As technology develops in new ways, many fear the ramifications of its changes. As such, artists have created dystopian works to help us reflect upon these changes.
However, can we also imagine a future that is not only positive, but accessible to those who currently experience barriers to societal participation and expression?
In our times, questions loom large regarding whether technological developments will lower or raise barriers. We invite artists to probe how technology can lower barriers for persons with disabilities to share their art, and question the legitimacy behind claims like “AI allows disabled people to make art.”
To create is to be human and to express our humanity. How can we as artists envision and enable a future that is positive and accessible for all?
Artworks of all types and media are welcome.
To submit, click the button below. You will be taken to our SUNY Submittable page. Once there, follow the instructions below.
Please note that a Legal Agreement and Permission Form needs to be filled out and attached at the end of your submission. The form can be found here.
An alt-text description of all visuals is required for this exhibition. Submitters must submit originally-composed alternative text to describe their creative works.
The Gannett Gallery will provide web-based text and audio files so that persons with blindness and low vision can access information about the creative works on display. We believe that artists are the persons best qualified to write alternative text “alt-text” for their works, and as scholars wish to explore this process with the exhibiting artists for a future publication to encourage and guide others to create alt-text for visually oriented exhibits and events.
We will offer an online workshop, written guidelines, and the opportunity to connect with an exhibit organizer to discuss methods for producing alt-text.
The online workshop will take place on February 18 at 6:00pm.
Fill out this form to receive a zoom link or a recording of the workshop.
We would like to invite submitters to participate in the following, but this is not obligatory for participation in the exhibit: