Thesis
Blind eye: an investigation of accessible art content within arts organizations that does not shy away from the blind and visually impaired
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Aug 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001309
Abstract
Blind Eye focuses on the need for accessibility within artistic content that services the blind and visually impaired, which is essential for promoting equitable inclusion in the 21st century. Adequate, conscious programming developed as accessible content can provide a gateway for this population to become a robust presence in the sector as artists or arts administrators. The phenomenological research is studied through semi-structured interviews to understand the accessibility of program content produced by arts organizations for blind and visually impaired artists and blind and visually impaired patrons. The literature review discusses the lack of universal accessible artistic content, while divulging what tangible artistic programing does exist for this population. The literature explores the historical effects of accessible art programming that caters to the blind and visually impaired through multiple case studies, scholarly research, and practical real-life examples. Additionally, the blind and visually impaired artist interview findings examine their personal experiences through their art and correlates to arts organizations that provide accessible artistic programs. The findings explore the successes and limitations of accessible artistic programs and point out initiatives that can be put into place by arts organizations not currently serving this underrepresented population. Nevertheless, the overarching takeaway is for the arts and culture sector to take a drastic step toward artistic content becoming accessible for the blind and visually impaired community, resulting in long-term change. (Blind Eye is presented in a conversational tone to enable the largest, most diverse percentage of the population to be able to utilize and comprehend its purpose and findings.)
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Details
- Title
- Blind eye
- Creators
- Angela RaeGéne Godin
- Contributors
- Laura-Edythe Coleman (Advisor)Andrew Zitcer (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- viii, 139 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 991019104706304721