Vis-Abilities [FotoFocus Biennial]

The YWCA Women’s Art Gallery is proud to present Vis-Abilities, an exhibit showcasing the work of local women artists with disabilities. Included are the mixed media works of Ricci Michaels, a disabled Navy veteran who is legally blind, and photography by Amy Hayden, Emily Funk, Joselyn Navichoque-Munoz and Cindy Vogelsong from the Visionaries and Voices artist collective. These works reflect the artists’ unique perspective and experience, and encapsulate their ongoing struggle for social inclusion and independence. In a world where what we see shapes our understanding of our world, images of and by individuals with disabilities are most notable for their absence. This exhibit empowers role models for those with disabilities and helps create a culture that accurately reflects and values all.