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A detailed walk through of Opulent Mobility 2022, curated by A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler. This annual, international art exhibit asks artists to re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful. The show ran October 9- November 4 at AVC Art Gallery in Lancaster, CA and is now online at www.opulentmobility (dot) com. Participating Artists: A. Laura Brody, Kat Chudy, Katlin Combs, Kellie Gillespie, ju90, Bronte Grimm, Ash Hagerstrand, David Isakson, Judith Klausner, Ellen Mansfield, Lisa Merida-Paytes, *Katherine Sherwood, Annelies Slabbynck, Misty Stokes, and Rachel Ungerer. *online only "Antelope Valley College Art Gallery is pleased to present Opulent Mobility, which gives voice to artists re-imagining disability as opulent and powerful. This group exhibition brings together fifteen local, national, and international contemporary artists, working in a range of visual media, each of whom produce works around their narrative and experiences based on the systemic structures and representations surrounding the labels of disability. Their visual interpretations are a powerful reminder that accommodation, understanding, and appreciation is important for social justice, but there is also a unique wisdom from those with disabilities that should be heard, empowered, and lifted up." Many thanks to Larissa Nickel at AVC Gallery, LA Art Documents, Heidi Marie Photography, Anthony Tusler, Teri Grossman for audio descriptions, McKerrin Kelly for voice over, Amber Jobin for Melusine's custom perfume, and all the artists of Opulent Mobility past, present, and future. You are amazing.

I, Rachel Ungerer, describe my artistic practice as a queer disabled painter. Time-lapse video of Ungerer painting "Untying" an 18" x 18" work in acrylic paint on canvas was created in one 2 hour painting session. Music by Manifold Theory. Video by @JoshRickert Aired on Twitch. Synaesthesia Collective & Lovetech Present "Disability Awareness Artist Showcase." [In support of equity for people with disabilities & the Bridge School]

My Artist Talk at our show “The Art of Disability Culture” at Ruth’s Table in San Francisco. I share my lived experience with invisible disability: both the constant discrimination and the connections built on Access Intimacy.

A recording of artist interviews and onsite performances that took place during the Community Day celebration of "The Art of Disability Culture" exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center. This video includes an introduction by guest curator Fran Osborne, interviews with artists Maia Scott, Catherine Lecce-Chong, Michaela Oteri, Rachel Ungerer, and Matthaus Lam; and performances by Maia Scott, Nina G, and Antoine Hunter. This video was produced by Midpen Media Center. #PaloAltoArtCenter #TheArtofDisabilityCulture #CommunityDay #VirtualEvent

A recording of the webinar section of the virtual Community Day celebration of "The Art of Disability Culture" exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center. This video includes an introduction by Art Center Director Karen Kienzle, an in-depth overview of the exhibition by guest curator Fran Osborne, an introduction to the art of Jennifer Justice, an art activity by artist Matthaus Lam, and an interactive Q&A with Fran Osborne. #PaloAltoArtCenter #TheArtofDisabilityCulture #CommunityDay #VirtualEvent

Juried by Dr. Natasha Boas