader for community philanthropic engagement, established the Community Art Gallery in 2000 for local arts organizations, artists and patrons to promote the power of the arts in community development, education, celebration and empowerment. The Gallery also highlights the Foundation’s Arts & Culture Fund, a permanent endowment that supports local arts organizations’ efforts to build community through the arts. This fund is one of over 750 that the Foundation manages with its more than $325 million in charitable assets.
The Philadelphia Foundation is a proud sponsor of Independence Starts Here: A Festival of Disability Arts and Culture.
Free Admission
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital’s Award-Winning "Art Ability" at Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall
15th and Broad Streets, 5th floor, Philadelphia
Exhibit continues through November
9:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital presents "Art Ability", an international exhibition of art and fine crafts that features work by artists with physical and related cognitive disabilities, hearing and visual disabilities.
Free Admission
Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Tour of Work by Artists with Disabilities from Permanent Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
October 1 through November 30
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday – 10:00 am to
9:00 pm, Closed Mondays
The world-renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a Self-Guided Tour of works by artists in the museum’s permanent collections who have or had disabilities including Edgar Degas, Horace Pippin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent Van Gogh, among others. Patrons may pick up a preprinted tour at the Accessible Entrance or at the West Entrance Information Desk
Admission: Members Free at all Times; Adults: $14; Seniors (ages 62 and over)
$12; Students (with valid ID)
$10; Children (excluding groups) ages 13-18: $10; ages 12 & under: free
Sunday: pay what you wish all day
Other accessibility available
The museum has a barrier-free entrance and accessible parking on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also drop-off only spaces, allowing a driver to enter the Upper Terrace parking area to drop off a disabled passenger at the Accessible Entrance without paying the parking fees. Wheelchairs available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum also has accessible restrooms, drinking fountains and public telephones, including a TTY.
Other accessibility is available through the Office of Accessible Programs at 215-684-7602 or by TTY at 215-684-7600.
Inglis House Opens its New Inglis Art Gallery
Inglis Art Gallery, Inglis House
2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday
Inglis House opens its new Inglis Art Gallery and festival long show exhibiting art created by artists with disabilities, both Inglis residents and artists from the broader Philadelphia community.
Free Admission
Inglis Foundation is a proud sponsor of Independence Starts Here: A Festival of Disability Arts and Culture.
"Inspiration" at National Liberty Museum
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 7 days a week
The National Liberty Museum’s permanent exhibition, "Inspiration", honors 45 Americans of different backgrounds, ages and professions who live or have lived with physical or cognitive disabilities. The exhibit dispels stereotypes and educates the general public about the achievements of these outstanding Americans.
Admission: Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Students $5.00, Children ages 5 – 17 with an adult $2.00, Children under 5 no charge. $15 Family Admission includes two adults and their children. Museum members free.
Arden Theater Company presents An Empty Plate in the Cafe Du Grand Boeuf
Arden Theatre Company
40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Running October 11 through December 2
Arden has been one of the theatre community’s leaders in accessible programming through its Arden for All Program. Now they add another element—audio description for audiences who are blind or who have low vision--to an already great program.
This all-new production of Michael Hollinger’s first play at the Arden is a delicious, dark comedy celebrating the joys of cooking, sex, bullfighting and the collected works of Ernest Hemingway.
Tickets: Single Tickets $27-$45
Tickets available at Box Office: 215-922-1122 or at http://www.ardentheatre.org/tickets/
Captioned Performances: November 17- 8:00 pm and November 18 – 2:00
pm
Audio Described Performances: November 17 - 8:00 pm and
November 18 - 2:00 pm
The Touch Gallery: Selected Works from National Exhibit for Blind Artists
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
919 Walnut Street, First Floor, Philadelphia
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays
NEBA (National Exhibit for Blind Artists) along with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of Philadelphia presents the work of visually-impaired artists
Free Admission