Art Possible Ohio

Art Possible Ohio Our work takes us into the classroom, galleries and public arena, where we share information and resources with educators, artists and administrators.

Art Possible Ohio, (formerly VSA Ohio) is a nonprofit that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities. From photography to music, painting, drawing, dance and movement, Art Possible Ohio works to promote the enrichment of art for all abilities across all artistic mediums. We work to change perceptions about ability and disability by helping connect people to accessible, creative opportunities that inspire all of us. Art Possible is a community that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities. By bridging arts and disability, our programs and services constantly evolve to provide inclusive environments and accessible opportunities for people with disabilities to celebrate life through the arts. Founded in 1986, we work hard to advocate for accessibility and equality, advance careers in the creative sector, build community, and improve the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration.

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access Week 13: Ohio leads in disability justice.Across Ohio, ...
02/03/2026

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access

Week 13: Ohio leads in disability justice.

Across Ohio, organizations like Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) are working every day to protect the rights of disabled people. They focus on many aspects of disability justice, such as education, employment, healthcare, housing, and more. Their advocacy makes sure that disabled Ohioans are not only heard but also supported and empowered!

The policy side of it is only one part, though. The changes that DRO makes also strengthens communities by focusing on our dignity and belonging, bringing us closer to an equitable future.

Ohio's leadership in disability rights shows us what is possible and what change can actually happen when we come together to fight for disability rights.

Take action: Learn more about your rights and what work is being done for you across the state at DisabilityRightsOhio.org

01/30/2026

TODAY! A man with a rare physical disability creates films that focus on the social aspects of being a minority.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special TODAY, January 30th! "Mike's Words" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

TOMORROW: A 36 year old filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disea...
01/30/2026

TOMORROW: A 36 year old filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special tomorrow, January 30th! "Embracing Instability" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

In March 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for CODA. During his...
01/22/2026

In March 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for CODA. During his emotional acceptance speech, Troy paid tribute to his dad, his “hero”. To My Father is the story of Troy’s father’s influence on him beyond the speech that moved millions.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special on January 30th! "To My Father" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

01/20/2026

Through a series of interviews with crew and established industry figures, we are exposed to the importance of accessibility and inclusion within the film and television industry and shown why this should become the industry standard.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special on January 30th! "Working Differently" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

01/13/2026

Jude, a neurodivergent creative, tries her best to fit into a typical world. While desperately in need of a job, an already tense interview is made even worse by the fact that no one wants to mention the bear in the room.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special on January 30th! "Bear" will be screened alongside 4 other short films.

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special on January 30th!Cost:Free and open to the public! A registra...
01/09/2026

Join us for a ReelAbilites Film Festival short film special on January 30th!

Cost:
Free and open to the public! A registration link is available in the January newsletter and via our website, as well as right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDDsNQ9Gu/

Time:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location:
Address: McConnell Arts Center, 77 Evening St, Worthington, OH

Accommodations: Open captions, headphones for assistive listening, audio description, elevator, priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities.

Parking: The McConnell Arts Center offers free on-site parking for all guests.

Films:
Bear: Jude, a neurodivergent creative, tries her best to fit into a typical world. While desperately in need of a job, an already tense interview is made even worse by the fact that no one wants to mention the bear in the room. (11 minutes)

Working Differently: Through a series of interviews with crew and established industry figures, we are exposed to the importance of accessibility and inclusion within the film and television industry and shown why this should become the industry standard. (24 minutes)

To My Father: In March 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for CODA. During his emotional acceptance speech, Troy paid tribute to his dad, his “hero”. To My Father is the story of Troy’s father’s influence on him beyond the speech that moved millions. (23 minutes)

Embracing Instability: A 36 year old filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. (4 minutes)

Mike’s Words: A man with a rare physical disability creates films that focus on the social aspects of being a minority. (11 minutes)

Ohio Arts Council's Artists with Disabilities Artist Program Grant is Now Open!Art Possible Ohio is thrilled to provide ...
01/07/2026

Ohio Arts Council's Artists with Disabilities Artist Program Grant is Now Open!

Art Possible Ohio is thrilled to provide technical assistance for the OAC's Artists with Disabilities Access Program Grant (ADAP).

What is it?
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.

You may apply on OAC's website at www.oac.ohio.govor at this link: https://oac.ohio.gov/grants/10-grant-opportunities/40-artists-with-disabilities-access-program?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=E-Voice%20February%202025&utm_medium=email

Eligibility:
All applying artists must:
-Be at least 18 years of age.
-Applicants must have lived in Ohio for one year prior to the September 1 deadline and must remain a resident of the state throughout the grant period.
-Have exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past three years.
-Have a disability (the OAC uses the definition of disability contained in Sec. 12102 of the ADA, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which went into effect on January 1, 2009).
-Both creative and performing artists who have a disability may apply to this program.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 (for up to 12 months of activities taking place July 1 – next June 30)

Happy Holidays from Art Possible Ohio!Art Possible Ohio would like to wish everyone a lovely holiday season! No matter w...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from Art Possible Ohio!

Art Possible Ohio would like to wish everyone a lovely holiday season! No matter which holiday you celebrate or don't celebrate, we hope you have a lovely time this winter. 

We would also like to let our community know that we will be closed from December 23rd to January 1st for the holiday. We know this is a critical time for Accessible Expressions, so any questions sent during this break will be answered promptly when we come back on January 2nd!

Thank you for understanding. Stay safe in the snow, and make lots of memories

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access Week 12: Free legal help is a click away.Knowing your r...
12/18/2025

CREATIVE POWER PHASE 2: Disability Advocacy and Inclusive Access

Week 12: Free legal help is a click away.

Knowing your rights and how to protect them shouldn’t depend on your income or where you live. Agencies like the National Disability Rights Network help disabled people and their families to access free legal advocacy and support in every state.

NDRN can help with education, housing, healthcare, employment, access to public services, and more. These resources exist to ensure disabled individuals are not navigating systems alone. Access to information is power. And legal support is a critical part of disability justice.

Find your local protection and advocacy agency through NDRN’s interactive map and bookmark it! You never know when you or someone you love might need it.

We love working with Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired!
12/15/2025

We love working with Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired!

Happy Holidays to our amazing community from the Art Possible Ohio team!Megan, Lina, and Nikki from APO would love to wi...
12/11/2025

Happy Holidays to our amazing community from the Art Possible Ohio team!

Megan, Lina, and Nikki from APO would love to wish you all a happy holiday. We recently went on a staff trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory and got lunch afterwords. We don't show our faces a lot, so this is our behind the scenes for our APO family.

Get excited for lots of news to come very soon before we close for break...!

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From photography to music, painting, drawing, dance and movement, Art Possible Ohio works to promote the enrichment of art for all abilities across all artistic mediums. Our work takes us into the classroom, galleries and public arena, where we share information and resources with educators, artists and administrators. We work to change perceptions about ability and disability by helping connect people to accessible, creative opportunities that inspire all of us. Art Possible Ohio is a community that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities. By bridging arts and disability, our programs and services constantly evolve to provide inclusive environments and accessible opportunities for people with disabilities to celebrate life through the arts. Founded in 1986, we work hard to advocate for accessibility and equality, advance careers in the creative sector, build community, and improve the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration.

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