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.
Video by Zachary Severt
Untitled, by Chloe Meckel, air dry clay, 2024
Upcoming Exhibitions:
IN TOUCH
Opening Reception: Friday, May 16 | 5–8 PM
Join us for the opening of In Touch, a tactile, thought-provoking exhibition curated by guest curator Morgan McKnight. Inspired by the hands-on, sensory experiences happening in our studios—from clay-squishing and paper-ripping to knot-tying and tape-wrapping—this show invites you to feel your way through a world where texture and touch take center stage.
These works by Visionaries + Voices artists celebrate the physical side of art-making and ask us to consider how our bodies don’t just create art—they understand it, too. Enjoy artwork, light bites, and refreshments.
Free for all ages + abilities.
V+V Northside Studio
3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Call for Artists: Visionaries + Voices 2025 Artist in Residence
We're excited to announce our annual Artist in Residence opportunity — a chance to create and exhibit alongside the incredible artists of Visionaries + Voices in Cincinnati, OH.
Residency Dates: June–July 2025
Solo Exhibition: July 25, 2025 at our Northside Gallery
Stipend: $2,000
Local applicants preferred (housing not provided)
Deadline to apply: May 23, 2025
We’re looking for an artist who is curious, community-minded, and eager to grow their practice in a collaborative, inclusive studio environment.
To apply, email a short statement and work samples (or portfolio link) to maria@visionariesandvoices.com
Subject line: Your Last Name + AIR Application
Join us in building a more inclusive arts world—one connection at a time.
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.