Ahead of launching an open call for artworks and artist residencies, we researched disability arts organizations and accessibility practices. The sharing of this work and community engagement was through a series of eSymposia in June 2026.
Artists & Accessibility
How can we create and distribute open calls, artist supports, and opportunities that centre accessibility as a baseline, and not an afterthought?
Presentations by Carly Neis, Brooke Leifso and Aynaz Raoufian, followed by exchanging thoughts and thinking together about what accessibility means to artists.
Ecologies of Care
How can the artistic endeavors of the Smartwear Project contribute to supporting and strengthening existing networks that curate / present / give space & resources to disability arts practices?
Presentations by Nexi Alarcon, Jenn Kowalchuk, Sean Lee and Ginger Carlson, followed by exchanging thoughts and thinking together about how to support and expand an ecosystem of disability arts networks.
Cripping Collaboration
How can we invite, embody, and sustain modes of collaboration that truly support extraordinary ways of thinking and making?
Presentations by Carla Rice, Claudia Alick and Louise Hickman, followed by exchanging thoughts and thinking together about the ideal conditions for a truly extraordinary collaboration.
eSymposium poster designed by Al Young
eSymposium poster designed by Michelle Kwasnycia
eSymposium poster designed by Al Young and Michelle Kwasnycia