Visionaries + Voices is an inclusive arts organization providing creative, professional, and educational opportunities for adults with disabilities.
The concept for Visionaries + Voices emerged in 2001 when Keith Banner and Bill Ross curated an exhibition in Base Gallery for artists Paul Rowland, Richard Brown, Antonio Adams, and Raymond Thunder-Sky. Bill and Keith both worked for county boards serving individuals with disabilities and met these artists over the course of their work. After that initial exhibition, more opportunities arose to organize shows and present the work of artists with disabilities.
Untitled by Larry Phillips + Tony Becker, collaged paper and mixed media, 2024
Upcoming Exhibitions:
DOUBLE VISION XVI PREVIEW
Monday, March 31 - April 4, 2025
The public is invited to preview original artwork created by over 50 collaborating pairs from this year’s DOUBLE VISION XVI. Viewers can vote for their favorite pieces during the week, March 31st - April 4th. Art receiving the top votes will be included in the live auction on May 2nd at Memorial Hall.
Exhibition runs through May 2nd
3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
V+V EVENTS:
Zine Pop-up + Workshop
Thursday, February 27, 2-4pm
Explore art zines (DIY Magazines) with NEA Match Fellow M'Shinda Abdullah-Broaddus and V+V Blue Ash artists Rachelle Rudolph, Lorna Smith, Bobby Reekers, Terry Cooper, Megan Godsey, and Megan Besl. Zines are easy to make and an inexpensive way to share ideas.
Learn the technique, create a zine about whatever topic you want, and spread the word! No cost to participate, this workshop is open to all ages and abilities.
Blue Ash Public Library
4911 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
PAINT + SIP
Monday, March 1, 2-4pm
Wig heads looking blank? Join Saturday, March 1st, 2:00-4pm for Visionaries + Voices Paint and Sip fundraiser. Located at V+V Northside Studio (3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati OH), participants will be entertained by drag performers and get creative! Come paint, sip, and support inclusive art opportunities in Cincinnati!
suggested donation of $20 includes art materials, wig head, + snacks, + mocktails (BYOB)
Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../visionaries-voices-paint-and-sip
3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
V+V is proud to be part of the Cincinnati ArtsWave Community. Learn more about ArtsWave and the “Bring You” Program, which helps fund art organizations in Greater Cincinnati.
The power of the arts is in our hands.