Art exhibit for blind and visually impaired
(Courtesy: Signal Centers)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Signal Centers’ Hart Gallery set up a new tactile art exhibit for those with blindness or visual impairments.
This free exhibit opened on Friday and will last until May 20.
It has six 3D art pieces. Guests can get descriptions of the art through touch-activated audio.
“We are thrilled to announce our new exhibit that caters to community members experiencing blindness or other visual impairments,” Hart Gallery Director Courtney Chandler said. “Our new tactile art exhibit will allow visitors to fully engage with the artwork and gain a deeper appreciation for the artist’s creations. We hope this exhibit will promote inclusivity and accessibility in the art world.”
The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It is located at 110 E. Main Street in Chattanooga.
This exhibit features the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer and Vincent van Gogh.
It looks at the evolution of art movements over time, including the renaissance, the baroque, neo-classicism, impressionism, post-impressionism, art nouveau and expressionism.
The National Federation of the Blind’s Scenic City Chapter and ArtsBuild, supported this exhibit.
